There are several recommended breakfast places in beautiful charming Slovang,California a Demark theme villiage north of Santa Barbara and setting for the Hollywood movie "Sideways". We strolled down sidewalks and came upon The Belgian Cafe with outside seating. Our server Deborah was very welcoming and hospitable. We ordered two very good cappuccinos to start and delicious and filling breakfast selections on blinzes and tradition biscuit and eggs. Services, setting, and food was very good and we recommend it! read more

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We were passing Solvang and haven't eaten breakfast yet, so we stopped by the Belgian Cafe for brunch. We put our info down and waited only 10 minutes before a table was ready for us. We decided to split several items so we can try a bit of everything. We got the spanish souffle crepe ($15.50), travelers special ($16.95), and danish omelette ($15.95). The crepe had melted cheese on top reminiscent of gooey nacho cheese and it did not mesh well with the rest of the crepe. The crepe also came with a side of fruits (bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, grape, pineapple, apple, and orange) as well as two carrot sticks. The danish omelette was much better and included hash brown and choice of bread (I took sourdough) and an orange garnish. The travelers special was a waffle and came with bacon and the same fruits as the crepe. The waffle wasn't as crisp as I had at other breakfast / brunch spots. Overall, we felt the food was just okay, despite hearing raving reviews from others. read more

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We had the Belgian waffle here today and it was perfect. We've been all over Europe and never had one so good. The service was spot on. The ambience is clean and cute. read more

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Loved the outdoor seating and breakfast menu options. I opted for an omelet (spinach and mushroom) with a side of fruit. Covered and smothered is a great way to describe most of the menu. Perfect way to start the morning! read more

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Ice cold brew on tap!! pastrami sand great per husband. Really enjoyed the potato salad too. I loved the Ortega chile roast beef sand. Large pieces of fresh chile. Not canned!! Waitress super friendly helpful with ordering. We sat outside- nice tables but there is inside seating Great place read more

The Belgian Cafe - Ortega chile roast beef. Fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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Servers were inside didn't seem very welcoming. Gave us breakfast menu we had to ask for lunch menus. The pastrami sandwich was underwhelming. Won't go here again. Other customers besides us sat outside. read more

The Belgian Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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We had breakfast here. I had beef steak and eggs with fruits and toast. It was delicious. We also had crepes fraises for middle and it was really good. Place is very cozy. Service was great. Street parking available. read more

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Food was decent nothing to brag or boost about. Service was decent they were not busy at all but the waitress only came to take our order, give us our drinks and drop off the food. Never got a chance to get a water refill. Kid drinks don't come with free refills. It was nice to sit by the window and people watch since the street was closed. Came on a Monday morning the Monday before Christmas. read more

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we were a table of 5, there was a wait, we were quoted a wait for about 15mins. the hostess quote was pretty accurate, so thanks!! your basic classic breakfast diner. they have seating inside and out, we opted for inside. the belgian cafe was BUSY! but everyone working were moving with urgency lol!! our food came out pretty quickly and pretty much at the same time. we ordered: Solvang Danish-Style Sausage and Eggs x2 American Tradition waffle with side of eggs and hash brown potatoes (10/10) Crepes Benedict (which i never got my french bread and butter) coffee - decaf and regular small OJ (freshly squeezed) food was okay. highlights for me were the OJ and their has browns. parking: free parking around solvang. read more

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It was a rainy day and we had to make a quick decision to find a restaurant and ended up with this restaurant. We ordered a waffle, omlette, and other dishes i cannot remember. Everything was very tasty. My wife told me it was the best restaurant in Solvang so far. Not sure if this place is popular but i think it should be read more

This is a diner located in downtown Solvang. I think it's more of a breakfast/brunch place because when we came around lunchtime it was pretty empty. The server was super annoyed we only ordered two entrees for 3 people but we wanted a light lunch since we had a heavy breakfast. I got a lunch combo which came with a cup of soup and tuna salad sandwich. It also came with a pickle, carrot, apple slice, and watermelon slice. The food was quite basic but got the job done. Bathrooms were also on the bare bones side. read more

[Food] - Eggs Benedict ($10.95 for half order): I'm so glad they have half orders as I can never finish a whole breakfast dish when it comes with 2 plus sides! I also got a side of avocado to pair with my breakfast to cut the oil and add some creaminess to it. Yum! - Solvang Danish style Sausage & Eggs ($11.50): Chosen with hash browns and toast. Scrambled eggs were cooked well as it was fluffy. Sausage didn't taste any different from what you'd get if you got an American breakfast imo. [Service] - Friendly, attentive, fast [Ambiance] - Cute little place with Danish decor [Overall] - Decent place for brunch for us as it was near our hotel and we were able to walk around after eating read more

