DelRey
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Order Antwerpse handjes in chocolate
DelRey in Antwerp on Appelmansstraat is a family-owned chocolatier and patisserie since before World War II. The case runs across handmade pralines.
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Order Antwerpse handjes in chocolate
DelRey in Antwerp on Appelmansstraat is a family-owned chocolatier and patisserie since before World War II. The case runs across handmade pralines.
Order Roggeverdommeke rye-raisin bread
Bakkerij Goossens in Antwerp has worked the same Renaissance house with stepped gable since 1884. The roggeverdommeke rye-raisin loaf is the canonical bake.
Drink Filter coffee, single-origin espresso
Normo in Antwerp on Minderbroedersrui is the in-house cafe at Jens Oris's specialty roastery. Brick walls, vintage furniture, single-origin filter coffee.



Order Antwerpse handjes with sliced almonds
Philip's Biscuits in Antwerp bakes the city's official biscuit on Korte Gasthuisstraat. The recipe traces to Jos Hakker's 1934 tribute to the Brabo legend.
Drink Kenyan and Ethiopian espresso
Caffènation in Antwerp is the original specialty-coffee bar in Belgium, founded 2003. The Mechelsesteenweg HQ pulls espresso to a relaxed seating area.
Order House sourdough loaves
The Bakery in Antwerp sits inside the De Koninck brewery complex on Boomgaardstraat. Located in Het Zuid. Open tue-sun 08:00-17:00, closed monday.
Order Slow-fermented sourdough boule
Bürr Bakehouse in Antwerp on Brederodestraat ferments sourdough for 72 hours and runs a small cafe counter. Located in Het Zuid. Open wed-sun 08:00-17:00.
Order Long-fermented sourdough, viennoiserie
Domestic Bakkerij in Antwerp on Steenbokstraat is the bakery sibling to restaurants Dôme and Dôme sur Mer. Located in Zurenborg. Open tue-sun 08:00-17:30.
Order Honest sourdough boule, no additives
Bakker Aldo in Antwerp bakes slow-fermented sourdough on Lange Leemstraat near Berchem station. Aldo Neri learned the craft at Domestic, sister to Dôme.
Drink Flat white, filter coffee
Cuperus Koffie on Paardenmarkt is the city-centre Horsey bar of the Antwerp specialty roastery. Sleek 2017 fit-out, in-house roasting. At Paardenmarkt 28.
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Try Belgian frites cooked in beef fat
Fritkot Max in Antwerp on Groenplaats has cooked Belgian frites in beef fat since 1842. Located in Historisch Centrum. Open daily 11:00-22:00.
Order Sesame seed bread, bagels, challah
Kleinblatt in Antwerp is the city's largest kosher bakery, in the diamond district on Provinciestraat. Open sun-thu 06:00-19:00, closed saturday.
Drink Flat white, single-origin filter
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is an Australian-style cafe in Het Zuid. Industrial fit-out, in-house roastery, brunch counter. Family-friendly.
Drink Espresso, cinnamon bun
Butchers Coffee in Antwerp on Kasteelstraat sits in a former butcher's shop with the original tiles still in place. Dave Haesen opened it in 2017.
Order The classic frites with stoofvlees on top; the beef-fat fry is the point.
Frites Atelier in Antwerp is the premium Belgian frites concept on Korte Gasthuisstraat. Skin-on frites cooked in beef fat with a long list of sauces.
Order Vegan pastries, sourdough loaves
Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is a vegan bakery and natural-wine shop in Het Zuid. Sourdough loaves, vegan croissants and cinnamon buns.
Drink Mok espresso
Black & Yellow Coffee Bar near the MAS pulls Mok beans roasted in Brussels. The compact Nassaustraat counter opened in 2017 and seats six. At Nassaustraat 7.
Order Smoked-salmon bagel
Barnini in Antwerp on Oudevaartplaats bakes New York-style bagels through the morning. The smoked-salmon and cream-cheese bagel is the signature build.
Drink Filter coffee, all-day brunch
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.
Try Belgian frites with sauce
Frituur No. 1 in Antwerp on Hoogstraat is a classic frite counter near the cathedral. Hand-cut potatoes, double-fried in beef fat, paired with Belgian sauces.
Try North African and Mediterranean street plates
The Exotische Markt on Theaterplein every Saturday runs a row of street-food stalls: Moroccan tagines, Turkish lahmacun, Lebanese sfiha and Greek souvlaki.
Drink Filter coffee, brunch plates
Buchbar in Antwerp on Scheldestraat in Het Zuid is a coffee bar set inside a bookstore. Filter coffee, brunch plates and a quiet back-corner work table.
Try Belgian frites, frikandel, bitterballen
Frituur 't Stad in Antwerp on Melkmarkt serves frites, frikandel and bitterballen from a corner counter a block from the Cathedral. Open daily 11:00-22:00.
Try Fish and chips, casual plates
Bocadero in Antwerp on Rijnkaai sets out a summer beach bar with picnic tables, fish and chips and a long aperitivo on the Eilandje waterfront.
Try Saturday market street plates
The Exotische Markt on Theaterplein every Saturday serves Mediterranean and North African plates from a row of stalls. Lamb tagine, lahmacun, falafel.
Try Beer-dough Belgian pizza
Otomat in Antwerp on Van Schoonbekeplein serves beer-dough pizzas under 18 euro. Each pie pairs with a specific Belgian brew named on the menu.
Drink Filter coffee, all-day breakfast
Mampoko in Antwerp on Amerikalei is an all-day brasserie that doubles as a corner cafe through the morning. The terrace catches morning light.
Try Lunch dish of the day
Marolus in Antwerp on Hendrik Conscienceplein runs an under-15-euro lunch plate of the day. Located in Historisch Centrum. At Hendrik Conscienceplein 14.
Try Belgian frites with stoofvlees
Frituur 't Eilandje in Antwerp serves frites in the Eilandje quarter near the MAS. Hand-cut potatoes, beef-fat fry, classic Belgian sauces. Family-friendly.
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