From what I can remember this was probably the place that sat at the top of the list, however it…read morewasn't so much a coffee shop but rather a tea house. However, I wasn't all that keen on having just tea I preferred a coffee, so that is what I ended up grabbing, and not surprisingly it was, like most (though not all), coffee shops, really good. They even had an outdoor area out the back, though the main part of the cafe was the inside, and they also did a variety of dishes. However, they also were more than happen for me to simply come in and have a coffee out the back. Okay, they were a little slow, but since there were quite a few people here (particularly since this place is pretty popular, and highly rated).

An elegant tearoom, Cafe Max is opposite the cathedral. Part of the lower floor is given over to a…read moresecond business selling coffees, teas, china, chocolates and other treats. The remainder is given over to two main rooms for the cafe. Cafe Max is buzzing with traditionally clad waiters who whisk past in a flurry of aprons and silver jugs. The menu is extensive, offering mostly afternoon treats such as beignets, waffles, pancakes and icecream sundaes. Each comes in an array of permutations: with avocaat, strawberries, fruit salad, cream, chocolate sauce and jam (well, the pancakes come with jam). In addition there are lots of fruit and flavoured teas, coffees and other drinks. Service is quick and efficient, and afternoon tea here is a fine treat. Now that the exchange rate against the Euro has worsened, it's not a cheap experience, but still highly worthwhile. You may need to tackle a fair few cobbled street afterwards to work off the calories.

I basically came here because I was simply looking for what people would consider to be the best…read morecoffee shop in Ghent, and this place came to the top of the list. The problem was that the ones that were right at the top happened to be scattered about and it wasn't the easily of places to get to all the ones that I wanted to. However this was still a really nice cafe with a pretty decent atmosphere. The staff were okay, but a part of me did feel a little out of place, though Ghent still has some touristy aspects to it. As for the coffee, well not surprisingly the coffee was really good, but I have come to expect that from Belgium.

From the start to finish this place is AMAZING! They had an English menu, I ordered the special…read morecoffee, included ice cream, chocolate moose, special alcohol shot of pudding, the croquet madame was phenomenal. Must try restaurant and the people was so friendly!

We stopped in to get out of the rain on a Friday afternoon and enjoy some hot beverages. A nice,…read morebright, clean and very busy cafe. We ordered a tea, a latte machiato and shared a warm apple tart with whipped cream. Perfect! A really nice place which is right in the heart of the shopping district.

Stopped in during a day trip in Ghent. We were greeted quickly. We were provided a menu in English…read morethat also included Dutch and French. We did not wait long for our food. It was the most delightful meal of the day. P.S. If you order cappuccino, expect something with a lot of whipped cream on top that you'll have to stir into your coffee, which sweetened it a bit too much for my taste. Otherwise, this meal was quite pleasant, presented on beautiful dishes, and we didn't feel as if we were being rushed out of the place.

Stopped by this little place on my way back from viewing the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb…read more I loved it! The waitress recommended a simple crepe with brown sugar and butter. It was fantastic, never had anything quite like it before. I also had a cappuccino. It was more like a coffee milkshake, with whipped cream and chocolate flakes on top! I thought it was excellent, though coffee snobs probably wouldn't be interested in a cappuccino that resembles a milkshake. Price was 6 euros for both combined. A lot cheaper than crepes back home...I will be back if ever find myself in Ghent again.

Years ago, I came here and had the best crepe of my life. Recently, I had a chance to visit Gent…read moreagain and I was eager to eat another Grand Marnier flambeed crepe. Unfortunately, I have been recently diagnosed with Celiac so gluten is a no-no. To my surprise, they had gluten free crepes as well. I ordered one with eggs and cheese and it was absolutely delicious. So you can't go wrong here and the prices are very reasonable. For my taste buds, the best crepes at any price. Period. End of sentence.

This place is great for lunch or early dinner, as it closes early (6:30-7:00). We (three) were…read moreattracted by the obvious 'locals' feel. When we visited, for an early supper, we were the only English-speaking customers we could detect. The waitress immediately put us at ease and brought us English menus. The place is a pancake/crepe house. I had a pancake filled with anchovies, tomato paste, and cheese. It was topped with sprinkled cheese and a big glob of butter. This was great homecooking. We are here for a week and a half and are planning a return visit before departing. The pancake was delicious to the last bite and very filling. Can't wait to try a different filling (but it will be hard to not repeat my first choice!)

A disappointing and dull café which makes very little effort and seems only designed to capitalise…read moreon the passing tourist trade by selling them bland over-priced coffee when they're too tired or naive to hunt out one of the more authentic places. The waffle we ordered looked nothing like the picture on the menu board, the cream was missing and our attempts to use the language snippets from the guide book were met with such disdain that we just gave up. It was clean... but the decor was plastic and ugly. This was one of those places where you really resent having to pay when you leave. Avoid.

Very bad cappuccino. Too hot and tasteless. Do not go here if you like specialty coffee.read more