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Brussels is a city where you can eat very well. From Belgian specialties and international cuisine to vegetarian spots and trendy cafés, there’s something for every taste. Perfect for students, interns and young professionals who want to discover the city through its food.

Eating in Brussels: a gourmet and international city

Belgian specialties, world cuisine, cozy cafés for remote work… Brussels is a true culinary capital, accessible for all budgets.

🇧🇪 Must-try Belgian specialties
🌱 Vegetarian & vegan options
☕ Cafés for working and studying

Must-try Belgian cuisine

🇧🇪 Typical dishes to try

  • Mussels and fries
  • Flemish beef stew
  • Stoemp
  • Chicory gratin

🍴 Well-known spots

  • Aux Armes de Bruxelles
  • Chez Léon
  • À La Mort Subite

🌱 Vegetarian & vegan

Brussels offers more and more sustainable and plant-based options:

  • TICH → modern vegan canteen
  • Humus x Hortense → gourmet plant-based cuisine
  • Liu Lin → vegan Asian cuisine

🌍 International restaurants

Brussels is highly international. Some popular styles:

  • Italian — Osteria Romana
  • Fusion — Sanzaru (Nikkei cuisine)
  • Lebanese, Asian, African…

Cafés & brunch in Brussels

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MOK Coffee

Specialty coffee, modern atmosphere. Ideal for remote work.

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OR Coffee

A must for high-quality coffee lovers.

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Café Lacrosse

Friendly and indulgent. Perfect for studying or meeting up.

Brussels specialties

🍟 Belgian fries

  • Maison Antoine — Place Jourdan
  • Frit Flagey — Ixelles
  • Fritland — city center

🍫 Belgian chocolate

  • Neuhaus — founder of the praline
  • Pierre Marcolini — premium quality
  • Wittamer — Sablon, an institution

Experience Brussels from the inside

Find accommodation in the most food-loving neighborhoods of Brussels. Utilities included, flexible arrival.

👉 Discover our accommodations in Brussels