Groningen has plenty of great shopping and eating addresses. There is plenty to discover. Yet some places are just that little bit more special than others. There are places that show social commitment by, for instance, offering work places to people distanced from the labour market. That makes a visit to these places worthwhile. We have highlighted the following addresses with a special story.
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Brownies&downieS
Oosterstraat 57 - You might eat the tastiest brownies in Groningen at Brownies&downieS. They have perfected the sweet chocolate pastry here. And you can order all kinds of variants: from a brownie with treacle waffle, to one with Oreo or a blondie with white chocolate. But there are many other goodies on the menu here. And on top of that, Brownies&downieS offers a workplace for people with disabilities. Now that's a good story!
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Het Oude Politiebureau
Zaagmuldersweg 3 - In the middle of the Oosterpark district, you will find stadsrestaurant Het Oude Politiebureau in, how could it be otherwise, an old police building. This place can be considered the beating heart of the neighbourhood. Besides offering work experience places to people who are temporarily or permanently unable to participate in the regular labour market, they do much more here. For instance, they have a sustainable mission, but also dedicate themselves to the neighbourhood through their 'donate a dinner' action. To top it all off, the food here is simply delicious: surprising dishes with seasonal products. A special place with a great story and delicious food, definitely worth a visit.
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Ukraine food
Kerklaan 23 - Tasty food and support a good cause at the same time? That's possible at Ukraine Food. Proceeds from the restaurant go to Ukrainians in need. The menu consists of very surprising and traditional dishes from Ukraine. Immerse yourself in the culture of Ukraine and be surprised with delicious delicacies on your plate.
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Grand cafe Hoendiep
Hoendiep 99C - Near the Hoendiep home furnishing boulevard, you'll find the cosy Grand cafe Hoendiep. The perfect stop when you spend a day shopping for a nice lunch or coffee and cake. The café is an initiative of Cosis, giving people with disabilities a chance to learn how to work, cooperate with colleagues and serve guests. The café serves pastries from Bakkerij Coos, which is also run from Cosis. So you can be sure that everything you eat and drink here is made with care.
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Pura Vida
Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 62 - Pura Vida is a place where you can not only enjoy life, but also delicious and healthy snacks and lunches. This organisation supervises young adults with intellectual disabilities and teaches them the intricacies of preparing tasty dishes for the lunchroom. And that's not all; Pura Vida also provides a meaningful workplace, thus contributing to an inclusive society. That makes every bite even tastier.
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Cosis Ons Hertenkamp
De Appelhof 32, Harkstede - At the tea house of Cosis Ons Hertenkamp, the clients of the day care centre are happy to prepare a pot of tea or some lemonade for you. The teapots are beautiful, they come with a fancy cup and everyone gets a biscuit and a non-alcoholic 'liqueur'. Children can pet animals at the petting zoo, play in the playground and all sorts of other fun activities are organised.
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Ecological Zorgboerderij De Mikkelhorst
Klaverlaan 37, Haren - Bordering a beautiful nature reserve, ecological Zorgboerderij De Mikkelhorst strives for harmony with nature and the environment. The farm shop sells products from its own garden and region, produces energy with solar panels on the roof and employs people with disabilities or a specific need for help. Have fun in the playground, stroke goats at the petting zoo, take a look at the wood splitting shop or buy some goodies in the country shop.
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Lekker Anderz
Menistenplein 10A, Stadskanaal - At lunchroom Lekker Anderz you can order not only a full lunch. You can also go here for breakfast, homemade pastries, chocolate and ice cream. The shop is spacious so everyone feels welcome. And the lunchroom is partly run by people with disabilities. Stop by and enjoy all the goodies. And the positive and honest approach, a joke and above all a happy smile.
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Kinderboerderij Winschoten
Bovenburen 96, Winschoten - At the petting zoo in Winschoten, the animals enjoy walking around. When you finish watching animals, take a seat in the accompanying café for a lemonade. The petting zoo team consists of an average of twenty mentally disabled people. And all kinds of fun activities are organised. From baking pancakes to children's parties. After your cup of coffee, don't forget to say hello to the funny piglets.
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Spijslokaal Warffum
Oosterkerkpad 3, Warffum - Housed in the old preschool of Openluchtmuseum het Hoogeland sits Het Spijslokaal. Take a seat in the old gym and order a cup of coffee with freshly baked cake. Or go for lunch with all kinds of local produce. Besides making delicious food here, they also like to lend a hand. With the 'Lekker Leren Werken' project, Het Spijslokaal Foundation offers people with a distance to the labour market in North Groningen guidance in gaining practical experience and a stepping-stone to a job in the catering industry.
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Brasserie Kade Z
Van Starkenborghkanaal Zuidzijde 1, Zuidhorn - For service with a smile, Brasserie Kade Z is the place to be in Zuidhorn. Besides being a great place for lunch and drinks, Kade Z also works together with De Ster, which aims to offer people with mental disabilities a valuable, valued and appropriate daytime activity so that they can participate in society. That sounds like a win-win situation!
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More addresses with a good story
This is just a selection of the many great addresses with a good story in Groningen. In the city, for example, Pura Vida, Salmagundi Living, Luhu, Eeterie de Globe, Mennoos kookerij and the Wereldwinkel are also well worth a visit. And in the province too, there are more places with a good story like Huiskamer Heirhuys, d'Olle Witte Schoule, De Koffieleut and De Spinberg. Where will we see you soon?
