Sometimes while traveling, if you're lucky, you'll find a hidden gem like Tonton Garby…read more My husband and I were heading to Bruges for a day trip, and we wanted to grab something to eat in Brussels before hitting the road. After walking around the main square, we went down a quaint little side street and stumbled upon this unassuming sandwich shop. The owner greeted us out front and told us he wanted to make us the best sandwich we've ever tasted. He said if we didn't like the sandwich, it would be free. We decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad we did. Not only is the owner one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, but his sandwiches are absolutely delicious! I can't even tell you what was in them, but they were incredible. Now every time we're in Brussels, we'll be stopping by Tonton Garby for a friendly visit, and a delicious sandwich.

Took about 30-45 minutes to get my sandwich and there were about only 4 people in front of me. My…read morebrother told me to come try this place out. I can see why it takes so long. The owner is so passionate and friendly and tries to strike up a conversation with every single customer, no matter where they're from. I thought the customer service was next level. As for the sandwich, I want to preface that I don't eat regular sandwiches. I'm super picky and usually just get meat and cheese. NOTHING else. So his sandwiches weren't really my style. They looked very good but I know I wouldn't enjoy it if I just ordered off the menu. He puts a ton of fruits and cheeses into your sandwich and asks a bunch of questions of what you like before putting it together. I went for a blue cheddar cheese and since I wasn't getting anything else, he cut a gigantic chunk for my sandwich. The only downside is I think the only meat he uses is small salami slices. He put in triple the amount he usually puts but the cheese still took over the whole sandwich (I ended up buying more meat from the grocery store to fill it up). Every sandwich he makes is the same price and comes with a drink. I wanna say that his normal sandwiches are probably amazing. Mine was okay after I added all the meat into it. I also didn't eat it right away. But I think the customer service itself should receive 5 stars.

We were looking for a quick but satisfying lunch after visiting the Music Museum. zDe Pistolei fit…read morethe bill. We enjoyed the Parmagiano sandwich with meatloaf and eggplant and the truffle sandwich also with meatloaf and truffle sauce. For dining-in, we were told to grab and menu and our choice of beverage from the refrigerator and then sit on a table in the back. Pretty soon, a server showed up and we placed our order. The sandwiches were both delicious and filling. Well worth the Euro 8.30 for each sandwich. Total bill for our lunch (2 adults) was Euro 23: a bargain for such a delicious and filling lunch. Service was wonderfully fast, friendly and efficient!

Great sandwiches for good prices in the heart of the Grand Place tourist zone. But almost everyone…read morecoming in was a local which is a great sign. Waiter was super friendly and the sandwich was fantastic. Line out the door but some tables inside and out. They charge a little more for eat in which I didn't really understand and most were taking the sandwiches to go. Would definitely eat here again.

Visiting Catherine's was a bucket list experience that I'm glad I was able to do. The best part was…read moreCatherine herself making our sandwiches! We were able to make selections from over 100 different cheeses as well as a variety of cured meats. The sandwich rivals my other fave from Alain Alain in Paris. It's a small but charming and quintessential Belgian shop. Traditional in every sense of the word. Simply put, it's a cheese lover's paradise. Catherine is extremely kind and patient as are her employees. They offer the ability to taste samples before making decisions. They're very helpful with making said decisions as well. A haven for like minded cheesemongers means the line can sometimes go out the door, especially at lunchtime. It is well worth the wait because so much love and care goes into every transaction with every customer. A most divine experience indeed.

Three years later it is still good but not what we had been preparing for from our prior visits…read more Think this was our 6th trip to Brussels (first in 2011) and always made Catherine's our first stop. We arrived and there were a few younger workers and they were pleasant. We started to order our sandwich and asked about a little of rocket to go on it. And they said they had none. Then we asked about some roasted red peppers and they said they did not provide them either. Then they went to the back and put the sandwich together. Everything had been pre sliced and just waiting in the back to be put together. Guess we were spoiled. In the past we have always watched the sandwich being patiently made right in front of us. Not this time. We took our sandwich and were a bit surprised at the slices of of cheese...some thick and some average. Not the thin cheese were were used to. The ham had much more fat in it than normal. It was just different. Somewhat dry...the roasted peppers could have solved that issue. Sadly, we don't know if we will return. We normally make numerous stops(at lease 3) when in Brussels and this time once was enough. Hopefully next year it will be back to normal. The guys were friendly just lacking...

