About Krogen
From a simple question to a growing platform
Where It Started
Every week, my spouse and I found ourselves asking the same question: "Where should we eat?" Despite living in a city full of restaurants, we kept falling back on the same familiar spots, missing countless great places just minutes away.
The problem wasn't a lack of options—it was decision paralysis. Scrolling through endless reviews and menus turned what should be an exciting choice into an exhausting chore. We needed something simpler, something that respected our time while helping us discover the good stuff.
The Mission
Krogen exists to solve that problem. No endless scrolling. No analysis paralysis. Just swipe through nearby restaurants, save what looks good, and decide in seconds instead of minutes.
The name "Krogen" comes from Swedish, meaning "the inn" or "the pub"—those unpretentious places where locals gather for good food and good company. That spirit guides everything we build: simple, genuine, and focused on what matters.
What We're Building
This is just the beginning. Krogen is a one-person project, built with care by someone who experienced the problem firsthand. The platform is growing, but there's still much work ahead.
We're adding new cities, improving recommendations, and listening to what users actually need. Not what looks good in a pitch deck, but what helps real people find real places to enjoy meals together.
Built by Johan
I'm Johan, a developer from Sweden who got tired of wasting time choosing where to eat. Krogen started as a weekend project to solve my own problem, and it's grown into something I hope helps others too.
If you have questions, feedback, or just want to say hi, I'd love to hear from you. This platform gets better when people share what they need.
Get in Touch
Questions, feedback, or ideas? Reach out anytime.
Fast
From hungry to decided in seconds, not minutes
Focused
No clutter, no distractions—just great places nearby
Yours
Your favorites, your lists, your data stays private