ABOUT ARGO
Argo began with a simple idea: to create a place where the flavours, rituals and warmth of Greek café culture could be shared with everyone.
With Themos bringing his Greek roots and love for baking, and Mikel bringing his Dutch perspective, curiosity and passion for Greek food, Argo became a meeting point between two worlds, right here in Groningen.
Whether Greece feels like home, a favourite holiday, or somewhere you have never been before, we want everyone to feel welcome, discover something new and enjoy a little taste of it with us.
Every recipe starts with something I’d be happy to share with family.
Themos is the mind behind Argo’s recipes and the hands behind the oven. From savoury pitas and cinnamon rolls to Greek sweets and new creations, he develops, tests and bakes the things that fill the counter each day.
For him, baking is about much more than food. Argo’s customers feel like family, and sharing something freshly made with them is one of the things he loves most.
If you’re a regular, there’s a good chance I already know your coffee.
Mikel is Argo’s Freddo espresso master and the person behind many of the coffees that leave the bar. He cares about getting every cup just right, and if you visit often enough, he’ll probably know your order before you even say it.
He also keeps a close eye on the Greek products at Argo, always looking for favourites worth bringing to Groningen and sharing with our customers.
Themos grew up with the flavours and traditions of Greece, while Mikel discovered Greek food through curiosity, shared meals and countless trips into its culture.
What started from two different backgrounds quickly became a shared idea: to create a modern Greek café that feels genuine without trying to recreate the past.
Argo is our interpretation of the Greece we love: warm, generous, social and full of flavour, shaped for the city we now call home.
At Argo, every sweet treat and savoury pita we serve is made from scratch in our own kitchen, with the same care we would put into cooking for the people we love.
We prepare our fillings, creams, pastries and desserts ourselves. We do not simply bake ready-made frozen pitas or serve premade sweets. It takes more time and more work, but for us that is exactly the point.
We want what you eat at Argo to feel homemade: generous, comforting and made with care.
The Argo experience doesn’t have to end when you leave the café. Our shelves are filled with Greek favourites we genuinely enjoy ourselves, from biscuits, sweets and snacks to olive oil and everyday pantry products.
For someone who grew up with them, they can taste like home. For someone discovering Greek food for the first time, they are an invitation to try something new.
We never wanted Argo to feel like a traditional Greek taverna. Our space mixes Greek references with pink neon, playful details and a little surrealism to create something that feels entirely our own.
It is a place to meet, study, slow down, try something unfamiliar or simply enjoy your usual coffee. However you arrive, we want you to feel comfortable staying a while.
Coffee, something sweet and a little Greek warmth are waiting for you in the heart of Groningen.
