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Recessie (recession) is a clothes store in Groningen that specialises in second-hand clothing from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. There is ceremonial dress and clothing for themed parties available also. We offer a wide selection and low prices and have been a household word in Groningen for over 25 years. Our store in the Groningen centre is easy accessible. Our friendly store provides customers with the opportunity to shop in an adventurous way; personnel remains in the background until asked for advice. Customers can freely try on clothes; paying by switch card is also possible.

Do you ever want to grow up? Kim Hoetjes and her employees sure don’t! They think playing games is a wonderful activity with lots of fun, no matter what age you are. They are happy to provide advice for personal purchases as well as gifts. Wirwar is a specialist shop with thousands of games, puzzles and brainteasers and a wide selection of classic and well-known as well as less known games, 5-minute games and games that can last an entire day, for all ages. They feature jigsaw puzzles by all famous brands in addition to minor brands and brainteasers to try. Are you up for the challenge? After all, you are never too old for this!  

We serve delicious and fair trade coffee, roasted by Single Estate.. Our tea sommelier guarantees that you are in for a really good cup of tea. All of our cakes are homemade. Our apple pie comes from a long family tradition. We are open daily for breakfast or tastings, to be served at any time of the day. So if you feel like something yummy, we will be happy to help you out!

We are looking forward to welcoming you at Leuk & Lekker, the ultimate culinary gift shop in Groningen. We run a culinary shop in the very heart of the city of Groningen where people can browse and taste all the wonderful things we have available. There is a permanent and changing selection to ensure there is something for yourself or to give as a gift. We also provide Christmas hampers for companies and institutions. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you at Leuk & Lekker!

The News café is the most diverse and centrally located establishment in Groningen city centre. The Grand café, surrounded with outdoor cafés in summer, is the best meeting place in the city, and this is the address for a delicious espresso, latte or cappuccino. They have an extensive lunch menu and cocktails and other drinks to enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere in the evening. On the first floor is the restaurant with an international menu and our club is located in the former fallout shelter. We also have various rooms for business guests and people who want to throw a party.  

NOW ALSO: ELMER'S CAKES AND MORE........ Elmer’s serves delicious lunches, various high teas and homemade cakes, all prepared freshly and with great care. The cakes proved to be popular enough for a neighbouring premises to be put in use in 2014 to expand the selection with gluten-free and sugar-free cakes, bonbons and ice cream. Lunches are served in a magnificent and completely renovated building from 1630. When the sun is shining, the multicoloured stained glasses ensure a cheerfully coloured rim on the floor and tables. Elmer’s design is somewhat rural with natural materials and the many guests experience a homey atmosphere. In addition to the homey feel, Elmer’s is strongly supportive of sustainability, integration and sociability. OPENING HOURS: Tuesday through Friday from 10 am until 5.30 pm, Saturday from 10 and until 5 pm and Sunday from noon until 5 pm (closed on Mondays).

The homely atmosphere immediately stands out at WOONN. Everything you see is for sale here: sofas, tables, chairs, paintings, lamps, chalk paints, carpets and vases. In addition, they have accessories to give as a present or complete your house. WOONN is not just any furniture shop: we have chosen to sell high-quality furniture of less known brands fitted out with affordable accessories and many decorative pillows and plaids. This combination, including high-quality service and expertise, ensures that WOONN has stood out in a special way from the day they opened their doors.

Women looking for that special enchanting evening gown, gala dress or cocktail dress are sure to succeed at Catwalk. Catwalk always has a selection of over 2,000 gala, evening and cocktail dresses and skirts with accompanying tops. In addition, Catwalk is the most favourably-priced address in The Netherlands and also has accessories to complete your outfit. Catwalk is known for the largest supply of evening bags, evening shoes, jewellery and evening gloves. Come to Catwalk at number 21 in the Zwanestraat for casual women’s clothing by various brands, such as Helena Hart, Angelle Milan, Dreamstar, Diva Catwalk, N.E.D, FOS, Boris and the Myrna Goossen collection as from August2017.

Kuyichi, Sandwich, King Louie, Corel, Skunk Funk, Spoom, Inti, Armed Angels ParaMI, Giacomo, Who's That Girl, Hoodlamb, Miss Green,: this is just a small selection of the brands available at Haastje-Repje. From trendy to casual, classic to sporty and from distinctive to everyday wear, they have clothing for every woman in sizes 28 through 38. If you can’t make up your mind, don’t hesitate to ask; we can always find something suitable for you. In addition to accessories, we also provide basics by Sneaky Fox and Numph. You are more than welcome at Haastje-Repje Groningen!  (Regular opening hours, including Thursday late night shopping and Sunday opening hours)