There are many lace shops in Bruges (though not as many as Chocolate shops) and I think we visited…read morethem all (Ahem!). While I admire the craft, they can all start looking the same. We decided to go and purchase here after checking many out .We couldn't get to see the one on Bal Street (highly recommended by travelers and websites) by the Lace Museum (closed) as it had just closed for lunch (What is up with so many Bruges shops closing for lunch) on a cold day and we did not want to wait. We ventured back to the Markt area as we had liked most of the items at Lace Jewel. The range of products and prices was amazing. My wife purchased several pieces in the mid-level price range. There were large pieces she liked better (I reminded her of the missed opportunities from our last trip to Belgium to no avail) but opted for smaller items for herself and to give as gifts, etc. The cost was surprisingly satisfactory considering the quality but can get very expensive for the larger items. The shop owners were very attentive and friendly, helping customers with questions and needs. From the time we went in to leaving there was a constant check out line of three to four which attests to the popularity of Lace Jewel. While that size line may not seem long, in a small crowded shop like this, it is impressive. So, if you can't get to the Bal Street location, don't fret because the quality, service and variety can be found here.

We tried 4 different chocolates. Salted caramel and coconut were our favorites. Lady behind the…read morecounter was very helpful.

Absolutely delicious chocolate!! And the owners made me…read morefeel so comfortable - they spoke with me about their chocolate, but didn't pressure me to buy anything - but how worth buying everything was! Family owned and so good - well worth it!

I'm so glad we decided to make the trek down to this place for brunch during our stay in Bruges…read more The whole concept is really cool because you probably can't go wrong with either books or brunch but together seems like an even better combination. Our server was a touch cold and aloof but it was ok because they provide you with a paper menu that you can check off what items you want. This is a fantastic concept and I really wish more places did this. Two of us ordered the bagel with hummus, zucchini, feta, olives, tomato, and cilantro. This was not only nice on the eyes, but it was delicious and packed with tons of veggies and healthy shit. I could not have had a better breakfast. GF ordered the omelette with toast and she liked it but it brought up that dilemma that's as old as time regarding whether or not she likes eggs. If you do, in fact, like eggs, this is probably a safe choice. The last in our party ordered the granola bowl with nuts, seeds, fresh fruit, and yogurt. This person is very hard to please but I do remember her being pleased by this dish. They also have a million other things like pancakes, waffles (duh), sandwiches, salads, a dish of the day, a pie of the day, and a bunch of yummy drinks. The environment is SO cozy and a great place to spend some time enjoying good food and a book.

Wow!! I am so impressed by this place. The service was wonderful, they provide menus where you…read morecheck what you want. The food was fresh and so delicious. I told the waitress I do not eat pork and she substituted the ham for cream cheese for the extensive breakfast. So often I have fruit salads with bad fruit, but everything tasted great! The ambience is wonderful. They have books in English and other languages where you can grab a book and enjoy your meal. It's a wonderful location to hang out and take a break. I will be retuning.

Madame stayed open for me as I arrived just at closing time. Beautiful linen goods and hand…read moreembroidered items. Excellent stop for gifts.

Home Linens in Bruges is a beautiful store with handmade Belgium Linens. The items, which include…read moreclothing, bed, bath, and table linens, are gorgeous and reasonably priced. They also sell jewelry and fabulously fragrant lavender products. Great gift items or very classy, high-quality souvenirs to remind you of the beautiful city of Brugge. The website will be operational in a few weeks.

I really enjoy local maker gift shops and LOQUAL was no different…read more Vibe wise they leaned heavily towards smaller knick knacks and decor, although I did love their small white homes that had lights in them. They also carried baby bows, hair scrunchies, and jewelry that seemed to be for children, such as beaded friendship bracelets. I could see this LOQUAL being a great resource for stocking stuffers and a hit with the age 7-14 crowd so all in all I would say it was probably one of the better tourist shops in Bruges.

So much lace. We went to a few lace locations and found this location and Lace Jewel to be our…read morefavorites. This location seemed to have more Tapestries (not interested) than the others. The quality was top notch. The prices seemed a bit higher here, but you pay for quality. We actually came in the store two ties during our trip just to make sure we did not miss anything. Ultimately, we did not make any purchases here as my wife did not want any additional pieces after making several purchases elsewhere. Besides, I think she was all laced out.

excellent, bit rough around the edges…read more some prices are too high and 100% barter , starts at 7am , bring a large bag no card payments available , cash only

Accordian music on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Old books, old albums and cameras, beautiful…read moretaxidermy with a bit of dust. People sipping coffee and lots a beautiful paintings underneath the shade of a Gothic church. I'm in love. I love all these Belgian pop-up markets. Brocantmarkt of Saint Jacobs is probably the best antique market I've had the pleasure of stumbling into. Next to the Marché des Antiquaires du Sablon in Brussels. With that, Belgium's love of pop-up antique markets outpaces most to all antique shops I've been to internationally in price and collection. Some of the stuff I saw here, which I've seen otherwise going for double/triple digits, were in the single digits and all lovely items. We were hard-pressed to try to not spend our money and eventually caved over a gorgeous photo album of worn crimson leather, but soft and in great condition. Inside old photos and memories, but something for inspiration-- places in black and white. We also purchased a small set of forks with engravings for a few euros. There were lots of items I would have easily picked up if I wanted to splurge. Found a beautiful used paint palette, mounted animal hooves-- a boar and deer, a small collection of old cameras with leather cases, old coins from various places, old scarves in decent condition, a dried turtle, a mounted crocodile head. This is just a sampling of the oddities at this market. Along with were lots of old paintings and of course a large breath of books. If nothing at the market interests you, it's nice to just come out and sit at the cafes lining the side. Bistro & Antiek Montparnasse is a pretty nice antique shop and bar. Lots of people sat outside enjoying the weather and drinking coffee, and no beautiful antique market should go without a talented accordian player. You are truly a gem Brocantmarkt!

Sissy-Boy is a lifestyle brand located in the old Post Office station. They keep odd hours, so make…read moresure you look them up before your visit. While the space houses several other brands, they carry home decor, dresses, handbags, purse keychains, tops, and scarves all of which seemed to be of a nice quality for the price. The service was friendly and helpful while they were gift wrapping my purchases but generally hands off otherwise. All in all, it's a super cute store so I would definitely drop in (if not just to see the building) if you're in Ghent.