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This is a very small place with amazing food slightly off the beaten path in Bruges. I definitely recommend reservations due to the size and popularity! Their breakfast and lunch bagels are truly delicious with unique flavors that just work perfectly together and I will absolutely eat here again when we're back in the fall! We visited with reservations on a late Monday morning in the off season and all 8-ish tables were taken except for the one reserved for our party of 3. (The place seats about 24 guests total.) Be aware that there's nowhere to stand and wait inside, so you're either seated or you're outside waiting. There is no in between. This restaurant could do sooo much more business if they moved to a larger space but... The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the service isn't great. There were 4 people that we saw working in the front with a couple others working in the kitchen, I'm sure. They do a very healthy volume of takeout business so, despite the low volume of dine-in guests, all workers were extremely busy! That said, servers consistently passed by tables looking down, appearing to be intentionally avoiding eye contact. B O T T O M L I N E : Go, but know what you're getting into.
Checked out Sanseveria from a recommendation from our Airbnb host. It was happy to see it was open early, which is very convenient. The space is super cute and located in a convenient spot! The staff were very friendly and the service was fast. However, if you're American and are expecting this to be on par with bagels back home, I'd go as far as to say skip. It was more bread shaped like a bagel, and really missed the classic bagel flavor and texture. It was very dense, crumbly, bready, and bland. The fillings were decent! I got the "Richard". The bacon was super yummy, the egg was quite underdone (lots of runny white, which I know some people like, but not for me) and the avocado tasted fresh. The prices were a little too steep for what it was. If I were to go back I'd maybe try a sweet bagel and see if it was any different of an experience :)
I got the Richard and it was surprisingly very good for how basic of a sandwich it was! Only thing is that if I wasn't on vacation, I would not pay €11 for it again (way too expensive for a bagel sandwich), but I do have to give kudos to the employees there because there seemed to be only two of them and it was busy and they were very on top of things! Cute restaurant, loved all the trinkets! I also got a cappuccino and it was great.
This is a restaurant where locals eat. I decided to give it a try but was a bit disappointed. I ordered the Suzy bagel with avocado, basalmic vinegar, veggies and tomato. The sandwich was a bit greasy for my liking. My friend ordered the Amelia and she said the sausage was plain. Maybe we just ordered the wrong dishes, but we were not overly excited about our meals. Service was a bit slow as there was only 1 waiter. Both card and cash are accepted.
We stopped here driving from Calais to Amsterdam for some brunch. My girlfriend found it either on Yelp or Trip Advisor, so it's not exactly a secret. Parking was pretty easy for us, but if it was much busier it would've been difficult, so watch out for that in busier seasons. It's a small place, and the decor is definitely something you'll find on Pinterest: lots of pastel, faded colors, a few old, antiquated machines that don't get used, and some books that no one reads but all their covers are the same. And don't forget the succulents! In that sense, it sticks out a bit in down-town Bruges, but it's a cute feeling nonetheless, and they get the decor right, even if it is becoming a little cliché now. The menu is what makes this place. And not just their listings - the menu itself! The tea menu is hilarious and gave me a good chuckle even though I didn't order any teas. The bagels themselves are delicious. If you're a visitor like we were, it seemed customary to eat the bagels with knife and fork, which was new to me and honestly messier than eating with my hands, so that is something to keep in mind if you end up going. I was looking for some breakfast-type food, so I ordered Hollie, which had egg, cheese, bacon, and tomato. A delicious combination, and I don't usually even like tomato. My girlfriend ordered the hot chocolate, and boy-oh-boy that might just be the best hot chocolate can order. You are served with a mug of hot, steamed milk and a cube of Belgian chocolate on a lollipop stick. You then stir the stick in the milk and watch as your chocolate melts and mixes with the milk until you're left with a damn-good hot chocolate. The cappuccino was very good too, but didn't have the presentation quality (nor should it?) of the hot chocolate. The service was also very good. Our waiter was very kind, helpful with questions, and very friendly, even though we speak little French. His English was good enough to help us out. 4 stars (standard) - 0 (nothing bad) + 1 (superb hot chocolate) = 5 stars
Bagels galore! We tried the Hollie (crispy bacon, fried egg, tomato and black pepper) and the Madison (smoked salmon, avocado, scrambled egg, pepper and dill) - both breakfast bagels, washed down with a cappuccino and a homemade iced tea (mix of cassis, papaya, pineapple, rosehip and hibiscus). A fabulous combo with everything being super yummy!! Coffee was so good we thought about having another, but we were stuffed! You might not think it's a lot of food, but it really does fill you up. Cute cafe, super chill atmosphere, will definitely come back if ever in Bruges! Maybe a little expensive for just a bagel, but I would say yeah it's worth it, you leave satisfied and it's made fresh from local ingredients and they make most of the delicious components in-house!)
