Au Bassin was one of the first bars I went to when arriving in Brussels. It's located in the heart…read moreof the Saint-Catherine area near all the restaurants and the former canal, and its unmistakeable outdoor decor with hanging vines will make sure you don't miss it. There is plenty of seating indoors and they even have a photobooth. The drink prices are a little pricier compared to surrounding bars, but they have lots of seating for large groups, so it's worth it. We came here for my partner's birthday and asked if we could bring in some snacks and cake, which they allowed. They also have a ton of board games that you can just borrow for free, making for a fun time. They do accept card, and they even have coffee available if you need a pick me up.

Came on a Sunday night and loved that it was kinda slow but far from dead. We may have been…read moretourists but it's definitely just outside the touristy area which was a welcome change. Good beer selection, lots of space and games. My wife and I got a couple rounds of trappist beers, all of which were excellent of course. They were very reasonably priced and properly served in appropriate, matching glasses. They've got a handful of games including a couple versions of trivial pursuit and card games I didn't recognize. But we opted for Scrabble - they've got scrabble in at least 4 languages which I thought was very cool. Would definitely return

A decent breakfast spot. I stumbled upon the place while walking around the neighborhood. It didn't…read moreseem too busy and my time was rather limited, so I walked right in. Like every other restaurant in Belgium, you pay for a small surcharge for dining in. I opted for this option because I wanted to be able to enjoy my breakfast. My friend and I placed the following orders: a bottled beer (yes, for breakfast), omelette with cheese, salmon quiche, and today's soup (two options but I chose the tomato soup). The omelette (7 euros) was delicious and came with a side of salad. It's cheesy (as it's supposed to be) and delicious. The tomato soup was nothing special but only costed 4 euros and I got so much bread with my soup! Worth it. The salmon quiche (5.1 euros) was okay but filling. The beer (3.4 euros) was absolutely tasty and a perfect complement to breakfast. We spent about 20 euros on the breakfast for two. Definitely on the pricey side of things but at least it was a good meal. Service was very friendly! Staff spoke English very well.

In my opinion one of the most comfortable, clean, spacey, and friendly Paul's locations in…read moreBruxelles. There's no shoving and pushing here to get in and out. The cafe is quite big, with a good size seating arrangement away from the counter. A big selection meets you as soon as you walk through the doors, and walking along the display of cakes, pastries, and breads will lead you to a glass window through which you can see the deliciousness being made by the baker. They also have a good selection of sandwiches, small pizzas, and such. Staff is friendly and attentive. Have not had to wait here at all, rather it is the staff that has to wait for me to make up my mind: "...one of this..uhh no no wait this, no uh... Maybe both... And also one of those... And a coffee, a large one... Oooooo and what's this!" - Paul's selection will make you very indecisive. Please note however that everything is about 10-20 cents more if you sit in the cafe instead of taking it to go.

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.

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!

Really lovely place near the centre with a very large outside patio and a smaller, more intimate…read moreinside area. All-vegetarian breakfast restaurant/coffee bar, with a few vegan options. Somewhat strange setup: you find a table, make note of your table number, line up for food at the counter, and they bring your order out. We visited on a Friday morning: it took 5 minutes in line to order and another 30 minutes for the food -- popular place. My wife & I each got the Vegan Rustic breakfast (€13), which comes with a nice dark bread, hummus, avocado, green tomato, and a choice of orange or apple juice, and a hot drink (we got doppio espresso). We also split a very nice vegan croissant (€2.50). The main food items were very simply but tasty and well-executed: the bread was hearty, the avocado was fresh, the hummus was well-made, and the tomatoes were fresh and juicy. Perhaps not the greatest deal given the portion you're getting, but we were content enough. Good spot for vegetarian and vegan breakfast.

Yes, yes, yes. Everything just works at Mok from the design to the coffee to the food. My family of…read morethree went for breakfast and coffee on an August Monday morning. Although our seven-year-old was the only child present, we had a great experience. Here's why. 1) Drink: They brew quality coffee with the best filtered water (also available on tap for guests). My latte was exactly how i enjoy it- strong and creamy. They have sugar off to the side if you need it. 2) Food: A simple menu, everything is made and presented with perfection. My wife's avocado toast is "the best she's ever had." The cheese toast with the fermented onion ketchup hit the spot. 3) Vibes: It's a cool spot, but don't be intimidated. Staff are friendly. There's indoor and outdoor seating and restrooms in the basement.

This modern atmosphere, superb coffee, was one of my go-tos when I was in Brussels. They have a…read morerotating menu, each was delightful. Great environment to get work done, or just conversate with a friend. Coffee was one of the best I had in Europe. This is slightly on the outskirts from the city center, but well worth the walk.

This is cute local cafe. It is close to the Basilica and open on Sunday. Looks like mostly a…read morelocals place, but good service and coffee. We took a bakery item to go from next door and loved it. Recommended. See the photos.

i've been there for a lot of years. So, I really like the place…read more Excellent dishes: pasta's (an awful lot), grilled beef, Goods elction of wines at a reasonable prices. Friendly service. Close to an underground station. Open till late in the afternoon. Do yourself a favour: go and get there for a fine moment.

We ended up here for dinner prior to attending a futbol game. I very quickly became overwhelmed…read morewith the lack of consistency in the menu posted outside the restaurant and the one we were provided inside in addition to the language barrier. While the outdoor menu has 15+ pasta dishes the one we were given inside had only 5. Again, due to the language barrier we ordered off of those few in the indoor menu and while they were tasty, the ham in the carbonara was quite chewy and the bolognese was rather loose.

Just on Place Stephanie, this is a quiet place during the day to have a coffee with some home made…read morecake and taste a bagel. Very friendly service, great decoration.