WERKMAN in Centrum

We were on a short trip to Groningen and spontaneously decided to stop here. We liked the atmosphere, and the menu on the door was appealing at first glance. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. We didn't have to wait long for our food. The quality was excellent; we've rarely eaten so well. The prices are perfectly reasonable. We'd gladly come back anytime we're in the area.

Good food, beautiful location; personally, I think there is a lot of glass at the front, but you do have a nice view. The music was quite loud, though. The only thing that really shocked me is the price compared to what you get on your plate. A lot of attention was paid to the presentation and the quality. Beautifully plated dishes, good meat and fish. But you get very little food for a lot of money. Spare ribs, slow-cooked for 6 hours, with BBQ sauce. Didn't see a single bone; the meat was very firm for 6 hours of cooking, and the BBQ sauce was dried on top. I think that could be better. Serve BBQ sauce on the side instead of on the meat. And then asking 27.50 euros for a small piece of spare rib... A shame. I am actually never that "negative," but I can't make it any better. The staff is very friendly and not pushy, which is nice. Will I come back? No, I don't think so.

Had a lovely time sitting on the terrace here yesterday. We had a pitcher of Aperol Spritz and then an elderflower Spritz; they both tasted very good. Definitely recommended.

Very friendly service and delicious food! We had to wait a little while for our drinks, but the food arrived super fast. The portions are generous and the food tastes great. It was definitely worth it. I highly recommend this place!

Service was okay, but I ordered cocktails that weren't strong at all. For as much as 12.50 per cocktail, it is definitely not worth it.

Had a delicious meal, the salmon starter was very good

Nice restaurant with a beautiful view from the top. Delicious food, apart from the dessert. The dessert lacked flavor and was a bit simple. Otherwise, friendly service and beautiful ambiance.

Enjoying a nice time with the whole family on the terrace at Werkman during the fair. Taking a break with drinks, and a few kids bring churros. Not allowed. 'Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted on the terrace.' During the fair, of all times... Even though we ordered drinks for 11 people, a huge platter of snacks, and another round. So, part of the group has to leave the terrace because of the churros. Not a welcoming terrace, and unfriendly staff.

The service was friendly, but unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. The carpaccio was still wet from thawing, and that for €14. The salmon also looked thawed and did not taste fresh. The tomato filet americain was actually just raw mashed tomato with a raw egg. The short rib was dry and was served without fries or vegetables. To top it all off, we had ordered macarons, but according to the staff, we had to wait for them because they were not yet thawed. All in all, a very disappointing experience where the quality of the food was far below par.

I can be very brief about this: The ABSOLUTELY BEST charcuterie board for a terrace!! 🤩

Upon entering, I already had my doubts; it smelled like someone here had just lost an epic battle with diarrhea. That set the tone right away 😅 Unfortunately, the food didn't help to salvage the first impression: the lettuce was so old it probably still had memories of last season, and the rendang was so salty that it instantly made me thirsty for the ocean. As if that wasn't enough, I was also served a glass that clearly had a second life without being washed. Fair is fair: the staff *were* friendly and did their best, so that's not the issue. But all in all? No second round for me here.

We were there on Tuesday, April 7th, a beautiful day, and you could sit on the terrace. The heaters were on there, but we went inside. We had a delicious cappuccino followed by lunch with another drink. You didn't have to wait long, the staff was friendly, and the food tasted good too. Absolutely delicious; it is definitely highly recommended!

Delicious but relatively expensive for very small portions. The service was excellent, though. There were 20 of us, and we all had to pay separately.

Thinking they are a Michelin star restaurant.

Nice tent, good price quality and top view with a spot at the window

Sat on the terrace for 25 minutes, unfortunately didn't get served..

The coffee and cake are delicious. Friendly service and a great view!

Fantastic! The chicken sandwich is my lunch tip! Beautiful location, excellent service, and delicious food.

A nice place and location, but ugh, the mustard soup was 'heavy'; very greasy and too intense in flavor, not recommended, and on top of that, there was no other soup available! The avocado-salmon sandwich was also much too heavy and monotonous in taste, so much so that it started to become off-putting; peculiar. Good service, on the other hand.

Great place to grab a bite to eat. It's on the Grote Markt square and has three floors.

Very attentive and friendly staff. Drinks were fantastic.

