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 spot was very cute and quaint! I loved all the sunlight that came in and all the plants! Such…read morea cheerful space! Made better by the lovely waitress who took my party's order. I had a latte, bacon pancakes, and breakfast potatoes. All of it was excellent. The pancakes were a bit over-syruped for my taste but still very good. Bathrooms were very clean. Payment was easy. I'd return and I recommend Woodpecker.

No complaints about the food here. The Peck Special hits the spot after a bit of sightseeing. The…read morepoached eggs are particularly well formed. The bacon is crispy but tender. GOAT cheese is the cheese you need on a savory waffle.

Stumbled upon this really cute restaurant when my partner and I were trying to find Monday brunch…read morespots in mid-July 2022. We walked around the block a bit, but could not find a spot that really caught out eye. After a quick Google search around where we were, we ended up chosing this place because we loved the name. The interior of the restaurant definitely screams "Instagram-worthy" but it felt on brand. I mean, it's a restaurant that features avocados! Well, I ordered a bun burger (the "buns" are actually avocado halves) and it was definitely a very creative and delicious choice. It definitely was not as ~basic~ as an avocado toast. In fact, I was pleasantly shocked at how full I was after the meal. Only thing that I will critique were the "nachos" that came on the side. When I hear "nachos," I think of a pretty heavily loaded plate of chips and loads of toppings... or is that because I'm just thinking of Americanized nachos? I was laughing at the singular beans that were neatly placed on top of the small globs of sour cream (see picture). Overall, I'm very glad that we stumbled upon this place. Wish this was in more places around me. I hope to happily stumble upon restaurants like this soon.

I got a simple toast with avocado and poached egg and not shown is the delicious truffle Mayo!…read more This is a cool vegan/vegetarian friendly spot at the city center! And you guess it right, every dish is made with avocado . It's kinda pricey but expected in the area!

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!

Since I was in Belgium (which is the country that invented french fries if you weren't aware), I…read moreknew that I needed to check out some good friteries around the city. There were some recommendations online for Fritteria Tabora, and since it wasn't too far from us we decided to check it out. It's a small shop that is to-go, and there was a long line that we waited out of for around half an hour. When you order, they'll essentially scoop the fries out of the oil and put it onto a plate for you. Afterwards, you can order different sauces to try it with. They recommended the Andalouse sauce, so we decided to get that one. I have to say that this was probably the best fries that I had during my trip in Belgium (esp after trying it at like 8 different places), so I think that it was worth the wait. These were the most crispy and had the most satisfying crunch overall so far. Even though the line might be long, if you want to try out what Belgium is known for then I think it's worth the wait.

Nothing in this world brings me more joy than French fries. Actually, let's take it a step further…read more-- nothing on this planet brings me more joy than French fries with multiple sauces. Sweet curry, buffalo, barbecue... not ketchup and mayo. The line was long -- like the whole city had the same craving at the same time. Total Spider-Man meme moment... everybody pointing like, "Oh, you're me? You're me?" The fries were fresh -- not sitting there waiting on somebody. They cook them to order. You literally see the raw fries, then the cooked fries, and it's like an assembly line. One guy takes your sauce order, the other guy repeats it back like telephone, and you watch it get passed down and checked. You get hype listing sauces and then they hit you with, "Only three" before you get too crazy. Service is quick and friendly. They don't ask a million questions because it's simple -- we sell fries and sauces. What do you want? Ambience: tiny walk-up, as small as a food spot can get, but it works. No yelling, no "my order is wrong," none of that. There are tables out front so you can sit, eat, and people-watch on a nice night (or day). Amazing experience. Would absolutely recommend.

Absolutely love this business!!!! I'm visiting Brussels from Los Angeles this week and stumbled…read moreacross Soul Kitchen and OMG.... Amazing. This is a must if your a foodie visiting Brussels. I recommend the chicken crepe and apple and ginger juice!!!

I stopped at this stand when they were in Place Flagey today. The gentleman running the stand was…read morevery friendly; he spoke great English and chatted with us even though he was busy. He recommended that we'd like the Vegetarian crepe, which had ricotta, dried tomatoes, olives and artichokes. It was amazing! The crepes were huge and very filling for a great price (5 euroes). They also had their own tables and chairs outside their stall, which was very convenient. I would absolutely recommend everyone try this!

