They specialize in waffles and waffles alone, so you know they're going to be amazing waffles. You…read moresee them making them in the window and they are huge, with thick grooves, and a golden color. Belgium doesn't usually do syrup but this spot has it. It's more traditional to get fruit like strawberries or bananas on top, as well as chocolate sauce or powdered sugar. They have lots of topping and sauce options. They also have a great warm drink menu and the hot chocolate is epic. There's a line out the door and a minimum spend per table since the place is small but it's easy to hit. Enjoy!

Best waffles I've ever had. Lizzie was a great host and the service was quick. We got the Lizzie's…read moretoppings and the whip cream and strawberries.

They had inside and outside seating and we decided to take the last table outdoors. It turned out…read moreto be a wonderful choice as it was across from the square and we had a wonderful view of the canal and surrounding stately homes. We had a cappuccino and a hot chocolate. The hot chocolate came with hot milk and you stirred a block of chocolate around and voila! delicious hot chocolate. We had eggs and an assortment of breads to dip into the yolks and a breakfast sandwich, both were satisfying. The service here was wonderful and the location was away from the tourists area. From the conversations between staff and customers, we could tell that many of the diners were locals.

We arrived just after 9 AM where the restaurant opens at 8 AM. The restaurant was completely empty,…read morethey asked if we had a reservation and we responded that we did not. It's not possible to make a reservation online either. The restaurant was completely empty, so we're wondering why they could not accept us where they were absolutely no customers in the restaurant. If they cannot be bothered, don't bother going here.

Sign outside says to wait for staff to let you in. Don't get discouraged, there are lots of tables…read moreinside. Delicious coffee. Variety menu. Nice staff. Highly recommend.

Underwhelming. From the reviews, I expected things to be much better. The entrées were fairly…read morebready and carb intense (rather than the focus being the protein). Place was small and cute. Server was pleasant.

The burgers and beer here are pretty delicious! It was a late rainy evening, after all the shops…read morehad closed, and I was looking for something good to eat. Thankfully this joint was open. I don't remember what I had, but I remember it being delicious. I don't know if this is best burger joint in Bruges, but I'd say it's up there!

Due to a train cancellation, we arrived late to Bruges and were happy to find a place still open…read morethat served vegan burgers. Service was good, if not particularly friendly. But we later found that to be the case with most restaurants in Bruges so maybe that's just the culture here. So that is fine. The burgers arrived hot and presentation was very nice and looked delicious. Sadly, taste-wise, the burgers were kinda meh. Not like a veggie burger with distinct beans/veggies/rice or an Impossible burger that is meat-like. It was sorta soft and kinda generic-tasting. But it wasn't bad. Just meh. The fries were delicious but I guess that is to be expected. It was a satisfying meal but I guess the veggie burger movement is still somewhat nascent here and will likely get better with time. Would I return if I am in Bruges again? Yes, I would.

This place has awesome food and the owners are so friendly. I had the Flemish stew and my wife,…read morewho wasn't too hungry, ordered a salad. The salad was large and very good, I had to help her eat it. The stew was amazing with great flavor. The owner suggested a great beer to go with the stew. We highly recommend t Gezelleke!

Stopped here after seeing the outside on the way into the city from our AirBnB and we did not…read moreregret it! Absolutely lovely owners who were very welcoming and kind with a nice authentic and rustic interior with indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely romantic jazz plays softly as you eat which definitely matches the vibe! The menu is a bit pricy but considering the food it is absolutely worth it! The mussels were the best we had had out of the 3 restaurants we tried during our stay! Very full servings with a variety of well-made and well-balanced sauces and mussels of the biggest and highest quality unlike places you would find in the middle of the square. We tried the squid ring, chorizo plate, and cheese croquettes as well which were all also wonderful. We also had the veggie stew which was absolutely delicious and flavorful! Close to some lovely views if the canals and far enough away from the center of the city for a calm and local atmosphere! Definitely recommend 10/10!

The milkshakes are the BOMB! Tasted 3 of them and they were all delicious, we had a buy one get one…read morefree deal so we got 4 milkshakes in total

We liked the place and the food so much that we went back the next day for brunch as well. We have…read moretried the cheese croquettes, cheese omelette, Croque Monsieur and Madam and everything is pretty good. Outdoor seating is comfortable and affords a lot of fun people watching in the square and the flea market. But just know that you will need to pay in cash. They do not accept credit cards.

Spaghetti bolo for breakfast? Hell yeah!…read more After a morning jaunt through the flea market where I snatched up a fab porcelain pastry plate for 2E, my local host suggested a mid-morning snack at this 100% authentic Belgian café. As soon as we walked through the door my heart started to flutter. The wood paneled restaurant with its large central Zinc bar, gruff but friendly waiters, formica table tops with little napkin dispensers looks like it hasn't budged in 50 years. In a word: adorable! After examining the menu thoroughly I settled on the house specialty of spaghetti bolo and a café russe to wash it all down. An incongruous blend, I know, but hey, in a 24hr Belgian diner anything goes. Needless to say the bolo was like nothing I've ever had. Served over slightly overcooked vermicelli and topped with grated gruyere, the peppery, chunky bolognaise sauce had a regressive, quirky, heartiness to it that made the whole dish super fun to eat. If I lived in BXL I could see La Clef d'Or becomming a regular post flea market spot.