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 .

BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST hands down!! I was staying at the Crowne Plaza right across from it and I…read morehad this place bookmarked already just based on the reviews. I'm sure glad I came here because we had brunch here twice and it didn't disappoint! On day 1, I had the Peck Special which was like an eggs Benedict with their yummy waffles instead of your regular English muffin and it had this psycho sauce that was soooo delicious!! Also came with a side salad which at least made me feel healthy haha. But everything was so fresh and tasted so good! I also had the Chai Latte which was yummy as well! Day 2, I went with something a little lighter, I went with one of their smoothie bowls, the Fall for Me Superbowl and it was yummy and surprisingly filling! My husband went with their granola yogurt bowl and he said it was really good as well. This time around, I had their Matcha Latte which was great too! Service was great and quick. They had free WiFi and the venue is nice and relaxing, even tho there's lots of construction going on outside of the place, didn't really bother me! I wish I had a place like this near my home.. sigh. But definitely if you're visiting, this place is a great place to check out!

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!