Owned by Laurent and Sophie Maes since 2015 Renard Bakery has been one of Brussels best ever since,…read morethe former space taking on a new look while artisan techniques such as prolonged fermentation has pushed quality to new heights. Open from Wednesday to Monday at 07h00, the location on Fernand Cocq Square in the heart of Ixelles providing ample foot traffic, Larent grew up in his uncle's Bakery before studying in Paris to perfect everything from Sourdough to Choux and Viennoiserie. Diverse in its offerings, a curated collection of Jams and Spreads mingling with shattering Feuilletines backed by Dark Chocolate, traditional Pancakes are lightly sweet without addition while Liege Waffles see a delicate chew interspersed with Pearl Sugar pockets. Unable to resist a Doughnut, unfilled with just Sugar overlying pillowy Brioche, Renard's Almond Croissant was a touch soggy despite arriving by 08h00, while the Cinnamon Roll was buttery and aromatic without being overly sweet.

I love Renard! So many pastries, breads, and additional delights and goodies. I tried to try many…read moredifferent pastries in the morning on the way to school or just as a breakfast treat. They also serve coffee (such as espresso, cappuccino, latte) so you can get a grab and go for anyone on the go. There is no seating area here, but service is super prompt so most people know what they'd like to order once they have someone attend to them. Some standout items I love: baguette savoyard de lardon, oignon, et fromage (savory baguette with bacon, onion, and cheese), morning bun, gaufre (waffle), pain au chocolat et amandes (chocolate and almond croissant), among others! Really, it's tough to go wrong with any of the offerings here and everyone we've brought to try this spot has returned at least once, considering they're only here for 2-3 days! There are days when the line is out the door, but it moves quickly and it's so worth it!

One of my favorite finds in Brussels! The service has always been so warm even though they are busy…read moreand the prices in both the dining area and the bakery are so fair for Portuguese treats. I love ordering one of the coffee-based offerings in the cafe along with a bifana and a couple pasteis de nata or rissois (croquettes). At the bakery, I order some rissois or pasteis as well, or torta de laranja if they have it. I just wish they had the names of different offerings in the bakery so I could look them up and try it, but the service has always been friendly in both locations. So grateful we have this so one could get their Portuguese pastry/snack fix on!

The hot chocolate and cappuccinos were perfect. We had a selection of ham an cheese sandwiches and…read morepastries and one thing was better than the next. And the staff were so kind and helpful. We loved everything about it

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.

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.

When in Belgium, you have to try a waffle!…read more They're much fluffier with a more crisp skin then back home! They're delicious and definitely a must try when here! This little cafe was nice and comfortable!

I do not believe this is the location we visited, ours was closer to the train station in Rue de…read morel'Ecuyer. Even so, I do not want to miss the chance to rave about some of the items we picked up for our travel back to the UK. This place is around the corner from our hotel and we didn't go in until our last day, just before heading to the train station to begin our journey back. We grabbed a few items for the ride: a few delicious, flûte aux olives and mini gratiné feta olives. We also got our meaty friend one of these mini gratiné with some sausage in it. No idea if it was good, but ours were delicious. They were not even warmed up and were simply perfect. The staff was kind and helpful. I will be thinking about these for a long time to come and will 100% make a special trip to this place to try other items should I return to Brussels some day. My only regret is that we did not come in here sooner.

Items Selected: Triple Chocolate Bread…read moreChocolate Snail Pear Tart Cherry Tart Apricot Cream Pastry Double Baked Almond Croissant Single Baked Almond Croissant Located on Place Eugene Flagey, a location more rapidly accessible by foot during the morning rush than it is by car, La Fleur du Pain is another of those 'locals only' sorts of bakeries where lines move fast and English is limited, a 7h00 Friday arrival finding a queue of about a dozen with the doors having just opened. Somewhere in the middle of the pack as relates to variety, the choices on all sides not 'limited' but alo not as vast as Patisserie de Baere or Le Saint Aulaye, those arriving at La Fleur du Pain during early morning hours are likely to find breads and viennoiserie still warm from the oven and although Pastry selections apparently expand by midday, there are still several including some larger format options ready for take-away. On par for price to other local artisans, the seven items purchased just under €17, paying attention proves beneficial at La Fleur du Pain as there are not one, but two, styles of Almond Croissant offered, the single baked version wispy like a traditional Croissant aux Beurre while the other was sliced and filled with almond paste with a crown of even more sliced nuts toasted on with frangipane, both great with the choice as to which was better really a personal sort of thing. Showing a good degree of butter by way of the escargot coiled around melting bits of Dark Chocolate, La Fleur du Pain continues to shine when it comes to the use of Fresh Fruits over laminated all-butter pastry in any number of shapes, the Apricot version perhaps a bit soggy by way of cream while both Tarts were textbook with edges slightly charred. Known for their breads, a whole loaf wasteful for just one with a few smaller sizes available, it was on the recommendation of a middle-aged woman standing in line that a small "Triple Chocolate" roll was selected, the texture something like that of a rustic country loaf speckled with Dark and Milk Chocolate pieces while the crumb itself infused with infused with unsweetened cocoa allowing bitter notes to balance the sweetness.

Le Saint-Aulaye is one of the more famous bakeries in Brussels. Their bread is pretty good, but…read morereally expensive. I can't justify buying a baguette for €2, when there are better ones nearby for way less. All of their breads are almost double the price of other bakeries. If you enjoy paying for brand names, this would be the bakery for you.

A good, modern bakery with a very decent choice of bread. It can get quite busy on weekends but…read morethere's lots of staff around. It's on the pricey side, though.

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.