Brunch
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8 brunch places in Antwerp we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Antwerp | Brunch across every city.

Brunch in Antwerp clusters tightly in Het Zuid, where the cafe and bakery scenes overlap. Kolonel Koffie on Montignystraat and Butchers Coffee on Kasteelstraat anchor the morning, with Bakkerij FUNK adding a vegan bakery angle nearby. In the centre, Berlin on the Kleine Markt and Barnini Bagel Shop in the theaterbuurt round out the spread.

Berlin ★ 4.1

€€BrunchHistorisch Centrum

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.

OrderThe brunch plate with eggs, granola and fresh bread

TipWalk-in only. Arrive before 11:00 to skip the Saturday queue.

Buchbar ★ 4.0

€€BrunchHet Zuid

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.

Barnini Bagel Shop ★ 4.1

€€BrunchTheaterbuurt

Barnini in Antwerp on Oudevaartplaats bakes bagels through the morning. The smoked-salmon and cream-cheese build is the brunch signature. Booking recommended.

OrderSmoked-salmon bagel with cream cheese

TipClosed Sunday. Bagels run out by 14:00.

Mampoko ★ 4.0

€€BrunchHet Zuid

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.

The Bakery at De Koninck ★ 4.3

€€BrunchHet Zuid

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.

Kolonel Koffie ★ 4.3

€€BrunchHet Zuid

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 ★ 4.3

€€BrunchHet Zuid

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.

Bakkerij FUNK ★ 4.2

€€BrunchHet Zuid

Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is the Het Zuid vegan bakery and brunch counter. Vegan croissants, cinnamon buns and sourdough toasts.

OrderVegan cinnamon bun with specialty espresso

TipClosed Monday and Tuesday. The natural-wine counter at the back opens evenings.

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