Good little place for a light weekday lunch for those who work in the neighbourhood or weekday…read moreshoppers in nearby rue Neuve. Homemade quiches salads and soups, 11 euros 2-course formule. Nice quiet garden at the back, social distancing inside and out.

I was wondering why the pastry I bought there (for the first time last week) was so wonderful and I…read morewas told by a local that they are/were the bakers for the 5 star hotels. Their almond croissants are light and crispy with a filling that is like a butter almond paste. I had the chocolate eclair today and that was excellent! The box they put them in is beautiful and perfect for giving as a gift! Their "couques" with chocolate or raisins are great, too! Since finding them, I've been going daily to buy an after dinner treat. My only disappointments are that they are sometimes sold out of things early in the day (so best to place a request for it the day before) and that they're closed on Mondays!

I came to Maison Barat with hopes of finding a delicious baguette but was highly disappointed…read more Barat is quite famous for their baguettes and various other breads, so I decided to try one. I got a well cooked baguette, and it was not up to par. The flavor of the baguette was good, but the texture wasn't there. The exterior was not a crispy crust, it was very chewy and gummy. It didn't feel well cooked at all. I also got a chocolate bread, and that was amazing! The baguette was €1.40, and the chocolate bread was €1.60. The prices here seemed pretty average to me, so I was happy about that. They had samples of their focaccia as well which was tasty. I highly recommend coming for their chocolate bread, but not for the baguette.

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.

Sophisticated, tasty Sandwiches on baguettes. Completely delicious! Vegetarian was…read moreperfectly-roasted, thinly-sliced eggplant and squash with ricotta, light pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes on the best baguette that we experienced in Brussels. L'Indian was an interesting and highly enjoyable curried version of a tuna sandwich. Highly recommend. Cash only (or European bank card)

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!

Oh I wished I could experience this place, but soon! At least we'll be freed from the shackles of…read moreCovid restrictions! Hopefully for a long time, because I want to taste fresh bread while sitting down with a friend. Le Pain Quotidien.... the name just sounds like fresh bread! Anyways, from what I could have, (fresh apple juice & Belgian chocolate muffin) I can tell this place has real potential. It's beautifully situated in Sablon (one of the nicest neighborhoods in Brussels). It's sought after because a few moments after it opened there already was a queue... Now for the food... it was good, but I can't say it was mind blowing. Was it because it was cold outside that day? Who'll know? I will definitely give it a try again & have a full brunch to see if the weather and the restaurant experience makes a difference on the food's taste. In conclusion: yes, go ahead give it a try! Especially if you're fond of nice neighborhoods, be mindful that the prices fit the neighborhoods' niceness.

Really enjoyed this place. A friend and I were across the street visiting a church and stopped in…read morehere for a late breakfast. The food was really enjoyable. We enjoyed the different breads and spreads sitting out on the table. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next day.

delicious waffles! we got the liege and the belgian waffle, you can't go wrong with either one…read more both delicious but the liege is thicker and sweeter

Going to Brussels? Go to Maison Dandoy. Seriously - stop whatever it is that you're doing and go…read more You're about to have the best speculoos biscuits known to mankind. The staff speak good English, and frankly everything is good from here. I'm fond of both the biscuits but also the pain au greque as well. Why are you still reading this? Get going!