Top Hamburger restaurants in Brussels, Belgium

In life, you need to know that places like La Brouette really do exist. They are waiting to be discovered and fill you with a glowing sense of satisfaction. La Brouette evokes a distant childhood memory of home and warm welcomes. You might be forgiven for believing that cafes like this only exist as film sets.
On a brisk January Sunday morning when snow was forecast, my daughter and I had some privileged 'dad and daughter' time, and we fancied breakfast. We headed at random to the center of town, stroking Everard t'Serclaes for luck as we ambled into the Grand Place where, perchance, we found this cozy gem was open. Everard sure knows how to deliver at short notice. Even after all these years here, I still consider us strangers in this land, a couple of notches above tourists, but not nearly natives yet, and in my mind's eye La Brouette is 'ground zero Belgium'. It doesn't get much lovelier than this. I believe they serve the most satisfying breakfast on the Grand Place.
The décor is wall-to-wall wooden panels and old-fashioned decorations with a live fireplace. We were instantly welcomed by friendly staff, and they offered us a generous table bathed in cozy lighting with a menu full of winter warmers. Come here and you can experience Belgian hospitality in one sitting. The coffee is strong, so don’t make my mistake and order two unless you enjoy palpitations in your step and talking very fast. Pastries are buttery and full of flaky goodness. La Brouette has the best hallmarks of simplicity, honesty, and a slightly kitsch and fun atmosphere.
My daughter and I sat and ate, we took a few lazy minutes to pencil some drawings together. We played tic-tac-toe and never felt we were overstaying our welcome despite the constant flow of people walking in and out. I reconnected with aspects of café culture that I had not experienced for many years since sitting on a Parisian terrace near the Boulevard Haussmann. La Brouette is for people-watching and breakfast-feasting with those you love in a cozy and safe space.
Belgians probably have rules against changing La Brouette, and if not, then they should vote them in immediately. I will forgive them the off-tone distraction of a TV screen by the counter at the back as it belched lewd flashes of modernity into an otherwise perfect landscape.
There will be privileged time in which to experience La Brouette at its best; I expect this establishment has a very different vibe in summer, and that it is best enjoyed outside of crowded times.
It was so good I'm almost scared of going back lest I ruin the experience and the perfect memory.

Pet friendly. Nice service. Tasty food. Situated on the main square.

Location and building are nice.

Food, the fries (chips) are *not* special, barely average, for Belgium this is disappointing! The moules were bland. The broth they were in was, too, at first, and it seemed the same, but taken alone it was very refreshing.

Service friendly but under verging on understaffed.

Saddening for them that they are Wasing their dishes in bottled water. That must be a big expense for the company. Saddening for myself as potentially a roudy brit in a place where alcohol flows (having just come out of beer world, this gets a tick from me for thr sky bar), and I can't get a free glass of water to tame any alcohol influences I may have.

Ultimately you go to this place for the location. But even with this, the food needs to good look at and improving. If I had a day in Brussels and this was the only place I ate at I would describe the place as having bad food!

First 1 star. This is because the reputation of your city is with you and standards should be highly

This has become my regular go-to local bar when I’m visiting Brussels. After a busy day it’s the friendly & welcoming staff, perfect relaxed Euro-ambience and great beer choice that keeps me coming back.

If you’re in Brussels and looking for a super-friendly setting in the busy Grand Place, then this is your spot. Tarlan will likely greet you with a big smile and a welcoming “Bonjour!”

Please just don’t take my table. 😊

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..

You get there one of the best Belgian frittes!!! You can choose between many different sauces!!! You will love them.

Fantastic food! I don’t understand any of the negative reviews about the fries or the burgers as myself, my 15yo and 14yo son all enjoyed Papy’s so much that we ate here twice. For whatever it’s worth, we’re from the Midwest US and are used to high quality burgers and we were very happy with Papy’s. You won’t be disappointed!

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 :)

Good meal of Flemish Stew, Nachos, Cheese Fries, and Beer. Jerome was a great waitstaff. Obviously great location and vibe.

Had to try some fries while in town.. i mean i enjoyed them, im not that fussy when it come to fries.. the sausage was mediocre just a large hotdog. For 16eu (with a beer).. it probably wasn’t worth the experience

Best hot dog I have had in a long time

Assumed it was a Belgian frite shop as judged by the mountain of fries prepared. This is a tourist trap. Poor quality fires with low quality sauces. Also expensive for the experience of, best avoided, if you want the real deal.

Taste of the fries was nice, a bit unusual from your regular fries.

An absolute must try for any visitors looking for a great burger. We had the Bacon Eggs Burger and the Chicken Burger. Both were very good but the Bacon Egg Burger was phenomenal. We had two orders of fries too with BBQ sauce. The fries were okay, but in the restaurants defense we were the last customers for the evening. I'm sure with fresh oil the fries would have been better. The pricing was fair and the atmosphere was appealing. I personally enjoyed being able to watch them make the burgers, all the ingredients looked so fresh. Whether a late night meal or a planned dinning experience, you'll enjoy the food.

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.

Good- Good location, sat outside , food was very tasty, cristal 0.0% beer was really tasty as well.
Service was fast and fair- but to give credit to all the staff it was 28c and i would hate to be working outside in that weather, so appreciate that they would have been feeling the heat. I would 100% come back again to dine there.

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

The food is amazing, the portions are big and the owner is incredibly nice!! Great experience!

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.

Perfect location on Grand Place for tourist; to enjoy the beauty of this UNESCO protectected square whilst drinking Belgian beer, eating traditional meals or waffles. Take special note of tasting meal and beer menus...

The kitchen sends out food really quickly.

Our server was extremely fast, attentive, multilingual, polite....

Recommending 3/1 Belgian tasting menu with fries, fish burger, beers and waffles!

Their terrace is packed, but in a beautiful setting, the interior is interesting, and toilets are clean.

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 ordered burgers on takeaway and i will pay w card
im waitinf courierr noone coming, call restaurant and noone answer phone

Really lovely bar to come to for a couple of drinks whilst you watch the world go by. Prices are a little higher, but we didn't mind and saw it as fair given the location being right in Grand Place.
Would recommend coming here.

I recommend the chicken hamburger! It was greaaat! So tasty and juicy, not a piece of nugget inside!. Maybe they need to improve the meat hamburgers, but I would go back just for the chicken one.

It was far to represent Belgian frites since the frites was really "not good" compare with many frites shop in Brussels.
My whole dish wasn't good.
And the staff was like not happy when I and my friend order one portion to share as it was big for us.
I wouldn't come back again.
It was spacious and located right in the center.

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.

No es el típico restaurante de comida rápida. Carta muy variada, los perritos están muy muy buenos. Además los acompañan con patatas gajo, algo raro ya que en Bruselas casi todos ponen las mismas patatas. Además de perritos tienen gran variedad de hamburguesas. Muy recomendable, y precio asequible.

My burger was great. My son was disappointed because the fries were potato wedges and not "Belgium style" frites, but everything was good.

Delicious burgers. Everything fresh and tasty.

A very nice discovery in the very city center of brussels. Non touristic spot with very yummy hamburgers and French fries. Also pasta was very good. Ask for it if you want your food not to be spicy though!

Incredible burgers! There are lot of creative burgers and dishes (like penne with vodka sauce).
The stuff is really nice. A place to eat something good, different and centric.