Beste Koffie in Groningen (2026) — 33 Bars & 36 Branders

Looking for the best coffee in Groningen? GrachtenBeans tracks 36 specialty coffee roasters die aan Groningen zijn gekoppeld. Ontdek bekende namen, kleinere branders en een breed aanbod aan blends, single origins en decaf. De prijzen lopen uiteen van Caffè Decaffeinato bij Smit & Dorlas voor €0,13 per shot to Panama Kotowa Gesha #1923 bij Friedhats Coffee Roasters voor €6,50 per shot. In deze gids vergelijk je de actuele assortimenten en zie je direct wat iedere koffie per espresso kost.

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Coffee Price Index Groningen

Deze Week  (Week 32 · 2026):

Bean prices for home brewing · Per shot based on 19g · Updated weekly

Top 5 Specialty Coffee Bars in Groningen

Sorted by Google rating · Bars with a known roaster · Updated weekly

#Coffee BarRatingNeighbourhoodRoaster
1OMNI – all around food4.9 (79)Meerstad and surrounding areaBlack & Bloom
2Gebrand en Bakker4.8 (98)Oud-OostKOSU Koffiebranderij
3Sam’s Coffee (Nelson)4.8 (87)City CentreSam's Coffee
4GROPO Bouldergym4.7 (580)Nieuw-OostBlack & Bloom
5Brownies&downieS Groningen4.7 (476)City CentreCook & Boon

This ranking features coffee bars in Groningen that use specialty beans
from a Dutch roaster in our catalogue. Sorted by Google rating with more than 50 reviews. Missing a coffee bar? Send us a tip — we’re constantly expanding our database.

Prefer more choice? View all 33 koffiebars in Groningen per wijk ↓

Coffee Roasters in Groningen: Where Can You Buy Specialty Coffee Beans?

Prijzen bijgewerkt: 15 juli 2026 · Week 29

Groningen is home to 36 specialty coffee roasters whose bean prices GrachtenBeans tracks weekly. The most affordable coffee right now is Caffè Decaffeinato from Smit & Dorlas at €0.13 per shot (€6.80/kg). Click on a roaster below to explore all its coffees, origins and current prices per kilo.

We always compare the best-value package for each bean — usually a 1 kg bag, because it is cheaper per kilo than a 250 g bag. We calculate the shot price based on 19 grams of ground coffee per espresso.

A

A Matter of Concrete

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€€€
Beans
28 beans
Price/kg
€30–€140
Per shot
€0.57–€2.66

B

Black & Bloom

Groningen, Groningen Province
€€€
Beans
9 beans
Price/kg
€36–€50
Per shot
€0,68–€0,95

Blanche Dael

Maastricht, Limburg
€€€
Beans
19 beans
Price/kg
€33–€52
Per shot
€0.63–€0.98

Brute Bonen

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland
€€
Beans
5 beans
Price/kg
€29–€32
Per shot
€0,55–€0,61

C

Cocodori

Amersfoort, Utrecht Province
Beans
9 beans

D

DutchBeans

Grou, Fryslân
€€
Beans
5 beans
Price/kg
€24–€34
Per shot
€0,45–€0,64

F

H

Heilige Boontjes

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
€€
Beans
4 beans
Price/kg
€25–€32
Per shot
€0.47–€0.60

K

Koffiestation

Groningen, Groningen Province
€€€
Beans
11 beans
Price/kg
€35–€83
Per shot
€0,67–€1,58

KOSU Koffiebranderij

Groningen, Groningen Province
€€€
Beans
6 beans
Price/kg
€32–€42
Per shot
€0.61–€0.80

L

M

Maalwerk Koffie

Farmsum, Provincie Groningen
€€
Beans
23 beans
Price/kg
€3–€100
Per shot
€0,06–€1,90

