Guidebook for Brussel
Food Scene
Charli is considered the best bakery of Brussels. It’s a 9-minute walk from my studio.
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Charli
34 Rue Sainte-CatherineCharli is considered the best bakery of Brussels. It’s a 9-minute walk from my studio.
Noordzee is my favorite fish restaurant. It’s reasonably priced. For example, you can order a delicious tuna burger for only € 4. The homemade fish soup with bread costs € 5. Noordzee can be reached by foot in 9 minutes.
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Mer du Nord
45 Pl. Sainte-CatherineNoordzee is my favorite fish restaurant. It’s reasonably priced. For example, you can order a delicious tuna burger for only € 4. The homemade fish soup with bread costs € 5. Noordzee can be reached by foot in 9 minutes.
Maison Dandoy is considered one of the best waffles shops in Brussels. It’s an 11-minute walk from my home. The tea room is open from Monday to Sunday between 11:00-18:00.
There are two main types of waffles: the Brussels waffle and the Liège waffle. The Brussels version is a fluffier, lighter waffle with deeper pockets made from yeast-leavened batter. The Liège waffle is more doughy, with chunks of sugar in the batter that caramelize as it cooks. The result is a more dense, chewy waffle with golden chunks of melted sugar baked right in.
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Maison Dandoy
14 Rue Charles BulsMaison Dandoy is considered one of the best waffles shops in Brussels. It’s an 11-minute walk from my home. The tea room is open from Monday to Sunday between 11:00-18:00.
There are two main types of waffles: the Brussels waffle and the Liège waffle. The Brussels version is a fluffier, lighter waffle with deeper pockets made from yeast-leavened batter. The Liège waffle is more doughy, with chunks of sugar in the batter that caramelize as it cooks. The result is a more dense, chewy waffle with golden chunks of melted sugar baked right in.
If you want to buy authentic Belgian chocolate, I advise you to go to Galerie du Roi or Rue au Beurre, because there you will find the best Belgian chocolate shops. If you are on a budget, I suggest going to Leonidas. At Leonidas you can buy a mid-size box of chocolate for € 13.50. In comparison, a small box of chocolate costs approx. € 25 at Neuhaus.
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Galerie du roi
3 Galerie du RoiIf you want to buy authentic Belgian chocolate, I advise you to go to Galerie du Roi or Rue au Beurre, because there you will find the best Belgian chocolate shops. If you are on a budget, I suggest going to Leonidas. At Leonidas you can buy a mid-size box of chocolate for € 13.50. In comparison, a small box of chocolate costs approx. € 25 at Neuhaus.
Peck 47 is a beautiful little café found in downtown Brussels that serves American-style brunches. They’re known for having an interesting menu, with some unique ingredients making up their lavish dishes. Tram 3 or 4, Anneessens to Bourse or an 11-minute walk.
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Woodpecker 47
47 Rue du Marché aux PouletsPeck 47 is a beautiful little café found in downtown Brussels that serves American-style brunches. They’re known for having an interesting menu, with some unique ingredients making up their lavish dishes. Tram 3 or 4, Anneessens to Bourse or an 11-minute walk.
Recently, German Chancellor Angela Merkel went to Maison Antoine for French fries. Maison Antoine is said to be the best ‘‘frietkot/ friterie’’ of Brussels. I have bought French fries at Maison Antoine several times and it was good, but the truth is that my favorite ‘’frietkot’’ in Leuven was better. Many Flemish people who do not live in Brussels believe that the French fries are not the best in Brussels. They prefer the ‘’frietkoten’’ in other, smaller cities.
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Maison Antoine
1 Pl. JourdanRecently, German Chancellor Angela Merkel went to Maison Antoine for French fries. Maison Antoine is said to be the best ‘‘frietkot/ friterie’’ of Brussels. I have bought French fries at Maison Antoine several times and it was good, but the truth is that my favorite ‘’frietkot’’ in Leuven was better. Many Flemish people who do not live in Brussels believe that the French fries are not the best in Brussels. They prefer the ‘’frietkoten’’ in other, smaller cities.
This is my favorite falafel place in Brussels. For € 7 you can buy a gigantic falafel sandwich with vegetables and hummus (''La Géante''). For € 5 you can buy a smaller one.
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L'Express
8 Rue des ChapeliersThis is my favorite falafel place in Brussels. For € 7 you can buy a gigantic falafel sandwich with vegetables and hummus (''La Géante''). For € 5 you can buy a smaller one.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delirium Café is known for its long beer list, standing at 2,004 different brands in January 2004 as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Delirium serves beers from over 60 countries, including many Belgian beers.
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Delirium Café
4 Impasse de la FidélitéDelirium Café is known for its long beer list, standing at 2,004 different brands in January 2004 as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Delirium serves beers from over 60 countries, including many Belgian beers.
The most famous bar of Brussels, À la Mort Subite, is a throwback to early 20th-century Brussels. Be enchanted by the traditional, typically Brussels atmosphere while enjoying a great beer. This bar has always been family-run, and today it is managed by the fourth generation.
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Café Mort Subite
7 Rue Montagne aux Herbes PotagèresThe most famous bar of Brussels, À la Mort Subite, is a throwback to early 20th-century Brussels. Be enchanted by the traditional, typically Brussels atmosphere while enjoying a great beer. This bar has always been family-run, and today it is managed by the fourth generation.
Moeder Lambic is regularly voted among the best beer cafés in the world. What makes Moeder Lambic really special are the artisanal beers on tap that are kept in a unique chilled area that promotes storage life - although that's not really necessary in view of the speed which with the beer finds customers. They serve over 400 different beers. It’s only a 5-minute walk from my home.
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Moeder Lambic
8 Pl. FontainasMoeder Lambic is regularly voted among the best beer cafés in the world. What makes Moeder Lambic really special are the artisanal beers on tap that are kept in a unique chilled area that promotes storage life - although that's not really necessary in view of the speed which with the beer finds customers. They serve over 400 different beers. It’s only a 5-minute walk from my home.
LOFT is very popular among young professionals in Brussels. Especially on Wednesday many people come here for an after-work drink. It’s a 23-minute walk from my home.
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Loft
51 Rue de NamurLOFT is very popular among young professionals in Brussels. Especially on Wednesday many people come here for an after-work drink. It’s a 23-minute walk from my home.
Essentials
This supermarket is the cheapest and the one where I do my grocery shopping. It’s a 6-minute walk from my studio.
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Lidl
26 Rue Van ArteveldeThis supermarket is the cheapest and the one where I do my grocery shopping. It’s a 6-minute walk from my studio.
This supermarket is more expensive than Lidl, but it has a wider range of products. It’s a 10-minute walk from my studio. You can also take the underground tram 3 or 4 from Anneessens to Bourse. In that case it takes 7 minutes to reach.
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AD Anspach
63 Bd AnspachThis supermarket is more expensive than Lidl, but it has a wider range of products. It’s a 10-minute walk from my studio. You can also take the underground tram 3 or 4 from Anneessens to Bourse. In that case it takes 7 minutes to reach.
Parks & Nature
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Arts & Culture
Iziko Lomculo
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I-Magritte Museum - Amarekhodi Wamakhulu Wokusebenza Ngokukhawuleza Wezobuciko Ebelgium
3 Rue de la RégenceSightseeing
Grand-Place
Manneken Pis