This place has such an amazing vibe! Seriously, the atmosphere is spot on – the decor, the music, everything just creates such a great setting. I always look forward to hanging out here with friends because the ambiance is top-notch. However, I’ve got to be honest about the coffees and teas. Every time I’ve ordered something, it’s been a letdown. Whether it’s a lukewarm coffee, a tea that tastes watered down, or just something generally off, the coffee and teas never seem to match the quality of the atmosphere. I keep hoping it will improve, because I really want to love everything about this place, but for now, I’ll stick to enjoying the ambiance and maybe order something super simple

Had lunch on the terrace a few times. There is no strict policy regarding service. One time, you get really tired of the waitress breathing down your neck to order drinks or food for you while you are still busy. Another time, you have to wait a very long time to be served. The food is tasty and rich.

Nice cocktails. Pretty interior. Next time I may have high cocktail with my friends

Right in the middle of the square, the staff are friendly, enjoy it!

Nice place, good ham and cheese omelette, just a shame that here too, as at many restaurants, the brown bread slices aren't spread with butter... that makes the omelette just a bit more juicy... !

Ik liep achter mijn vriendin aan die naar het toilet ging en werd aangesproken dat ik niet zonder te vragen naar het toilet mocht. Ik bood direct mijn excuses aan en liep weg. Toch kwam de barman dreigend achter me aan, waarna het personeel boven een volle emmer water over me heen gooide. Onbegrijpelijk en onacceptabel gedrag – zulke mensen horen niet in de horeca te werken.

When we go shopping in the city, we almost always have lunch at Werkman on one of the top floors. It's a nice place to sit, it's not crowded, the food is delicious, and you have a beautiful view of the square. Well... what more could you ask for?

We had lunch at Werkman on a Wednesday afternoon with three people. The location is excellent. Beautifully and tastefully decorated, with plenty of space, both on the terrace and on the three indoor floors. We sat inside by the open window on the 1st floor with a good view of the Grote Markt. The service was okay. Orders were taken quickly, but it did take a while before we had everything. This was actually in line with our expectations, as we were there during rush hour around lunchtime. The BBQ hamburger had a very good flavor and filling. The Kimchi was also a very tasty surprise. The tuna salad sandwich was tasty, but there was very little tuna in proportion to the rest of the dish. Including 2 drinks per person, we spent around €70. Finally, a quick note about the restrooms; they look well-maintained and smell fresh too, thanks to the Rituals fragrances and soap.

Takes a long time for them to come with your food

Nice place for a bite or a drink

Iced latte was way too milky and didn’t taste like coffee, cocktails were nice though

First of all, the location is nice, it looks good and well-maintained, and the drinks tasted good—nothing to complain about, and that's why this place deserves one star. But unfortunately, that's where it ends. The food is seriously subpar. As a starter, we chose the rustic bun, which consisted of one roll with two sauces, but for the full price of €8.50. For literally one roll of bread… that's pure nonsense. The salmon salad, at €18.50, was tasteless and definitely not restaurant-quality. We make better at home. Even a chain like DE in Leeuwarden serves better quality salmon. The sea bream fillet was fine, but definitely not worth €24.50, and then you have to add another €5.50 if you want fries with it. For a main course without a side dish, that's pretty disappointing. The spicy beef fries? Not spicy, and the "beef" consisted of four slices that are barely worth mentioning. Price? €13.50… unbelievable. We ended up spending €110 together. For two decent drinks and food that was unfortunately well below par. All in all: no, this wasn't worth the money. For these prices, you simply expect more. My advice: walk further for a better price/quality ratio.

Erg leuke plek, we hadden een tafel aan het raam en dat is zeker aan te raden aan te vragen bij reserveren. We werden leuk verwelkomd en naar onze tafel gebracht en drankjes opgenomen, die snel kwamen. Mocktail was erg lekker en er is keuze. Onze bediening was erg vriendelijk en hield een goed oogje op ons. Het restaurant was as niet vol. Voorgerechtjes overgeslagen. Onze groep had dorade en tong. Beide waren erg lekker. Het chocolade toetje viel ook zeer in de smaak. Als je haast hebt is die niet het restaurant voor jou. Het duurde even voordat het eten kwam en wat langer tot het toetje kwam. Maar wij hadden genoeg te kletsen en genoten van het uitzicht dus dat wat geen probleem. Het was een warme dag en de ramen stonden open dus we zaten bijna buiten, wat erg fijn was. Al met al een goede ervaring

Had a delicious meal, drinks, or snacks multiple times. The cheeseburger below arrived nice and quickly. Authentic smoky flavor. Top-notch!

Delicious food. Pleasant atmosphere. Excellent service. Good value for money.

Had a great meal. Asparagus with ham and a delicious beer.

I was totally surprised by the delicious food. Everything is special, nothing is ordinary. The prices are good, as is the atmosphere. Thanks to the wonderful staff!