S

Beans
17 beans
Price/kg
€27–€150
Per shot
€0.51–€2.85

Simon Lévelt

Haarlem, Noord-Holland
€€€
Beans
28 beans
Price/kg
€27–€76
Per shot
€0.52–€1.44

V

Van Balen Koffie

Heerenveen, Fryslân
€€
Beans
2 beans
Price/kg
€24–€25
Per shot
€0,46–€0,47

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30ML Coffee Roasters

Nijkerk, Gelderland
€€€
Beans
4 beans
Price/kg
€38–€49
Per shot
€0.73–€0.94

Coffee Bars in Groningen on the Map

Coffee in Groningen by Neighbourhood

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    19 coffee bars

    City Centre

    Groningen Centrum combines historic trading places, student rhythms and specialty coffee. From Black & Bloom to market roasters and plant-based cafés, coffee here is a craft product, study spot and piece of social infrastructure.

    Centrum
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    Glimmen-Onnen-Noordlaren

    A rural coffee landscape around Appelbergen and Zuidlaardermeer, with a pavilion, village bakery, and seasonal bistros. There is no micro-roaster, but dry weekends between 10:30 and 15:30 get busy, especially with walkers, cyclists, and families.

    Glimmen-Onnen-Noordlaren
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    Haren-Oost e.o.

    A neighbourhood-first coffee landscape around Anjerplein, De Mikkelhorst, and De Mellenshorst, with short coffee moments, a family focus, and circular initiatives such as oyster mushrooms grown on coffee grounds; for third-wave coffee, residents head to Haren-centrum or Groningen.

    Haren-Oost e.o.
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    Haren-West e.o.

    An overview of coffee in Haren-West: Rijksstraatweg and Raadhuisplein form the core, with a bakery café, brasserie, reading café and Hortus. The focus is on everyday coffee, plant-based milk, sustainability and reliable go-to spots.

    Haren-West e.o.
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    1 coffee bar

    Hoogkerk e.o.

    In Hoogkerk and the surrounding area, coffee is mainly an accessible neighbourhood amenity. The village hall, library, community restaurant and local hospitality venues connect coffee with meeting others, care, affordability and daily routine.

    Hoogkerk e.o.
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    Meerdorpen

    Meerdorpen brings together villages on the edge of Groningen, with coffee centred around the eetcafé, sports bar, and seasonal kiosk. Specialty coffee is absent, residents head into the city instead, and sustainability and village rhythms shape the offering.

    Meerdorpen
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    3 coffee bars

    Meerstad and surrounding area

    In the young neighbourhood of Meerstad, an outdoor-oriented coffee culture is growing around SuperHub and the Woldmeer. Terraces, kiosks and micro-roaster Melos Coffee serve residents, with peaks around events and clear opportunities for a family-friendly specialty bar.

    Meerstad e.o.
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    Midden-Zuid

    In Midden-Zuid Groningen, coffee forms a calm daytime culture around bakeries, brasseries and the Sterrebos. Peak hours are in the morning and afternoon, with regular meeting places, office traffic around Kempkensberg and a pragmatic approach to sustainability.

    Midden-Zuid
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    2 coffee bars

    Nieuw-Noord

    Nieuw-Noord does not have a busy coffee scene, but it does have a practical coffee culture centred around shops, campus life and neighbourhood meet-ups. Here, coffee connects students, residents and visitors.

    Nieuw-Noord
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    1 coffee bar

    Nieuw-Oost

    Nieuw-Oost has a functional coffee culture built around community centres and the Kardinge sports complex. Coffee peaks after training and during shopping trips, with hotspots in Lewenborg and Ulgersmaborg and growing attention to reusable cups since 2024.

    Nieuw-Oost
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    Nieuw-West

    Nieuw-West is building a coffee culture around community centres, harbour terraces and EM2. The focus is on daytime coffee, local meetups and seasonal peaks, with addresses along the Reitdiephaven and ’t Vinkhuys as a long-standing anchor point.