Oof, talk about mixed feelings. This is easily the most aesthetically-pleasing cafe I've ever been to with the sweetest staff... but the food was underwhelming. I ordered the Ruby, which is a bagel with melted brie, bacon, walnuts, and apple, as well as their homemade iced tea. The bagel itself was hard to chew and tasted cheap, kinda like store-bought bagels I've had here in the States. The sandwich wasn't warm and the bagel wasn't toasted. I might've been wrong to assume that's the default for a bagel sandwich... Anyway, you're probably better off asking for the bagel to be heated up. The bacon was also pretty chewy (almost like beef jerky), not "crispy" like the menu suggests. The iced tea was just fine, but I will say I wish it weren't considered rude to order just water. Oh, well. That being said: I would come back here a thousand times just for the sake of BEING here. It really is a gem and a lovely place to kick back after day of walking through Bruges. So what if I've had better bagel sandwiches elsewhere? I cannot put a price tag on the very unique vibe I got from this quiet and quirky little restaurant.
This place is very easy to find, and super cute inside. Very eclectic decor - from china (teacups, plates, etc.) to clowns, fresh flowers on the larger table in the back, and a lot of tables/seating packed into a fairly small, but cosy space. We were seated right away, around 10:15 on a Saturday morning. I ordered a coffee, and water - the coffee is not what this American is used to (very small cup), that was 3/4 full. It was ok, the breakfast sandwich was the true standout here. Beautiful presentation, perfectly cooked egg with a nice runny yolk, a generous pile of bacon, tomato and lettuce, on a toasted bagel. So good! read more
Cute bagel breakfast stop with friendly service and fresh ingredients many kinds of teas and coffee and freshly made bagel sandwiches We went the sweet route with fresh fruits and cream cheese and pretty white chocolate shavings we also enjoyed the savory egg bacon avacado bagel A fancy breakfast delight just a bit hefty on the wallet read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This is a very small place with amazing food slightly off the beaten path in Bruges. I definitely recommend reservations due to the size and popularity! Their breakfast and lunch bagels are truly delicious with unique flavors that just work perfectly together and I will absolutely eat here again when we're back in the fall! We visited with reservations on a late Monday morning in the off season and all 8-ish tables were taken except for the one reserved for our party of 3. (The place seats about 24 guests total.) Be aware that there's nowhere to stand and wait inside, so you're either seated or you're outside waiting. There is no in between. This restaurant could do sooo much more business if they moved to a larger space but... The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the service isn't great. There were 4 people that we saw working in the front with a couple others working in the kitchen, I'm sure. They do a very healthy volume of takeout business so, despite the low volume of dine-in guests, all workers were extremely busy! That said, servers consistently passed by tables looking down, appearing to be intentionally avoiding eye contact. B O T T O M L I N E : Go, but know what you're getting into. read more
2 years ago
Checked out Sanseveria from a recommendation from our Airbnb host. It was happy to see it was open early, which is very convenient. The space is super cute and located in a convenient spot! The staff were very friendly and the service was fast. However, if you're American and are expecting this to be on par with bagels back home, I'd go as far as to say skip. It was more bread shaped like a bagel, and really missed the classic bagel flavor and texture. It was very dense, crumbly, bready, and bland. The fillings were decent! I got the "Richard". The bacon was super yummy, the egg was quite underdone (lots of runny white, which I know some people like, but not for me) and the avocado tasted fresh. The prices were a little too steep for what it was. If I were to go back I'd maybe try a sweet bagel and see if it was any different of an experience :) read more
Okay. The bagels aren't great but everything else is. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and delightful. All of the toppings are delicious. The whole place is whimsical and inviting. Come in. Have breakfast and don't sweat the small stuff. What a relaxing way to start the day. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
I got the Richard and it was surprisingly very good for how basic of a sandwich it was! Only thing is that if I wasn't on vacation, I would not pay €11 for it again (way too expensive for a bagel sandwich), but I do have to give kudos to the employees there because there seemed to be only two of them and it was busy and they were very on top of things! Cute restaurant, loved all the trinkets! I also got a cappuccino and it was great. read more
