40 mid-range places in Antwerp, editor-picked. the comfortable everyday-good restaurants in Antwerp, with real cooking and no surprise on the bill. All Antwerp food.
't Oud Arsenaal ★ 4.8
historisch-centrum · Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp
't Oud Arsenaal: 1924 brown cafe with unchanged interior, antique wallpaper and two cats curled on a potbelly stove. Weekend opens at 07:30 for the regulars.
Tip: Closed Mon-Tue. The Saturday early-morning sitting fills with locals before tourists wake.
Normo ★ 4.6
universiteitsbuurt · Minderbroedersrui 30, 2000 Antwerp
Normo in Antwerp on Minderbroedersrui runs Jens Oris's specialty coffee roastery beside the brick-wall espresso bar. Roasting happens during opening hours.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Filter-coffee tastings on Saturday morning rotate the new arrivals.
Sir Anthony Van Dijck ★ 4.6
historisch-centrum · Oude Koornmarkt 16, Vlaeykensgang, 2000 Antwerp
Sir Anthony Van Dijck in Antwerp: hidden behind a wooden door in the vlaeykensgang alley, a 1557 dining room with interiors by axel vervoordt.
Tip: Reserve for the inner courtyard tables; the alley itself fills with cathedral-bell sound on Sunday afternoons.
Caffènation ★ 4.5
historisch-centrum · Mechelsesteenweg 16, 2000 Antwerp
Caffènation in Antwerp is Belgium's pioneering specialty coffee roastery, founded by Rob Berghmans in 2003. Open mon-fri 07:30-17:30, sat-sun 09:00-17:00.
Tip: Kenyan and Ethiopian beans are the house signatures. The retail bar offers whole-bean takeaway.
De Koninck Antwerp City Brewery ★ 4.5
het-zuid · Mechelsesteenweg 291, 2018 Antwerp
De Koninck in Antwerp has brewed Belgian pale ale on Mechelsesteenweg since 1833. The Bolleke poured in its short stem glass is the city's everyday beer.
Tip: The brewery tour ends with a freshly poured Bolleke. Reserve ahead for weekends.
Bistro Estelle ★ 4.5
borgerhout · Laar 10, 2140 Borgerhout
Bistro Estelle on Laar in Antwerp's Borgerhout is a tiny fusion kitchen with a natural wine list, east of the ring road off the tourist map entirely.
Tip: Borgerhout sits east of the ring. The 1, 7 and 24 trams stop two blocks away.
Cuperus Koffie ★ 4.4
historisch-centrum · Paardenmarkt 28, 2000 Antwerp
Cuperus Koffie in Antwerp runs the Horsey espresso bar on Paardenmarkt, opened 2017 as the sleek successor to the original Katelijnevest counter.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The Deurne garden branch at Cornelissenlaan 1 keeps weekend brunch hours.
't Oud Arsenaal ★ 4.4
historisch-centrum · Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp
't Oud Arsenaal in Antwerp has poured Belgian beer from Maria Pijpelincxstraat since 1924. Located in Historisch Centrum. At Maria Pijpelincxstraat 4.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Weekends open at 07:30 for the early-morning regulars.
BÚN Bar & Restaurant ★ 4.3
historisch-centrum · Volkstraat 43, 2000 Antwerp
BÚN in Antwerp is a Vietnamese bar and restaurant on Volkstraat, listed in the Michelin Guide for fine-dining Vietnamese on Belgian organic produce.
Tip: The smaller Little Bún noodle shop is the takeaway sibling for quicker counter eating.
Brewers' Kitchen ★ 4.3
historisch-centrum · Oude Beurs 60, 2000 Antwerp
Brewers' Kitchen on Oude Beurs is a small Belgian-French dining room where the chef pairs seasonal plates with craft beers from local breweries.
Tip: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The chef works the room and the stove, so the pace is unhurried; book the early sitting on busy nights.