Fritland is one of the more famous frite stands in Brussels and its frequented by locals and…read moretourists alike. Served in the traditional cone, the fries are crispy and perfectly salted. A large selection of sauces are available. You can also get hot dogs, chicken fingers, and other items. This was definitely one of my favorites. Highly recommend.

Heard it was the oldest Belgium fries shop in Brussels so I wanted to give it a try. It was decent…read morebut I didn't it was particularly worth trying, definitely not as some of the other frites shops in the city. Orders are made fresh and each frites order comes with a sauce of your choosing. I went andalouse. The frites are a little greasy and more bland compared to others in the city. It was also one of the cheaper frites shops I've tried on my stay in Brussels. You order at the counter, wait for your food and can grab a seat inside or outdoors. They tend to draw a crowd and Ive seen very long lines but it's moves pretty quite. I came on a late rainy weekday and it was about a 15 min wait.

Oh yum! One of the best croissants and eclairs we've had so far. Cute little spot with outdoor…read moreseating. It's far enough from the main attractions, so the prices are reasonable and the pastries are fresh. The staff was friendly--even though I don't speak a lick of French!

This chain is a favorite of mine but the location at the London train station was a disappointment…read more Service was awesome but the food quality was poor. Additionally, the menu vastly varied from other locations that I've visited - and not in a positive way.

Hmmmm not a huge fan of what felt to me like very acidic coffee. Maybe pulled too fast bc she was…read morein a hurry? Located next to Marriott. Oat milk available! Currently with the renovations you basically have to go right in front of a bulldozer and tons of dust to get here :( maybe better after this construction

Great vibe... very laid back spot. Sounds of jazz and coffee brewing…read more We had a double cappuccino and a double espresso macchiato. We like strong coffee and this spot didn't disappoint. They roast their own coffee and also sell bags of beans. They have a great food selection for breakfast/ brunch and the pastry display was awesome. They have ample outdoor seating and free wifi.

Les Filles started with a micro loan that seeded three women to start their own épicerie,…read morerestaurant, and cooking school, now in two locations. This is one of the few restaurants open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. Serving fresh local produce in a relaxed communal atmosphere for very reasonable prices, they do not take reservations and the wait for brunch can be 30 minutes or more (in Brussels this is considered an extremely long wait)! We went to the newer and larger second location, which looks like an office building or private residence from the outside, except for the signage in the window. It's serve yourself buffet style, with dishes that change every half hour. For brunch there was an assortment of five breads, including brioche, nut, sweet egg, and whole wheat, to croissants. Three types of jams, three types of butters, a pumpkin turnip soup, a mandarin orange endive salad, a sausage and onion casserole, a parsley oil tzatziki, tabbouleh, an assortment of cheese and fruit, soft boiled eggs, fresh ham, and for dessert a chocolate fondant with spiced whipped cream on the side. Everything was so good we all went back for seconds and thirds! For 15 Euros, this place can't be beat:)

Huiselijk verborgen restaurant achter de Dansaert wijk…read more Les Filles werkt enkel met menu, donderdagmiddag is het enkel veggie maar op andere momenten maken ze eveneens voor de veggies graag uitzonderingen en passen ze hun maaltijden wat aan, in de mate van het mogelijke natuurlijk. Je komt binnen in de grote hal en via de houten ronde trap ga je richting de huiskamer. Je passeert de keuken, wat altijd fijn is om even te piepen naar hygiene. In de huiskamer voel je jou meteen thuis. We werden snel bediend. Heel vriendelijke staff. Het meisje dat ons verwelkomde was zeer beleefd, goedlachs en aangenaam. Alleen voor de staff krijgt Les Filles al een plus. Voor 25 euro krijg je aan tafel gebracht een aantal tapasjes en twee voorgerechtjes. Vervolgens dien je zelf je hoofdmaaltijd te gaan bedienen in de "keuken". De gerechtjes zijn biologisch en seizoensgebonden. Twee dessertjes sluiten het overheerlijke menu af. Bij het eten hoort ook een drankje en hiervoor heb je keuze uit een heel assortiment aan lekkere wijnen, tevens biologisch. Les Filles wil een waar huiskamergevoel creeren & hierin slagen ze 100%. En ohja, voor ik het vergeet, je kan hier ook blijkbaar kook workshops volgen. Misschien iets voor in de toekomst? Klinkt alvast veelbelovend!