    Nieuw-West
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    Noordoost

    Coffee in Noordoost Groningen is above all social, practical and local. Community centres, lunch cafés and rest stops turn coffee into an accessible moment for connection.

    Noordoost
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    Oud-Noord

    Oud-Noord in Groningen is growing as a coffee district through neighbourhood-focused cafés, workspaces and social meeting spots. Here, coffee connects students, families, hospitality venues and local initiatives.

    Oud-Noord
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    2 coffee bars

    Oud-Oost

    Oud-Oost has a small-scale, neighbourhood-focused coffee scene with a micro-roastery, local coffee bars, and UMCG cafés. The focus is on speed, affordability, and social cohesion, with workshops, coffee mornings, and practical sustainability.

    Oud-Oost
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    3 coffee bars

    Old West

    Oud-West Groningen is all about coffee as a social ritual: from neighbourhood cafés and park visits to laptop work, plant-based brunch and creative workshops.

    Oud-West
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    Old South

    Oud-Zuid Groningen is not a coffee destination, but a district where coffee brings residents, students, volunteers and culture-goers together every day.

    Oud-Zuid
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    Ten Boer e.o.

    A profile of coffee culture in and around Ten Boer: village cafés as social anchors, addresses and figures, with a focus on daytime and weekend moments, families and the 65-plus crowd, short supply chains, bike-friendly routes and opportunities for accessible, family-friendly programming.

    Ten Boer e.o.
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    Ten Post e.o.

    Ten Post and the surrounding area have a village-oriented coffee culture centred on the mill, café, church hall, and village hall. There are no third-wave bars, but there is terrace coffee at De Olle Widde, own-label beans in Winneweer, and coffee mornings.

    Ten Post e.o.
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    2 coffee bars

    Zuidoost

    Groningen Zuidoost is primarily a practical coffee district for work, meetings, education, events and mobility, with room to grow around Station Europapark and the Boumaboulevard.

    Zuidoost
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    1 coffee bar

    Zuidwest

    In Zuidwest Groningen, coffee revolves around daily routines, connection and proximity. From Overwinningsplein to Hoornse Meer, the district shows how coffee works as a social engine for the neighbourhood.

    Zuidwest

FAQ: Coffee in Groningen

How many coffee roasters are there in Groningen?

Groningen has 36 gekoppelde specialty koffiebranders. Het aanbod loopt uiteen van branders met één of enkele beschikbare bonen, zoals KoffieLust (1 bean) and Illimani (3 bonen), tot grote assortimenten bij Simon Lévelt (28 beans), De Pelikaan (23 bonen) en Keen Coffee (22 bonen).

How much does specialty coffee cost in Groningen?

De prijs voor koffie van de aan Groningen gekoppelde branders varieert van €0.13/shot (€6.80/kg) to €6.50/shot (€342.00/kg)., gebaseerd op 19 gram koffie per shot. Betaalbare opties zijn onder meer verkrijgbaar bij De Pelikaan, van €0,19/shot (€10,00/kg) tot €0,62/shot (€32,63/kg), en SamenKoffie, van €0,41/shot (€21,58/kg) tot €0,49/shot (€25,79/kg). Bij Friedhats Coffee Roasters loopt het assortiment uiteen van €0,93/shot (€48,95/kg) tot €6,50/shot (€342,00/kg), terwijl A Matter of Concrete bonen aanbiedt van €0,48/shot (€25,26/kg) tot €2,66/shot (€140,00/kg).

Which coffee roaster in Groningen has the most beans?

Roaster with the largest selection: Simon Lévelt — 28 coffees. Other roasters with a wide range include De Pelikaan (23 coffees), Keen Coffee (22 beans) and A Matter of Concrete (18 bonen). Friedhats Coffee Roasters, Manhattan Coffee Roasters and Sama Stads Koffiebranderij bieden ieder 17 bonen aan.

Where can you find the cheapest specialty coffee in Groningen?