Op zaterdag avond voor het uitgaan nog even een drankje doen op het terras. Na 10 minuten kwam er iemand om onze bestelling op te nemen. Een half uur later kwam deze zelfde persoon weer om aan te geven dat het de laatste ronde is en wat wij nog willen drinken. Hierbij geven wij aan dat we ons 1e drankje nog steeds niet hebben gekregen. Vervolgens loopt ze naar binnen om dit te regelen en komt er een andere van de bediening met onze drankjes aan. Die loopt vervolgens naar een verkeerde tafel waar de mensen gelukkig zo eerlijk waren te zeggen dat het niet van hun was, waarna de bediende vrolijk zegt je had niks moeten zeggen johh. Waarna wij de opmerking maken en dan kunnen wij nog een half uur wachten zeker. Waarop we geïrriteerd als antwoord krijgen “ je kan ook zelf achter de bar gaan staan hoor” de eerste en laatste keer hier

Had a delicious lunch. Nice place. Worth repeating.

Nice place, delicious food, and we were served quickly!

Nice place, excellent service,... The taste was fine, Dutch. No strong flavors in the food.

Mooi restaurant alleen qua leiding komt het te korting duur erg lang en de manger heeft eerder eten dan de gast ook zit ze op haar laptop maar niet niks om haar been ik ben chefkok en het Hele luik staat vol met eten wat koud wordt denk dat deze manger ff gas moet gaan geven spring bij waar nodig

A very nice and cozy place for lunch or a cup of tea. Friendly staff and the food is good. Definitely recommended.

Nice decor, cozy atmosphere, excellent service. A slice of cauliflower on a thin bed of mashed potatoes costs €21… Way too expensive! You'd think a few potatoes or salad on the plate would be enough for that price. If you want a normal, filling main course, you have to supplement it with fries or something similar. That's almost €30 for the main course alone. A shame, because it's otherwise a nice restaurant.

It's a nice spot with a view of the Grote Markt. But the coffee was served lukewarm, and the factory-made apple pie wasn't worth the 5 euros (plus another 1 euro for a dollop of whipped cream).

The short ribs were dry and tough (€26) and the cauliflower was far from special (€21). If you want a quick bite to eat it is fine, but on the expensive side.

When the drinks finally arrived, they tasted incredibly good! The wait staff and the kitchen were kept busy with so many guests.

Delicious food, very good taste in design

Bij binnenkomst word je verwelkomt met een niet zo aangename geur. Vervolgens kom je bij een plek dat vies is. Qua frisdrank en weinig keus. Geen tweede keer voor ons

Kwamen hier voor lunch en bij het bestellen erachter gekomen dat er geen glutenvrij brood is. Misschien tip voor de eigenaar om dit in het menu op te nemen? Helaas moesten we hierdoor zoeken naar een ander lunchcafe

Bediening geweldig, sfeer geweldig, lokatie ook geweldig. Het eten, erg slecht, lauw, smakeloos en taai. Zo jammer.,..............

Received in an extremely inhospitable manner and spoken to downright rudely by a somewhat older bald man downstairs behind the bar—I think he was the manager. Every reason to turn around immediately and shun this restaurant in the future.

Good service. Fast service, delicious coffee. The apple pie was a bit less tasty. It felt like it had been thawed with wax. The whipped cream from the can also melted right in front of you. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas and nice and warm. The prices are reasonable.

Had a delicious meal, high quality. Busy but good service. Beautiful location.

Heerlijk gegeten. Hoge kwaliteit. Goede service ondanks drukte. Ik had short ribs. Heel mals en juist gegaard. Voorgerecht gerookte eend. Toetje koffie met macarons is ook een aanrader.

The location is fantastic, the food is as expected, simply delicious and well-prepared. The service is excellent in terms of interaction and approach, super friendly. However, a reserved table at 5:00 PM on a Saturday evening is apparently inconvenient. The wait for the food is simply too long, after more than an hour from ordering, during which one cold dish, one fairly simple dish (risotto), and one regular dish (sole), they even manage to serve lukewarm fries, which are easiest to make a la minute... It's a real shame, the taste is fine, but 5:00 PM is apparently too early for the kitchen. No problem, but refuse a reservation at that time. The snack trays flew out of the kitchen, and tables that arrived much, much later received their food within 15-20 minutes. Furthermore, it's very inconvenient that there's no baby changing facility. The restrooms are beautiful, with plenty of space, good decor, and a nice atmosphere, but there's no plastic wall-mounted device to place a baby/toddler on for changing. Considering the size of the venue and the number of high chairs, that should be a must. It's incredibly poor to have to change a small child on the floor or a toilet seat. And that's necessary when it takes over two and a half hours to get a drink, a main course, and one cup of coffee.

