delicious waffles! we got the liege and the belgian waffle, you can't go wrong with either one…read more both delicious but the liege is thicker and sweeter

Going to Brussels? Go to Maison Dandoy. Seriously - stop whatever it is that you're doing and go…read more You're about to have the best speculoos biscuits known to mankind. The staff speak good English, and frankly everything is good from here. I'm fond of both the biscuits but also the pain au greque as well. Why are you still reading this? Get going!

Owned by Laurent and Sophie Maes since 2015 Renard Bakery has been one of Brussels best ever since,…read morethe former space taking on a new look while artisan techniques such as prolonged fermentation has pushed quality to new heights. Open from Wednesday to Monday at 07h00, the location on Fernand Cocq Square in the heart of Ixelles providing ample foot traffic, Larent grew up in his uncle's Bakery before studying in Paris to perfect everything from Sourdough to Choux and Viennoiserie. Diverse in its offerings, a curated collection of Jams and Spreads mingling with shattering Feuilletines backed by Dark Chocolate, traditional Pancakes are lightly sweet without addition while Liege Waffles see a delicate chew interspersed with Pearl Sugar pockets. Unable to resist a Doughnut, unfilled with just Sugar overlying pillowy Brioche, Renard's Almond Croissant was a touch soggy despite arriving by 08h00, while the Cinnamon Roll was buttery and aromatic without being overly sweet.

I love Renard! So many pastries, breads, and additional delights and goodies. I tried to try many…read moredifferent pastries in the morning on the way to school or just as a breakfast treat. They also serve coffee (such as espresso, cappuccino, latte) so you can get a grab and go for anyone on the go. There is no seating area here, but service is super prompt so most people know what they'd like to order once they have someone attend to them. Some standout items I love: baguette savoyard de lardon, oignon, et fromage (savory baguette with bacon, onion, and cheese), morning bun, gaufre (waffle), pain au chocolat et amandes (chocolate and almond croissant), among others! Really, it's tough to go wrong with any of the offerings here and everyone we've brought to try this spot has returned at least once, considering they're only here for 2-3 days! There are days when the line is out the door, but it moves quickly and it's so worth it!

We had the Belgian chocolate waffle at Maison Dandoy coupled with ice coffee and a cappuccino. Fuca…read morethe server was great and so was the service. Don't think just go and have a great time.

My water heater was out recently and in the interim my guests and I had to shower at my neighbor's…read more She's a big fan of speculoos cookies and when I was in Belgium I took a moment to pop into Dandoy to get some delicious (and crispy) ones in the lovely boxes they have here. She was delighted.

Bread was good, very reasonably priced for the location. Sure, its a chain bakery and there are…read moreother truly artisanal bakeries just around the corner but this bakery is better than the grocery store stuff and it is very easy to get to.

Nicolas Arnaud delivers beautifully decorated, delightfully good and democratically priced…read morepastries, cakes and other sweet treats that stand out as some of the very best in town. A classically trained French pastry chef, he worked with some of Belgium's biggest names before opening shop in the fashionable Châtelain quarter of Brussels. If passing by, as I did the first time I came across this place, you'll be brought to a standstill when you glance upon the gorgeous creations showcased behind the large old-fashioned bay window. Don't be too surprised, Nicolas Arnaud is a regular at international competition and a master-crafter when it comes to decorating cakes. Inside you'll be greeted by the smell of fresh bakes and friendly advice from staff. It is a small display space but there is a lot to choose from with a continuous to and from the neighboring kitchen. I'd recommend you dig into an éclair au chocolat or other choux pastry. I'm also quite fond of their little biscuits and meringues, perfect for coffee dipping. Prices are of course a little higher than at your local bakery but still very reasonable when you consider what you get. For Christmas this year I ordered my 'Buche de Noel' from here and was happy to pay 33 euros for a 6 person 'Bûche Rubis' containing a light and delicate raspberry mousse, vanilla pannacotta, blackcurrent jelly and almond dacquoise. A fair price for something that looked and tasted as good as this. It was in a league of its own compared to similarly priced Bûche that I tried over the festive period. On a practical note it is also a good address for your own personalized cakes, be it for an anniversary, marriage, or other reception - both private and professional. A must try if you're looking for a special sweet treat.

High end French pâtissier and the king of the croissant. Unbeatable!. Top marks also for their…read morecakes (not too sweet, well balanced flavours). I especially recommend their Montblanc, tarte au citron and St Honoré. Their "cake du voyage" is also great. Unfortunately the people that serve you are not that friendly. A mere croissant doesn't get you a smile!

Amazing. Tasty! Lovely. Get a plain one to go and eat it up! Quick serve if you figure out the good…read moretime. And feels like a coffee shop.

The reviews of Maison Dandoy are mixed and while I wanted to like it, I thought it was just okay…read more I enjoyed their front room the most where they sold cookies, crackers, chocolate, totes, and gifts. There's an option to pick a box or tin and fill it the cookies of your choice. The waffles themselves are something I can make at home and save the €15. I ordered the basic powdered sugar waffle, liege style. My husband ordered the Belgian style waffle which was topped with macerated strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Again, the waffle and strawberries weren't warm so it was like eating a dry stale cold waffle with cold strawberries and a scoop of ice cream. Disappointing to say the least. I'd pass on this place and stick with the street vendors where you can watch them make it in front of your eyes and served warm.

Lucky this place was right around the corner from our stay in Brussels, otherwise I would've missed…read morethis little gem! Tiny space, but filled with an abundance of goodies baked fresh daily! They're open early in the morning (7am) while the rest of the city is still somewhat asleep. Employees are super nice despite some limited English speaking barriers (this is when I wish I remembered some HS french). Everything we tried was so good! Croissants are fresh, big and flakey (plain, almond, and Choco varieties)! The mini loaf of bread we got was sliced by request and filled with lots of walnuts and hazelnuts. I've also learned what a "bostock" was --buttery brioche+almond cream baked atop it--and its amazing!! Now back in the states, I'm missing this place already! Wishing Gingko all the best and hope many others can enjoy their lovely baked goods and cakes!

I'm not normally the biggest fan of Portuguese food, but Forcado really blew me away. The pasteis…read morede nata were easily the best I've had. I talked to the son/manager for a while, and he informed me that it's one of the few places that still uses traditional techniques, and it really shows. I had a coffee and a classis pasteis de nata. The custard was so good that I ended up buying six more pastries to take home and share with friends. All of them were excellent, with a really perfect texture and balanced flavor, not too too sweet. It's hard to pick a favorite among the flavors of pasteis de nata, because they were all so good and so different. I'll definitely be back.

I had some time to kill before going to the Horta Museum so I wandered down the street to this…read morelovely little shop and walked in. Their pastel de nata and port sounded really good and they were not expensive. They give you a number and bring out your food to your table. It's not a huge space but they had a decent amount of tables and I was able to snag one right away right no issues. Then port and pastel de nata were both quite good and took me back to my time in Portugal.

If I need a snack in a city I'm visiting, I look for a small place with a big line, and this bakery…read morestood out. Clearly very popular, I waited in the fast moving line for some brioche. Delicious. In fact, the next morning when I needed a quick breakfast, I went back from a smoked salmon sandwich and it was beautiful. The salmon was mild, the brioche bun was fresh and light, and the cream cheese was soft and smooth.

Very fresh, doughy authentic raisin brioche. You can watch them baking in the window and this place…read moreis known to have a line, but if you get there when they first open, you'll have no problem walking right up to order.