The Bakery is a cafe in Het Zuid, Antwerp.
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.
Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard seating is the better seat in summer.
Address: Boomgaardstraat 1, 2018 Antwerp
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is an Australian-style cafe in Het Zuid. Industrial fit-out, in-house roastery, brunch counter.
Signature drink: Flat white, single-origin filter
Tip: Saturday-morning queue can run 20 minutes deep. Mid-week is calmer for laptop work.
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.
Cuperus Koffie on Paardenmarkt is the city-centre Horsey bar of the Antwerp specialty roastery. Sleek 2017 fit-out, in-house roasting.
Signature drink: Flat white, filter coffee
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The Deurne garden branch keeps weekend hours.
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is an Australian-style cafe in Het Zuid. Industrial fit-out, in-house roastery, brunch counter.
Signature drink: Flat white, single-origin filter
Tip: Saturday-morning queue can run 20 minutes deep. Mid-week is calmer for laptop work.
