Brussels Restaurants
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1. Boentje Café
$ | Schaerbeek |Just a brilliant café run by a pair of owners who really care about what they do. Their aim is to be zero-waste, whether that means repurposing used coffee grounds to grow mushrooms, composting everything that’s left over, or handing out reusable containers. The menu—all bowls, soups, and healthy weekend brunches—is organic, delicious, and wary of food intolerances. They also run a number of interesting workshops.
Pl. Colignon 18, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1030, Belgium02-672--0837Known For
- Ethical, guilt-free lunching at its finest
- The all-day (until 2:30) breakfast menu is pretty tasty
- Great options for vegans and those with allergies
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2. De Noordzee | Mer du Nord
$$ | Lower Town |What was once just a friendly fishmongers has evolved into one of the city's best, and most unexpected, street-food stops. It's set on place Ste-Catherine, which has been revitalized as the home of all things seafood, and visitors queue up at the counter outside, place an order, then grab it from the window when called. You eat at tables standing in the square, prodding with your fingers at sumptuous salt 'n' pepper calamari, scampi drenched in garlic butter, and fresh North Sea crab. A true gem rightly lorded by those in the know. It closes at 6:30 pm, though, so get there early.
Pl. Ste-Catherine 50, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-513–1192Known For
- The freshest seafood in Brussels
- Bargain prices
- Heavenly shrimp croquettes
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3. Gare Maritime
$$ | Laeken |The city isn't short of good street food markets, not since Wolf opened in the center, but out in Laeken, where the options are not nearly as interesting, this new addition was a godsend when it opened in the Tour & Taxis center in 2021. The choice here is a mix of slightly more upmarket and downright crowd-pleasing, ranging from the frites of "140" (the perfect temperature for cooking fries) to the Ayurvedic veggies of Xgreen. The space is huge and you're not short of options.
Rue Picard 7, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, BelgiumKnown For
- Carne's Mauro Colagreco is a veteran of the three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in France
- Just Graze has a load of local cheeses to try
- Regular music nights
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4. Leopold Café Presse
$ | Cinquantenaire |This cozy café is the epitome of Brussels decor: bicycles hang from the ceiling, there are Tintin statues everywhere, and shelves overflow with books. It's sculpted chaos and part of a chain of cafés that is slowly taking over the city. This was the first branch, and is still the best. The bagels and ready-made sandwiches are always tasty, plus it stays open until 8 every day, by which time it's filled with busy students.
Av. de Tervueren 107, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1040, Belgium02-736--2298Known For
- It's just a lovely, warm, charming space
- The choice of cakes is particularly good
- Around the desk is a bookshop with plenty of guides (some in English) and comics
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5. Maison Antoine
$ | Schuman |The Maison Antoine frites stand sells the best fries in the capital, say some people, accompanied by a dizzying range of condiments; try either local fave "Bicky" or the indulgent vol-au-vent sauce.
Pl. Jourdan 1, Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium02-230–5456Known For
- Excellent fries
- Condiment heaven
- Picky management (be sure to clean up after yourself)
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6. A la Mort Subite
$ | Lower Town |A Brussels institution named after a card game called "Sudden Death," A la Mort Subite is practically unchanged since its 1920s heyday; and with its distinctive high ceilings, wooden tables, and mirrored walls, it remains a favorite of beer lovers from all over the world. Balancing a vast drinks menu with a choice of simple snacks (sandwiches and omelets), it still brews its own traditional Brussels beers (Lambik, Gueuze, and Faro). These sour potent drafts may be an acquired taste, but, like singer Jacques Brel, who came here often, you'll find it hard to resist the bar's gruff charm.
Rue Montagne-aux-Herbes-Potagères 7, Brussels, Brussels Capital, B1000, Belgium02-513–1318 -
7. Ballekes
$$ | |Meatballs (or ballekes) are Belgium's current fast-food obsession. This restaurant chain is everywhere now but began here in Saint-Gilles, even if it's looking its age these days. The meatballs are offered with a choice of sauces, from classic tomato to a range of beery takes, all served up in cast-iron dishes. To this you add a choice of sides, ranging from frites to chicory salad. There's a definite Ikea vibe to the decor, but it's quick, delicious, and Ballekes even has its own craft beer—you don't get that in McDonalds! There's another branch in the Grand Place as well.
174 Chau. de Charleroi, Saint-Gilles, Brussels Capital, 1060, BelgiumKnown For
- Belgian comfort food—the way your maman would make it
- Quick service
- Nice selection of craft ales for a local chain
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8. Bazaar
$ | Upper Town |With former lives as a convent and a restaurant, this place along a side street in the Marolles now makes good use of its cavernous interior as a rather flash club, where deep house music and jaegermeisters flow freely.
Rue des Capucins 63, Brussels, Brussels Capital, B1000, Belgium02-511–2600Restaurant Details
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9. Café Belga
$$ | |Café Belga, in an ocean-liner-like Art Deco building, is a favorite among Brussels's beautiful people. Sip a cocktail or mint tea at the zinc bar, or sit outside on a deck chair and gaze at the swans on the Ixelles ponds.