I REALLY liked their Brussels waffle; the texture and taste were amazing even if it looked…read moreordinary. This location is at the center of a lot of the major tourist attractions and is therefore great if you're looking for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or lunch without having to sit down (though that is still an option). Panos is a chain bakery/sandwich shop and was recommended by one of the aunties. Stuff you can find here includes sandwiches, wraps, soups, sweet and savory pastries, individual loaves and rolls, salads, coffee, and hot chocolate. Super basic, but high-quality stuff compared to a lot of other chain bakery places we saw as we traveled through Europe. Some of those sweet pastries were just really fancy looking for what's supposed to apparently be a very basic place, while even the basic stuff tasted really delicious. Their croissants were also super delicious, and I thought the raspberry croissant was particularly interesting. This particular location is on the street branching just off Grote Markt (Grand Place) and just across from the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert's southern entrance. It was near where we were supposed to meet up with our tour group, so we dropped by very quickly to grab some breakfast. My chief memory of that morning was that their waffle honestly made me feel better about the first half of the day.

I wanted a quick snack so I stopped in just before 1 pm on a Sunday and got a sausage roll. It…read morewasn't the best but it's pretty good if you're looking for something quick and inexpensive. They have a variety of other items and it seemed like a lot of people were ordering the sandwiches. They'll also warm it up for you, if you ask. We randomly found this spot on our last day of Brussels but if we knew about it earlier, we for sure would have gone here for breakfast a few times.

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.

Huge, crunchy croissants and chocolate croissants. The chocolate croissant has a huge chunk of…read morechocolate inside!!! I also had the strawberry tart which was freshly made with light cream and fresh strawberries. Not too sweet or overwhelming. Only 1,85 euro!! The tart was also light and crunchy like a cookie. It was more like a shortbread cookie than a tart but I much prefer it that way. The gentleman there doesn't speak much English but can understand. There is also a sandwich bar where locals were lining up around noon time. I love the pastries there and the staff even if I've only been there once.. would definitely visit again!!! Of note, also located near the rogier metro, a block or two away. Safe to walk.

What a hidden gem. No tables for dine in it's a grab and go kind of place. Lots of locals when we…read morewalked in. Even a couple of police officers ahead of us ordering. You know it's good if they're there. We didn't know what to get so we ordered a ham and cheese sandwich (only 4 euros), a baguette and a napoleon and everything was under $10. What a steal. Everyone was leaving with multiple baguettes and now we know why. It was crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Everything you dream about baguette to be. We were so happy we stopped by.

Came here around 12 a.m. for some frites because we were a little hungry, and finally there was no…read moreline! This place had an enormous line every single day we'd been here, so we kept putting it off. On our last night, we saw there was no wait and decided we had to give it a try. We ordered the large fries with cocktail sauce on top. The fries were incredibly delicious! Hot and crispy!! The cocktail sauce was okay; I've had better cocktail sauce elsewhere, but honestly, the fries themselves are what sold us. What's also great is that they have over 50 sauces to choose from, so there's pretty much something for everyone. The staff were incredibly quick and friendly as well. Definitely worth trying if you're in Brussels!

A great spot to grab some classic Belgian fries while exploring Brussels. The fries were hot,…read morecrispy, and there was a ton of sauces to pick from. It's definitely popular, so expect a bit of a wait, but the quality makes it worth it! The only seating was outside, but I'm just happy they had somewhere for us to sit!

We were hangry and tired after a morning's exploration of Central Brussels. We weren't to eager to…read morego eat out with the maddening crowds building up for the night's activities, so we searched Yelp and found this highly rated quick bite place for cuisine that had a healthy mix of meat and veggies in a wrap. After a quick wait while in line, we ordered the beef shawarma and the Tahiti smoothie. I was drooling while they made the wrap and waited patiently for our smoothie. After getting our takeaway, we hurriedly proceeded to our hotel and feasted on our haul. Then I paused after claiming the last morsel... I forgot to take photos. The horror. The Art of Lebanese cuisine indeed. Excellent food. Easily 5/5 service and food.

Chawarma here was ridiculously good! Came here twice and devoured a large roll on each visit! So so…read moregood! Probably the best Chawarma I have had in a very very long time. Absolutely recommend!

I've been back from my global trip for about 4 months and I have been in withdrawal of some of the…read morefood I have in Asia as well as THIS SPECIFIC SANDWICH.

Both the croques and the salads are excellents! Great atmosphere and friendly service. I totally…read morerecommand it !

Ordered "The Peck" and the Magic Mushroom". Both tasted great…read more I was first a little upset for being served a a half size of sparkling water for 2.50 euros. Considering everything on the menu was moderately priced why jack up the cost of water and sparkling to 2.50 for half bottles. Sorry for the rant. I would come back because it is good. I just won't order the waters anymore

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.