The chai latte is heaven and huge. The staff is lovely and…read morewhat ads to the atmosphere they speak dutch, english and spanish. I love it! They have a nice terrace and because it's a bit out of the way, there is not a lot of traffic bothering you.

Best coffee place in Leuven, if not all of Belgium. The staff are friendly, professional,…read moreefficient, and the coffee, milkshakes, bagels, and more are second to none. If you are in Leuven, come to Swartehound. If you're looking for a quick coffee to go or a cozy place to sit and relax, this is the place. Definitely my favorite place around. Come!

Phenomenal cafe. Always friendly service, very nice staff. The drinks always taste great and they…read morehave some unique flavors. The pastries are out of this world. I hope they stay in business for 200 more years.

Great selection of coffees and teas!…read more The interior is cozy, and the wall of teas is definitely impressive. We did end up having our drinks outside on the terrace because it was waaaaay too hot and stuffy inside. Luckily, the terrace does have heaters which they did turn on. Every drink also came with a little chocolate of your choosing.

Recipe for the best cacao (hot chocolate) ever? -Gigantic…read morebowl-cup -A 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips (single source fair-trade, people) -Oatley barista blend oat milk Lord have mercy on my soul. I've never had any cacao that was such a delight on my tongue. The place is small but well put together. They have a big table in the back of the cafe, and seating outside. There are fuzzy red blankets and pillows if you would like. The service is pleasant. They do speak English if you need it. My husband had a double espresso that knocked his socks off. He also had a banana bread that was delish. I had no expectations of gluten-free food, and only wanted cacao. Honestly, I didn't look. . They also have beer and cocktails, including local gin. I saw a sign for breakfast. They have long opening hours. That's super convenient. It's pretty popular, so expect to wait. Definitely expect to be delighted. We still can't locate those knocked-off socks

OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE. I was in Leuven for a couple months studying abroad, and this place…read morereally took all my money!! I always got lattes or iced coffee with coconut milk - amazing. The drinks and small bites were great. They're also one of the few places open on Sunday, so this was def one of my top study spots. I loved the setting, the staff, and the trendy customers! And the interior decor is lovely! Every time I think back on my amazing time in Leuven, Anna pops up first in my mind!

This area of Brussels is a good one to stay in, so look for hotels here. There is virtually…read moreeverything one needs as far as shopping and it is in a more traditional part of the city, which at times can be entirely too modern and governmental in its architecture. Basically, this is a place to stroll through - a lot - and to watch people. one never knows when there'll be a mime performing, a musician of some exotic sort, or something else. At the same time, it is not particularly noisy - just busy, lively, and fun. There is a small square with stands selling items of different prices and quality - something for all budgets and tastes. So whether you crave day or night life, the Rue Marché aux Herbes or Grasmarkt is a good option.

Worth the visit. Soft and crispy at the same time waffles at the same time, not overly dry, moist…read morewith good flavoring. The flavors of the daily whipped cream and fruit were so good, and wish a good pairing. The staff is super kind, and attentive. Intimate and a great vibe.

Very rude - and waffles honestly very very average... don't understand the hype... we walked in,…read morethe place was completely empty - and they put us on the smallest table for 1, tacked away in the corner. Apparently they save the normal 2 person tables in the middle for larger groups. When asked, as the place is empty, can we use the 2 person table as there is 2 of us, they said they had a reservation at midday - 1.5 hours away... in the end we finally convinced them to let us sit on a normal 2 persons table for 30 mins. When people arrived later - they gave all the tables they offered us - to 1 person guests. And didn't have a problem giving the normal 2 persons tables to others. Not sure if it's because we were tourists and not Caucasian...

Absolutely uniquely gorgeous building. Anyone should go and take a look, but if you have the…read moretiniest appreciation of architecture (or enjoy Brussels' Art Nouveau or Art Deco buildings in particular) you'll really enjoy having a beer or some food here. They could probably work a bit on the range of beers they offer and they are probably on the expensive side. The food is classic, honest, well-prepared Belgian brasserie food: we had mussels and boulets Liégeoises and they were delicious. They came with home-made fries and croquettes. The service is friendely and welcoming.

3.5 stars Decor: 5…read moreBeer selection and pricing: 3 The Ultimate Hallucination (previously De Ultieme Hallucinatie) was recently re-opened by a Polish family. They carefully restored the beautiful Art Nouveau interior (which has historical protection) and returned it to use as a bar and restaurant with the addition of an art gallery in the basement area which formerly served as stables. The beer selection is unimaginative by Belgian standards, but the interior is worth the price of a draft Ramée. There is a small garden out back for nice weather, and a large assortment of pierogis to go with your beer.

Had some great iced coffees here for breakfast my first morning in the city. The server was…read moreextremely friendly and welcoming. Everybody in the room was super impressed when he'd switch 3 different languages to cater to all the different guests who came in to order. The interior is small and cozy and it's a great location right before entering the bigger parts of the city with the all the sightseeing and shopping areas.

Any place you can sit outside and people watch but isn't too crowded is a win for me. Staff (Theo)…read moreis super friendly and remembered our names the next day! Latte, chocolate and pastries were all super delicious and loved that they had vegan options! I so thoroughly enjoyed this cafe that we returned the next day. That's high praise!

Top place close to avenue Louise. Franchise with locations…read morein Roma and Brussels. Healthy food and drinks. Every item here is luxurious fresh and well priced. This is a hidden gem close to Brussels prime shopping street Go there !