A café is a convivial place where people like to stop and share a moment with friends or family. Whether you’re just passing through Brussels, or have settled in for a while, you may have already found the café that suits you best. If not, here are 5 that you can visit with your eyes closed.
1. Coffee Lacrosse
It’s not one but two cafés: Général Jacques and Poelart. Two, like the two Cabuy brothers, Dylan and Sydney, who opened and run them. They offer a wide range of coffees, lattes, bagels, pancakes and sandwiches in a sober but warm decor. They are often compared to Starbucks, but in a more luxurious version. Ideal for breakfast or work during the day, you’ll come back for weekend brunch!
Boulevard Général Jacques 124, 1050 Ixelles
Avenue de l’épée 18/20, 1000 Brussels
2. Frank.
In the heart of Brussels, stop off at Le Frank, near La Monnaie. Matthias and Marianne moved here after a year in Australia. There, they discovered that the star meal of the day was breakfast, and they wanted to introduce the people of Brussels to the Australian Breakfast. Gourmet, copious and generous, it can be made up of granola, eggs Benedict (famous), fluffy pancakes… But you can also simply stop in for a delicious cup of coffee!
Looking for a more substantial dinner? Frank is twinned with Francine, at the same address, where you’ll find European cuisine and a wine bar. Frank and Francine share the same values, always favoring local, seasonal and organic produce.
Rue des Princes 14, 1000 Brussels
3. Mok Coffee
Before being a tasting place, Mok is a roaster who carefully selects the coffees they bring in from small suppliers. They take great care to ensure traceability and seasonality. In fact, they won the 2nd best specialty coffee roaster award in Europe and the Middle East. Their coffee can therefore be bought and consumed at home, but also enjoyed on site in Brussels, where they have opened a café. You’ll also find teas and infusions from Companion Tea, and everything you need to satisfy your hunger for lunch, dinner or a snack. From gluten-free and dairy-free pastries to vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone. An authentic and comforting address.
Rue Antoine Dansaert 196, 1000 Brussels
4. The Kiosk
Located behind the Chalet Robinson near the Bois de la Cambre lake, the café-restaurant Le Kiosque has the air of a ginguette, with its tables set outside amid the greenery. It’s the ideal place to spend a good time with friends or family, on weekdays or weekends. You can try the “papy van de pils”, a beer brewed in Brussels, and accompany it with delicious appetizers, or opt for quality light fare. Regular events and concerts are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. except in exceptional circumstances, such as the national holiday or the closure of the Bois de la Cambre.
Avenue des genêts, 1000 Brussels (next to Vert Chasseur)
5. Café de la Presse
The Café de la presse is a place where everyone meets. You can sit down to work, read the international press, borrow a board game, make an appointment to discuss business or pleasure. Above all, you can drink coffees, teas, gourmet chocolates, fruit juices… Feeling hungry? Bagels, soups, quiches, lylicups, smoothie bowls or crumbles await you, each as delicious as the next. Open every day of the week. On Sundays, don’t miss brunch!
Avenue Louise 493, 1050 Brussels