Food and dining in Midden-Groningen

Take a seat at a table with a view of the Zuidlaardermeer lake, or find a spot in the garden of an ancient manor. Whether an extensive meal, family gathering or a simple cup of coffee, Midden-Groningen has a wonderfully varied selection of restaurants and cafés. Sample all the flavours of Midden-Groningen.

The best outdoor cafés

Various locations - If you feel like a drink at an outdoor café, Midden-Groningen is the place to be. Enjoy that lovely cocktail evening at the Zuidlaardermeer lake beach, or a delicious meal before setting out on your bicycle.

Coffees and teas

Various locations - If it’s grey and drizzly outside, what could possibly be better that a hot cup of coffee in a charming café, tearoom or lounge bar? Rest assured – Midden-Groningen has plenty of options for a warming drink. Or even better: order that high tea. Options are infinite.

Cocktails at the beach

Kropswolde – Lounge the hours away or enjoy a delicious meal at the Beachclub Vifero outdoor café on the Meerwijck beach near the Lauwersmeer lake. ‘Simply get yourself a cocktail and bury your toes in the sand’, says manager Rachelle Veeger. ‘Our menu includes all the classic cocktails. Alternatively, choose a personal creation by one of our staff members.’ The beach here will immediately get you in that holiday mood. ‘When the weather is nice, we hold open-air pub quizzes, which everyone loves.’

Cocoon Coffee & more

Hoogezand - The charming Cocoon Coffee & More is located at De Hooge Meeren shopping centre. Owners Carolina and Michael Homs started their business out of sheer love for coffee, with a focus on local products. ‘We obtain our roasted coffee from Het Koffiestation in Groningen. 100% of delicious Arabica beans. We buy our teas from Your Daily Tea Cup, also established in the city of Groningen. They created our very own Cocoon blend.’ The Magic Tea Filter makes for a very special tea experience. They also serve traditional cakes and lunch to go with your specially brewed coffee or tea. Before setting off again, have a look in their small Lak of Smak shop for a lovely home interior or lifestyle item.

On the way to Kaap Steendam

Steendam – If you are on the other side of Midden-Groningen, be sure to stop at the Kaap Steendam outdoor café. Hostess Janet van Ommen: ‘We opened our doors when Covid-19 was rampant, so the only thing we could do was focus on takeaway and delivery services. We are just so happy to finally serve our dishes at the outdoor café.’ Their varied menu includes classics, such as satay and hamburgers, as well as guinea fowl and asparagus dishes. Their regional delicacies include cakes by Zoet en Hartig from Siddeburen and strawberries and asparagus from Meinardi. ‘Reactions are mainly positive and guests compliment us with how our dishes are presented. Everything tastes good, simple things also. Guests regularly tell me that we serve the best fries ever.’

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