High end French pâtissier and the king of the croissant. Unbeatable!. Top marks also for their…read morecakes (not too sweet, well balanced flavours). I especially recommend their Montblanc, tarte au citron and St Honoré. Their "cake du voyage" is also great. Unfortunately the people that serve you are not that friendly. A mere croissant doesn't get you a smile!

Oh, am I frustrated with myself for not remembering the names of the patisseries we bought from…read morehere. I can certainly describe them though as they were delectable. Again the wife and I were off on our journey to simple the various patisseries throughout Brussels. We had wanted to get a bûche de Noël around Christmas time and stopped into this patisserie to see what they offered. Although the Yule logs weren't what we were looking for we really took note of the delicious looking patisseries. We walked by numerous times prior to our visit there last week, and after grabbing a sandwich around the corner we decided it was time to finally get ourselves a couple little treats. The shark is beautiful and clean and quiet and we, after staring through the window with the prospective patisseries, decided to go with a strawberry rhubarb as well as a peach mousse. The red one with the cookie on top in the picture is obviously strawberry rhubarb, and the whiter one with the white chocolate leaf on top is the one with peach mousse. I remember it also having a tropical note to it. These were delicious. It was cleared that time had gone into them as the layers were well-defined and beautiful and the flavour of the strawberry rhubarb was very strong and a nice mixture of sweet to tart. It was my and my wife's favourite of the two, but that's not to say anything bad about the peach one. With seasonal patisseries and different varieties of cakes and tarts, you can't really go wrong if you happen to be in Châtelain to at least walk by the window and rule over these delicious patisseries. In fact you'll be better off stopping in and getting a couple.

I've only had Lilicup once and I think about it a lot. I say once because it's a bit far from me…read moreand my partner surprised me with a selection of cupcakes for my birthday, but all the cupcakes I tried were spectacular; they were moist and flavorful, and even lasted a few days after, keeping their freshness. Some particular standouts for me were the speculoos, pistachio raspberry, and carrot cake. These were all exquisite and I would without a doubt come back to order more and try other flavours!

It should have been 5 stars for me especially that I have been here for quite a few times and even…read moreordered dozens of dozens of cupcakes for my birthday! Unfortunately today, my 5 stars lost 3 of them due to : - overly priced cupcake and drinks (15€ for two cappuccino and 2 cupcakes not even served at our table) - the rudeness of the server & his lack of hospitality that changed right after his boss arrived (server is the skinny little guy) - urged us to order because someone was waiting behind us Common guys you're selling cupcakes which should bring happiness for the tummy and smile for the face of the customers !!! P.S. The owners (two ladies) were far more cheerful and enjoying serving their customers. Please re-educate your staff !!! We went on Saturday the 9th of December around 3pm.

Owned by Laurent and Sophie Maes since 2015 Renard Bakery has been one of Brussels best ever since,…read morethe former space taking on a new look while artisan techniques such as prolonged fermentation has pushed quality to new heights. Open from Wednesday to Monday at 07h00, the location on Fernand Cocq Square in the heart of Ixelles providing ample foot traffic, Larent grew up in his uncle's Bakery before studying in Paris to perfect everything from Sourdough to Choux and Viennoiserie. Diverse in its offerings, a curated collection of Jams and Spreads mingling with shattering Feuilletines backed by Dark Chocolate, traditional Pancakes are lightly sweet without addition while Liege Waffles see a delicate chew interspersed with Pearl Sugar pockets. Unable to resist a Doughnut, unfilled with just Sugar overlying pillowy Brioche, Renard's Almond Croissant was a touch soggy despite arriving by 08h00, while the Cinnamon Roll was buttery and aromatic without being overly sweet.

I love Renard! So many pastries, breads, and additional delights and goodies. I tried to try many…read moredifferent pastries in the morning on the way to school or just as a breakfast treat. They also serve coffee (such as espresso, cappuccino, latte) so you can get a grab and go for anyone on the go. There is no seating area here, but service is super prompt so most people know what they'd like to order once they have someone attend to them. Some standout items I love: baguette savoyard de lardon, oignon, et fromage (savory baguette with bacon, onion, and cheese), morning bun, gaufre (waffle), pain au chocolat et amandes (chocolate and almond croissant), among others! Really, it's tough to go wrong with any of the offerings here and everyone we've brought to try this spot has returned at least once, considering they're only here for 2-3 days! There are days when the line is out the door, but it moves quickly and it's so worth it!