1 year ago
This is a restaurant where locals eat. I decided to give it a try but was a bit disappointed. I ordered the Suzy bagel with avocado, basalmic vinegar, veggies and tomato. The sandwich was a bit greasy for my liking. My friend ordered the Amelia and she said the sausage was plain. Maybe we just ordered the wrong dishes, but we were not overly excited about our meals. Service was a bit slow as there was only 1 waiter. Both card and cash are accepted. read more
8 years ago
We stopped here driving from Calais to Amsterdam for some brunch. My girlfriend found it either on Yelp or Trip Advisor, so it's not exactly a secret. Parking was pretty easy for us, but if it was much busier it would've been difficult, so watch out for that in busier seasons. It's a small place, and the decor is definitely something you'll find on Pinterest: lots of pastel, faded colors, a few old, antiquated machines that don't get used, and some books that no one reads but all their covers are the same. And don't forget the succulents! In that sense, it sticks out a bit in down-town Bruges, but it's a cute feeling nonetheless, and they get the decor right, even if it is becoming a little cliché now. The menu is what makes this place. And not just their listings - the menu itself! The tea menu is hilarious and gave me a good chuckle even though I didn't order any teas. The bagels themselves are delicious. If you're a visitor like we were, it seemed customary to eat the bagels with knife and fork, which was new to me and honestly messier than eating with my hands, so that is something to keep in mind if you end up going. I was looking for some breakfast-type food, so I ordered Hollie, which had egg, cheese, bacon, and tomato. A delicious combination, and I don't usually even like tomato. My girlfriend ordered the hot chocolate, and boy-oh-boy that might just be the best hot chocolate can order. You are served with a mug of hot, steamed milk and a cube of Belgian chocolate on a lollipop stick. You then stir the stick in the milk and watch as your chocolate melts and mixes with the milk until you're left with a damn-good hot chocolate. The cappuccino was very good too, but didn't have the presentation quality (nor should it?) of the hot chocolate. The service was also very good. Our waiter was very kind, helpful with questions, and very friendly, even though we speak little French. His English was good enough to help us out. 4 stars (standard) - 0 (nothing bad) + 1 (superb hot chocolate) = 5 stars read more
4 years ago
I had the best bagel of my entire life here. I still think about it every single day, I even got it two days in a row. It was the rayvee bagel! read more
8 years ago
Bagels galore! We tried the Hollie (crispy bacon, fried egg, tomato and black pepper) and the Madison (smoked salmon, avocado, scrambled egg, pepper and dill) - both breakfast bagels, washed down with a cappuccino and a homemade iced tea (mix of cassis, papaya, pineapple, rosehip and hibiscus). A fabulous combo with everything being super yummy!! Coffee was so good we thought about having another, but we were stuffed! You might not think it's a lot of food, but it really does fill you up. Cute cafe, super chill atmosphere, will definitely come back if ever in Bruges! Maybe a little expensive for just a bagel, but I would say yeah it's worth it, you leave satisfied and it's made fresh from local ingredients and they make most of the delicious components in-house!) read more
Oof, talk about mixed feelings. This is easily the most aesthetically-pleasing cafe I've ever been to with the sweetest staff... but the food was underwhelming. I ordered the Ruby, which is a bagel with melted brie, bacon, walnuts, and apple, as well as their homemade iced tea. The bagel itself was hard to chew and tasted cheap, kinda like store-bought bagels I've had here in the States. The sandwich wasn't warm and the bagel wasn't toasted. I might've been wrong to assume that's the default for a bagel sandwich... Anyway, you're probably better off asking for the bagel to be heated up. The bacon was also pretty chewy (almost like beef jerky), not "crispy" like the menu suggests. The iced tea was just fine, but I will say I wish it weren't considered rude to order just water. Oh, well. That being said: I would come back here a thousand times just for the sake of BEING here. It really is a gem and a lovely place to kick back after day of walking through Bruges. So what if I've had better bagel sandwiches elsewhere? I cannot put a price tag on the very unique vibe I got from this quiet and quirky little restaurant. read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