WOLF Sharing Food Market ★ 4.3
eilandje · Godefriduskaai 30, 2000 Antwerp
WOLF Sharing Food Market took over the Felix Pakhuis warehouse on Antwerp's Eilandje in December 2024; ten global kiosks, three bars and a wide terrace.
Tip: Open daily from noon. The Scheldt-facing terrace is the room's sell, but the warehouse rafters are the architectural showpiece inside.
Hoffy's ★ 4.3
diamantwijk · Lange Kievitstraat 52, 2018 Antwerp
Hoffy's in Antwerp is the city's best-known kosher restaurant, on Lange Kievitstraat in the diamond district. Kitchen leans kosher hungarian.
Tip: Take-out at the front, dining room at the back. Supervised by Machzike Hadas; closed Friday afternoon and Saturday.
BÚN Bar & Restaurant ★ 4.3
historisch-centrum · Volkstraat 43, 2000 Antwerp
BÚN in Antwerp is a Vietnamese bar and restaurant on Volkstraat, listed in the Michelin Guide for Vietnamese cooking on Belgian organic produce.
Tip: Little Bún is the smaller takeaway sibling for quicker counter eating.
WOLF Sharing Food Market ★ 4.3
eilandje · Godefriduskaai 30, 2000 Antwerp
WOLF Sharing Food Market opened in the restored Felix Pakhuis on Het Eilandje in December 2024 with ten global kiosks, three bars and a Scheldt terrace.
Tip: Open daily from noon; kiosks each take orders separately, then runners deliver across the warehouse seating.
Kolonel Koffie ★ 4.3
het-zuid · Montignystraat 51, 2018 Antwerp
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is Kobe van Gaveren's Australian-style coffee roastery and cafe in Het Zuid. At Montignystraat 51.
Tip: The flat white runs to the Melbourne template; pair it with the seasonal pastry from the counter.
Butchers Coffee ★ 4.3
het-zuid · Kasteelstraat 57, 2018 Antwerp
Butchers Coffee in Antwerp on Kasteelstraat opened in 2017 by Dave Haesen in a former butcher's shop. The original tiles still line the counter.
Tip: Closed Monday. The flat white runs to the third-wave template; pair it with the cinnamon bun.
Billie's Bier Kafétaria ★ 4.3
sint-andries · Kammenstraat 12, 2000 Antwerp
Billie's Bier Kafétaria in Antwerp on Kammenstraat pours a rotating Belgian craft beer list across Trappist, lambic and modern brewers, alongside small bites.
Tip: The list runs 10 taps and around 200 bottles. Reserve for groups of six or more.
Fritkot Max ★ 4.3
historisch-centrum · Groenplaats 12, 2000 Antwerp
Fritkot Max in Antwerp keeps the Groenplaats fryer running until 22:00 daily. Order with stoofvleessaus for the canonical late-night Belgian combination.
Tip: Order with stoofvleessaus for the canonical late-night Belgian combination.
Hoffy's ★ 4.3
diamantwijk · Lange Kievitstraat 52, 2018 Antwerp
Hoffy's on Lange Kievitstraat in Antwerp's diamond district is a Hungarian kosher counter feeding Belgium's biggest Hasidic crowd; cholent fills fast.
Tip: Closed Friday afternoon and Saturday. Friday morning cholent fills fastest with the post-prayer crowd.
The Bakery at De Koninck ★ 4.3
het-zuid · Boomgaardstraat 1, 2018 Antwerp
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.
Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard catches the morning sun.
Kolonel Koffie ★ 4.3
het-zuid · Montignystraat 51, 2018 Antwerp
Kolonel Koffie in Antwerp on Montignystraat is the Australian-style cafe in Het Zuid. Saturday brunch fills with the neighbourhood crowd. Booking recommended.
Tip: Saturday queue can run 20 minutes. Mid-week mornings are calmer for laptop work.
Butchers Coffee ★ 4.3
het-zuid · Kasteelstraat 57, 2018 Antwerp
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.
