Amazing little place with great food and best selection of Belgian Beers. Sit at the bar and enjoy

This place is authentic and great. Nice service. Got to speak some French with our server. Had traditional mussels which were great so were the fries. With a nice cote du Rhône. Great food in a laid back atmosphere. I'd love to go back. They do have some American specials too. Oh I almost forgot the escargot was amazing. read more

Cafe Brussels - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lovely little place I've found. Dim lighting, somewhat like a dive bar with a European cultural aesthetic. The reviews are true. The food is delicious, the service is fast and considerate, and the beer is tasty. I seriously am coming back for the Kwak and Belgian waffle dessert. Can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

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Came in with an immediate greeting from the owner. She was very nice and friendly. Since it was my first time trying out this place, she made a few suggestions. The cheese croquettes are deep fried and was so yummy. I ordered a pot of mussels in garlic sauce. The garlic was so rich, the vampires won't want to be near me. Lol. The flavor was so rich so good. Fries are homemade style freshly cut and fried. Definitely will come back again. read more

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AMAZING!!!! Food is phenomenally delicious, appetizers, entrees and desserts everything is so tasty!! Service is great and the restaurant has beautiful decor! Been here several times and will keep coming!! Highly recommended!! read more

Food was phenomenal!! My friends and I decided to get several items from the menu so we could each try them. The Chicken was so juicy and had a great flavor. The spaghetti had the right amount of sauce. The Quiche was very hardy, rich flavors. Salmon was filling! Highly recommend this place. read more

Cafe Brussels - Le Cordon Bleu,Les Croquettes de Saumon, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Quiche au Jambon Fromage - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cafe Brussels is a hole in the wall place that could be easily missed, but don't miss it! the Cafe is very reminiscent of European pubs, with kitsch on every wall. We sat at the bar and were very pleased with the level of service we received from the bartender/sous chef! he recommended food and drink and we were happy with everything. The escargot are not to be missed. already removed from the shell, they're easy to eat, and the garlicky oil is delicious when enjoyed with bread. i very much enjoyed the mussel sampler, which gives you a taste of a myriad of their flavors. all flavors were great, but i especially loved the spicy tomato and curry. my partner had the cordon blue which was also *chefs kiss* we couldn't leave Houston's only Belgian restaurant without a waffle, we opted for the speculoos ice cream topped waffle, and added a side of warm Belgian chocolate sauce. the ice cream is made in house. the waffle was warm and not too heavy. we can't wait to go back and try them again- perhaps for their weekend brunch! read more

Cafe Brussels - mussels comes with fries Mussels - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm giving this a four star rating because the service can be a little slow pokey at times. The lady who owns the restaurant seems to be the only server on most nights but thank goodness she has help on the weekends. The food is excellent and the atmosphere will remind you of being in parts of Europe. The mussels are fresh and there is a huge variety of different sauces that you can choose from. The salade de bleu Is my favorite salad and you could probably make a meal out of it with some chicken or shrimp. The frites or double fried so what else can I say about that! I do wish they had a liquor license because they only serve beer and they have a limited selection of wines by the glass but the ones they do have are decent. This is definitely a great place to go if you're craving mussels. read more

I liked the food and service very much! Our waitress was well informed. Good times by all!

Outstanding! Great food, great beers, great people. Mussels, steak tartar not to be missed.

i came in. everyone was so nice. I felt like I was in belgium! I had a Stella Artois and the service was amazing!!

This place is one of a kind. Its a small location in the Heights with just authentic, DELICIOUS, food and Belgian beer!. We had the Croque Madam pictured here. My husband had the Houston burger...OMG the bread, the cheese is unworthy! The Fries are so GOOD too. Crispy, thick potate-y house made fries...so yum!. We will try their mussels at one point but there's just so many amazing dishes. The service is very friendly and the owner is always in house bringing drinks or dropping off food, she's very friendly. read more

Cafe Brussels - Croque madam, everything was delish - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this place! From the amazing food that makes you feel like you're not in Texas anymore, to the incredibly friendly staff and family that own this place. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a great Belgian meal or looking for something adventurous. read more

Cafe Brussels - Traditional German Sausage - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I liked it, but sine I am not that knowledgeable I went with my family who appears to know more about Belgian beer and food than I know.

Great atmosphere, amazing service and fantastic food. My server was so nice and recommended me choices that were gluten free (most items on the menu). They were very patient and accommodating to my needs. This is a mom and pop shop! Very lovely to see art, culture and family intertwined. read more

Cafe Brussels - Omelette - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great hearty home cooked meals. Large portions. Owner greets you and helps you make selections if needed. Been wanting to stop by and glad we did. Quiet, quaint. Enjoy! read more

The food is Fresh! Fresh! And the coffee is hot and delicious. Absolutely wonderful spot for brunch. Has a full bar and a super cozy atmosphere. The service was friendly. The entire experience was a pleasure. Great solo or with friends. Loved this!!! read more

