I live in the US, and as anyone who has ever visited would know, 99.9% of bakeries and stores there…read moresell absolutely awful bread and pastries. Whenever I'm in Antwerp, I'm a regular customer at the Domestic, which I first discovered thanks to my airbnb host five years ago. Their fruit tarts are light and flavorful, a real treat with a weekend coffee (this is probably the only place where I don't feel guilty about indulging in pastries!). Their pistolets and bread are very good, too (esp. rye and wholegrain) - much better, in my opinion, than at Goossens, where everything tastes spelt. Super friendly service.

One of the best bakeries in town. Owned by a famous chef it makes authentic french viennoiserie and…read morepatisserie.