The best food in Groningen

Whether you’re craving a classic from a casual restaurant or the very best apple pie, this is where you’ll eat (and drink) the best of the best in Groningen. 

Fries
De Belg Waterloo
Freshly cut organic Flemish fries. Fried nice and long so that the fries are perfectly crispy. A household name in Groningen.

Bakery
Broodje van eigen deeg
From 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday, you can stop by for fresh, crusty bread. On Sundays, the bakers sleep in; from 10 a.m., the bakery doors open for you.

Fine dining
Bistro Vive la Vie
A restaurant where you can eat very, very well. They serve dishes such as veal tongue with langoustine, ponzu and macadamia. The price-quality ratio is exceptionally good. You pay €39 for a four-course dinner.

Beer
Pintelier
They have twenty-three taps serving a constantly changing selection of beers, as well as eighty bottled beers. The cozy café is a mix of students, parents with children and regulars who have been coming here for years.

Delicatessen shop
Goud Heerlijk
Here you can find Groningen mustard from Abraham, homemade jams and chutneys, or a piece of cheese made in the countryside of Groningen.

Pie
De Appeltaartfabriek
At De Appeltaartfabriek, the choice is limited. They have three types of apple pie: the Original, the Caramel Pecan and the Chocolate Chip. More than enough choice, I’d say. Still undecided? The Appeltaartfabriek website lists 101 reasons to eat apple pie.

Coffee
Black & Bloom
At this café, you drink coffee brewed by true enthusiasts. Tell them what flavors you enjoy in coffee, and the staff will select the right bean for you. They’ll then grind it for you and voilà, your personal favorite coffee is ready to enjoy.

Casual restaurant
De Branderij
This is where you go for good old casual restaurant classics such as satay, spare ribs, Groningen mustard soup and dame blanche.

Pizza
Buurman & Buurman
A thin, crispy crust and super-fresh ingredients. Add a lovely, relaxed atmosphere and you’ve got the best pizzeria in Groningen. For those of us from Amsterdam, there’s also a branch on Mercatorstraat in Amsterdam.

Image credits: Broodje van eigen deeg, Goud Heerlijk, Black & Bloom, Buurman & Buurman