Cafe Brussels - Front entrance - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Warm and welcoming. That was my first impression of this restaurant. It was easy to feel at home here. The owner is from Belgium and brings to the table the taste of authenticity. We had the mussels and fries with a beer. Having traveled through Brussels many times, I could have closed my eyes and forgotten I was somewhere in downtown Houston. I could have easily been in a bistro in Brussels. If you miss the old world feel of being in Europe and want the best darn mussels in town, stop by this place. You'll be hard pressed not to leave happy. read more

What ever its faults, I really love this place! It has a nice quaint European bistro vibe and atmosphere. Like every restaurant in town they are still trying to recover from the pandemic. Drinks: The owner is Belgian so it is no surprise that they have one of the best selection of Belgian beer in the city. If you have not tried Belgian beer - Splurge and treat yourself. If you are uncertain what you may like - ask Catherine or one of the servers. They also have wine and such of course. Food: As you would expect, a wide variety of Belgian/French simple bistro food. In my mind, this food is a lot more approachable (less snooty) than your typical French restaurant. Everything from the mussels, quiche, crêpes, Cordon Bleu to sandwiches. Best time for Mussels is in season, but they have them all year. They come prepared about a dozen ways, but my favorite is in a butter garlic sauce or with white wine sauce. Their beef stew and the rabbit are also very nice. Their grilled sandwiches (Croque) are also nice. They come with a small salad and fries (frites). The Croque Allemande and Croque Parisian are my favorites. They also have a more traditional Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame (Ham and Cheese with egg) but those are not as good as I remember from my trips to Belgium and France. You must get the "French" fries! They are Great!! These are fried twice like the Pommes Frites you find in Belgium. The result is golden brown crisp exterior and perfectly cooked tasty center. (Most fries that you get in other places are fried once and therefore often limp and under-cooked - you will not find that here.) read more

I want to eat here so many more times. We had brunch at yes, before we got there it had been a day for the staff, but, so sweet, so welcoming, so caring. I just loved everything about this place. It was wonderful. read more

Came in wanting to try something new, found this gem of a restaurant. The staff were very friendly, seating was great, and the food was just *muah* Would come back again for sure, worth the drive into the city! read more

Great food, friendly service and reasonable prices. Restaurant is casual and atmosphere is low-key. read more

Cafe Brussels - Filet, green beans, potato croquettes w/Roquefort sauce - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not only is the food great, but the vibes are really cool too! Felt like I was in Europe again with the decor and overall atmosphere. The mussels were phenomenal! We live close and this will definitely be a regular place for us:) read more

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Came here for the first time with coworkers recently. My boss is from Belgium so we had to try this place. The owner was so helpful and she talked about the menu with us. The food and beer was all phenomenal. I'm a basic eater. I got the grilled ham and cheese sandwich and it was sooo good. I was expecting something super basic, but the ham was so good! Would highly recommend coming here if you want to branch out! read more

Cafe Brussels - St. Bernadus beer and a flight of beer. - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been a fan of Catherine since the days of Café Montrose. Everything here is fresh, homemade, and authentic Belgian/Flemish cooking - and I write this as a person of Belgian heritage who has actually spent time in Belgium. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, much like a typical European brasserie. The speed of service is also on par with what you'd expect in much of Europe, though admittedly a little slow by American standards. (My advice: either don't come here if you're in a hurry, or be sure to let your server know you're pressed for time.) I suspect some of the reviewers here are missing some context regarding the décor, so I'll volunteer that the Smurfs, Tintin, Audrey Hepburn, and a number of the "oddities" another reviewer mentioned are of Belgian origin. There's also a good bit of wall space devoted to Belgian beer adverts and Red Devils paraphernalia, the latter being the Belgian national football (soccer) team. The décor, in my opinion, is very much on theme for a Belgian café, but to each their own. I'll continue to come here and wait patiently for the fantastic moules, frites (with Catherine's homemade mayonnaise!), Carbonnade, Waterzooi, and other Belgian delights, knowing that I'll likely be checked on by Catherine herself at some point during my meal to ensure that everything is delicious - and it will be! read more

Wow! What a gem - will def be back. Food was amazing. I highly recommend the onion soup and meatloaf! The service was stellar - thoughtful and attentive but sedate enough to let you fully enjoy your meal and immerse yourself in the experience. Left stuffed to the gills and so happy. read more

My first time here. I will be back. Pic is of their garlic mussels. And mixed salad. Both of the highest quality, taste and freshness. read more

Cafe Brussels - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cafe Brussels deserves 5 stars for the mussels alone. Will be dreaming abt these for day - they were flavorful and yummy and large. And the shrimp salad truly hit the spot. Cafe Brussels is a gem that I'm glad I was able to discover. Definitely want to come back to get more mussels and try more items on the menu read more

