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Try the 3- to 5-course surprise menu available in vegan form
The vibe: good for dates
15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Groningen
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Groningen
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Falafel Wraps, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Plant Milk
$$
The vibe: good for work & study
Indian Curry, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Macarons, Vegan Menu, Gluten-Free
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Thai Curry, Vegan Friendly
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The vibe: good for dates
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Artisan Bread, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Coffee, Vegan Pastries, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
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Falafel Wraps, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
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The vibe: good for groups
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Cafe, Vegan Tosti, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #5 Coffee
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Poké Bowls, Vegan Salad, Quick Bite
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The vibe: good for work & study
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Korean Ramen, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
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Italian Pasta, Vegan Salads
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The vibe: good for dates
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Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Banh mi
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Burgers & Fries, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
3 signature dishes
What Groningen cooks best
The dishes Groningen's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best banh mi in Groningen
- Number 1. La Ca Vietnamese Cuisine&Bar Listed above as essential 14
Vietnamese Curry, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #2 Banh mi
Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #3 Banh mi
Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Tofu
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Worth ordering: #4 Banh mi
signature #2
Best mezze in Groningen
Lebanese Mezze, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Mezze
Mediterranean Mezze, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Mezze
Lebanese Mezze, Vegan Salads
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Worth ordering: #3 Mezze
signature #3
Best ramen in Groningen
- Number 1. Konbu Street Food Listed above as essential 12
Asian Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
Ramen Bar, Vegan Tofu Dishes
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Worth ordering: #3 Ramen
Asian Fusion Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Ramen
Asian Comfort Food, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #5 Ramen
Vegan & omni
1 list Omni standouts
10 places
Omni standouts in Groningen
- Number 1. The Better Times Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Anne&Max Groningen Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Cho Fah eathai Listed above as essential 06
- Number 4. Gebrand en Bakker Listed above as essential 08
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
4 places
Breakfast spots in Groningen
- Number 1. Anne&Max Groningen Listed above as essential 03
Breakfast, Lunch, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for work & study
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese
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The vibe: good for work & study
Coffee Bar, Fully Vegan, Vegan Cakes
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Groningen
- Number 1. FLFL Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Curry Me Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. FLFL Carolieweg Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Gustatio Listed above as essential 13
5 places
Dinner destinations in Groningen
Caribbean Fine-Dining, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 2. Fatoush Listed above as mezze 03
Greek Mezze, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
Thai Curry, Vegan Choices
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The vibe: good for groups
4 places
Worth the occasion in Groningen
- Number 1. Fatoush Listed above as mezze 03
- Number 2. Olive Tree Greek Cuisine Listed above as dinner destinations 03
Burgers, Salads, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Thai Restaurant, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for groups
9 places
Coffee masters in Groningen
- Number 1. Gebrand en Bakker Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Luhu Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. Anne&Max Groningen Listed above as essential 03
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Sourdough
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
5 places
Sweet treats in Groningen
- Number 1. Smaakaron Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. OMNI Listed above as coffee masters 04
- Number 3. Broodnodig Groningen Listed above as essential 07
Bakery, Vegan Pastry, Organic
$$
The vibe: good for relaxing
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Groningen
Italian Pizza, Vegan Pizzas
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
- Number 2. Olive Tree Greek Cuisine Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 3. De Herbivoor Listed above as worth the occasion 03
- Number 4. Waiti Kubuli Listed above as dinner destinations 01
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Groningen
- Number 1. Anne&Max Groningen Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Luhu Listed above as essential 10
- Number 3. Gebrand en Bakker Listed above as essential 08
Cat Cafe, Vegan Snacks, Cozy
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
9 places
Group night out in Groningen
- Number 1. Olive Tree Greek Cuisine Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 2. Waiti Kubuli Listed above as dinner destinations 01
- Number 3. Fatoush Listed above as mezze 03
- Number 4. Chang Thai Bistro Listed above as dinner destinations 04
10 places
Budget eats in Groningen
- Number 1. Curry Me Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. La Ca Vietnamese Cuisine&Bar Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. Bagels & Beans Listed above as breakfast spots 03
- Number 4. Olive Tree Greek Cuisine Listed above as dinner destinations 03
5 places
Family friendly in Groningen
- Number 1. Gebrand en Bakker Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Curry Me Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. Luhu Listed above as essential 10
European Vegan Sandwich, Vegan Menu
$$
The vibe: good for families
By dish
2 lists Best pizza · Best coffee
5 places
Best pizza in Groningen
Pizza, Vegetarian Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
- Number 2. Capricio Listed above as cozy hideaways 01
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Traditional Oven
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Craft Beer
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
5 places
Best coffee in Groningen
- Number 1. Revista Coffee and Magazines Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Coffee, Plant Milk, Vegan Snacks
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
- Number 3. Gebrand en Bakker Listed above as essential 08
Cafe, Vegan Pastry, Oat Milk
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
By cuisine
1 list Mediterranean
10 places
Mediterranean in Groningen
- Number 1. Fatoush Listed above as mezze 03
- Number 2. FLFL Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Olive Tree Greek Cuisine Listed above as dinner destinations 03
- Number 4. MAHALO Listed above as breakfast spots 02
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Questions about eating vegan in Groningen
Are there vegan restaurants in Groningen?
Yes — Groningen has 170 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are The Better Times, FLFL, Anne&Max Groningen. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Groningen good for vegans?
Groningen scores 45.4/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 18 vegan-friendly venues and 25 high-quality restaurants out of 170 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Groningen?
Groningen has 11 fully vegan restaurants and 2 vegetarian restaurants. 18 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Groningen known for?
Groningen's top signature dishes for vegans are banh mi, mezze, ramen, and the city also does pizza well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Groningen?
The vegan scene in Groningen leans Mediterranean. Mediterranean is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Groningen?
The Better Times is ranked #1 in Groningen by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.