Kiosk Station Groningen

Kiosk Station Groningen is located around the main station at Stationsplein 3 in Groningen. Official location information lists sales points at platforms 4/5 and 6/7. The branch is part of Kiosk, a station concept by NS Stations Retailbedrijf B.V. It is not presented as an independently established coffee bar. Names or backgrounds of individual founders are not publicly recorded.

The current sales points came into use during the renovation of Groningen station. A unit, designated as located on platform 3, opened on October 29, 2025. The second unit, designated as located on platform 4, followed on November 3, 2025. A joint opening took place on November 4. Two employees cut the ribbon on that occasion.

For these openings, a temporary Kiosk had been operating outside the station for approximately six years. The previous permanent location had to be removed due to the construction of the new passenger tunnel. As a result, the current sales points are directly linked to the redevelopment of the station area.

Kiosk describes its general formula as a quick shop for travelers. The assortment consists of drinks, food, and other products for on the go. The chain works with a fixed core range and periodically rotates additional products. This setup differs from an independent coffee bar with its own founding story, an extensive menu, or a local program.

The coffee for Kiosk at NS stations is roasted by Smit & Dorlas. Public information mentions exclusive blends for the station concept. For espresso and coffee with milk, Kiosk uses a blend of arabica and robusta beans. The Americano is prepared, according to the chain, exclusively with arabica beans.

Espresso and Americano are explicitly documented. Cappuccino and coffee with milk (koffie verkeerd) also appear in Kiosk’s public communications. Hot chocolate is also mentioned. However, a complete coffee list for the sales points in Groningen is not publicly available. As a result, it remains unknown which variants are offered locally at any given time.

For drinks with milk, Kiosk uses Lattiz milk foam. According to their own frequently asked questions, most coffees have a volume of approximately 300 milliliters. Manual brewing methods, such as V60, Chemex, AeroPress, or French press, are not documented. The focus is therefore on espresso-based preparations and quick service.

The available information provides few details about the origin and procurement of the beans. Countries of origin, farms, trading relationships, and certifications for the blends in Groningen are not publicly listed. However, some suppliers are known:

At the chain level, Kiosk implements measures regarding reuse and packaging. Customers are allowed to use a reusable cup for hot drinks. Public information mentions two different price differences: 35 cents in the frequently asked questions and 25 cents on the assortment page. This discrepancy makes the current arrangement unclear based on the available information.

Kiosk does not provide drinking straws. The chain links this policy to less disposable material and rules for single-use plastic. Adjustments to packaging have been described, such as less plastic in cup coatings. Additionally, food bags with a plastic window have been replaced by bags made of a single type of paper.

NS further reports that station shops are adding more plant-based options. This includes oat milk and vegetarian products without an extra surcharge. This is a chain-level policy. There is no separate confirmation that each mentioned product is always available at both Groningen sales points.

The opening on November 4, 2025, is the most clearly documented local moment. Other public activities, such as tastings, workshops, exhibitions, or recurring neighborhood meetings, are not documented. Local collaborations outside the station renovation are also not publicly described.

Within the broader organization, there is an annual NS Coffee Festival for employees of Kiosk, StationsHuiskamer, and Julia’s. The 2023 program covered topics such as sustainability, taste evaluation, and latte art. This was an internal event and not a public program in Groningen.

Local media described the two new sales points in November 2025 primarily as part of the station renovation. Public prices, competition results, or editorial rankings for Kiosk Station Groningen are not recorded. The available picture is thus that of a functional station shop with a standardized coffee offering, not of an independent specialty coffee concept.