The staff is super helpful. The restaurant area is large and clean with plenty of seating. Ambience…read moreis awesome. VERY clean! Food was incredible. Highly recommend there's nothing else in the immediate area that comes anywhere close to this place.

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.

Items Selected: Custard Brioche…read moreBaba Au Rhum Liege Waffle Pain aux Raisin Canele Almond Croissant Triple Chocolate Sourdough Profitterole St. Honore Éclair Brest Located at Rue Vanderkindere 377 in Uccle, another store at Fort Jaco with the 1986 original in in Ixelles, Le Saint Aulaye features the baking history of Gerard Marciquet plus the current team of Chefs Gregoire, Barre and Dupont, the results a downright mesmerizing collection of fifty or more Viennoiserie, Breads, Waffles, Pastries and Tarts. Opening at 7h00, early by Belgian Standards but clearly welcomed by locals given the continuous flow of traffic throughout the earl day, Le Saint Aulaye is a sizable space compared to almost every other Bolangerie in the city surrounding and making the most of its footprint with a clean layout fully loaded with glass cases the biggest difficulty for patrons seems to be deciding where to begin and how to focus as temptation beckons no matter where one rests their gaze. Truly an impressive display, the craftsmanship and time invested in each creation easy to see, suffice it to say that "biting off more than one can chew" is likely for all but the most restrained, an order of nine items for just one person assuredly leaving leftovers, though not as much as many would think. Comparable to others in cost, the order just €27.10 all-inclusive, first tastes began with items still warm from the oven and although the Liege Waffle did not feature as much crystallized sugar as those made fresh elsewhere the laminated pastry showed evidence of great leavening, the Almond Croissant slightly compromised by a bit too much Frangipane filling while the Pain aux Raisin placed a picture perfect shatter atop curls of fruit and butter. Slightly overcooking the canele, interior sill smooth but just past custard, breads proved a strong point for the shop as both the Chocolate-studded Sourdough and Brioche Donut dazzled with their respective textures, the Baba au Rhum taking the route of customization by way of a pipette filled with liquor while the cake itself was a delicate sponge fully soaked in simple syrup. Ending with Choux, both selections taking a modern look at French classics, there is little doubt the chocolate dipped Profitteroles comprising a St. Honore warrant "must-order" accolades, the linear Brest a la Éclair equally noteworthy with the handmade hazelnut cream some of the lightest seen as of this writing.

The best pâtisserie in Brussels, without any doubt. It's the perfect combination between a chic…read morepâtisserie and a bakery, you can find Pierre Hermé-like pâtisserie but also classics such as merveilleux and Paris-Brest. The staff is super friendly, service is everything (it's like the Senteurs d'Ailleurs of bakeries ;-) ). One of the owners used to work at Harrod's so he knows what he's doing service-wise. Ok, it's a bit more expensive but you're paying for quality here. I also have the feeling that I eat less bread when I eat Saint-Aulaye bread in the morning because it's more filling. It's not like those cheap ass breads from the supermarket that become dough again when you take it between your fingers and you roll it a few times. They just moved to rue Vanderkindere. The shop is bigger (and so are the queues because the neighbourhood seems to love their newest addition). Although I HATE the 'No fruit' lamps they've put (too beginning 2000 and I've seen it already too much in instore interior design), the new pâtisserie really puts their creations in the spotlight. I cannot imagine you won't stop if you see those tasty 'gâteaux' or 'tartes' in the window. If you want more info, you can read this funny post on ilovebelgium.be : http://www.ilovebelgium.be/the-reference-le-saint-aulaye-the-gayest-bakery-in-town

Yum! After leaving Paris on our recent trip to Brussels, we were craving great croissants and found…read morethis bakery near our hotel. We came on a Saturday morning and found a line out the door which is always a great sign! We tried a few different baked goods but our favorite was the chocolate croissant which was light, flaky and buttery with a great chocolate center. Loved this bakery and would highly recommend.

Fantastic bakery. Friendly staff. Delicious food. I highly recommend. Most staff spoke English…read more Service was quick and efficient. Everything we ordered tasted amazing. Definitely will return.

High end chocolate shop - has the royal seal of approval from the King of Belgium!…read more Had amazing pastries and ate outdoors on sunny Fall day on their patio. The flavours were amazing and so rich and luscious. Pricing was fair for this quality. Have tried their chocolate in the past. Pricy but soooo good!

Amazing selection of pastries, chocolates, and a few sandwiches. Different coffees are available,…read morealong with hot chocolate and chai matcha. The chocolate eclair was divine. The employees were pleasant and helpful. Outdoor seating only or to go.