We searched this place out as for its non-dairy gluten free waffles. The staff there were very nice…read morewhile answering our questions. The waffles were quickly made and nice and hot, but not too hot to melt the ice cream on top. The ice cream was really sweet but great on a hot day. Go get it the back and enjoy the little terrace right on the water while you eat your waffle. It's a great little bonus. Beware: if you get the cherries, they still have their pits in them!

First time in Belgium and I knew I obviously had to get a waffle! A group of us were walking around…read moreand recognized this place from TikTok and decided to try it. The menu consists of their waffle creations and a build-your-own option. We didn't notice until after we ordered that all the waffles are gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based. Honestly, if I had knew that before coming here I would have chosen a different waffle place. Service was good and the workers spoke some English. There isn't much space inside to eat your waffles there, but it is clean. All the waffles are prepared freshly right in front of you and served made to order. I will note these are definitely a more expensive option, each waffle is about €10 and they aren't huge. I ended up ordering the Chocolate Lady waffle which included a waffle with dark chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs, and roasted buckwheat. Waffles came out about 10 minutes after ordering. While this may seem like a longer wait, there was a large group of us and only one worker making the waffles. The waffles itself were very flaky and not heavy at all. After hearing that they were "diet friendly" waffles, in understood why. Honestly, the waffle didn't have a ton of flavor. The rich chocolate sauce atop with the ice cream saved it in my opinion. While they were lighter than maybe a traditional Belgian waffle, I don't think this is anywhere close to a traditional Belgian waffle. I appreciated the presentation and better ingredients, but I was a little disappointed. I enjoyed my waffle here, but if you are seeking an authentic Belgian waffle, look elsewhere. This is an excellent spot for people with dietary restrictions though. These waffles are also much pricier than ones you'll find in the area and they are not very filling. I loved the presentation, the toppings, and the overall aesthetic of the eatery, but the waffle fell very short. This is, unfortunately, an example of a "TikTok tourist trap" place. If you are dairy or gluten sensitive, check this place out! If not, I would look somewhere else. Chocolate Lady Waffle 5/10

While in Belgium we did a day trip to Bruges and stopped into De Gastro for lunch…read more Although they only have a few outside tables and it's a small sidewalk, we always appreciate having the option to vibe outside and ordered a iced peach tea, coke zero, and a Flemish stew. The Flemish stew was amazing. The honey wasn't too hungry so we shared a bowl of it and the portion size was perfect, along with it being one of the most delicious stews we had while in Belgium. The service was helpful and prompt and I can't speak highly enough about our experience. So if you're visiting Bruges, De Gastro is a must-eat stop during your visit.

Came here for our first dinner in Bruges and we didn't leave disappointed! Interior felt very homey…read moreand warm. The service was super kind, professional, and quick. The menu had a good selection of traditional Belgian food which all tasted delicious. My favorite were the mussels for sure. SO many and for such an affordable price! The stew I got as well was hearty and felt very warming. Overall, I couldn't recommend this spot more if you're in the area - thanks, De Gastro!

This place is very easy to find, and super cute inside. Very eclectic decor - from china (teacups,…read moreplates, etc.) to clowns, fresh flowers on the larger table in the back, and a lot of tables/seating packed into a fairly small, but cosy space. We were seated right away, around 10:15 on a Saturday morning. I ordered a coffee, and water - the coffee is not what this American is used to (very small cup), that was 3/4 full. It was ok, the breakfast sandwich was the true standout here. Beautiful presentation, perfectly cooked egg with a nice runny yolk, a generous pile of bacon, tomato and lettuce, on a toasted bagel. So good!

Cute bagel breakfast stop with friendly service and fresh ingredients many kinds of teas and…read morecoffee and freshly made bagel sandwiches We went the sweet route with fresh fruits and cream cheese and pretty white chocolate shavings we also enjoyed the savory egg bacon avacado bagel A fancy breakfast delight just a bit hefty on the wallet

Popular spot among tourists. Nothing particularly Belgian about this place but a good place to have…read morebrunch! Cute toast concept and well decorated interior. Toasts are well assembled and massive portions. Big fan of the seeded brown bread they use. Special coffees are all a bit milk heavy, particularly the pistachio latte. Service is great, and the food comes out relatively quickly. Would recommend if craving American style brunch!