The Belgian Cafe - Solvang Danish style Sausage & Eggs ($11.50) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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Great brunch place Eggs cooked to perfection Nice day to sit outside and worth the wait of about 20 mins to get a table Didnt check the inside but did not need to go in. Food was great as it was a sister cafe of Paula's waffle place read more

Food is good. The waffle was light and fluffy. Delicious. Crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. We also had a burger with fries. It was good, juicy, and tasty. The service was friendly. read more

Our family has been coming here for years but the last few years it's gone down from the quality of the food to the service. The place is clean but it's over looked when the service as you walk up is not friendly. A banana fell on my shoe when the server brought our fruit cup and never picked it up just left it on the floor. read more

Horrible food with hostile service. You can do better in Solvang Kind of like eating in an assisted living facility read more

Cute little cafe on the streets of Solvang. It was our first time visiting Solvang and we noticed this Belgian cafe nearby. My friend and I tried their Solvang burger and tuna melt. The tuna melt was so good we got carried away eating it that we forgot to snap a quick photo! 100% recommend the tuna melt! The Solvang burger was good too, it comes with Fries, fruit and grilled onions. Very tasty. We were traveling with my pup Jack and was even able to order a beef patty for the pup. Service was very friendly and kind. The only downside would be the amount of bees outside the cafe. We sat at the patio as our pup was with us and the amount of bees outside was pretty hefty. I did see a few traps but if you have a fear of bees like myself inside seating is a must! read more

The Belgian Cafe - Solvang burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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This has been my favorite breakfast stop since 1976. Glad I discovered this place back then. It has moved from its original location, but so glad they stayed in business all these years. My favorite is their specialty, Belgium waffles. Whether it be plain with butter and syrup, or filled with chocolate or some kind of custard type sauce, they are all delicious. The waffles are so thin and crispy. The secret is in those old waffle makers. I have bought several waffle makers, but the ones I have bought just don't get that same crispy, thin edged waffle. They are sooo good. read more

Came here for breakfast and service was quick and friendly. I got the peach crepes and eggs Benedict. Coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice The crepe was good, the Benedict was ok (I do add spinach, salt, and Tabasco). For Benedict's I would go to Craft house at Corque instead it was so delicious there. This sauce didn't look fresh. The place was really cute decorated but wouldn't com back. read more

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The place was very cute. Lots of seating. However the food was not up to par. My cup of soup was good but the ratatouille crepes were not. The waitress seemed like she was done for the day. read more

Extra star because the coffee was some of the best I've had in a while. Nothing fancy, but tasted really fresh and almost creamy. It can get busy around 830am: been here twice no bells and whistles, food comes out fast and taste good. My son loved the waffle, one of the few spots that doesn't put egg into waffle, our son had a severe allergy to eggs. Thanks for that. read more

The manager Diane (she is also a host) is rude, impatient and shows her attitude to clients and staff. We felt bad for our ruined morning and for the staff working there. Food is ok but nothing special. We definitely will not come back here. read more

We randomly found this place while looking for a parking spot outside. Seemed really busy when we looked inside but we were seated quickly and got offered coffee as sat down. The classic Benedict was surprisingly good. I asked for the hash browns to be well done/crispy and they were perfect. Denise was genuinely friendly and sprinting around to every table checking in with people. We'll be back :) read more

Jacqai was an incredible server and really took the time to make sure everything was good. Unfortunately 3 waitresses were standing outside talking nonstop at the podium - definitely not professional nor good for business. read more

Toxic staff. The food is decent but the presence of staff is very uncomfortable. They do not help each other stare and just have nasty attitudes read more

