The Prep Kitchen - Groen Kwartier

The Prep Kitchen - Groen Kwartier is a coffee and food spot at Stokers by the brick on Artsen zonder Grenzenstraat 31. The setting combines a casual daytime café with a kitchen focused on seasonal food and drinks. Its approach is centred on careful preparation, specialty coffee and thoughtful hospitality, making the space suitable for both short stops and longer meals.

Specialty coffee is one of the main reasons to visit, with the daytime format also offering food made for a relaxed café setting. The menu follows the seasons rather than relying on a fixed selection, giving the kitchen a fresh and flexible character. Drinks are part of the same considered approach, with options designed to accompany either a quick coffee break or a meal.

At the weekend, the venue serves all-day brunch, allowing visitors to choose a later breakfast, a casual lunch or something in between. During the week, the Groen Kwartier location operates as a bar-service spot, which suits coffee runs, takeaway orders and shorter visits. Take-away is part of the offering, while the space itself provides room for guests who prefer to stay and eat.

The location sits within the Groen Kwartier, an area known for a mix of residential, cultural and creative spaces. The setting at Stokers by the brick gives the venue a distinct place within that neighbourhood without taking away from its straightforward café character. Its atmosphere is informal and service-minded, with the focus kept on fresh food, good drinks and a comfortable daytime rhythm.

The Prep Kitchen also has an event-space function, extending its food and hospitality style beyond regular café visits. For everyday dining, the venue works well for coffee drinkers, brunch visitors, takeaway customers and people looking for a seasonal meal in a relaxed setting. Walk-ins are the standard, and when the venue is busy, priority goes to guests enjoying food.