The artisan baguette is, frankly, light and insubstantial. It is no different to the industrial…read moreversions available at the local supermarket and definitely worse than the artisan baguette sold at Proxy at a much lower price. Also, there was a bit of string in ours! This place has not been reviewed for sometime. We did not try the pastries, which looked nice, but don't go there to buy bread. Overpriced and industrial masquerading as traditional artisan product.

Le pain y est moyennement bon. La gérante, d'une…read morecondescendance absolue, se permet de faire des remarques aux clients en leur soulignant qu'elle leur aura appris quelque chose. Je n'ai jamais vu un commerçant désagréable à ce point.

Order the Cracklain-which is a sweet, brioche-type dough with chunks of sugar mixed in and on top…read more All their other stuff is good too (croissants, cakes, etc). You will need to get there in the morning though for best (or any) selection. We have Belgian relatives so all the patisseries were pre-scouted for us. They think this is the best, and after trying many we agree. There is a weekly farmer's market nearby (3pm on Wednesdays). You'll need to reserve your food from De Baere if you are going to come this late.

This is pretty much a world class bakery. We got several different things for a family gathering…read moreand they were all amazing.

This was touted to be the hidden secret of Brussels. Where you get the best pain au chocolate…read moreyou've ever tasted. Not being a huge fan of pain au chocolate I could not say if this was true. But the other goodies I got here were mighty tasty. However due to old age & maybe the exhaustion of walking there I can't for the life of me remember what I got... bugger! The wife assured me that the Pain au Chocolate was tasty & among the best that she's had here. Though I'm sure there might be better places, maybe none quite so close though.

Quality is excellent but beware these are Japanese portions!…read moreOrdered a strawberry tart for 10 personnes and i'ts diameter was 20 cm! at 33 euros. In order words to be sure to have enough for my guests I had to purchase an extra fraisier for 6 pers at 21 euros... A bit of a rip off

From the owner: Le choix de produits de qualité, les recettes d'autrefois et le savoir faire d'aujourd'hui pour…read morevous proposer des gâteaux savoureux. Les fruits s'adaptent au gré des saisons.

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.

The reviews of Maison Dandoy are mixed and while I wanted to like it, I thought it was just okay…read more I enjoyed their front room the most where they sold cookies, crackers, chocolate, totes, and gifts. There's an option to pick a box or tin and fill it the cookies of your choice. The waffles themselves are something I can make at home and save the €15. I ordered the basic powdered sugar waffle, liege style. My husband ordered the Belgian style waffle which was topped with macerated strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Again, the waffle and strawberries weren't warm so it was like eating a dry stale cold waffle with cold strawberries and a scoop of ice cream. Disappointing to say the least. I'd pass on this place and stick with the street vendors where you can watch them make it in front of your eyes and served warm.

The crumble with red fruit is delicious and the owner is extremely friendly and kind! Worth a visit…read moreif you live in the quartier !