Juri Sappen & Snacks: Paramaribo's Family Juice & Snack Counter
A neighborhood stop for fresh Surinamese juices, kroketten, and traditional snacks since the 1960s.
Why Go
Tucked onto Indiralaan in Paramaribo, this family-run counter has been ladling out fresh 'sappen' (juices) and frying up snacks for more than half a century ΓÇö the kind of unpretentious spot locals swing by mid-morning without thinking twice.
The Experience
Don't come expecting table service or a sit-down meal ΓÇö Juri is a working snack shop, not a restaurant in the tourist sense. You'll find a small counter, a display case of kroketten and fried bites, cold juices poured to order, and shelves of house-made chocolate, nuts, chips, and candy made from traditional Surinamese ingredients. The vibe is functional and friendly: regulars grab their order and go, and the family behind the counter has been doing this since the late 1960s. It's a slice of everyday Paramaribo life more than a curated experience, which is exactly what makes it worth a stop if you want to eat where the neighborhood actually eats.
What to Try
Order a fresh juice (sap) ΓÇö the house specialty is right there in the name ΓÇö and pair it with a hot kroket straight from the fryer. Pick up a bar of the signature Juri chocolate, a house blend of cocoa, coconut, and sugar, to take back to your hotel or home. Round it out with a bag of their nuts or traditional Surinamese candy for the road.
Insider Tip
Go before lunch. Hours are short (MonΓÇôFri 8:00ΓÇô16:00, Sat 8:00ΓÇô13:00, closed Sunday), the kroketten move fast, and the juice selection is freshest earlier in the day. Bring small Surinamese dollar bills ΓÇö this is a cash-and-carry counter, not a card-friendly cafe.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Indiralaan 34, Paramaribo. Phone: +597 494 422 (mobile +597 852 5253). Hours: MonΓÇôFri 08:00ΓÇô16:00, Sat 08:00ΓÇô13:00, closed Sunday. Best reached by taxi or car; it's a takeaway counter rather than a dine-in spot, so plan a quick stop rather than a long visit.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — If you're staying at this nearby Paramaribo hotel, Juri makes an easy breakfast-adjacent detour for a fresh juice and a kroket before heading out for the day.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Grab a juice and a bag of snacks here before an ATV trip ΓÇö Juri's traveling snacks (chocolate, nuts, candy) pack well for a day out in the interior.
- A Sang junior De Tweewieler Guide — After renting a bike or scooter from this two-wheeler shop, roll over to Juri for a cold sap and a hot snack to fuel the ride around Paramaribo.