Waffles, beer, frites and chocolate was basically the itinerary (: we started with waffles on our…read morefirst morning in Brussels and I can't think of a better place to begin than at Maison Dandoy. The ambience of this location really makes it special. I was really looking for a Hallmark movie themed experience and starting here was perfect. My waffle was scrumptious and a great start to the day. Highly recommend.

This is the go-to spot in Brussels for waffles. Annoying influencers around, so just ignore them…read more You can sit down or get take away, either way you'll have to do the line, which moved fairly fast on a mid-Sunday in spring. Lots of selections or build your own, what can go wrong with a good waffle and good toppings. Good place to get your taste of Belgian waffles, efficient service, comfortable seating both inside and out. It's in a really nice spot inside one of the glass passages, which are worth a visit just for their historical glory and beauty.

The waffles here were okay. I wouldn't say the most memorable but it was okay. With all the…read moreselections out there, I wouldn't come here if you want an exceptionally good waffle but there are a lot of selections nearby that are better.

Get the original Liege waffle. It's the OG and by far the best! Service was fast and no que time.read more

We made a special effort to get back to this shop and brought another couple we met on a walking…read moretour back with us. We had never eaten here before, but from just looking through the window, it seemed like the best place to find good waffles. Our instincts were spot on!! My husband and I ordered different waffles so we could both get to taste two flavors. Both flavors were absolutely delicious. It's hard to find words to say how good they were. We didn't want to stop eating them. Our new companions seemed to agree with us. They were all smiles at having stuck with us as we scrambled to find the shop while needing to catch a train to leave town by a certain time. The service could have been better -- but after the first bite of their waffles, I stopped caring about service.

Actually torn because I got my waffle at the Frite A Maman across the street since they sell…read morewaffles from Le Funambule. Service at Le Funambule is not great- short and a little rude. I came by at 9:45 and was told they opened at 10, came back at 10:05, they said another 20 mins. I went to Frite and ordered my liege waffle (costs 3€ here as opposed to the 2.50 at Funambule). They just reheat the waffle in the iron. Service is much better here, nice and kind. The waffle itself was denser and sweeter than the Belgian waffle. I actually preferred this because of the crunchy bites and I didn't mind that some of it was a little floppy- it made for good bite ratios.

Note: Vitalgaufre is now called Galet Waffles…read more Although this is not the most famous or oldest Belgian Waffle in Brussels, but it was certainly one of the best we had. On the day we visited, they had pommel (apple), vanilla, speculous, chocolate, and original waffles. Plenty of toppings to choose from of course. The shape is irregular like a Liege waffle, but the waffle is quite light and fluffy, soft on the inside and crispy outside. All the waffles are freshly made and served warm b/c of constant demand, just delicious. We ate a lot of waffles while in Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, etc. This was the best.

The best waffle in Belgium period. It was so so good that I had it twice in a day. In the morning I…read morehad the waffle with chocolate inside. This waffle, unlike all the others I had, has a more bread-like consistency and needs no toppings. In the evening I had the rasberry waffle, with rasberry sauce and whipped cream. Both were amazing, but the one I had in the morning was truly unbeatable. I can't describe how great it is so you'd simply have to try it for yourself. They also sold mini waffles they make fresh daily, so I bought that as well!

This spot was very cute and quaint! I loved all the sunlight that came in and all the plants! Such…read morea cheerful space! Made better by the lovely waitress who took my party's order. I had a latte, bacon pancakes, and breakfast potatoes. All of it was excellent. The pancakes were a bit over-syruped for my taste but still very good. Bathrooms were very clean. Payment was easy. I'd return and I recommend Woodpecker.

No complaints about the food here. The Peck Special hits the spot after a bit of sightseeing. The…read morepoached eggs are particularly well formed. The bacon is crispy but tender. GOAT cheese is the cheese you need on a savory waffle.

First Belgian waffles and Wow. They offer Lieges (thicker/denser) and Brussels (thin/crispy)…read morewaffles. I tend to like the lighter crispy style waffle so I really liked the brussels style waffle. I wouldn't recommend putting too many wet toppings on the brussels waffle since it gets soggy pretty quick. Lieges waffle has sugar in the dough so it is a bit sweet and the dough almost tastes like a croissant dough. They made our waffle to order, piping hot and fresh. Pay extra for seating but there's some standing tables outside.