This restaurant was an excellent location near our hotel in Bruges, about a 10 minute walk, so it was very convenient and also had good reviews on Yelp. My traveling companions and I tried to eat here for a Sunday brunch, but alas we were turned down because the place was full and we were told we also needed a reservation. We came back the next day on a Monday morning, without doing a reservation and hoping to get a seat and of course the place was empty, no one in sight. My husband and I were thrilled and hungry. We sat by the window and I had wanted to get a latte, but the waitress said their coffee/expresso machine was broken, so I was stuck with a black coffee and milk. Which by the way, since Europe doesn't believe in coffee makers, the coffee is made per cup, and unfortunately there wasn't much to drink in my cup, even with the milk added and it was served in a tea cup. I ordered the Leon- bagel with egg, cream cheese, salmon and some greens. It was actually quite large and tasty, however, I've had been bagels and this bagel felt a little more bready and not crispy. Overall the aesthetics of the restaurant were really cute and the decor was trendy. But I think I was paying more for the atmosphere and not the taste of the food. read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
Note: based on a memorable visit about 4 months ago The good: being American it's hard to adapt to a European lifestyle of light breakfasts consisting of no eggs, a light pastry or toast and a coffee or juice. Coming hear on the final leg of my trip was a godsend as even after all the delicacies of European food, you just want the comfort of morning eggs and bagels. But more so than the food, all of which were well executed and up to par, was the charming atmosphere, with its well curated furniture and lighting and not so finished look (note the pink and white ceiling) that really adds to the charm of the place (kind of like they set up shop overnight and couldn't wait to open up for the public) I enjoyed dining here, as it felt cozy and warm on an otherwise rainy and gloomy day outside. The bad: none! The ugly: none for me though there may be those who see the unfinished space to the right as a bit of an eyesore, but that I found quirky and hopeful for a bigger space to come! Update: as seen in pictures the unfinished spaces talked about in this review looks to be completed and every bit as charming as when it was undone. read more
7 years ago
This place is just fun. The deco is fun. The proprietors are fun (and spoke at least 4 languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, French.) The hot chocolate is fun. And the food is great, too. It's not traditional Belgian, but it's definitely New World and right on mark. read more
10 years ago
Bagels bagels and bagels. Compact and friendly restaurant with only 3 tables. It was like being in half of your grandmas front lounge! I went for the `Olivia`.....bacon avocado cream cheese. Service is relaxed, if you're in a hurry you might want to consider a take away. About €9 pp for a bagel and a drink (hot chocolate on a stick) read more
3 years ago
Great place for breakfast. Big band music in the background, with great food and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Come early, though, as seating fills up fast. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Bruges for sure. I had the Maurice quiche. read more
8 years ago
Horrible Custemer service,too expensive bagel (9 €) And the portion of the salmon aren't generous . The bagels themself taste good. It's a place to order on the phone and it it home. Not to wait inside because in 28' degrees they doesn't turn on the ac for some reason. I wouldn't come back here. But it was Ok for one time . Definitely Not for more read more
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9 years ago
Definitely worth the 4.5 stars. Came here for a late breakfast and the food was excellent. Tasty choices over bagels at a great price. I wanted to try two, but the wife said no. In addition, they serve quiche. Old school american music was playing on the radio and the staff was kicking out dishes like champs. The wife had the "Olivia" and I had the "Leon". Both were what was to be expected and then some. We will come again next time we are in town. read more
9 years ago
8 years ago
Quaint little shop, a little off the beaten path, but well worth it. It has a warm, almost at home, vibe to it. I got the Madison - avocado, salmon, scrambled eggs and more surrounded by well toasted bagel. It was delicious, to say the least. The service was great. Rieny, (the one and only :p), kindly offered to show me places to visit in Brugge. Very glad I came! read more
8 years ago
Absolutely delicious. We had the Holly, which is a bagel with bacon and sunny side up eggs. My fiancée had a quiche which was also incredible. They were very kind and the building is adorable. I would be happy to eat here daily. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
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