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.

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.

What a hidden gem. No tables for dine in it's a grab and go kind of place. Lots of locals when we…read morewalked in. Even a couple of police officers ahead of us ordering. You know it's good if they're there. We didn't know what to get so we ordered a ham and cheese sandwich (only 4 euros), a baguette and a napoleon and everything was under $10. What a steal. Everyone was leaving with multiple baguettes and now we know why. It was crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Everything you dream about baguette to be. We were so happy we stopped by.

Really great breakfast spot. I got a decently portioned panini for less than 5€! Quiet and laid…read moreback but good food.

Fun place to get sweets. Came because of the long line but moved fast. Great tasting dessertsread more

Very fresh, doughy authentic raisin brioche. You can watch them baking in the window and this place…read moreis known to have a line, but if you get there when they first open, you'll have no problem walking right up to order.

Delicious desserts, friendly welcome, and attractive storefront with variety of choices and…read moreofferings.

Brian Joyeux has been on the wife and I's list of pâtisseries for ages now. Every time we've wanted…read moreto go, it just hasn't worked out. Well, that all changed last Saturday. We wanted to pick up a couple little treats for Sunday and decided to see what they had. The shop was overflowing with goodies! There were so many different things to choose from, including tartes, eclairs, chocolate, croissants, and because it's Easter time, a bunch of chocolate eggs. We went with a Mango Yuzu tarte, as well as a Vanilla creme one with frangipane and caramel. The crunching suprise of discovering the chocolate shell on the mango Yuzu, to the utter deliciousness of the caramel in the vanilla cream one really blew us away. Not to mention the price point. Two delicious patisseries for less than 10€. Can't wait to go back!

I wanted a quick snack so I stopped in just before 1 pm on a Sunday and got a sausage roll. It…read morewasn't the best but it's pretty good if you're looking for something quick and inexpensive. They have a variety of other items and it seemed like a lot of people were ordering the sandwiches. They'll also warm it up for you, if you ask. We randomly found this spot on our last day of Brussels but if we knew about it earlier, we for sure would have gone here for breakfast a few times.

I REALLY liked their Brussels waffle; the texture and taste were amazing even if it looked…read moreordinary. This location is at the center of a lot of the major tourist attractions and is therefore great if you're looking for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or lunch without having to sit down (though that is still an option). Panos is a chain bakery/sandwich shop and was recommended by one of the aunties. Stuff you can find here includes sandwiches, wraps, soups, sweet and savory pastries, individual loaves and rolls, salads, coffee, and hot chocolate. Super basic, but high-quality stuff compared to a lot of other chain bakery places we saw as we traveled through Europe. Some of those sweet pastries were just really fancy looking for what's supposed to apparently be a very basic place, while even the basic stuff tasted really delicious. Their croissants were also super delicious, and I thought the raspberry croissant was particularly interesting. This particular location is on the street branching just off Grote Markt (Grand Place) and just across from the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert's southern entrance. It was near where we were supposed to meet up with our tour group, so we dropped by very quickly to grab some breakfast. My chief memory of that morning was that their waffle honestly made me feel better about the first half of the day.

Oh yum! One of the best croissants and eclairs we've had so far. Cute little spot with outdoor…read moreseating. It's far enough from the main attractions, so the prices are reasonable and the pastries are fresh. The staff was friendly--even though I don't speak a lick of French!

This chain is a favorite of mine but the location at the London train station was a disappointment…read more Service was awesome but the food quality was poor. Additionally, the menu vastly varied from other locations that I've visited - and not in a positive way.

We had the Belgian chocolate waffle at Maison Dandoy coupled with ice coffee and a cappuccino. Fuca…read morethe server was great and so was the service. Don't think just go and have a great time.

My water heater was out recently and in the interim my guests and I had to shower at my neighbor's…read more She's a big fan of speculoos cookies and when I was in Belgium I took a moment to pop into Dandoy to get some delicious (and crispy) ones in the lovely boxes they have here. She was delighted.

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!

Close to our hotel in Brussels we needed lunch…read more Paul's was a block away and we were happy to have lunch there. The selection and helpful staff made it easy and the food was delicious. Sitting and people watching and enjoy a great lunch is highly recommended. It has a warming atmosphere inviting you to come in sit and relax.

The baked goods were amazing. I had an apricot Danish and chocolate something with cappuccino. The…read moreflavors were fresh and clean. The service was OK. It was a little pushy and grumpy, but I was hungry and the smells helped me overcome.