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.

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.

The waffles here were okay. I wouldn't say the most memorable but it was okay. With all the…read moreselections out there, I wouldn't come here if you want an exceptionally good waffle but there are a lot of selections nearby that are better.

Get the original Liege waffle. It's the OG and by far the best! Service was fast and no que time.read more

We made a special effort to get back to this shop and brought another couple we met on a walking…read moretour back with us. We had never eaten here before, but from just looking through the window, it seemed like the best place to find good waffles. Our instincts were spot on!! My husband and I ordered different waffles so we could both get to taste two flavors. Both flavors were absolutely delicious. It's hard to find words to say how good they were. We didn't want to stop eating them. Our new companions seemed to agree with us. They were all smiles at having stuck with us as we scrambled to find the shop while needing to catch a train to leave town by a certain time. The service could have been better -- but after the first bite of their waffles, I stopped caring about service.

Actually torn because I got my waffle at the Frite A Maman across the street since they sell…read morewaffles from Le Funambule. Service at Le Funambule is not great- short and a little rude. I came by at 9:45 and was told they opened at 10, came back at 10:05, they said another 20 mins. I went to Frite and ordered my liege waffle (costs 3€ here as opposed to the 2.50 at Funambule). They just reheat the waffle in the iron. Service is much better here, nice and kind. The waffle itself was denser and sweeter than the Belgian waffle. I actually preferred this because of the crunchy bites and I didn't mind that some of it was a little floppy- it made for good bite ratios.

Note: Vitalgaufre is now called Galet Waffles…read more Although this is not the most famous or oldest Belgian Waffle in Brussels, but it was certainly one of the best we had. On the day we visited, they had pommel (apple), vanilla, speculous, chocolate, and original waffles. Plenty of toppings to choose from of course. The shape is irregular like a Liege waffle, but the waffle is quite light and fluffy, soft on the inside and crispy outside. All the waffles are freshly made and served warm b/c of constant demand, just delicious. We ate a lot of waffles while in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, etc. This was the best.

The best waffle in Belgium period. It was so so good that I had it twice in a day. In the morning I…read morehad the waffle with chocolate inside. This waffle, unlike all the others I had, has a more bread-like consistency and needs no toppings. In the evening I had the rasberry waffle, with rasberry sauce and whipped cream. Both were amazing, but the one I had in the morning was truly unbeatable. I can't describe how great it is so you'd simply have to try it for yourself. They also sold mini waffles they make fresh daily, so I bought that as well!

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.

There was a long line and a long wait, which wasn't surprising since this place is so popular. They…read morehave an outdoor seating area if you don't mind eating outside, although the upstairs indoor seating was closed during our visit. We ordered the Classic Brussels waffle and the Simply Brussels waffle. After the first bite, it was easy to see why this place is so popular. I've never had a waffle this light, crispy, and airy before. I loved the Classic, topped with rich chocolate sauce and a scoop of ice cream. My friend went with the Simply, topped with cinnamon crumbles and a scoop of ice cream. What impressed me the most was the texture. Every bite was the perfect combination of warm waffle, rich chocolate, and cold ice cream. Even until the very last bite, the waffle stayed light and crispy without becoming soggy. That's not something you find very often, and it made the experience even more memorable. Yum! :p

First Belgian waffles and Wow. They offer Lieges (thicker/denser) and Brussels (thin/crispy)…read morewaffles. I tend to like the lighter crispy style waffle so I really liked the brussels style waffle. I wouldn't recommend putting too many wet toppings on the brussels waffle since it gets soggy pretty quick. Lieges waffle has sugar in the dough so it is a bit sweet and the dough almost tastes like a croissant dough. They made our waffle to order, piping hot and fresh. Pay extra for seating but there's some standing tables outside.

Oh man, this place was absolutely amazing. The muscles were better than I ever tasted in the…read morestates.. everybody enjoyed their meal. It was absolutely amazing.!!! if you skip this place, you're seriously missing out!!. Talk about the customer service.!!! Alan and Jo Jo were so accommodating and polite and knowledgeable about the dishes. five stars 100%.!

