In need of a tasty lunch? Then you've come to the right place in the city of Groningen. Choose a well-known, familiar lunch spot or let yourself be surprised by something new. Some of these places are easy to find, for others you will have to search a bit. Here are ten hotspots for a delicious lunch.
Café Lily | homemade enjoyment
Kleine Leliestraat 33 - A croquette sandwich, but then at its tastiest. At Café Lily, the croquettes are made with love and completely fresh in their own kitchen. The fries, creamy mayonnaise and delicious butter sauce are also homemade, and you can taste that. Feel like something else? Go for a soft brioche bun with a perfectly cooked egg and tasty toppings. Or opt for an onion soup and crusty baguette. Complete the feast with a good glass of wine and you have a delicious lunch.
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Mahalo | Surrounded by greenery
Verlengde Grachtstraat 1 - At this beautiful spot next to the Noorderplantsoen you can enjoy a 100% sustainable and vegan lunch. Everything they serve here is organic, plant-based and homemade. But this lunchroom is not only a must for vegans. It is often packed with all kinds of people who love good food and drink. And let's face it: surrounded by greenery, you want to contribute to a better world in a relaxed and tasty way.
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El maida | colourful and worldly
Folkingestraat 19 - Fancy a North African or Arabic lunch? At El Maïda in Groningen, you can taste all kinds of goodies from the kitchen of Le Souk: the fragrant grocery shop a door away. And the lunch choice is vast. From Algerian street food to Tajines and from mezze to Syrian sweets. As such, it can take some time to decide. Luckily, you can enjoy fresh mint tea, served in the traditional way, in the meantime. Take a seat at this colourful lunch spot and discover worldly flavours.
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Wadapartja | Quite apart, yes
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 39-41 & Pottebakkersrijge 21 - Wadapartja is a well-known and loved spot by most Groningers. And a place where they do things a little differently. Wadapartja's aim is to waste minimal food and regularly choose organic and local products. Besides lunch dishes, you can also order a hefty table full of goodies. Moreover, everything on the premises, from the tables to the coffee beans, is for sale. And that is indeed quite distinctive, yes.
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Pernikkel
Aweg 2 - For a lunch with a homely atmosphere, Pernikkel is the place to be. This cosy restaurant is all about junk-free, homemade and local. Dishes are prepared without packets or sachets and as much as possible with local ingredients. Pernikkel opens its doors in the morning, so you can still enjoy an all-day breakfast, such as eggs benedict or American pancakes at lunch. The menu also features various sandwiches, salads and other lunch dishes, with options for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans. Often starring vegetables.
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Pronk | enjoy Groningen
Vismarkt 56 - In one of the liveliest streets in Groningen you will find Pronk, a place where you immediately feel at home. Join us for a club sandwich with delicious chicken thigh and maple-mustard mayonnaise, or go for the vegan version with hummus and grilled vegetables. More appetite? Then opt for the Pronk burger or the skewered beef bavette with chimichurri. As soon as the sun shows itself, the terrace is the perfect place to sit down, add a cold drink and your afternoon is complete.
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Croissanterie Pigalle
Stoeldraaierstraat 17 - For a touch of France in the middle of the city, go to Pigalle. This famous croissanterie has been a favourite spot for breakfast and lunch in Groningen for over 35 years. As soon as you step inside, you smell the scent of freshly baked croissants and bread and imagine yourself on a French square. The menu features classic French delicacies such as pain au chocolat, chausson aux pommes and good coffee, as well as richly filled sandwiches and homemade pastries. Whether you go for a quick coffee and croissant or an extensive lunch: at Pigalle you can enjoy fresh daily products seven days a week in a cosy bistro atmosphere.
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Brasserie Prinsenhof | Have lunch like royalty
Martinikerkhof 23 - The Prinsenhof with its fairytale-like Prinsentuin is almost literally located in the shadow of the Martinitoren. This monumental complex includes the former brothers' church from 1436, which houses Grand Café Prinsenhof. With beamed ceilings, historic stained glass and high windows, this space breathes history. A wonderful place to enjoy a tasty lunch. From surprising croquettes to eggs benedict on brioche bread. So afterwards, you can stroll in the Prinsentuin at full speed.
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Feel Good | Good for your body
Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 29 - This hip spot is the place to be if you are a fan of healthy food as well as sustainable food. Food that makes your body happy, as they say themselves. Besides tasty sandwiches and salads, this is also the right place for superfood smoothies. The chef prefers to use organic ingredients from the region. Pure and unsprayed. The environment is also taken into account when buying and processing the ingredients. So when you have lunch here, you will certainly get your daily dose of vitamins.
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Anne & Max | Your living room in the city
Turfsingel 18-20 - At Anne&Max there is a favourite on the menu for everyone. Go for the huge lunch board for two brimming with goodies and sample a variety of dishes from the menu together. Not only is the taste good here, it feels good too. After all, they are working towards a planet-friendly future. With fun initiatives, they make the world a little bit nicer that way. Nice weather? The sun shines deliciously on your head through the many windows or on the terrace here. In the summer months, you can take a richly filled picnic basket to your favourite spot in Groningen. That way you lunch with Anne&Max wherever you want.
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More lunch spots?
This is just a selection of the many great lunch spots in Groningen. You can always go for a tasty bite at lunchtime at Mr. Mofongo, Feithhuis, Het Concerthuis and the Uurwerker. Have lunch overlooking the city at NOK and Cappuvino. And you will find a wide selection of richly filled sandwiches at Bar Frans, Zondag, Barrie and Grand Café Hooghoudt.
