Local produce

The countryside, the mudflats and the water provide authentic local produce. See how it grows, taste how it flavours. Here, you eat what the mudflats provide. Spicy mustard, bitter beer, salty samphire, slightly tart wine and bread rolls made from locally grown grain and sugar. Dig in. You’re in for a treat in Groningen.

Green spots in Groningen

Green spots in Groningen
Meet the local producers

Meet the local producers
See what the Wadden Sea has to offer

See what the Wadden Sea has to offer

Taste Groningen at a local restaurant

Taste Groningen at a local restaurant
Try the famous eierbal

Try the famous eierbal
Sushi from the mudflats

Sushi from the mudflats

“ “The eierbal: UNESCO heritage on your culinary bucket list” ”

Groninger Genever Stokerij: distilling with Groningen grain

The Groninger Genever Stokerij is based in Oostwold, right in the heart of Oldambt. All manner of delicacies are distilled here, from jenever to liqueurs. And all this in a special location: Europe’s former granary. Discover what makes Freek and Henriëtte’s distillery so special.

Koffiestation: beans from far afield, roasted locally

Turning something ordinary into something special. That’s Koffiestation’s mission. They’ve been roasting the best coffee for ten years now. Right here in the Oosterparkwijk. What began in a cellar has grown into a thriving business, including a café. They believe coffee is an experience. “Every day starts well with a cup of delicious coffee.”

Chocoladedroom: cocoa from afar combined with local craftsmanship

A lovely piece of chocolate from a generous bar. Who hasn’t tucked into one at some point? But chocolate is more than that. They know this all too well at Chocoladedroom in Niekerk, Groningen. This is where real chocolate is made: from the finest cocoa, with cocoa butter. And it’s handmade. From bonbons to letters and everything in between. “Chocolate is an experience you have to taste.”

Local delicacies from Knol’s Koek

The best things come from your local area. This is certainly true of Knol’s biscuits. These delicacies have been made in Groningen for almost a hundred years – traditionally and by hand, just as Grandfather Knol used to do. Pop into the bakery on Hoendiep to whet your appetite for a slice with your coffee.