Pl. Eugène Flagey 18, Ixelles, Brussels Capital, B1050, Belgium02-640–3508Known For
- A good spot to end the night
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10. Dewerf
$ | |This cheap, satisfying neighborhood café-restaurant never fails to please. Slightly removed from the center, on Hogeschoolplein, it's as much a lunch spot as a restaurant, but its cheap pastas and salads make for a good, filling meal on the go. Given the prices, it's no surprise that it's a student hot spot with a large terrace that fills up fast on warm days. The fact you can get its desserts from a vending machine seems to delight many a local customer.
Hogeschoolplein 5, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium016-237--314Known For
- It's cheap (very cheap) and satisfying
- The atmosphere is always young and bouncy
- It's also a fine spot for a postdinner beer
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11. Friterie de la Barrière
$ | |It divides opinion (as this hotly debated topic often does), but this is an outside shout for one of the best frites kiosks in the city. Locals who know tout it as such, and who are we to disagree? Certainly, the long queues at this historic crossroads between Chaussée de Waterloo and Chaussée d'Alsemberg (at one time a medieval toll point on the road out of Brussels) is proof enough, and the taste or sauce selection is not in doubt.
Av. du Parc 5, Saint-Gilles, Brussels Capital, 1060, BelgiumKnown For
- Best stop for frites in the southerly communes
- Queues, and plenty of them
- The choices of sauces is as good as any other
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12. Hinterland
$ | |With its all-day brunch ricocheting between healthier options (acai and Buddha bowls) and more indulgent offerings, including a guacamole, bacon, and cheddar toast, this is a good spot to bag a late-morning or early-afternoon pick-me-up (until 3 weekdays; 3:30 on weekends).
Charleroise Steenweg 179, Saint-Gilles, Brussels Capital, 1060, Belgium02-537--9747Known For
- It's avocado paradise, with most things slathered in the green stuff
- There are good breakfast options
- There are gluten-free and vegan options
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13. Jat' Café
$$ | Upper Town |A large, hip coffee shop with art and design books strewn around its cozy lounging area. There are bagels, salads, and the juices are particularly good. Wi-Fi is best nearer the counter, though.
Rue de Namur 28, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-503--0332Known For
- There's brunch on weekends
- People-watching spot
- Good juices
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14. Karsmakers Coffee House
$ | |A bustling little coffee shop that's usually packed with gossiping, bitching politicos—which is always entertaining to overhear—because it just edges the European district. The bagels are fresh and rightfully celebrated, while the coffee is first-rate.
Rue de Trèves 20, Ixelles, Brussels Capital, 1050, Belgium02-502--0226Known For
- Everyone loves the bagels here
- There's a small patio in the back for warmer days
- A good selection of cakes and treats
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15. Knees to Chin
$ | Lower Town |Spring rolls are the specialty at this über-popular fast-food café beloved by local office workers, though the fillings are hardly traditional: meat loaf, crispy bacon and avocado, caramelized tofu. There are a few locations in the city now (the original opened in Saint-Gilles), but this is the perfect snack stop for shoppers on rue Antoine Dansaert.
Rue de Flandre 28, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-503--1831Known For
- The coco-egg omelet wrap is heaven-sent
- Nice baos and rice bowls
- It's a nice cheap snack
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16. Koffie Onan
$ | |This beloved local favorite lingers on a busy street of cafés behind the Oude Markt. Its small terraces and ethical approach are popular lures, with most of its coffee beans directly sourced from the farmers. You can also buy its own roasted blends in-house.
Parijsstraat 28, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, BelgiumKnown For
- The pick of coffees and teas is the best in town
- A cheerful terrace to watch the world go by
- Good hot chocolates with a choice of interesting flavors
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17. Lettuce
$$ | |Salads packed with flavor, great hunks of quiches, and homemade lemonades are what keeps locals healthy at this popular lunch spot.
Tiensestraat 6, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium0468-310--600Known For
- There's a good selection of vegetarian options
- A seat at the window lets you watch the urban flow hustle past
- The salads mix together interesting combinations of veg, fruit, and meat
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18. Maison Antoine
$ | |The Maison Antoine frites stand sells the best fries in the capital, accompanied by a dizzying range of condiments; try either local fave "Bicky" or the indulgent vol-au-vent sauce. It's a bit out of the way, but it's a great place to try Belgium's famous snack (the country's secret is frying the potatoes twice in beef tallow) and most of the bars that line the square will let you sit down either inside or outside and order a beer to go with your paper cone of frites. Although don't leave your greasy paper behind or you will get told off.
B1040, Unknown02-230–5456Known For
- Finger-licking-good frites
- Wide range of condiments that accompany amazing frites
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19. Maison Dandoy Galeries
$ | Lower Town |It's a little touristy, but worth it if you've got a sweet tooth. Set within the beautiful old Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, this rather distinguished tearoom is a fine spot to indulge in waffles and this famous old brand's speculoos cookies. It has another location on rue Charles Buls.
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium02-669--5212Known For
- Iconic Belgian speculoos treats and afternoon tea
- The shopping center is a beautiful spot to rest up
- Those waffles are worth the wait
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20. Quetzal Chocolate Bar
$ | |All desserts, all of the time. This chocolate-theme café might be part of a chain, but it's captured the imagination of locals in part due to the sheer abundance of melted chocolate, particularly the fountainlike fondue.
Alfons Smetsplein 3, Leuven, Flanders, 3000, Belgium016-825--988Known For
- Everyone comes for the chocolate fountain
- The chocolate milks come in myriad flavors
- The fruit smoothies are good if you're sick of chocolate
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