Fun hole-in-the-wall bar down an alley with a fake church vibe and excellent Belgian beer, although…read moremore excellent in bottles than on tap. Seems to be on some kind of tour schedule though. Still the beer selection and general vibe of the place keep it being five stars over four. If you want genuinely good (although not stunning) Belgian beer selection and a very cool walk down a weird alley into a bar that feels like it could be a medieval wooden church, this is your stop.

Easy 5 stars. What a cool bar! Stained glass is amazing! Been here so long. Not as crowded…read morebecause it's semi hidden. Delicious Trappist beers. Friendly service.

Nice brown café near the Beurs and the Grand Place. Cozy, welcoming staff and a good beer list…read more Little terrace out front for summer times (or for the smokers).

This cafe is a sort of reincarnation of the old Kafka cafe where I first met Ismet when he worked…read morethere. A number of the Kafka clients come to his new cafe, L'Archipel. This place can be joyful and it can be tragic -it is a classic Belgian 'brown' cafe. Ladies with their shopping stopping for coffee, a fool out all night, chess boards, cartoonists at the bar. Anyone is welcome, any language. If I miss anything about Belgian cafe it is the conversation, the reason you are in cafe. I had the wake for a beloved labrador at L'Archipel and Ismet let me take Chimay off the tap for a new belgian beer actually made in Belgium.

This is going to be quite an unusual review. Before you visit this bar, check out the location. It…read moreis in an industrial zone, just opposite the Brussels Karting centre. If you are into industrial design, you'll love the area. All other mortals will probably need convincing. I was convinced by a friend who goes to New Rock Vallee regularly and I can honestly say that this is a hidden gem! A typical brown Belgian cafe run by a woman who took over the bar 6 years ago and gave it a much needed boost. She kept the classic tiles and decor and the homey feeling of a neighbourhood bar. Again, check the area so the fact that this place has many regulars says something. The area is perfectly safe, by the way. It just doesn't look safe because the factories are deserted in the evening. She did add some seriously good cooking to the mix at very, very decent prices. She has the usual selection of sandwiches and crocques and pasta which I guess cater to the lunch crowds but ... When I say seriously good cooking, I mean it. I have never been to a bar that serves you fresh scampi with your choice of sauce made a la minute! I asked for the devil's sauce which is as spicy as you want it because she makes it on the spot. You can also choose how many scampi you want and there are refills on the fries (the slightly wider variety, my favourite). Yum! At the table next to us, people ordered the dish of the day which was homemade meatloaf with stoemp (mashed potatoes with vegetables mixed in) and green beans as a side dish and the portion was gigantic for 15 euro if I remember correctly. They were first time visitors as well and were too full to have dessert but then decided to show their appreciation by ordering Irish coffees. My table mates had 1.3k of mussels per person (which cost between 21.5 and 23.5 euro depending on the sauce you chose. Let me point out that normally, you get 1k at good restaurants and 0.8k at average restaurants for much higher prices!) and 300 g steaks that cost 16 euro and 2.5 euro for a side order of freshly made mushroom sauce. The steak was very tender and of high quality and nobody could remember the last time they got that much steak for this amount at a bar. I will most definitely go back there when I can and hope you all make a trip to this weird location to discover the place. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the bar is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. I was there on a Friday evening and we were about 15 people eating plus 4 regulars at the bar and the owner and her bar assistant managed flawlessly and with relaxed but very acceptable waiting times. Are dishes where served at the same time which really impressed us since our dishes were very different and all cooked and served by the owner, with a smile! Oh, if you are Belgian and into the whole Flemish vs French speaking thing. This bar is in Haren (Brussels) on the edge of Machelen (Flanders). The owner (Daphne) is Flemish and the menu and service bilingual, making it a second reason why this is a hidden gem worth visiting! I am going to click 'Has TV' below. New Rock Vallee has a big screen which I believe they use for sports nights and such. When we were there a nature document was on on silent so it gave a nice effect. Really, take a tour of industrial Machelen on a day off or skip that lunch buffet at Makro next time you are in the area on a weekday and go to this place. I'd be curious to read what you think and hope you help me recommend New Rock Vallee.

Enjoyed the friendliness and the kindness of the staff. They embodied service with a smile. Walked…read morein and was served some of the best coffee I think I've had. Prices were reasonable. It's a quaint coffee shop, so seating was difficult. They had quite a few options with regards to snacks - muffins, brownies, as well as croissants. Had a number of choices for non-coffee drinkers (tea, smoothies). Wasn't a fan of all the smokers in the outside seating area, but focused on my coffee. Would highly recommend.

I've literally tried all the coffee places in Leuven, and Mont is by far the best for taste. I'm…read moresad there's not a larger seating area, but I love going in and grabbing a drink to go. They have a very extensive menu, and the iced vanilla lattes are really the best in Leuven. Love this place.

I'm not much of a beer drinker, but they had some fun lambics. I've been to the one in Austin, TX…read moreso I had to come here on Belgium to compare. The food menu was just okay, but was limited . Husband enjoyed the beer selection. He said she wished they had more on drafts. The weather was perfect for sitting outside. I noticed the service was better the busier it got .

The service was great! Sat outside because it was pretty warm inside. (Sorry Zane.) ordered a few…read morebeers. Helpful staff with making a choice. Clean. We did not have any of their food, unfortunately. Wonderful ambience. Definitely recommend!!

The bathrooms appeared rather dirty but the place is extremely charming with an incredible view of…read morethe town square. Beautiful interior and outdoor seating is available. Staff is very friendly and the food is good. Great Belgian beer on tap

Had some great iced coffees here for breakfast my first morning in the city. The server was…read moreextremely friendly and welcoming. Everybody in the room was super impressed when he'd switch 3 different languages to cater to all the different guests who came in to order. The interior is small and cozy and it's a great location right before entering the bigger parts of the city with the all the sightseeing and shopping areas.

Any place you can sit outside and people watch but isn't too crowded is a win for me. Staff (Theo)…read moreis super friendly and remembered our names the next day! Latte, chocolate and pastries were all super delicious and loved that they had vegan options! I so thoroughly enjoyed this cafe that we returned the next day. That's high praise!

Our hotel recommended this place for breakfast. We were skeptical, but the minute we arrived we…read morewere greeted with kindness and superb customer service. The ambiance is very modern and a very clean look. There were abundant vegetarian choices, which always makes me happy. We ended up with the Turkish eggs and Protein and Greens omelette. The serving size was plentiful and enough for a takeaway. To top it off, the coffee was supreme.

The food was very good and well cooked. We arrived around 10:15am, right before it got super busy…read moreabout 15 min later.... It was an average breakfast, nothing out of the norm or over the top (from my perspective as a tourist). The wait was a bit long for the food - about 20 minutes- and we had to remind them about our mimosa. Overall, it was a decent breakfast/ brunch place if you're looking for an American breakfast.