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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken tender with french fries
    Tracy C.

    My aunt actually lives around the corner and her son was the one that bought us there as she recommended it. The place is amazingly cute inside you must take pictures as much as you can. The service was great. The waitress was very nice. The twice baked chicken wings are the best. Definitely when I go back. I'm definitely gonna try the pretzel and burrata and it's also at a perfect location because you can walk up and down the square and there's a lot of places to choose, but I would choose this one as they do also have outdoor seat seating

    Buffalo Blue Burger
    Stan H.

    Friendly staff and take out was ready. No mayo w fries as requested beforehand but place was fine. Belgian beers look good but didn't want too much alcohol. Fries are fine and salted well and not too much- nothing really sticks out for me here. Burger had good blue cheese and the patties are fresh and onion is fresh. Lettuce is fine.

    Chicken sandwich. Fries were also good!
    Kendra S.

    Great service! We had a table of 6 and I am glad I made a reservation since they seemed to have a good crowd even on a January weeknight. We enjoyed our appetizers-cheese curds, wings and Bavarian pretzels. Several of us got the chicken wrap or chicken sandwich plus my SIL enjoyed a burger with 3 patties the staff were friendly and helpful...I would give the service a perfect score. Restrooms were clean and smelled nice...always a good sign!

    Aperol Spritz & Long Island Ice Tea
    Maria J.

    Great drinks, the Appel spritz is delicious with Prosecco, club soda and orange soda. The Long Island ice tea on the happy hour menu is equally delicious for only $7.00! Bert, the owner is a great guy, very personable and engaging.

    Chicken Caesar Wrap with Frites
    Jess B.

    We came for the anniversary celebration. It was extremely busy, and Bert personally greeted us to start a wait list for a spot. We were served beer from the bar and relocated as soon as they could accommodate. Great variety of Belgians on draft and we enjoyed our meal. Service was great despite the crowd, our food came out quickly, and they even made sure to give us some souvenir glasses on our way out! Bert personally checked on us before we left to make sure everything went well. We don't get out much because of our kids' ages, but I hope we can come back again soon!

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    Lori S.

    Four of us had a nice dinner, good beer and pleasant service by our waiter, along with a friendly handshake from Bert. It was not overly loud, but one open bar room and we sat at an end booth along the wall. We will be back. I enjoyed the sour beer!

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    Great food, service, and beer list. Impressed with their product knowledge and passion for Belgium beers

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    Great food...wings are amazing...large selection of beer, ciders and drinks. Will be back!

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    2 years ago

    Very unique Belgian bar & restaurant for Lancaster County. Excellent service by Bert and tasty food.

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    Great place great beers on tap Belgium with the appropriate glass. Smash burger and flat bread excellent.

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