The Best Outdoor Cafés
Kaap Steendam
Steendam – On the shores of the Schildmeer , you’ll find the trendy and atmospheric restaurant Kaap Steendam. Here, it’s all about enjoying good food, hospitality and the tranquillity of nature. The terrace overlooks the lake, and if you’re lucky, you can witness a stunning sunset. The menu is very varied, and the chefs make extensive use of local produce. Another highlight: Kaap Steendam regularly organises Music Dining evenings. Enjoy a wonderful performance and, during the intervals, be treated to a delicious, perfectly paired three-course dinner.
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Paviljoen De Leine
Kropswolde – From Paviljoen De Leine on the Zuidlaardermeer, you have a fantastic view over the water. With their warm hospitality, the hosts ensure the ultimate holiday feeling: as if you were on holiday at home. You can pop in for lunch and dinner, or simply for a drink. You can even sit there when it’s raining, as part of the terrace is covered. The Zuidlaardermeer lies on the border between Groningen and Drenthe, so you can cycle or boat along some beautiful routes from here. A tour of the Zuidlaardermeer, towards the Veenkoloniën or into the city. For nature lovers, the boat tours where you can search for traces of beavers are highly recommended.
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Cocoon Coffee & more
Hoogezand – A few years ago, a long-cherished dream came true for owner and coffee lover Michael Homs: he opened his own coffee shop, Cocoon Coffee & More. In this cosy café, serving genuine quality coffee, you can also enjoy a delicious lunch with fresh bread from Bakker Meijer, or treat yourself to a high tea. The cosy terrace is situated outside the De Hooge Meeren shopping centre and is the ideal spot to relax after a spot of shopping.
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The Farm
Slochteren – It’s a lovely grand café for young and old alike: Grand Café De Boerderij at the Fraeylemaborg Estate. From the terrace, you have a great view of the manor house. Inside, there’s an authentic atmosphere and the lunch dishes are delicious. After all, there’s nothing better than Groningen mustard soup and flammkuchen after a stroll through the woods.
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Bodega Beach
Kropswolde – Bodega Beach on the Zuidlaardermeer is the perfect place to enjoy the sun, the beach and delicious food every day. Whether you’re coming for a relaxing coffee break, a hearty lunch, a cosy drink or an evening of tapas, at Bodega Beach you’re always guaranteed a wonderful time by the beach.
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Ideal stopover
Various locations – Are you going for a walk or a cycle through the Midden-Groningen region? Then why not stop off at one of the many rest stops? At these spots, you can enjoy a lovely break. You’ll find them in beautiful, ‘green’ locations such as the NME Children’s Farm in Hoogezand, rustpunt Slochteren or the lovely bamboo garden at ‘Romala’s Home’ in Kiel-Windeweer.
