Cocoon Coffee & More

Cocoon Coffee & More is located at Gorecht-Oost 24 in Hoogezand. The shop is situated on the outer edge of the De Hooge Meeren shopping center, in the municipality of Midden-Groningen. The main branch is therefore in Hoogezand, not in Meerstad. In March 2026, social media channels reported the closure of a separate branch, referred to as “Cocoon 2”. The location at Gorecht-Oost remained listed on the company’s own website thereafter.

The history of the coffee bar began in 2019. Michael Homs states that he left a permanent job that year to open a coffee bar in the Italian style. His previous profession is not publicly named. A municipal hospitality license was issued on April 23, 2019. Carolina Homs notes that she has been a co-owner since May 2019. An exact opening date has not been publicly recorded.

Both Carolina and Michael Homs are listed as owners. Public information does not explicitly describe Carolina as a co-founder. In addition to her role at Cocoon, her professional profile lists work as a staff advisor for human resources at the Beatrix Children’s Hospital of the UMCG.

The business itself uses the description “living room of Hoogezand”. This is a positioning by the company and not an independent qualification. The concept consists of an espresso lounge bar offering coffee, lunch, drinks, and a small high tea. There is also a south-facing terrace and a retail section featuring home and lifestyle products. Collections from 100% Leuk and Mijn Stijl are offered there, among others.

Coffee is supplied by Het Koffiestation from Groningen. According to public business profiles, Cocoon uses coffee made from 100% Arabica beans from Brazil. The beans are roasted in Groningen, but not grown there. Information regarding individual plantations, harvest regions, or supply chains is not publicly described.

Documented preparation focuses primarily on espresso-based drinks. In public statements, espresso, cappuccino, and latte are mentioned. Iced coffee and rotating coffee specials are also noted. A shared version of iced coffee contained caramel and whipped cream. Manual filter methods, such as V60, Chemex, AeroPress, or cafetière, are not publicly documented. Batch filter is also not mentioned.

For loose-leaf tea, the shop uses a so-called Magic Teamaker. An older business profile refers to the same tool as a Magic Tea Filter. The current website lists Teabar as the supplier. Earlier information mentions Your Daily Tea Cup from Groningen and a separate Cocoon tea blend. It is not clear from the available data when this supplier relationship changed.

The owners state that they source products locally as much as possible. This claim is made by the company itself and is not linked to an independent audit. In addition to Het Koffiestation, Bakker Meijer is named for pastries and Smit Culinair for certain soups. Regional sourcing thus includes processing and delivery. The coffee beans themselves originate from Brazil.

No organic, Fairtrade, or Rainforest Alliance certifications for the coffee are publicly documented. Public data on reusable cups, packaging goals, and food waste is also missing. The same applies to renewable energy and measurable goals for reducing CO2 emissions. No environmental claims are made on the website for the home goods offered.

Cocoon organizes and supports activities related to the location and the shopping center. On December 19, 2025, a Christmas market was held at Gorecht-Oost 24, organized by the business. Additionally, an evening featuring live music by Pop Clouds is noted, although no specific date is provided. The business also participates in initiatives by De Hooge Meeren and opens on designated shopping Sundays.

The business is registered with Stagemarkt as an approved training company. The listed programs relate to support in the hospitality and food sector, as well as hospitality entrepreneurship or management. November 23, 2021, is listed as the approval date for the management program. Public workshops, coffee courses, tastings, or exhibitions are not documented.

In January 2025, Cocoon was selected as the first “Entrepreneur of the Month” within an initiative by VVD Midden-Groningen. Local residents were invited to nominate entrepreneurs for this award. Furthermore, the business is listed as a nominee in the coffee shop category for Midden-Groningen at the Horeca Awards. Public information does not mention a win and does not clarify the associated year.

The business also appeared in regional publications about the De Hooge Meeren shopping center. In 2021, Cocoon was included in a national selection of coffees to take along during the pandemic period. A placement in a national coffee competition or an independently audited sustainability award is not publicly recorded.