Great food and coffee! Fast service and close to everything! Would definitely recommend!read more

Worth the visit. Soft and crispy at the same time waffles at the same time, not overly dry, moist…read morewith good flavoring. The flavors of the daily whipped cream and fruit were so good, and wish a good pairing. The staff is super kind, and attentive. Intimate and a great vibe.

Food and service are top notch. Coffee is fantastic. Savory and sweet waffles are all great…read more Inside and outside dining.

Food: Wow, was I surprised on how good this place is! Their mussels were probably one of my…read morefavorite mussels I've eaten as they were so flavorful and tasty, especially on a cold, rainy day! Their rabbit stew was also very delicious and it paired so well with their fries. I'm usually not a big fan of fries, but I could not stop eating them. Service: We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to quickly accommodate us as we got there a bit before rush hour. However, I would definitely recommend making a reservation as it gets pretty busy, especially with locals. All the staff were very nice and attentive as well! Ambiance: They have several levels to accommodate more people. They have their main bar on the first floor, but you do have to hike up a bit of stairs to get to the restroom as there's a flight of narrow stairs, so be careful. I really enjoyed dining here as it felt like a very local spot. This restaurant was definitely the highlight of our trip to Brussels!

When in Belgium, you must have some Belgian mussels. My favorite item here is their mussels in…read morecream and garlic sauce. The mussels are fresh and flavorful, and you can't help but slurp, I mean scoop up, some of the cream and garlic sauce in between each mussel. The other items are not bad, but nothing to write home about: Flemish beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, or even mussels with plain white wine (1 star off). Overall, Le Bistro is a good...bistro...option for some local foods.

Yum! This was the best waffle we ate in Brussels! This location is in the Royal Gallery of Saint…read moreHubert which is a popular indoor shopping street in the heart of the city. We got the Belgium chocolate and powered sugar waffle to share which was absolutely delicious. The waffle is soft and light with crispy edges and amazing with the dark chocolate on top. They also have some interesting savory waffle options which we were too full to try but definitely looked yummy! There are some tables outside the store but also tables inside before the cashier so it's a pretty good place to take a short break.

The food at Gaufres and Waffles was delicious. I was visiting Belgium as apart of a vacation trip…read moreand decided to try out and stop by a Belgium waffle shop. I bought a classic Belgium waffle and a mixed ingredient waffle. The service was very nice as they brought the waffles to you even though it was a small mini shop. The ambiance was quite nice you got to see all the other tourists walking around outside the plaza. While enjoying your waffle. I got an allergic reaction as they had a nut item on the menu but everything was very good.

My first experience in Brussels other than with the check in staff at our hotel was here. Our room…read morewasn't ready yet but we dropped off our luggage before deciding to hang around 2 the almost 2 hours before we could settle all of our things in our room. During this time, I spotted a seasonal flavor: lychee raspberry rose. I normally don't like to go to places abroad that we have in the states but I was really intrigued by the flavor so we decided that it was a good "snack" to have while wasting time. We went in from the street door which makes you go through the back of the establishment. It wasn't small but not the largest. A little confusing at first, it was obvious this Haagen-Dazs wasn't like the ones back in the US. If dining in, seat yourself and someone will come by to take your order. The menu was more elaborate and had these amazing combinations that covered more than just ice cream. There were also waffles (of course), pastries (croissant, pain au chocolat), and smoothies. It was essentially like a cafe. They also serve breakfast. The staff was nice; it was their job but they were good enough. No complaints! They do know English as well. I was still getting accustomed to the language change so hadn't readied myself completely to practice my French. I actually ordered two scoops of ice cream and 2 toppings over a waffle but I only got the ice cream and toppings, sans waffle. Not a deal breaker since I already planned on going on a mini self-guided waffle tour later. I also ordered a Viennese coffee (half of which turned out to consist of whipped cream) and my husband got their coffee. They don't skimp on the flavorings/add-ins. We got the macadamia brittle and the lychee raspberry rose with dark chocolate and almond crunch. Yum! We even went the next morning for a quick breakfast (a pastry, hot drink, and half of their exotic smoothie for €5). We may even return for breakfast again...

Wanted one last liege waffle before leaving Brussels, so of course my options were limited to the…read moretrain station. Saw that Haagen Dazs had liege waffles, so I got it there. My expectations were low, but I was actually pleasantly surprised by the waffle! Had the crunchy and chewy exterior! It was the 2nd best waffle after Maison Dandoy in Brussels. Way better than those 1 Euro waffle places that lined the tourist areas.