We saw the line and it definitely met the expectation. The pistachio was absolutely amazing. They…read moreuse AOC ingredients. I added the Vespucci which was fig, ricotta and honey. Omg. Delicious. Service was fast. Sitting outside at the sidewalk tables. Great vibe all around.

Begun in Luxembourg Bargello takes its name from a former municipal palace in Florence, the…read morebirthplace of Gelato given credit and careful consideration now across three locations including Place de la Liberté 5 in Brussels Founded by Laura Fontani, a dedicated owner who strives for authenticity in recipes made the old way with no artificial colors or flavors, guests entering Bargello will frequently do so after waiting in a queue that grows especially long during summer. Naming several signature flavors, Vespucci a creamy blend of Honey, Figs and Ricotta, purists will note Ms. Fontani's Straciatella to use bitter Dark Chocolate to good effect while Pistachio de Bronte and Watermelon Sorbet complete with seeds attest to quality in the purest flavors.

Stopped by getting a cappuccino before heading to the Royal Gallery. This place is huge inside,…read moreindeed like a villa. Great place to chill.

Avec ses terrasses en terrasse, mais ses bancs et tables en béton à l'intérieur, ce lieu n'est pas…read morepittoresque. En revanche, le café, le thé et les autres boissons (avec la possibilité de préparer différentes préparations originales) sont excellents, et les baristas sont sympathiques et efficaces. / With sidewalk café seating outside, but concrete benches and tables inside, "quaint" it is not. But the coffee, tea, and other beverages (with option of several different non-standard preparations) are excellent, and the barristas are friendly and efficient. 2025 10 01.

Finally a REAL Italian café!!! No matter what you think what…read morethe above sentence means, this is one (contrary to so many self-acclaimed Italian bars in Brussels). Go now, stay there half an hour and take it easy. Have an expresso and an excellent piadina (the owner is from the very piadina region so he knows what he's doing!) I'm so happy this is close to my job! :)

Hands down - this is the best Italian coffee shop in Brussels. Highly frequented by businesswo/men…read morefrom offices nearby at any time of the day, you get a perfect cup of espresso or other coffee specialities. At lunch time they serve salads and tasty piadinas (incl vegetarian/vegan options). I like the atmosphere a lot. Many Italians come to this place, which is always a good sign. Don't forget to try their homemade tiramisu!

I wanted to support Mary, a woman-owned chocolatier. Mary's chocolates were pretty good, but I…read morenoticed their shapes were slightly inconsistent. For a chocolatier that prides itself on serving its chocolates to royalty, it seems like care is not taken for precision. I did enjoy some of the interesting flavors like Earl Grey or orange liqueur. I suppose the taste trumps shape.

I visited Mary Chocolatier on a Wednesday early evening. When I first passed by, it was very…read morecrowded so I came back later when there was no one else in the store. One of the workers, Sebastian, was very friendly--we had a lovely conversation about the chocolates & traveling. This was the second chocolaterie I visited that evening, but I'm excited to report that it's now my new favorite. I got a variety of chocolates--I even brought a friend for a second trip later on so they can try it for themselves & I picked up more treats to try for myself as well. I came back one more time to buy some of their products to bring home for my friends in California. I wish they had a location closer to home, but this is definitely a chocolaterie I'll keep returning to whenever I'm in Brussels.

Fun cute coffeeshop with delicious options. Not fond of the warm coffee but IN LOVE with the iced…read morecoffees and iced teas/lemonades. The paprika spread sandwich is also my favourite

I was quite happy with my lunch at this establishment. I found it on my way to the Plantin-Moretus…read moreMuseum. I wanted a quick bite and this place looked very inviting. While the interior was quite nicely done, it was a lovely day and eating outside was the obvious choice. It was clear this spot was a coffee shop/cafe hybrid. It was not busy and, in fact, I was there for a late lunch between 2:30 and 3:00 PM, not too far ahead of their closing time. My server was quite pleasant and it was likely she was actually the proprietor. The menu was largely focused on healthier options. I chose the Hummus Salad, which included hummus (of course) on greens with lentils, beets and granola. It was accompanied by multi-grain bread. It was an interesting option and was quite a satisfying light lunch. My lunch was accompanied by a very good cup of coffee. The prices were quite reasonable. My final bill was €16.50, which seemed fair. Given the quality of the food, I thought it was a good deal. If you are in the area and looking for a light bite or a coffee break, this is a good choice.

Everything about this place is a yes! Initially I popped in for a morning coffee. I instantly fell…read morein love with the shop, the owner, then environment that later the same day, I had to return for dessert! I was not disappointed. As I sat on the patio, I tried the Belgium waffle and I am pretty sure it was the best I had in Belgium. It was so crisp and so light. I also had the "kiwi one" (I didn't know what to call it, I think it is just called a biscuit) and it ended up being tongue melting. I sat there slowly eating each bite just to make it last longer. Dessert are made in-house which tends to be more and more rare. I had a few lovely chats with the vibrant owner and this spot ended up being one of my favorite stops in Antwerp and Belgium. Just lovely.