The food was tasty, but we had to wait an incredibly long time for our food and drinks, and the staff didn't come by the tables or look around. Because of this, it took an incredibly long time before we could even order anything. It's a real shame, but we won't be coming back here...

A very nice restaurant in the center of Groningen. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely attentive. The restaurant was completely packed by the end, which I can understand. I would definitely visit again, but make sure I arrive early. You can also make a reservation.

Cute place. However, the staff is rude and unprofessional. They sat us at a table just to tell us five minutes later they'd fortgotten the table had already been reserved, and then we were forced to rush our stay. The fact that service was painfully slow didn't help with that. Also, when we had to pay and asked to get seperate checks, the waiter rolled his eyes and straight up told us he couldn't be bothered with letting us pay separetly. The epitomy of dismissiveness and laziness. Would not recommend at all. There's better places in Groningen to go for drinks.

A very unfriendly woman. Probably the hostess upon arrival, but she was anything but hospitable. Upon entering, because my son needed to pee, I was told (after passing another staff member) that the restaurant wasn't open yet. When I explained that I didn't know, but that only he could use the bathroom, it wasn't a problem. On my way downstairs, I encountered the same witch... uh, woman who tried to stop me again, insisting that the restaurant wasn't open yet. I said I understood and thanked her for her hospitality, only to have her emphasize again that it was closed (and no, I don't look like an idiot, so I understood after the first time). She then said a few more things, but I was already on my way out. If this woman is undervalued or underpaid, she should complain to the manager, not to someone who, after approval, wanted to let her 3-year-old son use the bathroom.

I found the food to be truly substandard. I sent the main course back to the kitchen. The head chef agreed too! Brave of him to admit it. But why make a reservation then? I no longer had faith in an alternative. The price-quality ratio is completely out of proportion. I have been three times before; I won't be coming back.

Nice place with a cozy atmosphere and friendly and helpful service. The food was delicious too.

Cool. Crowded. Delicious. Fast, stylish. Thank you.

Tomatensoep voor de lunch was echt een klein bakje voor 8,50 euro. Ook weinig gekruid, terwijl er geen zot -of pepermolen op tafel stond. Verder te weinig personeel 🤨. Broodje carpaccio was goede hoeveelheid maar ook weinig smaak. Als laatste, echt heel beperkte keuze voor vegetarisch/vegan. Geen vega-kroketten of zo.

Beautiful setting and view of the Grote Markt. However, the tables and chairs are very close together, making the atmosphere a bit cramped.

We took a short break at the beautiful Werkman House next to the Three Sisters in the heart of the city. Lovely, cozy ambiance and prompt, friendly service; a nice place to sit for a while, even during the day.

Modern bar/restaurant. Too big, too uncomfortable, too cluttered. But okay for a drink.

Delicious food. The chorizo ​​toast is highly recommended! Great place, top notch.

Het duurde een halfuur tot we iets konden bestellen en nog een kwartier tot we eindelijk een drankje kregen. Het eten was oké, maar niet fantastisch voor de prijs. Al met al vooral heel lang op de bediening moeten wachten.

This place is truly terrible, if you’re looking to have a table inside the security guard will ask you for the most ridiculous questions such as “oh you wanna come inside, to do what?” I mean, basically to drink and eat? Right? Such an inattentive service and the environment is DEATH, although the DJ was good. Personal advice, do please carry your business elsewhere.

Waited an extremely long time for a sandwich (70 minutes) Not made as I requested due to allergies. The waitress couldn't help it that the ordering program was not working and that there were 5 people. I would be crying my eyes out if this was my tent.

Expected a little more than what I experienced. Food was okay, but pricey considering what was served, staff were friendly, no real atmosphere to talk about. Can't really criticise anything, but at the same time there are so many choices in town; Werkman provided nothing to warrant a return visit.

We wanted to sit somewhere and asked if that was allowed. The two of us were not allowed to sit there because it was a place for 4 people. Okay that's understandable. We were escorted to a place for 2. 5 minutes later two other people were sitting in the 4 person spot, very unfortunate.... A very small coffee for 3.20 euros. Cappuccino costs 3.80. We spent 13 euros for the nachos. We had the nachos for coffee. Then we asked where the coffee was... Only veggie nachos are available. The nachos were tasty, but the topping could have been better, it was almost all sauce... Then the price you pay is a lot... Personally I wouldn't come there again. There are plenty of other restaurants.

With the carpaccio sandwich you only get 1 small piece of bread. And with the tomato soup in a mini bowl you get 2 slices of baguette. Waste of your money!

