The city is bursting with innovation. A stroll around reveals something new on almost every corner. Have a cup of coffee with a cake plate at Struis or buy a unique ring at Overnieuw. There is plenty to discover again. Which place tops your list?
Wijck
Grote Markt 33 - A vibrant concept where eating, drinking, singing and laughing come together under one roof. At Wijck, you start your day with a cappuccino, enjoy a freshly made sandwich in the afternoon and finish with a sumptuous dinner. But it doesn't stop there. Rent a themed karaoke booth with friends for an unforgettable evening or visit a comedy show where you won't recover from laughing. After dinner, there is plenty to do without leaving the door.
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One More Chapter
Zwanestraat 5 - Book lovers will find a new place in a characteristic little building in Zwanestraat. Ornate letters on the window invite you to take a look inside. Here you will find a small but cosy bookshop with only English books. They also sell useful goodies, such as decorated bookmarks and cheerful cards. Also nice: One More Chapter brings the real bookworms of Groningen together with a monthly book club. That way, those chapters don't just keep replaying in your own head, but you discuss them with like-minded people.
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Kilo Kilo
Vismarkt 18 - For €35 per kilo, you can stuff your bags full of vintage clothes. From leather jackets to oversized shirts. Find a gem among the clothing racks, weigh it down and contribute to a greener world. Still need a new pair of sunglasses for your next festival? They have a rack full here. If you find it hard to go on a search by yourself, you should take a look at the 'curated pieces' corner. There you'll find carefully selected items - a bit more expensive but that way you're sure to go home with something beautiful.
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FIER.
Turfsingel 94 - A new, fresh culinary experience can be found at FIER. Here it's all about fine dining with local products and seasonal dishes. The restaurant offers not only an à la carte menu, but also a cosy gastrobar where you can enjoy a good glass of wine or something else. At FIER. you will find refined dishes with a quirky twist. Think home-made cocktails, fresh oysters and croquettes made of Groningen dry sausage. Deliciously local in other words. While you have a bite to eat, you can watch the dishes being prepared in the open kitchen. Whatever you choose, each plate has been put together with care and passion to give it that little extra. An atmospheric place to be proud of.
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Kringloop Overnieuw
Steentilstraat 15 - Groningen has many thrift shops by now, but Overnieuw gives it its own twist (literally). Namely, they make rings out of old teaspoons. Each spoon has a decorative end, making each piece of jewellery the only one of its kind. There is a box full of teaspoons where you pick your favourite and then it is twisted into a ring before your eyes. But you don't just have rings there, you can also score cute vintage clothes or a nice second-hand gadget for your home. Everything gets a chance at a second life here.
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Struis
Kraneweg 62 - Still need to wake up? On a cosy corner in the Schildersbuurt you'll find this cosy neighbourhood pub. The perfect place for a quiet start. Enjoy coffee, cake, pastries and more. Struis works with local products and homemade cakes that fill the showcase every week. Can't choose from the cakes? Then order a cake board to have a sweet tasting. Try an iced coffee with a cinnamon bun, or start your day here at length with breakfast in the morning sun. When the sun shines, it's great to linger outside on the colourful chairs and benches. More in the mood for a beer? Stick around for a drink later in the day.
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Waiti Kubuli
Aweg 8 - On holiday but still nice and close by. At Waiti Kubuli you will discover Caribbean cuisine with a fine dining experience. The restaurant is named after the original name of the Caribbean island Dominica, where one of the owners is from. They have a changing, high-quality course menu. For instance, they currently have soup with crab, dumplings and coconut and delicious bbq chicken with fresh vegetables. The menu changes every six to eight weeks, so you are always surprised.
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Oetchie sandwich
Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 42-1 - This sandwich shop is not unknown. Raoul started selling his sandwiches in the storeroom of his terraced house. Now it has become a household name in Groningen's sandwich scene. At Oetchie, you order Surinamese puns with authentic flavours of both Groningen and Suriname. Tempeh sandwich or ketjap chicken thigh? One thing is for sure: this is a sandwich you will come back for. Everything is made from our own dough and 100% halal meat. Always fresh, always tasty.
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Amici
Astraat 1 - A little piece of Italy is hidden between the Vismarkt and Westerhaven. As soon as you step inside Amici, you are transported to the sunny south. The smell of fresh pasta hangs in the air, glasses of wine are poured and crispy pizzas slide out of the oven onto the table. Try, for example, the Spaghetti alla Gricia with guanciale, served from a large Parmesan cheese, or the Risotto Zucca e Gorgonzola with pumpkin, gorgonzola and sage. Inside, it is modern but warm and tastefully decorated with tiles and colourful signs on the wall. Here you can taste real Italian cuisine together, accompanied of course by a good glass of wine. Buon appetito!
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Idli Cooker
Herestraat 96 - What started as an Indian food truck on the Akerkof has grown into its own restaurant. Here, the whole family works together to conjure up authentic South Indian cuisine. Think idli: airy, steamed cakes dipped in spicy chutneys and flavourful curries, or dosai: a thin pancake with all kinds of homemade fillings. Here you can taste the flavour of South India on your plate.
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Minna Foodclub
Poelestraat 16-18 - Where Vapiano used to be, Minna Foodclub is now the place to be. Four unique dining concepts under one roof, each with its own style and menu: Tanuki, Nodonado, Obento and Bingsu. Tanuki mixes traditional Asian food with street food, and on the first floor, Nodonado is all about a soy bar with cocktails and Korean fried chicken. At Obento, get comfort food for a quick meal or something to take home. Bungsu serves refreshing Korean shaved ice with toppings from fresh fruit to matcha. Which corner of Minna attracts you first?
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Folkinge 14
Folkingestraat 14 - Have a coffee in a museum café that takes you back in time. All around you are collections of old Groningen cans, packaging, billboards and classic sweets. Piece by piece reminders of days gone by. While getting a good cup of coffee, you feast your eyes. As if you have entered an old grocery shop.
Trimoh Sejeh
Gedempte Zuiderdiep 110-112 - Stap inside and imagine yourself in a warung, an Indonesian eatery full of the scents of herbs and spices. At Trimoh Sejeh you eat classics of Surinamese-Javanese cuisine, from roti and rendang daging to a freshly made chicken curry sandwich. Everything is prepared with love and you can taste it in every bite.
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Coming soon
After success in other cities, Wakuli Coffee is now also in Groningen. Here you drink coffee with a mission: more money to the farmer and more love for the planet. And good news for the Korreweg neighbourhood: there will be a new spot for a good cup of coffee. Moi! will be the new spot for a good bakkie pleur, tea and cake. After a few years out of town, Pull & Bear will return in 2026. Delicious Italian sandwiches will soon be available at Bomba on the Rademarkt. And for the flexitarians among us, something special: restaurant Blumé will open a pop-up concept from 30 October to 29 November: Soutterain 1634. Expect tasty, vegetarian dishes with the class of a fine-dining restaurant. On the spot where Blokes used to be on Poeleplein, Tokyo-inspired karaoke and cocktail bar Duke of Tokyo will soon open. Sing in your own private karaoke room or stop by for a drink or dance at the bar. A name that also pops up around town is the Art Canteen. In the canteen of the Art Yard, the New Edition people there will launch a catering and art concept. What are you most curious about?
" "You keep discovering in Groningen." "
