A hopping thrift store slightly off the beaten path. Great place for vintage finds and unique…read morelittle ensembles. I shopped fairly early and the shop was a bit packed. Difficult to get around and thankfully patrons are aware and friendly to let you squeak by if you need. If you love thrifting and you are looking for a memorable treasure, this is an excellent stop.

Super cute store. Saw it while I was walking around Ghent. I bought a pair of earrings which were…read morereasonable priced. Nice boutique

Great selection of fizzing bath bombs; they come in the usual large sizes or you can mix and match…read moremini bombs at 65 cents a piece which is unheard of in NYC. They are so overpriced everywhere else so this was a happy find. Also, the smells are not overpowering as in most places, they are very pleasant (whether musky or light). Great as a souvenir or for the home.

A beautiful soap store located just around the corner from the market square and bell tower in…read moreBrugge It's not the biggest store around but it has some beautiful products on sale especially if you are looking for a little something non touristy from your travel for someone special back home Even though it is a store full of soap I found the smell quite pleasant and not at all over powering. The staff I talked to were very knowledgeable about the soap and if you have sensitive skin which one would suit better or if you were after something in particular happy to help out. I got some argan oil soap and some soap with Dead Sea salt infused for some family members. There were some other more traditional infusions too. It's certainly some place I would visit again if I was in Brugge.

Nice reasonably priced department store chain. Got some odds and ends here while traveling. They…read moresell a lot of different things and have a food court upstairs. You can self checkout and tap to pay or use your smartphone.

*** CAFETERIA REVIEW ***…read more Hema is an everyday supply store popular in the Netherlands and Belgium. They sell things like basic clothes, umbrellas, food items, home supplies and stationery. But did you know that some Hema branches have cafeterias?? These cafeterias are a life saver in Belgium where traveling and eating out is quite expensive, an average sit down meal (even lunch) runs over 20 euros per person. Some days, especially as a traveler, you just want to sit down, have a square meal for not too much money, and catch up on the internet! If you agree with this sentiment and you are visiting Ghent, Hema is the lunch place for you! As an American the best comparison I can give is the Ikea cafeteria. I do think it was inspired from the Ikea model as an attempt to try and get more people through the door (you have to walk thru the whole store to get to the cafeteria.) You can get basic dishes like sandwiches, soups, pasta, and oddly enough, indonesian fried rice with satay, keropok and pickles (??????) Of course, the latter thing was so beguiling and so unexpected in Belgium that I had to get it. It ran me about 8 euros. Portion wise it was small, but then again, it is refreshing to get a square meal that is not America super sized. I definitely needed the small Coke I got to round out the meal. At the end of the day, definitely worth it and a refreshing savings over getting ripped off at even non touristy restaurants for a lot of money. You have the choice of eating indoors or on the balcony. I didn't try it, but the balcony seems nice as it looks out over Korenmarkt. I would recommend this for your coffee break in Ghent so you can have a great view while relaxing on a terrace. BTW, just like Ikea, when you are done you bus your table and store your tray in a rack. Wish we had this sort of place in the USA! ... and omitting Ikea, too far away from me :(

Beautifully designed shop for real word cooks and people who love to have a great dinner party. The…read moreshops selves are so appealing and the prices seemed very reasonable.