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