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    Aksum Coffee House

    3.7 (34 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    AKSUM COFFEE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

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    Hubris N.

    Just a great coffee shop in Brussels. I was skeptical given it's in the heart of a very touristy area. But the coffee and the ambience are just great. It went on my list as must return to. Inside is nicer than outside if you don't want the tourist parade.

    M n.

    The lungo coffee was good. The barista recommended it to me. , plus the cake divers was yummy. The ambiance was nice and the barista was nice too. Yes will recommend to friends.

    Garima G.

    Ethiopian Iced coffee Classic plain Belgian waffle The vibes and aesthetics here are hipster but immaculate. Prices are alright for the area.

    Matcha and cappuccino, delightfully presented
    Linda M.

    This coffee shop is the vibe! If you are not immediately drawn by it's cohesive and attractive decor, then I don't know what moves you. The coffee shop has beautiful original photos on its walls, showcasing the artistic taste of its owner. The seating is lush, colorful and so very relaxing. We ordered a cappuccino and a matcha, both were pleasing to the eye, and the taste buds. The service was fast and friendly. This is a place I can come to over and over again, if I lived in Brussels.

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    Maria G.

    A coffee house? Yes, this truly is a coffee house. I had limited time walking down the gallery and needed something quick. I went in thinking they gotta serve some variety of waffles and perhaps even some chocolates. I was wrong! It's a real coffee house! So many different kinds of coffee to choose from! My bad for assuming every single shop in Brussels has to serve waffles and chocolates. Again, a one woman show kind of business! There was a lady making coffee, taking orders, and cleaning up. I ordered two mini chocolate waffles (1.5 euro each) and a soda. I had to wait awhile for her to bring out the waffles because she was busy serving other customers who were behind me in line. I had to ask the waffles served in a to go bag because I was short on time. She actually gave me 3 waffles instead 2 and told me she felt bad about the wait. So sweet! Free WiFi for the win. If you have ever lived in Europe or traveled in this part of the world before, you know not to take free WiFi for granted. Good for a rest stop, catching up with friends, or grabbing a cup of coffee!

    Lily T.

    They specialize in Ethiopian coffee. Their place is cute & hipster-like and located perfectly in a shopping area. I stopped by in January so the warmth of the store was a nice welcome from the chilly frost from winter's weather. Their latte (in my opinion) had more milk than espresso so the ratio was a bit off. Their latte tasted more like a warm milk drink. Their American would have been great of their coffee wasn't so acidic. I love black coffee but not when it tastes too sour. It felt like I was drinking coffee that has sat out and cooled down in the January air. Mehhh... Skip their Americano.

    Eugenia Y.

    I thought Aksum Coffee House had good coffee, great pastries, and pretty good waffles! It was a good place to come and get some work done, as well as people watch a bit. The staff were friendly, the environment was nice, and sitting in a little European coffee shop doing work was such a vibe. I liked my experience here so much, I came twice! Would recommend anyone to stop by if they're in the area!

    Lovely Atmosphere- Amazing Flat White cafe. Goat cheese quiche and waffles were Amazing too.  FANTASTIC!
    Melanie C.

    Fantastic waffles, quiche and coffee!!!! Lovely atmosphere and they open earlier than most coffee places too. Love this cafe!

    Gemini U.

    When they bring your coffee to your table in a glass, that should be a sign this isn't going to be good. It started to downpour so everybody ran to the galleria so they wouldn't get wet, needless to say 20 people came into the coffee shop to gett warmed up until it quit raining, and the poor staff was hit hard with a long line of customers. This shouldn't be an excuse for terrible coffee. Way too much milk with little bit of coffee, this was not a true cappuccino, not more than a latte, which I didn't want, or I would have ordered one. Very bitter after taste. I won't be coming back here it's that bad.

    Amanda S.

    Rainy day in Brussels I decided to come in for a latte to warm me up. The coffee house was cute with a few tables and seating outside, order than sit down where they will bring your order to you. Coffee here was horrible. European coffee is a hit or miss for me, this place was a definite miss.

    Robel A.

    It was a nice and pleasant surprise to see Ethiopian coffee represented in such a nice way. The coffee was great, the staff were knowledgeable and helpful

    Christopher D.

    I would highly recommend coming here. Very good and moderately priced cappuccino. Very quick, pleasant staff, great atmosphere. If you're a espresso connoisseur, you'll be at home!

    Eric S.

    There's just not that much to say about this coffee shop except that it's a great place to sit for a coffee and people watch. The prime location gives it a fourth star. Otherwise, just a coffee shop with expectedly decent coffee.

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    1 month ago

    I could have given 0 if it is an option. the worst match I ever had and the customer service is absolutely terrible.

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    1 year ago

    fantastic coffee and great service! The pastries are good too, busy so you might need to wait.

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    8 years ago

    This place was amazing. The best coffee I had in Belgium by far. With many different roast to choose from I highly recommend stopping by.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent service, treated me like family. The food was delicious- the soup was an unexpected treat, too!

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    We ordered a cappuccino and a matcha, both were pleasing to the eye, and the taste buds.

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    Paul Jacqmain

    3.3(3 reviews)
    0.8 kmCentre-Ville, Bruxelles
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    A decent breakfast spot. I stumbled upon the place while walking around the neighborhood. It didn't…read moreseem too busy and my time was rather limited, so I walked right in. Like every other restaurant in Belgium, you pay for a small surcharge for dining in. I opted for this option because I wanted to be able to enjoy my breakfast. My friend and I placed the following orders: a bottled beer (yes, for breakfast), omelette with cheese, salmon quiche, and today's soup (two options but I chose the tomato soup). The omelette (7 euros) was delicious and came with a side of salad. It's cheesy (as it's supposed to be) and delicious. The tomato soup was nothing special but only costed 4 euros and I got so much bread with my soup! Worth it. The salmon quiche (5.1 euros) was okay but filling. The beer (3.4 euros) was absolutely tasty and a perfect complement to breakfast. We spent about 20 euros on the breakfast for two. Definitely on the pricey side of things but at least it was a good meal. Service was very friendly! Staff spoke English very well.

    In my opinion one of the most comfortable, clean, spacey, and friendly Paul's locations in…read moreBruxelles. There's no shoving and pushing here to get in and out. The cafe is quite big, with a good size seating arrangement away from the counter. A big selection meets you as soon as you walk through the doors, and walking along the display of cakes, pastries, and breads will lead you to a glass window through which you can see the deliciousness being made by the baker. They also have a good selection of sandwiches, small pizzas, and such. Staff is friendly and attentive. Have not had to wait here at all, rather it is the staff that has to wait for me to make up my mind: "...one of this..uhh no no wait this, no uh... Maybe both... And also one of those... And a coffee, a large one... Oooooo and what's this!" - Paul's selection will make you very indecisive. Please note however that everything is about 10-20 cents more if you sit in the cafe instead of taking it to go.

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    Aksum Coffee House - cafes - Updated July 2026

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