Oh my God! This was the best food I had on my vacation. A huge loaded burger and fries with a high…read morealcohol volume Belgian beer! Thank goodness it was close to the awesome B&B I stayed at (shout-out to Room's B&B!). Nothing makes you work up an appetite like pedaling 40 km around the Ypres Salient. Especially when you haven't ridden a bike since you were a kid and you are currently a chubby American tourist. I wisely rented a bike from that strange bikingbox place that has absolutely no signage. It's a convenience store right on the same road as the Menen Gate and my favorite store in all of Belgium: Shop & Go! This yummy food cost only about 10 Euros. And it was delicious! The friendly lady who took my order recommended that I get the fries with mayo, because 'when in Rome...' I was pretty grossed-out by the mayo-dipped fries, but the fries alone were amazing. They were light and golden-crispy. Perfect! My burger had a bunch of toppings like cheese and bacon and such. I have never had a tastier burger. And the beer! I was so tired from biking, I went for the huge size. Thank goodness it was just a short walk back to my B&B. Great meal, great trip! I loved Ieper so much! I would go back in a hearbeat!

Oh my goshhh. The burgers are AMAZING. The price is insanely cheap for the quality. The owner is so…read morenice. And the fries! They're addictive. Let it be known that this is the best burger place I have found in Europe thus far. A variety of regular burgers but also several variation. I had the sweet chicken and husband had the Big Giant. We had zero complaints, and neither did our kids who got a free toy with their kids meal. Highly recommend as the first place to eat in Ypres.

On what basis is this place getting five big ones? Well, it's not a Michelin Guide superstar…read morerestaurant. What it is is a very great example of what the Belgian coast does so well. A friterie (Fr), frituuror (Nl), or frying place that serves ice cream. So if it's fried, this place has it. The beignets are to die for. Oh my. Great outer texture. Soft interior with the right amount of powdered sugar on top. Forget about the ones in New Orleans. You have to come here. The waffles? Oh so delightful. Crispy on the outside and delicate fluff on the inside. Even better than the ones in the Grand Place in Brussels. Although my family likes another place for ice cream better, this is my favorite in Koksijde. The right amount of cream and well flavored with more bits inside. So it's not a dining locale. Don't come here because you think you'll get fine food. It's fried, Belgian style. Maybe a quick bite at lunch. But for gouter or after dinner tasting, it's worth the trip.

St Pol sur Mer, just next to Dunkirk, has an unusually high amount of kebab restaurants/takeaways…read morebut all the locals seem to say this one is the best. For around EUR5, you can get a kebab, chips and a drink, although there are other choices available. The food is tasty and the premises are pretty clean, although a bit greasy at times ! Be prepared for big queues snaking outside on Friday and Saturday evenings ! There's room to eat in if you prefer.

A McDonald's just steps away from the central square of Bruges. It's located in a historic…read morebuilding. Three floors of seating. Washrooms On the top! There are kiosks to order - there are actually some on a floor up if you want to avoid the line on the first floor. Some menu items specific to Belgium. There's a nice peppery Paul burger with cheese, bacon and a nice peppery sauce!!! Definitely a unique locale for a McDonald's!!!! Reasonable pricing for a very touristy area.

Never in a million years did I think I'd dine at McDonald's while in Bruges, but alas, my…read moreseven-year-old daughter. Visiting the town on an August Sunday, most places were booked for lunch around 13.30 and my daughter was fading fast. #hangry Along a main street, this McDonalds is four levels inside a 16th century building. Sighs throughout tell the building's history. The first floor is filled with machines to order your food, but to avoid the crowd, the second floor has kiosks too. The top floors have seating with free WiFi and outlets. Restrooms are on the top, but keep your receipt so it's free.