I can't understand why this tent only has a 4 star rating. If there were 10 stars they would get them. Had lunch here for the 2nd time. You can simply order dinner dishes for lunch. Ordered steak tartare and short rib. That short rib is just great (never take it off the menu again ;) No matter how long you stay, nothing is too much. Kudos to the service and keep it up.

There is always room for improvement, but the employees who work there are great! If something goes wrong that could happen, it will be resolved properly. We'd love to come there!! One negative point is the older lady who in our case was there early in the day and was always sighing and grumbling at the staff. Which really ruined the atmosphere and made it very difficult for the staff. And rightly so, because there was nothing wrong and as guests you certainly don't have to enjoy that grumbling. Otherwise top tent and see you soon!

Enjoying lunch with my daughter

Had very tasty carpaccio. Price-wise, completely okay. However, the Aperol Spritz was too expensive for the pile of ice cream! Service was excellent despite the full restaurant.

Mooie plek. Voor 11,50 krijg je klein plakje brood met halve avocado en 1 ei. Ik heb echt nog nooit zo'n kleine portie gekregen. 1x nooit meer

Zum Blumen Markt am Karfreitag draußen gesessen. Die Tomatensuppe und ein Sandwich waren ganz gut, das Bierchen lecker, aber der Kellner hatte leichte Schwierigkeiten beim Abrechnen, zu seinen Gunsten.

A catering establishment with a luxurious appearance and competitive prices. Four people had drinks at the end of the day on Wednesday. Took a seat at the table, upstairs, by the window. Super place. However, the table was dirty, was not cleaned, order was placed, drinks were brought, the snacks were forgotten. Payment had to be made downstairs because we had a receipt, this could not be done upstairs. Down to the cash register. There was no one there. Waited five minutes then someone came from outside. She didn't know how to use a voucher in the cash register. Colleague called via walkie-talkie. However, he did not have the walkie-talkie turned on, which also took a while. All in all, a great location, pricey and we had to wait more than we sat and drank. We will not visit this catering establishment again. Greetings from the comparison team Horeca Nederland versus Spain

Bryan, I had the wrong fries. I didn't like cheese and didn't order it either. But in the end I got a nice fries... TOP SERVICE!

Nice place in Groningen to enjoy good cuisine but also for an after-work drink. Lovely heated terrace. Highly recommended especially if you are in Groningen.

Super cozy, delicious food and excellent service!!

Leuk restaurant, veel variatie op de kaart en een goede sfeer. Met uitzicht op de Grote Markt is er altijd wat te zien. Als je een tafel bij het raam reserveert.

Tasty food, beetroot goat cheese sandwich was not to my liking, but the rest of the sandwiches were very good, good price-quality ratio and well filled

Eerlijk gezegd hadden we hoge verwachtingen, echter we zijn van een koude kermis thuisgekomen. Burgers rauw en voor patat extra moeten betalen, als we vragen de burgers door te bakken krijgen we uitgedroogde dus keiharde burgers… allemaal met buikklachten naar huis voor 200 euro aan fast food! In 1 woord samen te vatten: drama

Professional tent. Food excellent and service also good

Cute and cosy during the winter. Nice terrace in the summer. Also good to grab drinks!

Took quite a while to get my drink and it's a noisy place. It tasted very good!

The quality of all the ingredients were as fresh as they could get them in addition to the actual meal it self being prepared great, overall great food amazing service and great atmosphere a bit on the expensive side but makes sense

Cozy new tent, but very busy and unfortunately not enough staff. For example, a bottle of wine arrived 45 minutes later. But again, not the fault of the hard-working young people who toil there. Rib looked nice, just not tender. Tip a QR code on the table or print more menus

Became a beautiful place in the city after the renovation! The view of the Martini Tower above is also beautiful. The staff is alert and sometimes there is even a DJ. The toilets with the nice scents of Rituals are also nice.

Food is not good, service is the worset I've experienced, everything was too late... atmosphere is good

Top service, beautiful place, good food and cozy atmosphere!

Truly the best club sandwich yet. Friendly service and a beautiful building, with a beautiful view over the Grote Markt.

Good, fast service. Very atmospheric. Nice sandwich

Mooie tent. Beetje overpriced. Kaart in theorie erg leuk en afwisselend. Ik vond wat ik op het bord kreeg klein beetje minder fan gehoopt.

Nice vibe, but terribly understaffed. We waited a ton and as it was lunch time… we kept on waiting. So dont go at peak hours if you are hungry. We got served out of pure desperation by a nice bar dude at the end but overall not great