Groot Vleeshuis is a historic building which used to be the meat market long time ago. Now it's…read morebeen converted into a restaurant, and the cool part about this place (other than the history) is that they have real Flanders ham hanging and drying from the ceiling! You don't have to be eating there to walk through the restaurant to see the ham! After going on a free walking tour, I was starving, so I came to eat lunch here. There are tables in an inside area that's inside of the building (sounds confusing, but when you see it you'll know what i'm talking about), but sitting in the area where the hams are hanging is a lot more fun. You just grab any table and a server will come to you. It's a hopping place for brunch/lunch - they have salads and toast and omelettes, and of course lots of beer options. I wanted to try something local and so I ordered the waterzooi, which is this cream/egg based stew with chicken and potatoes and other veggies. The dish originated in Gent. And since I was at the old Butcher's Hall, I wanted to try some ham. They had a meat tasting dish that came with four different meats. The meat sampler came with Superano ham, Ganda ham, Breydelham, and Gentse kop. My favorites were the Superano and the Ganda - they tasted like prosciutto. The Breydelham tasted like regular ham. The kop was my least favorite - it's basically a pork product made of parts of the pig like the head. I guess it's kind of like spam, but not as tasty. The sampler came with some kind of mustard for dipping the meat in! The waterzooi was tasty and hearty and it was huge!!! It had generous chunks of chicken and yummy potatoes. I like the light creamy flavor. I couldn't finish it because it was too much food. The service was great except it was hard when I tried to pay and leave. My original server was very busy with this large party that was there and he was bringing out dishes two at a time by himself. I finally got the attention of the girl server who was clearing a different table and she came by but when I tried to pay with my credit card, she said I had to go inside to the bar area to pay. So I went and paid and the girl who took care of that for me said it was like some kind of special customer day and gave me this little bottle of a pickled dip for eating meat with! There is free wifi! And there's a restroom, but you need a code to get there!

This former butcher's hall is a great space, and very well matched with the fare they now serve…read more I went with the blood sausage, and it did not disappoint. It was piled high with slices of ham and cooked apples. Pork is one of the specialties here, and the whole dish was very good. The distinctive taste of the sausage filling should be savored. I also had the opportunity to taste the waterzooi, a stew with a cream sauce. It was tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant, if you find yourself in Ghent.

Belgium is known for its chocolates and waffles. This is one of the oldest chocolatiers in Bruges…read more I stopped by the cafe for a little something to warm me up since it was really cold outside. When you order a cappuccino and you get to pick a fresh homemade piece of chocolate. That's a special treat. Waffles were heavenly. Warm, light and it was topped with Belgium chocolate chip ice cream. OMG... it was so good.

Amazing chocolate. Seriously amazing…read more My first foray into Belgian chocolates didn't let me down at all. I just got three pieces of chocolate to sample. I got the caramelized, dried orange covered with chocolate, the hazelnut rocher truffles and another chocolate I don't remember the name of. The orange was amazing with the chocolate, and the way they caramelized it and covered it with the rich chocolate made it perfect. The rocher truffle was perfect, melt in your mouth goodness. I couldn't choose which one was better because both were so satisfying I would definitely return to buy boxes of just the two!

Okay I was visiting Bruges for the day and I was on a mission to get Belgium chocolates. I stumbled…read moreupon chocolate shops everywhere but this one drew us in. We were attracted to all the different colors and smells. The lady behind the counter greated us and let us walk around and pick up different bundles. Then we walked up to the register and asked her to sample some of the chocolates behind the case. We tried two of them one that was filled with raspberry and the other one was filled with lilac. To my surprise the lilac one was by far my favorite. It was so unique and still sweet but not too sweet. I had never had something like that before. The raspberry one was delicious as well but I was not blown away by it because I had tried something like that in the past. I brought back two sets of the easter eggs for my family and the chocolate that you put into the milk to make hot chocolate for my neice and my nephew. My parents loved trying the different flavors of the easter eggs and I will report back on the verdict of the hot chocolate soon. Overall, great experience but mostly great chocolate. I will be dreaming about the lilac one forever.

