Be prepared to wait. I mean it. You can get there and only see a few people in front of you. You…read morewill still wait. From my review, you can clearly tell it is worth the wait. There were 4-6 people in front of us. It took us about an hour waiting. I hate to keep harping on the wait time but setting expectations is key. There is even a story posted on the window about the wait time. So why the wait? Tonton Graby provides individual attention. You can order off their limited menu or just talk to him about your feelings, likes, and dislikes. From there, you get a tailored cheese sandwich exceeding any expectations you might have built up. You don't pay until you've at least tasted it - even if you opt'd for take out. "If you don't like it, I'll eat it" the owner will tell you. You might opt for fruit or veggies on top. You can add meat. There is a small area to eat in if like us you were in no hurry. A sandwich with meat ran 9 euros as of this writing. They accept credit but prefer cash. Enjoy!

Yes, but waiting was too long, 2 hours for me. He provided excellent customer services, but should…read moretrain someone to assist him.

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.

Service was outstanding! The bread and sandwiches were delicious. Busy little shop. All seating…read moreoutside was taken but don't worry there is more in the back.

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.

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.

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.

Really great breakfast spot. I got a decently portioned panini for less than 5€! Quiet and laid…read moreback but good food.

Since I was in Belgium (which is the country that invented french fries if you weren't aware), I…read moreknew that I needed to check out some good friteries around the city. There were some recommendations online for Fritteria Tabora, and since it wasn't too far from us we decided to check it out. It's a small shop that is to-go, and there was a long line that we waited out of for around half an hour. When you order, they'll essentially scoop the fries out of the oil and put it onto a plate for you. Afterwards, you can order different sauces to try it with. They recommended the Andalouse sauce, so we decided to get that one. I have to say that this was probably the best fries that I had during my trip in Belgium (esp after trying it at like 8 different places), so I think that it was worth the wait. These were the most crispy and had the most satisfying crunch overall so far. Even though the line might be long, if you want to try out what Belgium is known for then I think it's worth the wait.

Nothing in this world brings me more joy than French fries. Actually, let's take it a step further…read more-- nothing on this planet brings me more joy than French fries with multiple sauces. Sweet curry, buffalo, barbecue... not ketchup and mayo. The line was long -- like the whole city had the same craving at the same time. Total Spider-Man meme moment... everybody pointing like, "Oh, you're me? You're me?" The fries were fresh -- not sitting there waiting on somebody. They cook them to order. You literally see the raw fries, then the cooked fries, and it's like an assembly line. One guy takes your sauce order, the other guy repeats it back like telephone, and you watch it get passed down and checked. You get hype listing sauces and then they hit you with, "Only three" before you get too crazy. Service is quick and friendly. They don't ask a million questions because it's simple -- we sell fries and sauces. What do you want? Ambience: tiny walk-up, as small as a food spot can get, but it works. No yelling, no "my order is wrong," none of that. There are tables out front so you can sit, eat, and people-watch on a nice night (or day). Amazing experience. Would absolutely recommend.

If you're lucky or know the owners, they take your order right away. Otherwise they just ignore you.read more

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 !

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.

No complaints about the food here. The Peck Special hits the spot after a bit of sightseeing. The…read morepoached eggs are particularly well formed. The bacon is crispy but tender. GOAT cheese is the cheese you need on a savory waffle.

From the owner: Ahhh...la belle époque ! est un magasin de concept qui propose 3 services distincts mais…read morecomplémentaires. Les coins boulangeries et pâtisseries titillent vos papilles et les coins sandwicherie et petite restauration ravivent vos palets. Le tout dans un environnement rétro-vintage des années '60 et le confort de nos jours avec salle climatisée, wifi et encore plein de petites choses.