Bij Roel

you're on oude kijk in 't jatstraat, one of those older groningen streets where the buildings lean into each other and the foot traffic is steady but unhurried. bij roel sits at number 27, and if you've walked this part of the city before, you probably already know it exists. that kind of reputation doesn't need much advertising. locals keep coming back, and in a university city with no shortage of coffee options, that consistency means something. the focus here is specialty coffee, done without theater or performance, which is exactly what a street like this calls for. go on a weekday morning, find a seat, and order something from the filter menu.