One of the most iconic Belgian chocolate shops. They invented the Belgian praline in 1912 -- a…read morecaramelizad nut and honey mixture that's like a nougatine. You'll find their shop in Bruges, Brussels, the Belgian airports, and even London too. They offer more than just their praline; you'll find a wide array of beautiful, interesting individual chocolates or gift packages. It's a hard store to walk past and not go in. Everything is beautiful and delicious!

Great store for stocking the pantry while visiting Brugge. Friendly staff and great selection of…read morefood items.

Nice little grocery store. We picked up a sandwich, a salad and some water for our train ride…read more Reasonably priced.

We came for a light lunch. We were seated right away. It looks quite old fashion inside. Like you…read moreare eating at a nice dining place. I believed it is a family owned establishment. We ordered espresso and tea, which came with a miniature sized dessert that was very good. We were too hungry and didn't take pics of the food. Hubby ordered the Croque monsieur, which he said was very good. Kids ordered the Belgium waffle with strawberries. The waffle was nicely crispy, and still light and airy. Kids ate it all. I had the warm goat cheese and bacon salad. It was very good. Sweetness of the corn balanced out the creaminess of the cheese and the saltiness of the bacon. Desserts looked amazing, I wanted to try them all. My son decided to choose the fruit tart to share and it was delicious. Lots of fruits and with creamy center and crunchy shortbread crust.

This was an awesome first stop on our second visit to Bruges. We saw someone eating a danish while…read morewalking and she told us that it come from the best spot in Bruges. We walked over and into a cornucopia of pastries. I had never seen a display like this before. I told them that we do nit have a reservation and wold like to have a light breakfast, after a 30 second wait they brought us to a lovely table in the back. A truly delightful setting. We ordered light as I do not enjoy 'bulking up' in the morning when I know that I will be doing a lot of walking and exploring. A pastry each and some coffee was our meal. I was a little disappointed that I didn't order more after seeing some of the breakfasts they were serving. Everything just looked so good. Our waitress was lovely and took very good care of us despite us having a very small breakfast. She was extremely appreciative of the tip we left. This place is a definite stop if when we return to Bruges and we will return to Bruges. KUDOs to the team at Carpe Diem.

Saw on google that this was the best place for fries in bruge, but was slightly disappointed with…read morethe order compared to the fries I had in brussels. While the sauces were really good (curry ketchup and spicy pulled chicken), the fries tasted pretty average. Recommend both sauces, especially the pulled chicken!, but can probably get them elsewhere as well.

A solid choice for croquet and fries in Brugge. If you want lunch, definitely come here! (I…read morewouldn't necessarily recommend some of the other restaurants in the market, as they get touristy and food quality cannot really compare.) Better come for a late lunch (say after 1:30 pm) as seating upstairs is very limited. They do close down between 3 and 5 pm so don't come too late. Also, make sure to study the menu before entering the restaurant (there is a menu board outside). Upon entering, get ready to place your order immediately. They will give you a buzzer and notify if your food is prepared. The bathroom is downstairs, but I didn't use it. You can also use its bathroom if you don't eat here but you need to pay a small fee.

Excellent food and nice warm interior!…read more We visited In Choc Gent for breakfast in August 2023 based on reviews. We got delicious food, quick precise service, and enjoyed nice interior and warm atmosphere! Overall we had an excellent experience! We highly recommend the place for a good breakfast right in the center of Old Gent! Food ordered: Small Breakfast Large Breakfast Salmon Toast with Egg Brussels Waffle with Mixed Fresh Fruit All dishes were delicious! Thank you!