Although this restaurant is located on Houston where it seems like parking would be a nightmare, there's a private parking lot in the back of the restaurant. There's no sign or anything except for the fact that the parking lot is attached to the restaurant. There's also plenty of street parking on Crockett St so parking is definitely not an issue here. We had a pretty big group here, around 10 people or so who showed up at different times. The lady who was helping us (the owner would be my guess) acted like she wasn't too happy with the fact that we didn't all show up together and that she had to rearrange the tables in the dining room. Not sure if that's just how she is or if she was annoyed or whatever. We came on a weeknight and the restaurant had plenty of open tables so accommodating us by moving a few tables and chairs shouldn't have cause (and really didn't) an issue. Anyway, after everybody showed up and set up, we started ordering. I ordered the Le Filet Americain (Steak Tartare with Belgian Fries & Mixed Salad). The fries were definitely good and the steak, well... it's steak tartare so it tasted like rare steak. It was good, but you really couldn't go wrong with that. I also tried a couple of Belgian beers - A bottle of Leffe and a taste of Blanche De Bruxelles. I enjoyed the beer about equally. I was going to go with Delirium since I'd had it at the Flying Saucers a while back, but at 8.5% abv and me not wanting to get drunk, I decided against it. But you should give it a try, though. Anyway, my overall experience was a positive one. Except for the fact that the owner seemed like she was annoyed when we arrived and in making arrangements to seat us all, I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant and the food. My overall rating would be a 3.5 but I can't justify rounding up for the moment. But again, this is a great restaurant and I recommend that you go check it out. read more

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Excellent service and authentic food. And plenty of dining space in a welcoming setting.

Excellent cafe! I enjoyed my meal and the staff was so friendly! I had the Spinach Crepe and it was so good! These people are fantastic at what they do. What a wonderful way to wrap up a visit to Houston! read more

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One of the best meals I've had thus far in Houston. Such authentic Belgium food and a very friendly staff! Already planning to come back in two days. Everyone should try it! read more

Cafe Brussels - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hmm, I suppose if you are from Europe, you are going to love this place. While they didn't have my Leffe Brunette or Kriek Max (the hunt will continue), they certainly had your standard Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde, Duvel, and Chimay. The food wasn't exceptional, but then again, I never found Belgian food (other than waffles) to be particularly outstanding. The service was perfectly European -- they didn't cluck over you too much, and they certainly didn't rush you off from your table. They may come across as curt, but they are trying not to be in your business. I came for Houston Restaurants Week 2013 (dinner), and found that I had a good and decent meal. The prices are equivalent to what you'd pay in Europe, so just a tad pricier than normal for Houston. The tables, thankfully, are not seated too near each other so there's a bit of breathing room. There is a private parking lot in the back. A-OK. read more

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Absolutely fantastic authentic restaurant in Houston. Everything i tried was superb. I would highly recommend coming here for a full meal, or just apps and drinks. I had the mussels and fries, with bread to dip. It was soooo good. The bread is from a local French bakery too. And the homemade mayo is awesome. read more

This is place is an excellent dine in. The food is unique and very good. The service was impeccable. Would highly recommend brunch, lunch, or dinner. read more

Authentic vibes, great service, amazing food. This place is definitely a hidden treasure.

This establishment is literally a piece of Brussels in Houston. Everything here is done the way it's done in Belgium. If you've never visited Belgium, let me tell you it's the real culinary capital of Europe. Like French food, only better. Everything to the highest standards, even if it's only a hole-in-the-wall ethnic restaurant or a quick bites lunch spot. Café Brussels is of course an actual full-featured morning till night restaurant, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many Belgian beers on tap here - oh, I have to mention Belgian beer is the best beer too and there are many choices from which to choose. Everything I had here was exactly as I had hoped they'd make it. No disappointments. Very authentic and old school. Even the complimentary baguette slices were perfect - this bread is unlike typical Houston fare - there is no sugar in this dough - the way a baguette is supposed to be. I am so happy I tried this place! You will be too. read more

Perfectly quiet and homey place to have a good meal. Love the ambience and the team was attentive . Hidden local eatery that's a must visit . read more

Cafe Brussels - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I decided to try Cafe Brussels for dinner last night. The soup was delicious and the salad was even better. The staff and I assume owner waited on me so the service was excellent. I even liked the wine. The servers wore mask and they had signs posted for social distancing. I've been looking for a new place to go because the restaurant I normally eat at was not following social distancing and the owner was not wearing a mask. She told me they were useless so I stopped going. This restaurant is going it right. The only thing I'd love to see Cafe Brussels do is change up the outdoor seating area. Because it's on Houston Ave they could use smaller tables to make it really cute with a small partition with some planters or greenery. This way the people walking by would not have access. read more

Cafe Brussels - Belgian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is an amazing restaurant! Having grown up 15 minutes from the Belgian border in Holland, I am kicking myself for not coming here sooner! The decor is charming. The service is excellent. The beer selection is impressive. The escargots are heavenly. The lobster bisque is the best in town. The cordon bleu is world-class. And I will fight anyone who dares to say anything about the belgian fries: they are ridiculously delicious. I am not at all admitting that I had the caramelized apple crepes dessert, but it was wonderful. From now on I will visit this restaurant every time I am back in Houston (which is often, luckily!). And I am bringing the whole family! read more