About Café Willem Albert

Introducing Café Willem Albert Restaurant is easy because it naturally captures what many people look for when they want to enjoy the city without overthinking the plan. Located right on the iconic square at Grote Markt 31, 9712 HS Groningen, Netherlands, this restaurant sits in a spot that feels lively yet approachable, making it a natural meeting point for locals and visitors alike. When I talk about Café Willem Albert, I usually start with the vibe: relaxed, social, and effortlessly welcoming, whether you’re stopping by for a casual coffee or settling in for a full evening of food and drinks. The outdoor seating is ideal for soaking up the atmosphere of the square, while the dine-in space keeps things comfortable and easygoing inside. The menu reflects that same flexibility, moving smoothly from coffee and small plates to healthier options, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and late-night food that hits the spot when the evening stretches on. Drinks play a big role here too, with a well-rounded selection of beer, wine, cocktails, spirits, and alcohol-forward favorites that fit the laid-back restaurant feel. Practical service options like takeaway and delivery add another layer of convenience, especially on busy days when sitting down isn’t an option. What really stands out is how naturally everything comes together, with different groups sharing space without it ever feeling crowded or forced. It’s the kind of spot where conversations overlap, menus are shared, and the atmosphere encourages lingering without pressure, making it easy to return again and again at different times of day.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great tea selection

+ Great wine list

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Healthy options

+ Late-night food

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegan options

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Trendy

+ Upmarket

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ LGBTQ+ friendly

+ Tourists

+ Transgender safe space

Planning

Planning

+ Brunch reservations recommended

+ Lunch reservations recommended

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

Children

Children

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Paid multi-storey car park

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Grote Markt 31, 9712 HS Groningen, Netherlands

Reviews

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Food: Always love coming here for brunch/lunch. They have a big menu with loads of options, also lots of vegetarian options. Warm and cold options and plenty of beverages to choose from. Every time I come here the food is of great quality. My favorite is definitely the homemade kibbeling and the lemonades. My husband loves the market burger. Oh and the coffees are great too. Love the salted caramel cappuccino with whipped cream! Service: Staff is always very friendly and helpful. You never have to wait long for food or drinks (mind you were here on a busy Saturday and still there's not a long waiting time). So service at this place is always great. Atmosphere: Today we sat outside cause the weather is lovely. On the forum side it's quieter and so that's my preferred side. Tables aren't too close together so you can actually have a conversation without feeling like the neighbouring table can join in at any second. But from previous experiences inside is also great. It's got a lovely decor, comfy chairs and even though it can get busy it's designed well with nooks and tables far enough apart that It still feels private. However when it's full you probably won't find me here because then it can get a bit loud and busy and as a neurodivergent person that makes it hard for me to enjoy my time. I love coming here, it's a great location and the food is always great !

- Odette Jansen -

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The food was absolutely delicious! I wasn't expecting such a lovely experience from such simple ingredients. The staff was also incredible and made the visit even better.

- Klaudia Michaliszyn -

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I love this cafe so much. I come here alone and with friends, to work or catch up or just read. The price point is not so different compared to surrounding cafes, and the atmosphere is relatively calmer than anywhere else in the city. Amazing patisserie too!

- Virginia Segara -

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Been eating here 3 times now. Service has been better for each time. The 5 course meal is excellent.

- Gisle Morisbak Lund -

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Nice luxury place with decent prices. Staff is friendly and meals were served rather quickly! Missed some small request we had. We ordered the main hotel burger and the smoothie bowl. Smoothie bowl was really nice and we'll priced. The meat of the burger was delicious but the burger itself was only dressed with 2 leaves of lettuce and tomato, no sauce or anything else. That makes it a bit pricey for almost €20. If it wasn't for the bald burger and the missed request it would have been five stars. We've only been in the restaurant and bar so no review for the hotel or wellness.

- Koen Hendriks -

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I went here to meet my girlfriends parents for the first time and it was a pretty nice experience. They been here before and chose this place to meet up. Overall I had a really great evening, also thanks to the restaurant. The food here was amazing, the fries were a bit bland but nothing a bit of salt can't fix. They have a solid selection of meals but I chose the BBQ chicken and I was really happy with my choice! The service was also amazing. Very friendly staff and quick service despite the restaurant being moderately full. The restaurant was also nicely decorated and the acoustic is pretty good. Despite there being some other guests present we were able to have a conversation just fine.

- Chell Minn -

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Good atmosphere, even when being bus, as well as nice interior setting. Staff was incredibly friendly and it was very laid back. Food was good, not amazing but good.

- Rasmus Bredvig -

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