Goedkoopste boon: Caffè Decaffeinato bij Smit & Dorlas — €0,13/shot (€6,80/kg). Andere voordelige bonen zijn Dominicaanse Republiek bij De Pelikaan voor €0,19/shot (€10,00/kg), Seasonal Microlot bij Wakuli voor €0,22/shot (€11,58/kg) en Buon Gusto bij Sama Stads Koffiebranderij voor €0,28/shot (€14,74/kg).

All About Coffee in Groningen

Introduction

Groningen breathes coffee. What was once considered a special indulgence has grown into daily fuel for students, cyclists, professionals, and visitors to the city. This guide outlines how coffee culture has developed from a familiar ritual into a lively niche market, with attention to brewing methods, flavour preferences, sustainability, and opportunities for anyone active in the coffee sector or looking to invest in it.

Historical roots

In Dutch cities, coffee has come a long way from luxury product to everyday moment of connection. In Groningen too, coffee was first mainly enjoyed by people who could afford distinctive imported goods. Later, the drink found its way more widely into homes, workplaces, shops, and hospitality venues. In this way, coffee became part of the city’s social and economic life.
For a long time, filter coffee defined the everyday coffee scene. Later, interest grew in espresso, freshly ground beans, and milk-based drinks. That shift in taste laid the foundation for a broader appreciation of origin, roasting, extraction, and the way coffee is served.

The rise of specialty coffee

Over time, the city made more room for modern coffee spots that focus on bean selection, brewing method, and presentation. This growth did not happen everywhere at once, but demand for more refined coffee clearly increased. A growing number of entrepreneurs now focus on quality, transparency, and experience, giving specialty coffee a recognisable place in the city streetscape.

Well‑known players in Groningen

Rather than revolving around just a few names, Groningen’s coffee culture is shaped by different types of providers. There are compact coffee bars where hand brew and espresso take centre stage, small-scale roasters working with carefully selected beans, places where coffee meets books, bicycles, or music, and cafés catering to plant-based choices and home baristas. Together, they form a varied network in which quality, hospitality, and individual character matter.

Consumer preferences and trends

For many people in Groningen, coffee is more than a quick caffeine break. It is a morning ritual, a reason to meet up, and a familiar part of study days and workdays. Alongside classic filter coffee and espresso, milk-based drinks remain popular. Cold variations, sweeter flavour combinations, and creative specials also show that consumers are keen to experiment.
That popularity can sometimes create tension in coffee bars. Some visitors stay for long work or study sessions, while owners also want to preserve space for conversation, turnover, and atmosphere. As a result, many coffee bars are looking for a balance between hospitality, focused workspaces, and a profitable business model.
Plant-based milk is gaining ground and has become a natural option in more and more cafés. A focus on fair trade, traceable origins, and carefully roasted beans also appeals to customers. The conscious coffee drinker pays attention not only to taste, but also to the supply chain behind the cup.

Events and education

Tastings, workshops, and informal coffee gatherings help enthusiasts better understand how origin, roasting, grind size, and extraction affect flavour. These events bring together home baristas, entrepreneurs, and curious visitors. In doing so, they grow not only coffee knowledge, but also the local network around hospitality, sustainability, and craft.

Sustainability as a common thread

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in Groningen’s coffee culture. Reusable cups, less packaging material, conscious sourcing, and attention to waste streams are becoming more important for both businesses and customers. Coffee is therefore not just a product, but also a reason to think about behaviour, logistics, and material use.
Circularity takes shape when coffee grounds and other residual streams are given new value. Think of applications in energy, soil improvement, product development, or local collaborations. Initiatives like these show that the coffee chain offers opportunities for creative, technical, and logistics partners.

What this means for the sector

The coffee market in Groningen shows that tradition and innovation can work well together. Familiar habits give coffee a fixed place in daily life, while new brewing methods, plant-based options, and sustainable choices continue to refresh the sector. Businesses that invest in quality, experience, and environmental impact will find an audience here that is open to new flavours, fair trade, and smart circular ideas.


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