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On what basis is this place getting five big ones? Well, it's not a Michelin Guide superstar…read morerestaurant. What it is is a very great example of what the Belgian coast does so well. A friterie (Fr), frituuror (Nl), or frying place that serves ice cream. So if it's fried, this place has it. The beignets are to die for. Oh my. Great outer texture. Soft interior with the right amount of powdered sugar on top. Forget about the ones in New Orleans. You have to come here. The waffles? Oh so delightful. Crispy on the outside and delicate fluff on the inside. Even better than the ones in the Grand Place in Brussels. Although my family likes another place for ice cream better, this is my favorite in Koksijde. The right amount of cream and well flavored with more bits inside. So it's not a dining locale. Don't come here because you think you'll get fine food. It's fried, Belgian style. Maybe a quick bite at lunch. But for gouter or after dinner tasting, it's worth the trip.

A McDonald's just steps away from the central square of Bruges. It's located in a historic…read morebuilding. Three floors of seating. Washrooms On the top! There are kiosks to order - there are actually some on a floor up if you want to avoid the line on the first floor. Some menu items specific to Belgium. There's a nice peppery Paul burger with cheese, bacon and a nice peppery sauce!!! Definitely a unique locale for a McDonald's!!!! Reasonable pricing for a very touristy area.

Never in a million years did I think I'd dine at McDonald's while in Bruges, but alas, my…read moreseven-year-old daughter. Visiting the town on an August Sunday, most places were booked for lunch around 13.30 and my daughter was fading fast. #hangry Along a main street, this McDonalds is four levels inside a 16th century building. Sighs throughout tell the building's history. The first floor is filled with machines to order your food, but to avoid the crowd, the second floor has kiosks too. The top floors have seating with free WiFi and outlets. Restrooms are on the top, but keep your receipt so it's free.

One of the best things I ate during my entire 3-week trip to Belgium and the Netherlands is a…read morefreshly-made stroopwafel I got at a farmer's market in Delft. The business has been making stroopwafels from a homemade recipe since 1951. Three generations have been selling stroopwafels in farmers markets across the Netherlands. They have a fixed schedule on which markets they sell on which days. Since it's market day in Delft on Thursdays, they set up shop in Delft on Thursdays. They have various stroopwafels at different price points. Most of them are made the day before and are packaged for later consumption or for gifts. However there is a person also making fresh stroopwafels and you can get this for €1.30. Cash only. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND HAVE A FRESH STROOPWAFEL. Trust me, that shit's life-changing. (Apologies for the lack of pictures as I ate the entire thing within minutes of purchase. It's really that good. No need to warm it over a coffee nor does it taste of preservatives like the ones you can get at Costco.) Well worth the penance of walking 376 steps climbing the tower of Nieuwe Kerk!