Fancy a tasty lunch? Then you’ve come to the right place in the city of Groningen. Choose a well-known, tried-and-tested lunch spot or let yourself be surprised by something new. You’ll stumble across some of these places straight away, whilst others will take a bit of searching. But the food is delicious everywhere. Here are ten hotspots for a lovely 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 – In this lovely spot next to the Noorderplantsoen , you can enjoy a 100% sustainable and vegan lunch. Everything served here is organic, plant-based and homemade. But this lunchroom isn’t just a must for vegans. It’s often packed with all sorts of people who love good food and drink. And let’s face it: surrounded by greenery, you’re only too happy to do your bit for a better world in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
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El Maida | colourful and cosmopolitan
Folkingestraat 19 – Fancy a North African or Arabic lunch? At El Maïda in Groningen, you can sample all sorts of delicacies from the kitchen of Le Souk: the fragrant grocery shop just next door. And the choice of lunch is huge. From Algerian street food to tagines and from mezze to Syrian sweets. It might well take you a while to make up your mind. Fortunately, in the meantime, you can enjoy fresh mint tea, served in the traditional way. Take a seat in this colourful lunch spot and discover flavours from around the world.
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Wadapartja | Quite unique, really
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 39–41 & Pottebakkersrijge 21 – Wadapartja is a well-known and much-loved spot among most people in Groningen. And a place where they do things just that little bit differently. Wadapartja’s aim is to minimise food waste and to regularly opt for organic and local produce. As well as lunch dishes, you can also order a generous table full of treats. What’s more, everything in the premises – from the tables to the coffee beans – is for sale. And that really is quite unique, isn’t it?
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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 situated almost literally in the shadow of the Martinitoren. Within this historic complex, you’ll find, amongst other things, the former friars’ church dating from 1436, which now houses the Grand Café Prinsenhof. With beamed ceilings, historic stained-glass windows and tall windows, this space exudes history. A wonderful place to enjoy a delicious lunch – from surprising croquettes to eggs Benedict on brioche. Afterwards, you’ll be ready to explore the Prinsentuin to your heart’s content.
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Feel Good | Good for your body
Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 29 – This trendy spot is the place to be if, as well as sustainable food, you’re also a fan of healthy eating. Food that makes your body happy, as they put it themselves. As well as tasty sandwiches and salads, this is also the place to go for superfood smoothies. The chef prefers to use organic ingredients sourced from the local region – pure and unsprayed. What’s more, the environment is taken into account when sourcing and preparing the ingredients. So, if you have lunch here, you’re sure to 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’s something for everyone on the menu. Why not try the huge lunch platter for two, packed with delicious treats, and sample all sorts of dishes from the menu together? Not only does the food taste great here, but it feels good too. That’s because they’re working towards a planet-friendly future. Through fun initiatives, they’re making the world just that little bit better. Lovely weather? The sun shines beautifully through the many windows or onto the terrace. In the summer months, you can take a generously filled picnic basket to your favourite spot in Groningen. That way, you can enjoy lunch with Anne&Max wherever you like.
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Looking for more places to have lunch?
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.
