This is the café at the entrance of the library, but it's also a very good destination if you're…read morenot looking for books. It's one of the best places in town to enjoy a coffee with a nice piece of cake, or to enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch. The best is their brunch formula on Saturday mornings, which is €18 for a delicious all you can eat buffet with a weekly changing selection of breads, salads, antipasti, quiche, etcetera. (Make sure to reserve in advance.) They use mostly organic products that are sourced from local producers (short chain concept), which is another plus. Other tips include the nice fruit and herb sodas they sell here, and the special local Alosta beer.

A bit noisy and crowded ... Good lemonades, good coffee, but you need to squeeze yourself in a seat…read more- if one available. Maybe I arrived by chance at the most crowded moment, while the rain was pooring outside ...

Very nice new spot in the less popular Over-the-water east side of Aalst. Enthusiastic couple with…read morea passion for Norse Mythology runs this nicely decorated bar/restaurant with a very cosy and quiet garden. We had some "Viking beers" and Norwegian meatballs. Good fun, will be back!

Best food and drink of our trip to Europe. Amazing staff were super helpful with the menu. Wish I…read morecould eat here every day. I suggest going for something that is traditional to the area. It's also off the beaten path which is nice.

Get out of the city area, zig-zag through the tiny little cobblestone country roads, and rush to De…read moreHeeren Van Lidekercke as fast as you can!! This family business services up INCREDIBLE food with a killer beer selection. This was one of my absolute favorite meals on our trip to Europe. We met up with a group of local friends who helped to order the food. The menu does have some English translations, which was helpful. I'm honestly not sure what I ordered.. It was a beef stew type dish "with love and patience" according to the menu. UGHHHH, I still have dreams about eating this. It's the perfect meal for a cloudy, cold day in Belgium. My boyfriend got some type of potato & meat casserole with a side salad. It was hot, flavorful, and good for the soul. Our friends got the meal of the day, which also looked delicious. Make sure you also get the pate wrap appetizer. Save room for a beer or two or three! There's too many to choose from. What the heck are you waiting for? Buy a ticket! Fly to Belgium! Eat here!!!!!! Go!!