Amazingly fresh food and great service - this is a 5 star spot…read more Was on vacation in Bruges and saw all the rave reviews about this spot so my wife and I stopped in. There was a bit of a queue outside but the line moved quick, and wow was it worth the wait! Beautifully plated breakfast platters that taste so fresh like it was just brought from the farm. The colors on the plate are mesmerizing with fresh eggs, salad, fruit, vegetables.. its exactly what we needed after a long night of drinking Trappist beers paired with a side from fresh orange juice I absolutely loved my meal and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this place - worth every penny. Definitely one of the best spots in town.

Cozy and attractively decorated, we had a wonderful brunch here. I loved my California Tartine and…read morea glass of fresh orange juice while my husband loved his super healthy "breakfast bowl" and a giant cafe au lait. There are many seating areas, including a garden area in the back with a koi fish pond. Highly recommend!!

Breakfast was good. Blueberry jam was very good. Very close…read moreto having a American breakfast. Ask for Americano coffee. Espresso is strong. Good place to relax and just enjoy.

Don't miss this place. I'm not terribly sophisticated when it comes to food, but I'm on the edge of…read morebeing an amateur foodie. This is the best meal I've ever eaten. I had the four course: the bread came with butter (not just butter, but I'll let you experience that) and pate. I copied the photo here of my menu. The skate fish was amazing, and the dessert was incredible. The food was NOT over salted nor over sugared, but rather the flavors and textures spoke for themselves. What a wonderful place. I would come to Belgium again just for this. The wine was quite good and only E33/bottle. I think price/value was better than most here.

Every time I try a Belgian restaurant this is an amazing journey. Simple and attractive menu with…read morefresh products. Staff was very nice and polite with a very good French speaking. The dishes proposed were excellent and this was an enjoyable meal. We recommend a visit to this restaurant. Sans réservation l'équipe du restaurant très accueillante nous a trouvé une table. Le restaurant est sobre et élégant. La carte propose des produits de qualité et des combinaisons variées pour tous les goûts. C'est très bon, copieux et très bien assaisonné. Tout était très bien. C'est une très belle adresse de Bruges.

Yummo to my tummo! Honestly, we popped in because it was…read moreincredibly cold while we awaited our train to Amsterdam and EXKi is the one heated spot in the Brugge train building. We grabbed a dessert to justify taking up table space and wound up being totally blown away! We selected the speculas merengue cake, which was super sweet but a textural and flavor explosion in your mouth. They had a bunch of healthy salads and grain bowls for less than $5, tons of beautiful baked goods -- both savory and sweet -- and a nice selection of soups and everything seemed super well priced. Next time we're in Brugge we're going to plan to have a full meal here.

While on vacation, i was frustrated that it took so long to get lunch when on a busy schedule to…read moresee everything bruges and ghent has to offer. i was really looking for something fast, easy, and delicious that catered to my lactose allergy. i was desperate to get away from all the french fries, chocolate, and waffles and couldn't be happier finding this place! so many incredible options for everyone to love as well as catering to vegetarians, vegans... all in perfect portions. i'm a foodie who loves to eat healthy and enjoyed a little salad with mixed greens, potatoes, lentils, peas, poached egg and a side of zucchini soup all without dairy!!! my mom had a slice of quiche and my dad loved the beer he chose! my mom and i even shared vegan chocolate torte that was better than the "famous" chocolate torte from austria! safe to say that i'm a very happy camper but wish they would come to the west coast in the states...i'll be sad to leave exki behind. don't miss it especially when in ghent by st. nicholas church and in the train station in bruges!

We stopped in at this store on a whim. It was buzzing with people. There were many options in the…read moredisplays and prepackaged offerings on the shelving across the displays. We got a little box, filled it with the chocolates we chose, and off we went to try them. We weren't really impressed. The apple one pretty but really sweet. Gingerbread was ok. Coffee was the favorite as it tasted like a latte and didn't kill you with sugar. There were no chili or other spicy chocolates offered, which was something we enjoy. Imagine our surprise when The Chocolate Line came up as the number one store in every review I read. Due to this we returned to try other items in case we missed what made them so popular. Nothing was memorable. We actually preferred items from 2 other local shops listed in the top reviews. We're not certain if we selected the wrong options or if we have pedantic chocolate taste buds.

With all the chocolate shops in Bruges, I think Chocolate Line is my favorite. Not only does it…read morehave beautiful chocolates, it has some of the most creative flavors, including savory ones: * Apple with fresh cut grass * Cilantro and mint * Chocolate and bacon * Granny Smith apple caramel * Raspberry cheesecake It is delicious (and kind of trippy) trying the assorted flavors because I was not sure if I was sampling a meal or eating a chocolate.