€€€€Bakery brunch in brewery courtyardHet ZuidTue-Sun 08:00-17:00
The Bakery at De Koninck in Antwerp serves brunch in the De Koninck brewery courtyard on Boomgaardstraat. Located in Het Zuid. Open tue-sun 08:00-17:00.
OrderFresh croissant with brewery courtyard espresso
TipBread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard catches the morning sun.
€€€€CaféHet ZuidMon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-17:00, closed Sunday (Montignystraat); Kolonel North on Ankerrui 15 opens Sun 09:00-16:00
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is the Australian-style cafe in Het Zuid. Saturday brunch fills with the neighbourhood crowd. Booking recommended.
OrderFlat white with avocado and poached eggs on sourdough
TipSaturday queue can run 20 minutes. Mid-week mornings are calmer for laptop work.
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.
OrderCinnamon bun with espresso
TipClosed Monday. The original butcher tiles still line the counter.
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.
OrderBrunch plate with eggs and house bread
TipClosed 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. Located in Het Zuid.
OrderMampoko breakfast with eggs and Belgian charcuterie
TipThe corner terrace opens with the weather. Reserve for Saturday brunch.