We liked the place and the food so much that we went back the next day for brunch as well. We have…read moretried the cheese croquettes, cheese omelette, Croque Monsieur and Madam and everything is pretty good. Outdoor seating is comfortable and affords a lot of fun people watching in the square and the flea market. But just know that you will need to pay in cash. They do not accept credit cards.

Spaghetti bolo for breakfast? Hell yeah!…read more After a morning jaunt through the flea market where I snatched up a fab porcelain pastry plate for 2E, my local host suggested a mid-morning snack at this 100% authentic Belgian café. As soon as we walked through the door my heart started to flutter. The wood paneled restaurant with its large central Zinc bar, gruff but friendly waiters, formica table tops with little napkin dispensers looks like it hasn't budged in 50 years. In a word: adorable! After examining the menu thoroughly I settled on the house specialty of spaghetti bolo and a café russe to wash it all down. An incongruous blend, I know, but hey, in a 24hr Belgian diner anything goes. Needless to say the bolo was like nothing I've ever had. Served over slightly overcooked vermicelli and topped with grated gruyere, the peppery, chunky bolognaise sauce had a regressive, quirky, heartiness to it that made the whole dish super fun to eat. If I lived in BXL I could see La Clef d'Or becomming a regular post flea market spot.

Stopped here thinking I would get a Burger and asked another table if they would recommend this…read morespot. Yes! Was the answer. Decided to start with the Beef Brisket Kimchi Fries. My service said this could be an entree. She wasn't kidding. Possibly the best Kimch fries I've ever had. Beef Brisket was tasty and the cabbage, peppers were perfect and took it over the top. Paired it with a medium Chouffe. If only Chouffe prices were this reasonable back home! This was a meal-no need for a Burger (next time). Service was excellent and attentive.

Planning a Brussels vacation? No?…read more That's a shame. In all honesty, Baogo would make me rethink my travel plans knowing what I know now. So, here's my advice: 1. Book a flight to Brussels. 2. Wonder if you've made the wrong choice as you wander about the seedy streets. 3. Find Baogo 4. Order the Panko Chicken Bao with Sweet Potato Fries. 5. Enjoy your life choices and reclaim the security that you made the right choice in visiting a seedy city.

I highly do not recommend this place, I can't even say they had bad service, how about no service…read more, when we were seated we were given menus that's it, two groups came in after us locals not Americans and they were taken cared of first, I take it they do not like Americans and did not want our business. When we asked why we weren't being held the weather so he would look into it, look into what ? he was the only waiter thier. Only one person working With so many incredible places to hang out in Brussels, I recommend that you do not even waste your time here.

Great place to watch sports, probably the only in the area with sound on…read more Good beer, good dry rub wings, and good mozzarella sticks. As with all sports, the worst part was seeing my football team lose. It was on a big screen at least. Staff are nice and spoke English. Bathroom is downstairs and is fine.

This spot was very cute and quaint! I loved all the sunlight that came in and all the plants! Such…read morea cheerful space! Made better by the lovely waitress who took my party's order. I had a latte, bacon pancakes, and breakfast potatoes. All of it was excellent. The pancakes were a bit over-syruped for my taste but still very good. Bathrooms were very clean. Payment was easy. I'd return and I recommend Woodpecker.

No complaints about the food here. The Peck Special hits the spot after a bit of sightseeing. The…read morepoached eggs are particularly well formed. The bacon is crispy but tender. GOAT cheese is the cheese you need on a savory waffle.

The food was very good and well cooked. We arrived around 10:15am, right before it got super busy…read moreabout 15 min later.... It was an average breakfast, nothing out of the norm or over the top (from my perspective as a tourist). The wait was a bit long for the food - about 20 minutes- and we had to remind them about our mimosa. Overall, it was a decent breakfast/ brunch place if you're looking for an American breakfast.

Looking for a full English breakfast in Brussels was not easy. This was it, but it was not great…read more Sausage was weird, skinny and long. Eggs were decent at best. Patio was nice, minus the chain smoker. Service was fast and friendly. Black tea was good. Probably would not come back.

There were many places we wanted to try in our culinary adventures in Brussels, and this place made…read moreits way to the top of our list. Our intentions were to eat the fries only, but the line was so large, and we were so hungry that we had to pivot and go indoors for lunch instead. However, I will say that we observed that the establishment did send out fries for people waiting in line, which looked like a very good peace offering to the restless patrons. Inside the cafe was also bustling. We were seated quickly at one of the only empty tables left. From our seats, we could see all the wonderful food coming out of the kitchen as they placed it on the bar. The steak and fries looked divine. However, I was looking to try the mussels or seafood after hearing so much about them. So I ordered the Seafood Waterzooi upon recommendation from our waiter. He spoke Spanish which was awesome as my cousin doesn't speak anything else. The buttery sauce lacked a bit of flavor for my liking, but the plate was chock full of different types of seafood, including mussels, calamari, whitefish, shrimp, and salmon. The plate also came with a side of freshly made delicious fries.

Salmon carpaccio, shrimp croquettes, and fritas were delicious. Waiter (Anas, spelling?), location,…read moreand ambience were also fantastic! We will be back.

