Top Cafes in Brussels, Belgium

If you are in Brussels, this place is a must. Great atmosphere, good beer selection, great music. The bartenders I met there are wonderful folks.

Friendly staff with good food, found the lentils a little oily but the dish was flavoursome. The waiter suggested some wine and that was excellent.
Can certainly recommend

The steaks weren't seasoned ( no salt or pepper). The pepper and mushroom sauces that came with the steaks were watery and had absolutely no taste. I found out later that they charge 2 euros per sauce. The 18 euros chef's salad was mostly iceberg salad and heated up frozen seafood drowned in some salad sauce. Service was slow and chaotic but friendly. Too bad..

The service was incredibly fast. The Atmosphere and location were both amazing. The Flemish beef stew was disappointing. The sauce was bland, just large beef chunks with sauce and no vegetables ( no carrots, no potatoes and no onions ). And the beef cubes were kinda of cold. I loved everything else about the restaurant. The beer wasn’t over priced either.

The sample beer was great and brought to my very quickly.

Food was okay, atmosphere and staff are great though :)

Dingy basement bar with a great draft list, excellent bottle list and wonderful music playlist, if you're into rock, punk and metal.
Picnic tables to sit on, trashy bathrooms, if you like this kind of place, you'll love it here and we visited often. Just a few blocks away from the grand place.
They serve both fresh and aged Orval, but in Chimay glasses.

A dark cellar with a smell of being a cellar (which I really liked)
I'm starting to think that this is a place for people who's into heavy/black metal music.
All in all, it's a good place for a beer or five😊

DON’T RECOMMEND!

Edited: I initially thought that the staff was friendly, gave me options of beer to try but unfortunately didn’t like any. Reading their passive aggressive response below I actually recommend NOT to go there.
Beers were very obscure. Didn’t know what a hefeweizen or weiß beer is, which is unexpected for a brassiere. I would still explain from a bartender in a pub to at least know these types of beers.

Went in mid-afternoon, during our visit of Grand Place. Conveniently located next to major attractions, it was a great find.

Food was great and was not as expensive as I thought it would be for such a highly touristic area. They also have a good selection of beer. The waiters were friendly and even though they were slammed with orders, we didn’t wait to long to get our food.

Overall, definitely suggest if you are looking for a place to eat next to Grand Place.

Nice bere selection. Burgers and pasta şaş really delicious. Big portions and very tasty. I suggest this Place. The mussels look great. Nexttime we will try Mussels

We recently dined at Brasserie de la Reine in Brussels, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. This charming establishment exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere that sets the stage for an outstanding culinary journey.

Both the Pasta Bolognese and Pasta Carbonara were exquisite. Each dish, thoughtfully prepared, brimmed with robust, authentic Italian flavors. The Bolognese sauce was a savory symphony of meat and herbs, while the Carbonara offered a wonderfully creamy concoction, studded with crispy pancetta.

The Battin Fruitée beer was another high note of the meal. This fruity brew, with its refreshing tang, provided a perfectly balanced accompaniment to the hearty pastas.

One aspect to note, however, is that Brasserie de la Reine accepts only cash payments. They do not take credit cards, so ensure to have cash handy to avoid any inconvenience.

Nonetheless, I recommend Brasserie de la Reine wholeheartedly to anyone craving a fantastic meal in Brussels.

Beautiful restaurant, great service, delicious food, reasonably priced meals. It honestly deserved more customers. I didn’t look it up online so I wasn’t put off with what seems like a low rating, I was gonna go next door but it was expensive and this had gorgeous ambiance, reasonably priced, and quieter. I took a chance and it paid off but it was kind of sad how empty it was, the chef was just looking out the window and was so happy when a family decide to come in.

The scampi was delicious and they were very generous with the shrimp. Great beer selection as well and I would’ve stayed for desert if I wasn’t so full. I do recommend this place, give it a shot.

I recently visited this underground pub that was absolutely fantastic. The first thing that struck me was the great variety of beers available. There were so many different options to choose from, I could have spent hours trying them all! Additionally, the heavy metal music playing in the background added to the unique atmosphere of the place.

The pub itself was like a time capsule, with vintage posters and decor that made it feel like I had stepped back in time. However, what really made the experience special was the friendly and welcoming service from the man behind the bar. He was super friendly to us and our son, which made us feel right at home.

Overall, I had a fantastic time at this underground pub and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great beer selection, unique atmosphere, and friendly service. Whether you're a fan of heavy metal or just looking for a cool spot to hang out, this place is definitely worth a visit

Awesome spot. Sweet interior as it’s all underground brick and feels like a cellar. Big beer selection and awesome metal playing the whole time. Favorite bar so far in the city.

Nice local cafe/pub. You could enjoy good coffee here.

Came for dinner reservations, but was not necessary. It was not overly busy and could have been seated right away without a reservation. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, but sat inside with the cold weather. Service was friendly, welcoming, and quick. Ordered Battin Extra and Battin Triple to drink, which were both great. Ordered fried calamari for a hot appetizers, which were cooked great and not overdone. Then ordered the vol-au-vent that had a great sauce and moist chicken, not overlooking it. Also had the grilled salmon, which was cook well, although it did not have the skin for a crisp texture. Lastly had the Bailey' coffee, which was a really great way to finish dinner. I did want to order the mussels, however they were sold out by the time I came to the decision to get orders. I would recommend coming earlier if you I want to order mussels. I YOHefinitely come back for another meal.

Very friendly local bar. Found by accident. Beer is very cheap and there is a huge selection. Good music and a big outside terrace.

Vivid place dor a night out. A good variety of beers and a really unique atmosphere. If you are lucky you may witness a good light and music show as I did. Open space to dance available.

Short walk from Brockere, very local clientele. Friendly and comfortable beers mainly from the bigger breweries.

Love it! Great local pub, no frills but good belguim beer and good friendly service. Will be going back.

Really nice traditional little Belgian bar. Fantastic selection of beers reasonably priced.

Nice local pub with good local beers and coffee. No food.

Nice outdoor seating. Good beer selection. Good service as well.

Old fashioned Belgian brown cafe with a surprisingly extensive beer list. The pavement terrace is extensive, since the street is traffic free. But inside is where the real atmosphere is to be found.