Every 5 months or so I find my way up to Groningen. A pleasant 2 hour train ride from Amsterdam, the moment I step out of the station I get the sensation that the air is somehow nicer to breathe and everyone seems so relaxed.

Unfortunately for me, I forgot that on mondays alot of Groningen is closed, especially restaurants outside the absolute center of the city. The choices seemed quite limited once lunchtime came around.

Fortunately my local guide took me to a café/restaurant known as Puur. A good sized open kitchen and a long menu full of choices, Puur is a pretty popular place for students and non-students alike. The main choices are between a regular sandwich, a club sandwich, and a delicious Tomato ciabatta; all of which you can choose from a good amount of non veggie and veggie options. (more meat than non meat, admittedly). The menu also features alot of fresh juice or milkshake options, and to finish the job - a selection of baked goods made on premises.

Puur is not dirt cheap but it is also not a budget buster. The place also does a good job standing by its name - offering food made from fresh and fair-trade ingredients. Highly recommend when you make your next visit to Groningen.

Address and Directions on their website.