If you want to spend an exorbitant amount fot a snack, but a truly amazing one then come hdr…read morehere. The place is cozy and quaint and has lots kf charm. Staff are attentive and run around with a fury to keep up with the clientele coming and going. The menu is extensive but we settled on each having a Waffle Gravensteen which comes with chocolate sauce, blueberries. vanilla ice cream and a red (red fruit coulis) topping sauce on the ice cream. We accompanied that with a warm chocolate milk drink. Both were purely amazing, although the waffle was a bit crunchy compared to others I have tried. The atmosphere is vibrant and fun, and you'll get a good dessert fix, best for an afternoon treat. It appears to primarily cater to tourists, yet they seem to keep the quality good. There's nothing better than a snack of waffles and chocolate!

Items Ordered: Coffee…read moreWood Roasted Apple Juice Pain aux Chocolat Kouign Amann Housemade Copa, House Churned Butter, Sourdoiugh, Danish Cheese, House Confiture Egg Skillet with Foraged Mushrooms, Leeks, Woodland Herbs, Hard Cheese Spelt Bread with Jam and Frangipane Bread Pudding Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Puddle Cookies Owned by Kobe Desramaults, the man whose announced pending closure of In de Wulf took the world by surprise in late 2015, De Superette in Gent immediately jumped to the top of a culinary "to-do" list the minute reservations were secured for his Michelin 1* restaurant in Dranouter, the meal enjoyed just past 09h00 every bit as memorable as the one to be had near the French border later that evening. Truly an all-day operation, lunch and dinner offered along with breakfast while several bakers arrive before dawn to make sure leavening items are progressing while preparing the wood ovens for a busy day, De Superette sees Desramaults teaming with two other with a focus on high quality organic breads baked in the old tradition, the execution truly remarkable with such dedication that the restaurant actually generates embers for the grill from the wood used to heat the oven made of stone. A relaxing space with a kitchen that gives those interested the opportunity to see nearly every aspect of bread production, as well as unique things like apples being roasted over direct flame to make apple juice or jam, De Superette takes the traditional "coffee house" vibe to new levels with tableside service as well as grab n' go options, both investigated to the fullest over the course of a 60 minute stay. Opting for the complete breakfast in addition to several pastries it was with WiFi barely logged into that the first of several items began to arrive and with good coffee served black via pour-over next to rosy Apple Juice first bites of the Kouign Amann sent the mind spinning - questions arising as to whether any previously experienced even came close to this degree of caramelization atop melted butter, the answer a resounding no after subsequent bites while the Pain aux Chocolat was equally archetypical with a robust shell overlying arches of lamination around pipelines of melted dark chocolate. Deciding savories were in order, the meat, cheese and butter all made either in-house or at In de Wulf, a board of Copa, Butter, Sourdough, Soft Cheese and Confiture soon arrived next to a scalding cast-iron skillet with two runny eggs topped in foraged Mushrooms, Leeks, Woodland Herbs and hard Cheese added after baking with each taste showing the benefits of passion and product sourcing as the pork literally melted on the tongue while the makeshift scramble was woodsy with a great juxtaposition of textures whether placed on Toast or eaten by itself. Taking the rest to go, a total bill just under €30 a bit pricey but worth every cent, it was later that afternoon that four more items were enjoyed as a snack and although the streets of Bruges were a slightly different scene than the dining room at Guldenspoorstraat 21 the results were no less impressive as both cookies felt like someone had upgraded American ingredients simply by trying harder, the Bread Pudding filled with all sorts of texture from fruit, nuts, chocolate and custard while the toothsome Spelt Bread saw Frangipane's sweetness put to good use overlying a thin layer Berry Jam.

Fantastic location and delicious food!…read more We followed a local insider tip and were lucky to get the last available table for the night. The service was very welcoming and hospitable. We order three different dishes: beetrootsalat, aged lamb and chicken with aiolie. All three very delicate dishes with a lot of different flavored. We had heard that the bread was homemade and indeed it was lovely! The beer and cider that we ordered were good beverages and all very well! You would have to know that: dishes here are quite small, they are being served in pairs, for everyone to pick from. The location is very modern and stunning: open kitchen, large oven and odd plates. It is quite pricy here, yet the quality of the food makes it worthwhile.