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Knol's Koek

Traditional Cakes, Vegan, Takeout

Worth ordering: Cakenamed in 5 reviews

Try the ginger cake, noted for being vegan, oil-free, low-fat, and wheat-free.

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Top tips

  • Cakes are often sold warm, especially when purchased directly from the factory shop.
  • Affordable prices make it a great spot for budget-friendly vegan baked goods.
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  • The shop offers a variety of traditional Groningen treats besides their cakes.

People mention

Ginger cake and kandijkoek.

Good for

Praised for affordable, friendly service and good value.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Knol's Koek is a longstanding bakery specializing in traditional cakes known as 'koeken,' with recipes dating back to 1923. Its offerings include about 10 distinct flavors such as ginger, nuts, and raisins, all reportedly vegan, oil-free, low-fat, and wheat-free, with cakes often sold warm. The shop's compact space offers a surprisingly wide variety beyond just their signature koeken, and prices are noted as affordable, making it ideal for quick takeout or souvenir treats.

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Hoendiep 93, 9718 TE Groningen, Netherlands

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–16:45
Tuesday
08:00–16:45
Wednesday
08:00–16:45
Thursday
08:00–16:45
Friday
08:00–16:45
Saturday
09:00–15:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
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