Waffles, beer, frites and chocolate was basically the itinerary (: we started with waffles on our…read morefirst morning in Brussels and I can't think of a better place to begin than at Maison Dandoy. The ambience of this location really makes it special. I was really looking for a Hallmark movie themed experience and starting here was perfect. My waffle was scrumptious and a great start to the day. Highly recommend.

When in Belgium, you have to try a waffle!…read more They're much fluffier with a more crisp skin then back home! They're delicious and definitely a must try when here! This little cafe was nice and comfortable!

Yum! After leaving Paris on our recent trip to Brussels, we were craving great croissants and found…read morethis bakery near our hotel. We came on a Saturday morning and found a line out the door which is always a great sign! We tried a few different baked goods but our favorite was the chocolate croissant which was light, flaky and buttery with a great chocolate center. Loved this bakery and would highly recommend.

Fantastic bakery. Friendly staff. Delicious food. I highly recommend. Most staff spoke English…read more Service was quick and efficient. Everything we ordered tasted amazing. Definitely will return.

This 80s-looking bakery could do with a serious lifting, but if it looks old fashioned, the bread…read moreit makes (and only a few bakeries in Brussels still make their own bread) is of top quality. My favourite are the craquelin and their very lavish chocolate cakes.

One of my favorite finds in Brussels! The service has always been so warm even though they are busy…read moreand the prices in both the dining area and the bakery are so fair for Portuguese treats. I love ordering one of the coffee-based offerings in the cafe along with a bifana and a couple pasteis de nata or rissois (croquettes). At the bakery, I order some rissois or pasteis as well, or torta de laranja if they have it. I just wish they had the names of different offerings in the bakery so I could look them up and try it, but the service has always been friendly in both locations. So grateful we have this so one could get their Portuguese pastry/snack fix on!

The hot chocolate and cappuccinos were perfect. We had a selection of ham an cheese sandwiches and…read morepastries and one thing was better than the next. And the staff were so kind and helpful. We loved everything about it

My boyfriend says this is the best Mediterranean patisserie in Brussels! It has a variety of…read morePastries inspired by the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. If you've never had these types of pastries, I would highly reccomended you try. They are often very petit, with intricate twisty shapes. Very different from something like a French pastry. We stopped in on a weekend trip. It is right near the Grand Place, so mark this spot on your itinerary around the palace. The shop is like a scene in Harry Potter. The pastries look magical, glittering with different colors. Sits perfectly in with the surrounding architecture. The shop keeper was very nice and efficient. She spoke to my boyfriend in French and me in English. I bought two pastries. I round pastry with pistachios, and a pastry similar to a fig newton, but with dates. Both were amazing!

Hands down the best dessert shop in Brussels. The pistachio roll was so good. I have never had…read moreanything similar in my life. It was mind blowing. Literally everything was delicious so just ask for their best items for the day and then pick 10 more items and you will be the happiest person ever.

Delish neighbourhood pies!!!!! They make a different batch every day, served in a dim-sum-like…read morewoven basket. Pies range in prices, but you can expect to pay 11EUR +/- 2. Couldn't resist the beautiful colours of the pistachio and raspberry. It's thick, creamy, quite sweet, and irresistible. Packed full of sour raspberry flavour. It's so easy to finish the pie in one sitting. Thought maybe we could save half for later (like after dinner?) but then every part of my body (except the logical side of my brain that says, "Stay healthy!") said, "Where else would you find this again?"

From the owner: Secret Gourmand explore de nouveaux goûts et des nouvelles combinaisons dans l'univers des tartes…read moresucrées et salées.