We decided to try Belgian Cafe for a special family breakfast to celebrate Mother's Day since our mom wasn't able to be with us on the actual holiday. Walking up to the restaurant, it looked lively and busy, which made us excited to finally try somewhere new instead of our usual breakfast spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, nobody acknowledged us. Several waitresses were gathered together near the front, talking and looking at their phones, while another employee squeezed past us without even a simple "we'll be right with you." We stood there awkwardly for a minute or two before someone finally turned around and asked, "How many?" No greeting, no welcome, no acknowledgment that we had even entered the restaurant. It was a surprisingly cold first impression, especially considering there were several open tables inside. We were seated as a party of four, but shortly after, we got a call from my nephew saying he and his girlfriend might join us. We politely asked our waitress if accommodating two more people would be possible, and she assured us it would not be a problem. She even suggested pushing two tables together if needed. When my nephew arrived, however, the entire answer suddenly changed. We were told no tables could be pushed together. We asked if we could move outside instead -- again, no. We were told tables could not block the sidewalk. What made this especially confusing was that there were already tables inside that had clearly been pushed together for other guests. When we pointed this out, nobody could give us an explanation. To make matters even more frustrating, a party of six came in after us and was immediately allowed to combine tables inside without issue. At that point, it stopped feeling like simple restaurant limitations and started feeling dismissive and inconsistent. We ended up having to split our family between two separate tables across from each other during what was supposed to be a family celebration. Nobody ever attempted to revisit the situation, explain the inconsistency, or offer any kind of solution. Then our waitress informed us she was going on her lunch break and said our check would be left at the front. After that, nobody checked on us for roughly another 20 minutes. Empty coffee cups sat on the table, nobody asked if we needed refills, nobody checked if we needed anything at all, and eventually a person we had never seen before simply brought the check. The only genuinely positive interaction we had was with an older woman wearing a gray sweater, whose name I unfortunately did not catch. She was the only person who seemed willing to listen and help explain anything. She kindly gave me the manager's name, Evelyn, and honestly, I hope this review reaches her. I worked in the service industry myself for many years, so I fully understand that restaurants get busy and things don't always go perfectly. This review is not about wanting special treatment. It's about basic hospitality, communication, and consistency. Had someone simply greeted us warmly, communicated honestly, or checked on our table after our waitress left, this entire experience likely would have felt very different. Instead, the overall atmosphere felt dismissive and indifferent from beginning to end, which was disappointing considering how excited we were to try this place. I hope Evelyn, the manager, sees this feedback because customer service is ultimately what brings people back or keeps them away. read more

Our group of 3, made a stop in Solvang for a some touristy festivities. We parked and needed to eat! We stepped up to The Belgian Cafe and people were waiting. Uh oh. BUT, they offered us counter seating and we were seated immediately. Score! Started with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Perfect. Opted for the Traveler's Special Waffle. Waffle served with butter and warm maple syrup, bacon & fruit cup. I don't typically order waffles, but given it was Belgian style, I ordered and it was worth it. Not too heavy and crispy, I inhaled it. Nothing left. Tried a bite of the Danish sausage, but the bacon was salty and crispy, so I preferred my bacon. Place is crowded and staff is going a million miles per hour. Had to flag down staff for check when we were ready to leave (and we were sitting at the counter). But for the price and quality, it was perfect. read more

The Belgian Cafe - View from counter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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If I could give ZERO REVIEW I WOULD! I ordered Sirloin Steak as if I'm biting a LEATHER! Obviously OLD MEAT! and don't order the Salmon Lox, the size is for kids! The tiniest serving we ever had ! 2 tiny pieces!!! They put more tomatoes to look like it's a lot!!! And the server??? No customer service! Terrible place! My first and last visit! read more

The Belgian Cafe - Putting more tomatoes for Salmon Lox plate to look like it's a lot... but the salmon is just 2 pieces! Terrible place! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

Had breakfast here this past weekend. We had waffles with sausage and bacon. Everything was really good. It did take awhile for our waitress to come and take our order, but once she did, service was friendly. By the time we left at around 10, there was quite a wait outside, so get there early. Would eat here again. read more

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My family and I went up to Solvang for the day. We absolutely love this little town. We eat here before some years ago and I remember I wasn't impressed before, but gave it another chance. Not impressed at this time as well, and I will not be going back! I will say the food was good. That's the only thing they had going for it, but not enough to make me come back. After our food was served, our server went on break, which is fine. But no one else took care of us! They had so many workers enough for each server to have about two tables each. Back in my day I could handle that whole place on my own. No one checked on us not once. Had to keep flagging down other people just to get a refill on our drinks and during this time, the manager kept walking up to our table because the first server put our bill down right away. To see if we were ready to pay. I wasn't even a quarter done with my food the first time like are you trying to kick us out?! It was so ridiculous and I let the manager know and she didn't really care. The atmosphere was small and cute but again nothing to write home to Mom about! Now the restaurant across the street where they make the round ball desserts is where we will go again they were great! If you don't care about good service, go here but if you want good service, I'd rethink it. and they only got two stars because of the food. read more

