Mampoko is a cafe in Het Zuid, Antwerp.
Mampoko in Antwerp on Amerikalei is an all-day brasserie that doubles as a corner cafe through the morning. The terrace catches morning light.
Tip: Closed for full brasserie service late afternoon; coffee through to 17:00 most days.
Address: Amerikalei 8, 2000 Antwerp
Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is a vegan bakery and cafe in Het Zuid. The coffee bar pulls specialty espresso to pair with vegan pastries.
Signature drink: Specialty coffee, vegan pastries
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The natural-wine counter at the back opens evenings.
The Bakery cafe sits inside the De Koninck brewery complex on Boomgaardstraat. Kenney Van Hoorick's sourdough loaves pair with coffee in the brewery courtyard.
Signature drink: Filter coffee, fresh viennoiserie
Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard seating is the better seat in summer.
Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is a vegan bakery and cafe in Het Zuid. The coffee bar pulls specialty espresso to pair with vegan pastries.
Signature drink: Specialty coffee, vegan pastries
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The natural-wine counter at the back opens evenings.
The Bakery cafe sits inside the De Koninck brewery complex on Boomgaardstraat. Kenney Van Hoorick's sourdough loaves pair with coffee in the brewery courtyard.
Signature drink: Filter coffee, fresh viennoiserie
Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard seating is the better seat in summer.
Barnini in Antwerp on Oudevaartplaats serves New York-style bagels through the morning. The smoked-salmon and cream-cheese bagel is the signature build.
Signature drink: Espresso, bagels
Tip: Closed Sunday. The bagels finish around 14:00; arrive before lunch for full lineup.
Normo in Antwerp on Minderbroedersrui is the in-house cafe at Jens Oris's specialty roastery. Brick walls, vintage furniture, single-origin filter coffee.
Signature drink: Filter coffee, single-origin espresso
Tip: Closed Sunday. Saturday morning fills with the student crowd; mid-morning weekday is quieter.
Caffènation in Antwerp is the original specialty-coffee bar in Belgium, founded 2003. The Mechelsesteenweg HQ pulls espresso to a relaxed seating area.
Signature drink: Kenyan and Ethiopian espresso
Tip: Urban-nomad regulars work from the back tables. The retail bar sells whole-bean takeaway.
Berlin in Antwerp on Kleine Markt is an all-day brasserie that doubles as a work-friendly cafe through the morning. Pull a window seat for the square view.
Signature drink: Filter coffee, all-day brunch
Tip: Walk-in only on weekends. Mid-week mornings are calmest; afternoons fill quickly.
