Food & Drinks

Where can I have a cheap, fast but tasty diner?

FLFL
Price range:        €10  – €11 (for a falafel)

Adress:                Carolieweg 30 & Oude Kijk in ‘t Jatstraat 44

Website:              https://flfl.nl/locaties/groningen-carolieweg/?ved=2ahUKEwiv-8mttrSLAxXQ87sIHQyUI7sQgU96BAgdEAQ

High-quality street food. One falafel (XL) is enough for diner. This places specializes exclusively in its vibrant green, crispy falafel with a tender center, paired with creamy tahini sauce, crunchy vegetables, and a refreshing dressing.

Pastafabriek
Price range:        €10  – €15

Adress:                Stoeldraaierstraat 25

Website:              https://depastafabriek.com/

Casual, fast and cheap Italian style restaurant. Has a wide selection of pizza and pasta, including proper vegetarian and vegan options. The pasta comes in generous portion. The Pastafabriek is with with its cozy and stylish atmosphere a popular spot for students. Food ordering takes place via a QR code.

Magoya

Price range:        €12,50  – €15

Adress:                Stoeldraaierstraat 56

Website:              https://depastafabriek.com/

Love Asian food? Then Magoya is the place to be! Same concept as the Pastafabriek. Fast, cheap, good atmosphere and fair priced food. They serve sushi, poké bowls, donburi (rice dish), and noodles. Vegetarian dishes available.

Koeskas
Price range:        €10  – €15

Adress:                Oosterstraat 55

Website:              koeskas.nl

Traditional Dutch dishes for Dutch prices! Here you can enjoy stamppot—a hearty mash of potatoes with vegetables and the famous Unox smoked sausage! Dine in until 19:30 or grab your meal to go. Must-try: the Groninger mustard soup.


Where can I get the best burgers in town?
In 2024, a Reddit poll was held to finally determine Groningen’s ultimate burger spot. Block & Barrels’ classic burger emerged as the winner, while Wereldburgers’ creative offerings secured the runner-up spot. For the next section, we’ve included parts from this detailed Reddit review. (https://www.reddit.com/r/Groningen/comments/1ax46jq/comment/krqwej1/)  

Block & Barrels (winner)
Price range:        €21 – €23 (burger + fries),  €19  – €33 (other dishes)

Adress:                Poelestraat 33

Website:              https://blockandbarrels.nl/

The steak burger at Block & Barrels stays true to tradition but with a few key upgrades. Instead of ground beef, it’s made with steak, and instead of a brioche bun, it comes on a pretzel bun, chosen for its ability to absorb less fat, balancing the rich meat from local butcher Marktslager. It’s soft enough to hold together but firm enough to maintain the burger’s structure. Grilled over an open flame for extra smokiness, this burger keeps it classic with mayo, ketchup, bacon, and cheese.

Wereldburgers (runner-up)
Price range:        €16,50  – €18 (burger + fries)

Adress:                Akerkhof 39

Website:              https://wereldburgersgroningen.nl/
Wereldburgers takes you on a global burger journey, featuring locally sourced ingredients—meat from De Groene Weg, regional potatoes for the fries, and bread from Rob van Dijk Bakery. The menu offers a wide variety of burgers, each paired with homemade sauces that perfectly complement their unique flavors. With options for everyone, including gluten-free choices, Wereldburgers stands out for its creativity and quality.