NL Laurens Coffee is a coffee bar and lunchroom in Hoornsemeer, Groningen. This article describes the background, offerings, coffee beans, local activities, and public mentions.
About Laurens Coffee
Laurens Coffee in Groningen: A Profile of a Coffee Bar and Lunchroom
Laurens Coffee is a coffee bar and lunchroom in Groningen, located at S.O.J. Palmelaan 297 in Hoornsemeer. The venue is situated in the southwest of the city and is publicly described as a place for coffee, lunch, sweets, and coffee beans for home use. The name Laurens Coffee also refers to coffee activities in Vries, where the company operates its own roastery.
Origins and Background
The background of Laurens Coffee lies with Edwin Laurens. He founded Laurens Coffee in 2021 after obtaining a barista diploma and gaining experience at various coffee roasteries. Additionally, he has been the owner of Audio Artistiek in Vries since 2005. This combination of coffee and an existing business in Vries forms an important part of the company profile.
In October 2024, Edwin Laurens launched a coffee bar and lunchroom in Groningen. Kunstmarkt Hoornse Meer also notes that from October 1, 2024, he became the new operator of Laurens Coffee, formerly Lunchroom &Meer, in Hoornse Meer. This gave the name Laurens Coffee a physical hospitality location in this Groningen neighborhood.
Concept and Daily Offerings
The concept of the venue is broad but remains close to coffee and lunch. The offerings include coffee, sandwiches, homemade sweets, coffee to go, and coffee beans under the name Laurens Coffee. Business lunch orders are also part of the described offerings. These orders are delivered from Tuesday to Friday within a two-kilometer radius. Customers are asked to order 24 hours in advance.
The lunch menu includes several origin mentions for ingredients. The bread comes from Bakker Luuk and is made with raw materials from Mulder Pot in Kropswolde, Groningen. The fresh mozzarella comes from the buffalo farmer in Opende. Loose organic tea from Wisselwaar is also listed on the menu. This information provides insight into the suppliers named by the venue itself.
Coffee, Beans, and Beverage Menu
The coffee served in the bar is described as Laurens Coffee from Vries. The company's coffee page highlights organic coffee made from fairtrade, certified, and sustainably produced beans. It also notes that the coffee is roasted in their own roastery. These are central claims in the public description of the coffee.
The menu lists the served coffee as “Folk.” This blend is described as a mix of Arabica beans from Central and South America, with a smaller portion of Robusta from Africa. The website also lists seven coffee names for sale: Reggae, Dixieland, Folk, Rockabilly, Samba, Blues, and Britpop. The names align with a musical theme in the presentation of the coffee.
The menu lists standard espresso drinks and milk-based beverages. These include coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato, espresso, double espresso, espresso macchiato, and flat white. The menu also features coffee specials such as affogato, iced coffee, and Dirty Chai. Add-ons include oat milk, an extra espresso shot, and caramel syrup. Manual filter methods like V60, Chemex, Aeropress, or batch brew are not publicly documented in the reviewed menu information.
Neighborhood, Collaborations, and Events
No publicly documented workshops, tastings, or exhibitions at the coffee bar were found in the available information. However, there are mentions of activities and collaborations outside the regular menu. Laurens Coffee sponsors the Groningen band I SPY. This collaboration began after contact between guitarist Erik Westerhof and Edwin Laurens.
The name Laurens Coffee also appears at local events. At Kunstmarkt Hoornse Meer 2025, catering was provided by Laurens Coffee. Additionally, the April issue of Meer Hoornse Meer mentioned that Laurens Coffee would be present with coffee and sweets at the Summer Market on Saturday, June 7. A Hipsy listing for Mindful Run names Laurens Coffee as a gathering point, with Generatie Werkgeluk as the organizer.
Inspections, Ratings, and Public Mentions
Laurens Coffee also appears in several public mentions related to the hospitality industry and reviews. A local article from Vries dated August 3, 2021, described the opening of Laurens Coffee in Vries. It covered Edwin Laurens, Audio Artistiek, Erik Bodewes, coffee machines, and the initial coffee offering. This article belongs to the early phase of the business.
Restaurant Guru lists Laurens Coffee at S.O.J. Palmelaan 297-299 in Groningen. It shows a Google score of 4.8 out of 5 based on 12 reviews and ranks it as number 57 out of 281 coffee houses in Groningen. Formal coffee awards or placements on award lists are not publicly documented in the available information.
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority lists Laurens Coffee B.V. at the same address in Groningen. In the public inspection data, it is marked as “Compliant” for food safety, allergen information, and hygiene. This mention is based on an inspection from January 15, 2026. This provides a recent public inspection record for the hospitality location.