One of the best meals I have ever had. As we were walking in the city we saw this restaurant Le…read moreBistro. It was a beautiful day and the sun was out so we decided to sit outside. Alan was our server and he was Fantastic, the inside was rustic and had a great vibe. I had prawns and pasta, my wife had lasagna, Rabbit and mussels. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. A must go. Thank you Alan and Jojo for making this a beautiful experience and for the drinks at the end!

Yum! This was the best waffle we ate in Brussels! This location is in the Royal Gallery of Saint…read moreHubert which is a popular indoor shopping street in the heart of the city. We got the Belgium chocolate and powered sugar waffle to share which was absolutely delicious. The waffle is soft and light with crispy edges and amazing with the dark chocolate on top. They also have some interesting savory waffle options which we were too full to try but definitely looked yummy! There are some tables outside the store but also tables inside before the cashier so it's a pretty good place to take a short break.

The food at Gaufres and Waffles was delicious. I was visiting Belgium as apart of a vacation trip…read moreand decided to try out and stop by a Belgium waffle shop. I bought a classic Belgium waffle and a mixed ingredient waffle. The service was very nice as they brought the waffles to you even though it was a small mini shop. The ambiance was quite nice you got to see all the other tourists walking around outside the plaza. While enjoying your waffle. I got an allergic reaction as they had a nut item on the menu but everything was very good.

My first experience in Brussels other than with the check in staff at our hotel was here. Our room…read morewasn't ready yet but we dropped off our luggage before deciding to hang around 2 the almost 2 hours before we could settle all of our things in our room. During this time, I spotted a seasonal flavor: lychee raspberry rose. I normally don't like to go to places abroad that we have in the states but I was really intrigued by the flavor so we decided that it was a good "snack" to have while wasting time. We went in from the street door which makes you go through the back of the establishment. It wasn't small but not the largest. A little confusing at first, it was obvious this Haagen-Dazs wasn't like the ones back in the US. If dining in, seat yourself and someone will come by to take your order. The menu was more elaborate and had these amazing combinations that covered more than just ice cream. There were also waffles (of course), pastries (croissant, pain au chocolat), and smoothies. It was essentially like a cafe. They also serve breakfast. The staff was nice; it was their job but they were good enough. No complaints! They do know English as well. I was still getting accustomed to the language change so hadn't readied myself completely to practice my French. I actually ordered two scoops of ice cream and 2 toppings over a waffle but I only got the ice cream and toppings, sans waffle. Not a deal breaker since I already planned on going on a mini self-guided waffle tour later. I also ordered a Viennese coffee (half of which turned out to consist of whipped cream) and my husband got their coffee. They don't skimp on the flavorings/add-ins. We got the macadamia brittle and the lychee raspberry rose with dark chocolate and almond crunch. Yum! We even went the next morning for a quick breakfast (a pastry, hot drink, and half of their exotic smoothie for €5). We may even return for breakfast again...

Wanted one last liege waffle before leaving Brussels, so of course my options were limited to the…read moretrain station. Saw that Haagen Dazs had liege waffles, so I got it there. My expectations were low, but I was actually pleasantly surprised by the waffle! Had the crunchy and chewy exterior! It was the 2nd best waffle after Maison Dandoy in Brussels. Way better than those 1 Euro waffle places that lined the tourist areas.

Casual spot for a waffle in Brussels. The service is super quick and for 5.9 euros I got a Belgian…read morewaffle with Nutella and whipped cream. They have liege waffles as well with plenty of topping options to choose from. The waffle itself wasn't my favorite. There wasn't anything that stood out to me. I tried a liege waffle elsewhere and preferred that over the Belgian one. There is plenty of seating available here.

The service is pretty fast. The food is mid. This was the first waffle I had while in Belgium and…read moreit was just OK. It wasn't as fluffy inside as I thought it would be, but it was good. It just wasn't as soft and fluffy as I thought. Takes a couple minutes to make the waffle, but generally pretty fast. There's indoor seating downstairs and upstairs you could also take it to go if you don't wanna dine in. Easy to order and they also have kiosk so you don't need to order at a register.