250 Beers Belgium is conveniently located in the tourist area so if you want to pick up souvenirs…read moreglasswares or beers. Price wise might not be as good as getting some of them from the supermarket but there is definitely a lot more in selection. I am out of luck as my hotel room does not have a fridge as none of the beers are chilled.

Awesome selection of beers.read more

Yeah, this place is as good as it gets, because there's not many places (even in the chocolate…read moremecca of Belgium) that mix the concept of swank wine bar with artisanal chocolate haven. Alex & Alex does just this in a cosy, yet chic, cafe environment next to the sablon where the "big boys" of chocolate dominate (think: Marcolini, Godiva, Neuhaus, etc). In spite of the competition, Alex & Alex is worth checking out as it offers clientele the opportunity to pair handmade confections by chocolatier Frederic Blondeel with glasses (trust me, you'll have more than one) of champagne. If you're not into bubbles there's tea and coffee along with other cold/hot drinks. What I enjoy most about Alex & Alex is that it's less busy than the upmarket joints located across the street (mind you I adore Pierre Marcolini and think it's worth stopping in to grab a box of their macarons or 85% Madagascar dark), the environment is always inviting, and I always find something unique that I sure as hell would not have found at one of the more mainstream chocolatiers. Another big selling point is that Frederic Blondeel has several dairy/soy free options so you don't have to look on with envy as your friends snap up a handful of pralines to indulge in. For more: http://fortheintolerants.com/?p=5078

A new wineshop venue just off the Place Sablon. A friendly welcome from the knowledgable owner,…read morePinto, who is passionate about her wines, all sourced directly from the winemakers in Italy and Spain. Tastings are a delight - try her early evening tastings Thursdays and Fridays, and make sure you sample the Tuscan charcuterie and cheeses. Prices are surprisingly affordable and certainly good value for money.

From the owner: Nos offrons des abonnements découvertes de vins Bios principalement. Nous organisons également un…read moreapéro mensuel chaque premier Jeudi du mois. Maitres mots: Vins - Découverte - Bio - Vignerons indépendants .

I came here based on Yelp reviews as it was out of the way from my hotel. The hotel breakfast was…read morenot very good and my work colleague is a vegetarian. This place has many vegetarian options. This place serves fruit bowls, fresh-squeezed juices and fresh veggies as well as typical breakfast and lunch items. They specialize in poached eggs and peck-style waffles. I went with the charcoal pancakes which has strawberry sauce and lime cream cheese; I also had egg, OJ, and a latte. My colleague had avocado toast with spring mix. I was very pleased with the charcoal pancakes but the portion was quite small. It's a good thing that I ordered egg as well. My colleague loved the avocado toast. My cell signal was very spotty and they provided me with the WiFi password. The service was good, the menu was unique, the food was good and the name is awesome. Four stars!

Probably the best brunch I've had!!…read more Saw the great reviews on yelp which are 90% spot on with accuracy based on the reviews. Arrived around 1PM to a packed house. Sat inside and ordered the peck which includes poached eggs, sitting on bacon, sitting on goat cheese, sitting on Belgian waffles.... I mean let's be honest, what else could you want in life?!? Food was awesome, ordered my food with my new fave drink = Aperol Spritz