Butchers Coffee is a brunch spot in Het Zuid, Antwerp.
Butchers Coffee in Antwerp on Kasteelstraat opened 2017 in a former butcher's shop. The brunch counter runs sourdough toasts and pastries through the morning.
Must order: Cinnamon bun with espresso
Tip: Closed Monday. The original butcher tiles still line the counter.
Address: Kasteelstraat 57, 2018 Antwerp
Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is the Het Zuid vegan bakery and brunch counter. Vegan croissants, cinnamon buns and sourdough toasts.
Order: Vegan cinnamon bun with specialty espresso
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The natural-wine counter at the back opens evenings.
Buchbar in Antwerp on Scheldestraat is a brunch counter set inside a bookstore. The Het Zuid spot serves brunch plates, sourdough toasts and filter coffee.
Order: Brunch plate with eggs and house bread
Tip: Closed Monday. The patio is the better seat in summer; the back room is quieter year-round.
Mampoko in Antwerp on Amerikalei runs all-day brasserie service that starts with breakfast at 08:30 and rolls through brunch and lunch.
Order: Mampoko breakfast with eggs and Belgian charcuterie
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Reserve for Saturday brunch.
The Bakery at De Koninck in Antwerp serves brunch in the De Koninck brewery courtyard on Boomgaardstraat. Sourdough loaves, viennoiserie and counter sandwiches.
Order: Fresh croissant with brewery courtyard espresso
Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard catches the morning sun.
Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is the Het Zuid vegan bakery and brunch counter. Vegan croissants, cinnamon buns and sourdough toasts.
Order: Vegan cinnamon bun with specialty espresso
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The natural-wine counter at the back opens evenings.
Berlin in Antwerp on Kleine Markt runs all-day brunch through to 16:00. The Kleine Markt corner fills with the weekend brunch crowd from 10:00.
Order: The brunch plate with eggs, granola and fresh bread
Tip: Walk-in only. Arrive before 11:00 to skip the Saturday queue.
Buchbar in Antwerp on Scheldestraat is a brunch counter set inside a bookstore. The Het Zuid spot serves brunch plates, sourdough toasts and filter coffee.
Order: Brunch plate with eggs and house bread
Tip: Closed Monday. The patio is the better seat in summer; the back room is quieter year-round.
Barnini in Antwerp on Oudevaartplaats bakes bagels through the morning. The smoked-salmon and cream-cheese build is the brunch signature.
Order: Smoked-salmon bagel with cream cheese
Tip: Closed Sunday. Bagels run out by 14:00.
Mampoko in Antwerp on Amerikalei runs all-day brasserie service that starts with breakfast at 08:30 and rolls through brunch and lunch.
Order: Mampoko breakfast with eggs and Belgian charcuterie
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Reserve for Saturday brunch.
The Bakery at De Koninck in Antwerp serves brunch in the De Koninck brewery courtyard on Boomgaardstraat. Sourdough loaves, viennoiserie and counter sandwiches.
Order: Fresh croissant with brewery courtyard espresso
Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard catches the morning sun.
