Cheap and cheerful. Restaurant's last orders are at 9 pm. We got there at 8.50 so no food for us…read more The bar closes at 10 pm, so after unpacking and showers , no beer for us either, ho-hum. There's a friterie on the other side of the square, one portion of chips will feed two people. Bring some drink as the nightlife is non-existent.

A nice big grocery store with a good selection of fresh produce, deli, bakery, and specialty items…read more They carry trendy health food products like coconut fat, convenience items like pre-shucked mussels, and gourmet foods like cheeses from around the world. There's also a gluten-free, low-sugar, and other dietary restrictions section. Prices are good, especially on items like alcolhol (a bottle of Safari was 5 euros!) Overall, Jumbo has a friendly vibe with fun extras like a fresh squeezed orange juice machine. Of the grocery stores in the area, it reminds me of an American supermarket the most.

Crowded, disorganised and dirty! We visited this flea market…read moreon a Sunday morning and it was incredibly crowded and hard to move around. There were queues everywhere, it was grimy and there lots of stall selling low quality merchandise. Quite disappointing!!

This place is amazing. Well for me at least. It had everything. It had clothes that were cheap but…read morestill looked like it was new or still in good condition. You can find stuff from your head to toe like hats, shirts, sweaters, jackets, jogging pants, pants, boots and shoes, sneakers, some traditional clothing, even underwear and socks; they had it all. Aside from the clothing, I also loved the food section. They were selling fresh produce like vegetables and different kinds of olives. There were also some fruits like berries and bananas. But wait, they didn't stop there. They also had cooked food like rotisserie chicken (they're so yummy and not too expensive), some thai food, chinese food, cooked rice, ribs, oh my gosh I just want to buy all their food. It's definitely a place to check out.

The best potjevleesch in Lille ! This tiny "epicerie fine"…read morecan be quite expensive, but they do have excellent products. And their potjevleesch (beef in jelly) is the best in town : excellent meat, and more meat than jelly (which is not the case elsewhere). They also have delicious "marrons glaces" for Christmas, and very good cheese. The prices are really high, so I can only give a 4/5 for quality/price. This just means that this shop is not for everyone everyday, but the quality is the best you can find.

From the owner: Le bonheur est dans le pré C'est le plus grand spécialiste des produits régionaux. La choucroute…read morestrasbourgeoise, les quenelles de Lyon, le caviar, le saumon ou le foie gras ont tous une place de choix dans cette épicerie fine. Quand aux spécialités de notre région, vous trouverez tous les meilleurs produits locaux. L'épicerie fine "Hédiard" y est bien sûr représentée : gage d'excellente qualité !

Yelp says they're closed Monday, but they were open on a Monday when we were in Bruges. They have…read moresome wonderful looking and smelling seasonal produce outside, but the focus inside is jam. They have tons of options including interesting combinations like apricot speculoos, pear and white chocolate, strawberry and basil, etc. You can buy plastic containers for consuming in the near future or jars of various sizes. The shop owner was friendly. Cash only.

If you love preserves or jams, this is the place for you! They have a HUGE selection, over 150…read moretypes of jams from their local farm that come in either a small glass jar (for gifts) or a larger plastic tub (for yourself). Both sizes are only €5. The only downside is that they're only open on Saturdays. There are usually a dozen tasting samples available. It's worth the short walk from the city center!