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.

What's not to love about Catherine...the cheese, the meat, the bread, the made to order $5 Eur…read moresandwiches and especially the owner - Catherine. Was so looking forward to our return trip to Brussels and visiting Catherine's. Over our week long stay we managed 3 visits to pick up cheese, freshly sliced deli meat, bead and made to order sandwiches. The cheeses that we selected were so very fresh and the selection to choose from was amazing. Of course my favorite was the truffle. We picked up sandwiches on two occasions and they were basically the same. The second one Catherine added a new little taste with the addition of three small roasted peppers. We had forgotten to ask for arugula and Catherine asked if we wanted it on this one...what a memory. Catherine's is a small place and always very busy. Quality shines throughout. The customers are almost all locals...another great sign. We noticed that when there were about three people inside that the patrons formed a line out of the door. Think out of respect for Catherine. Wish we had had a quality shop like Catherine's in metro Atlanta. We would drive to experience this and here in the hustle and bustle of Brussels there is a gem. Highly recommend. Prices are extremely reasonable. Can't wait to return...sooner than later. Thanks Catherine.

Ah cheese... so delicious…read more On the suggestion of our guidebook, my husband and I stopped here on a sightseeing walk of Brussels to grab lunch. We opted to go with a few slices of cheese and a baguette, and it was so delicious. There is an overwhelming selection of cheese, and we really had no idea where to start selecting cheese to buy. The woman behind the counter picked two cheeses for us, a cow's milk and a sheep's milk cheese. Both were great and we finished them while walking around Brussels. Our lunch was a little pricey, but totally worth it, along with experience of buying local cheese in a lovely setting.

Great selection of meats and cheeses. Most of my knowledge of the French language comes from eating…read more(sigh) which meant I wasn't totally in the dark here but the guy behind the counter was super nice and patient with me to explain the ones I wasn't familiar with. We had grabbed a baguette from Charli and he even let us borrow a knife to cut and spread our cheese while we sat out in the square. We went back again later in the week to try their sandwiches (the sell out so get there early in the lunch hours) and they were great as well. They take credit card so no concerns there either.

So I joined the huge crowd gathered in front of the store to buy cuts of German sausages (including…read moreplenty of types of blood sausages). She cuts them and weighs them, with selections like foie gras and many, many others (you can tell which words I can understand, and everything else I just pointed and figured if there's only a bit left, it's gotta be good right?) and reading up online how to cook them, I guess you boil them for like 20 min. Except... I never actually got to try the sausages, having missed my alarm and not wanting to miss my flight back to NY, and not able to bring back meat to the states... so sadly I had to leave them behind. But they looked good! (small chunks of like 4-5 sausages, about 6 euros)

A cute place serving breakfast with seating in a charming second floor. Coffee and croissant, what…read moremore could you want?

Amazing bio-food in a cozy and welcoming setting. Karim is a great host, mixing his cultural…read moreheritage with a modern touch, great detail for quality food (also vegetarian!) The palais de Balkis also has a quiet terrace in the back, (wasn't open now because it was the winter)

From the owner: Notre salon de dégustation propoe des produits du terroir, écologiques et artisanaux. Salades,…read morecharcuterie halal, pizzas, quiches, smoothies, desserts, petits déjeuner.... de quoi se régaler à toute heure de la journée

So this meat/cheese shop is a little on the pricier side. Given that, it is worth the visit and…read moreprocurement of cheeses and meats. The purveyor is helpful, polite and insightful. He took the time to walk people through items before us and then transitioned to english and did the same. A week after and we are enjoying the recommendations of Belgian style meats and cheeses.

The service is excellent, attentive and kind. The food is good and original, everything bery fresh…read moreand well executed. The cheese offerings are very well and we were happy to come for the brunch amd will come back. They are happy to welcome kids, a great plus, they have high chair, toys and smiles for them. I dont give 5 stars for two things: I feel hot drinks should be included in the formule (at 25€) and it was a little cold in the place... It is true it is very cold these days in Brussels, but it should be solved. But, will go back happily!

Super cute shop featuring high-quality unique food products including cheese, meats, and bread. I…read morewas was in Jean Bon with four friends. The lady working in the store (perhaps her name is Agnès) seems to treat the locals from the neighborhood much better and has a completely different attitude and standard towards her non-Belgian customers. We called her bluff...we could smell her bs...it is her shop and she can treat her customers however she chooses.... Her business card states, "Making your belly happy is our mission." If she had a pleasant and honest demeanor and was aware of cultural differences, I believe she would find it translates to larger sales, happy customers, and repeat business no matter what are her customers' origins...just sayin'!! We can and will shop elsewhere. C'est la vie.

I normally review on Trip advisor, but I feel the need to protect people from this place. If you…read morewant to be overcharged for stale bread and sloppy wet food eat here.

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!