Struis

Struis is a hospitality venue located at Kraneweg 62 in Groningen. It is situated in the Schildersbuurt, in Oud-West. Public records place Struis in a part of the city where residential areas, local shops, and small-scale hospitality venues are in close proximity. The coffee bar is documented as having started in 2025. A local neighborhood newspaper reported that Struis has been open since July.

The documented founders and owners are Peggy Bouwer, Gerben Wiering, and Richard Burema. Burema and Wiering are also associated with Okerblauw and the coffee company Cocodori on Oude Ebbingestraat. There, they roast coffee beans, create blends, and supply coffee to consumers and hospitality businesses. This background is relevant to the role of coffee within Struis.

According to available information, the daily operations of Struis are primarily handled by Peggy Bouwer. She is cited as the person responsible for the interior, the menu, and the offerings. Gerben Wiering and Richard Burema are primarily active behind the scenes. In this way, Struis combines a visible hospitality function on the Kraneweg with a broader involvement in coffee through Cocodori.

The concept is publicly described as a combination of coffee, cake, breakfast, lunch, and later in the day, wine or a drink. Bouwer connects this in the neighborhood newspaper to Italian coffee culture. This involves espresso at the bar, coffee with cake, lunch, and then wine or beer on the terrace. This description primarily provides insight into the rhythm of the venue throughout the day.

Struis serves coffee from Cocodori. This is explicitly mentioned in public descriptions. A post from one of the founders also refers to Cocodori as their own coffee. This clearly documents the relationship between the coffee bar and the supplier. However, the specific coffee lots, farms, or importers used by Struis are not publicly documented.

The available information mentions several coffee preparations. Espresso appears in the description of Italian coffee culture and in posts about espresso at the bar. Espresso before 10:00 AM is also mentioned. Additionally, social profiles and posts refer to espresso tonic. A King's Day page featured a drink list including espresso, double espresso, filter coffee, cappuccino, flat white, hot chocolate, iced latte, and fresh mint tea.

A complete, fixed list of brewing methods is not publicly documented. Therefore, it cannot be determined which manual brewing methods or machines are used on a structural basis. For an objective overview, it is clear that espresso, filter coffee, and milk-based drinks are mentioned in the available sources.

In addition to coffee, the documentation mentions cake, breakfast, lunch, and social gatherings. The neighborhood newspaper describes how Peggy Bouwer makes cakes herself. Local sourcing is also highlighted. Bread and cinnamon buns from Bakker Luuk are cited as examples. A founder's post states that Struis works with local and homemade products as much as possible.

The interior is linked to reuse in the neighborhood newspaper. It states that almost everything is second-hand. Examples mentioned include marble tables from Croissanterie Pigalle, cushions from a neighbor, and benches painted by residents. These details show how material use and community involvement are reflected in the decor.

Struis is also mentioned in connection with activities outside the regular hospitality day. The official agenda describes, among other things, wine tastings, live music, seasonal evenings, and social gatherings. Other public mentions refer to Struiskamerconcerten and live music events. LinkedIn also mentions live music, wine tastings, mulled wine evenings, and related activities.

The neighborhood newspaper describes a Sip and Paint event organized by a neighbor. In the same article, Bouwer states that she focuses on a community function, without positioning Struis as a community center. Plans to participate in Gluren bij de Buren with coffee and music are also mentioned. For April 27, 2026, “Kingsday Struis” is listed as an event with music, party, and a market at or around Struis and Herman Colleniusstraat.

Regarding sustainability, several points are documented. The reuse of interior materials is concretely described. Furthermore, Struis has public Too Good To Go listings for surprise packages with leftover food at Kraneweg 62. This indicates a way to handle food surplus, although no further figures are available.

Regarding coffee, Cocodori states in its own FAQ that not all beans are Rainforest Alliance certified. The company claims to work with coffee that is Rainforest Alliance certified or has a coffee passport, so that the origin can be traced. No specific plots, producers, or import chains have been publicly disclosed for Struis itself.

Struis is included in local profiles and guide-like pages about Groningen. The establishment was also mentioned in an article about coffee to go in the city. The neighborhood newspaper published an article in November 2025 titled “Struis: Italian coffee culture in the Schilderswijk”. In June 2026, an Indebuurt article about Struis was publicly indexed and shared via LinkedIn posts by those involved.

Formal prices or mentions on award lists are not publicly documented. The available picture is therefore that of a young coffee bar with a clear connection to Cocodori, a full-day hospitality concept and activities that are partly aimed at the local neighborhood.