This adorable cafe offers sandwiches, pastries, salads, and more. It even has a nice area to sit…read moreinside if you do not want to take away. I grabbed a salad from the grab and go section and it was not bad! I was very hungry and would come here again. The restrooms are even free.

Items Ordered: Almond Croissant…read moreChocolate Croissant Raisin Cream Pastry from Flanders Custard Éclair with Coffee frosting Pear Frangipane Tart Speculoos Cheesecake A small storefront with table, patio and takeout options at Zuidstraat 73 in Brussels, Le Temps des Tartines falls somewhere in the middle of the city's Boulangeries and Patisseries, a locals sort of place where the staff seems quick to become impatient with questions phrased in English while also charging extra on each item selected for indoor dining. No doubt an impassioned concept, over a dozen breads joining a wide range of pastries, tarts, choux and viennoiserie, it was to a small queue that diners were greeted early Monday morning as rain continued falling, the majority of patrons seemingly known by name to the two women behind the counter with quickfire service limiting time for decision making, an eventual order of a half dozen items boxed or bagged and taken to the patio where the small awning provided shelter from the storm and a privileged vantage to dine while the city streets came to life with those headed to the start of their workweek. Having already mentioned the substantial variety available at Le Temps des Tartines, any attempt to sample a wide breadth of the goods better suited for a group of four or more, first tastes of the Almond Croissant as well as the Pain au Chocolate showed each to be far lighter than average, the general lack of sugar welcomed as it allowed for subtlety to be noted though the lack of a crisp exterior was at the same time disappointing. Moving onward to heavier selections, the folded pastry from Flanders definitely worthwhile as soft lamination found itself wrapped around cream and raisins, those desiring a traditional Éclair will likely be disappointed as these frosted versions are sliced lengthwise with custard filling as opposed to light pastry cream, a Speculoos dusted Cheesecake equally unexpected as the base was so sour that it was actually displeasing while the Pear and Frangipane Tart was a far more satisfying experience with soft fruit well balanced by a base both smooth and sweet.

More like 2 and three quarters stars! We were just looking for a random place to have a drink in…read morethe area, and I'm pretty sure I'd been to a terrible place nearby so I wanted to avoid that! This place was fairly empty and felt more like a diner than an English pub. We each got a half litre of wine which was less than 10 euro each, but the wine was not particularly good, as you might expect for the price. It was however totally drinkable! They did give us a free bowl of peanuts, which we scoffed despite having just had dinner, and we closed the place later on.

message to the waiter in the picture...if you have a contact facebook could you contact me ????…read moresearch mr as Marco Mazzoleni.....acchantee.....

Had a lovely Sunday evening dinner at Plattesteen…read more The neighborhood is relaxed and charming. Every time I've been by this patio in the summer with good weather, the street vibe is perfect for enjoying a meal or drink and people watching. We ordered the meatballs (comes with fries!) and chicken Parmesan pasta. I was starving and just needed to eat, but next time I'd come in an order a glass of wine and relax. It's amazing to think this restaurant has been open since 1936! Our server was nice - but very brief since it was quite busy. In the end, we couldn't wait longer to pay, so we met him at the bar and paid there.

Last night in Brussels and after walking through the various Christmas Markets I found this little…read moregem walking back to the hotel. One final dish of Carbonade Flamandes (Flemish Stew) with fries will complete my trip. Top it off with a Chimay Blue and it was an excellent dinner. Note that after I was seated (a single) they turned away at least a dozen people because they became extremely busy, I was very fortunate. My service was good, the stew was great. Would definitely visit again.

Beautiful restaurant, wonderful 7 course experience for lunch at a decent price. Was one of the few…read morerestaurants for which I could figure out how to make a reservation on short notice, so I'm appreciative of that. In 2022, the restaurant was downgraded to one star. This doesn't mean that the restaurant has flaws, though perhaps it does mean that the adventurousness or inventiveness of two-star establishments has outpaced what's going on here. This gourmand's take is that this is an excellent use of a lunch slot for the discerning eater who delights in spending three hours or more at the table. I sympathize with the difficulty of running a restaurant of this caliber. One patron was an elderly man joined by, presumably, his grandson. He was extremely demanding and gave unclear, ambiguous instructions to the staff, then complained incessantly about everything while lecturing his grandson about myriad topics. He asked for a substitution in the singular, then was incensed that his grandson did not also receive the substitution. Then, the meal proceeded, as he had ordered the 5 course, but there was some miscommunication there as well and he seemed to call off the rest of the courses. In absence of the waitstaff, he complained to the kid in the most stereotypical know-it-all fashion, then eventually turned to the table next to him and began bragging about all the restaurants he had been to, or something like that. This anecdote is relevant because some people disrespect tradition and propriety of fine dining establishments and then leave outrageously low reviews. Comme Chez Soi is proof that all you really need is the Michelin Guide.

A true highlight of Brussels. Everything is perfect: excellent service, exquisite food and…read moreexcellent wines. I recommend to chose a menu with wine suggestions from the chef. Watch the art nouveau interior! They used to have one or two Michelin stars, but according to me, it is as if they still have 3 stars!!