The portions are nice and big; you get a lot of food when you order. I got the bacon and cheese omelette and it was DELICIOUS!! I loved it!! The freshly-squeezed orange juice was delish! My mom got the special benedict crepes they had and they weren't anything special though. The service was friendly and incredibly QUICK!! We did not have to wait much. The place is decorated beautifully!!! read more

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The café is a quaint little area of Solvang, California. Kind of away from the heavy traffic, which is nice. It's off the street of Copenhagen I'm sure busy times this place can get packed and there are a handful of chairs and nice tables to sit at . I ordered the classic eggs, Benedict and it did not let you down ! Super tasty ,perfectly made, and it was just a right amount of food. The person serving me was very cordial and super tentative! I wish I can give this place five stars , the reason I did not I was really hoping for some Belgian hot cocoa. This came from a little machine, still tasty. For sure if you're staying in Solvang for a decent amount of time, I would try this place out for sure . :-) read more

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This place was poppin'! We got there right before it became busy. We sat outside in the sun - it was so nice. Server was attentive and quick. The food was good! Perfect portions, not too expensive for a tourist town. I just got a simple bacon and eggs and my boyfriend got the danish sausage and eggs. Super delicious! Would love to come back again. read more

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PLEASE DON'T waste your time and money in this cafe!! Very very bad service and not even a good food. If I can rate them to negative zero, I would! There's a lot of good places to eat around Solvang but not in this cafe! We called several times for the server coz we need something but the server blatantly ignored us though she checked ALL the tables/customers around us! The servers there don't deserve a tip. read more

The Belgian Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

Nice old diner with fast friendly service and good food. Indoor & outdoor seating available. We enjoyed Solvang Danish Style Sausage & Egg Breakfast and Crepe Jambon. My crepe was stuffed with ham & cheese. The fruit on side was fresh and a welcomed lighter bite. We really enjoyed trying Danish Solvang style sausage too- you can't get that just anywhere! read more

The Belgian Cafe - Solvang Danish Style Sausage & Egg Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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Nah it taste as sad as the plating. Came here for a chocolate crepe, decided to try the Benedict's crepe. It was just a thicker crepe with scramble eggs and ham inside and what's with the curl raw carrots ? read more

The Belgian Cafe - Crepe Benedict skip it - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

It was raining and I wanted lunch. I went in and was promptly seated. Nice menu, I asked for the special. Steak was medium rare just like I asked for. Very tasty! Sides were quite good the potato salad was a standout. Service was excellent throughout. read more

The Belgian Cafe - Steak sandwich with potato salad and sides with coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

Came here for a weekend getaway and had to stop here again. It's in walking distance from our hotel. They have inside and outside dining. Today, there was no wait. We ordered the pastrami melt and the tuna melt. We also had the mimosas. Everything was delicious and thanks to Priscilla our server. read more

The Belgian Cafe - Pastrami melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Solvang, California

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I was very happy with my visit during breakfast time. Get there before 9, otherwise there will be a line and a wait time for a table. I loved absolutely everything about this place, starting with the cute design and good menu. The waiters are very polite and helpful. I was really impressed with how generous the fruit portions are: I got a cup of fruits as a side and it was filled to the brim, and the crepes that came with fruits were all fresh and delicious. read more

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We were passing thru Solvang for lunch and wanted to try something other than Paula's Pancake House. We didn't want to wait in long lines and wanted a fast meal, so we just chose this place. Chicken patty with scrambled eggs - 3/5, chicken patty tasted alright and was topped with gravy that added some flavor. The hash browns are pretty bad and the eggs were eggs. Swedish pancake - 2/5, scrambled eggs and ham wrapped with a swedish pancake. Nothing impressive. Eggs were overcooked, not fluffy like the menu says at all! Waffle with pecans - 3/5, waffle was a waffle, nothing special. My dad liked the pecans though, so stars for that. Eggs benedict (with corned beef?) - 2/5, not the greatest. Aside from the food, the lady who was sitting tables was quite rude. My sister had a faulty laptop and only needed a minute to plug it into the wall to turn on. We were seated outside and there were 2 empty tables next to some outlets. One table was ready for seating, the other was waiting to be cleaned. Now, I understand that you need to seat the parties and that cables would be a hazard. However, we calmly explained that we only needed the outlet for 1 minute then we would leave. That area was empty for a while. The lady kept telling us we needed to leave without even listening and glaring at us. Honestly, I'd rather pass Solvang and eat lunch at Santa Barbara. Solvang seems to be a huge tourist trap with mid food. The area is cool if you're first seeing it, but all the food we've looked at just doesn't seem that good. read more

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