Tip: Closed Monday. The original butcher tiles still line the counter.
Black & Yellow Coffee Bar ★ 4.2
eilandje · Nassaustraat 7, 2000 Antwerp
Black & Yellow Coffee Bar in Antwerp on Nassaustraat opened 2017 near the MAS. The compact espresso bar pulls Mok beans roasted in Brussels.
Tip: The bar seats six. Take coffee to-go for the five-minute walk to the MAS viewing deck.
Den Engel ★ 4.2
historisch-centrum · Grote Markt 3, 2000 Antwerp
Den Engel on Grote Markt 3 stays open until 01:00 weekdays and 03:00 weekends. The brown cafe has anchored the corner since 1903 in a 14th-century building.
Tip: Weekend last orders around 02:30. The terrace fills before the bar.
Bakkerij FUNK ★ 4.2
het-zuid · Kronenburgstraat 41A, 2000 Antwerp
Bakkerij FUNK on Kronenburgstraat in Antwerp's Het Zuid is a vegan bakery by morning and natural-wine counter by evening in one corner shop, closed Mon-Tue.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The cinnamon-bun pickup is morning; the natural-wine bar is evening.
Bakkerij FUNK ★ 4.2
het-zuid · Kronenburgstraat 41A, 2000 Antwerp
Bakkerij FUNK in Antwerp on Kronenburgstraat is the Het Zuid vegan bakery and brunch counter. Vegan croissants, cinnamon buns and sourdough toasts.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. The natural-wine counter at the back opens evenings.
Camino ★ 4.1
historisch-centrum · Muntstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp
Camino in Antwerp is a Korean kitchen on Muntstraat in the old centre. The room serves traditional Korean BBQ alongside sibling outlets Osaka and Tap Out.
Tip: The Muntstraat room is the calmer of the two Antwerp Caminos. Reserve, especially Thursday to Sunday.
Camino ★ 4.1
historisch-centrum · Muntstraat 4, 2000 Antwerp
Camino in Antwerp is a Korean kitchen on Muntstraat. Traditional Korean BBQ at the table alongside sibling outlets Osaka and Tap Out. Priced at €€.
Tip: The Muntstraat room is the calmer of the two Antwerp Caminos.
Elfde Gebod ★ 4.1
historisch-centrum · Torfbrug 10, 2000 Antwerp
Elfde Gebod sits in a 16th-century building beside the cathedral, walls covered in religious statues. Located in Historisch Centrum. Priced at €€.
Tip: Open daily noon to ten. The Suikerrui sister-room on the Scheldt is the same kitchen with a different view if Torfbrug is full.
Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie (Seef) ★ 4.1
eilandje · Indiestraat 13, 2000 Antwerp
Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie in Antwerp on Eilandje brews Antwerp Seef, a historical local style revived in 2012. Tours run by reservation on weekends.
Tip: Reserve the Friday evening tour to taste straight from the tanks. The brewery is two blocks from the MAS.
Witzli-Poetzli ★ 4.1
historisch-centrum · Blauwmoezelstraat 8, 2000 Antwerp
Witzli-Poetzli in Antwerp's old city stays open until 02:00 most nights. The candle-lit artists' bar fills with the design-school late-night crowd.
Tip: The kitchen serves tartines until midnight. Drinks run to close.
Berlin ★ 4.1
historisch-centrum · Kleine Markt 1, 2000 Antwerp
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.
Tip: Walk-in only. Arrive before 11:00 to skip the Saturday queue.
Barnini Bagel Shop ★ 4.1
theaterbuurt · Oudevaartplaats 10, 2000 Antwerp
Barnini in Antwerp on Oudevaartplaats bakes bagels through the morning. The smoked-salmon and cream-cheese build is the brunch signature. Booking recommended.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Bagels run out by 14:00.
Bocadero ★ 4.0
eilandje · Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerp
Bocadero in Antwerp is a beach-bar brasserie at Rijnkaai 150 on the Eilandje waterfront. Outdoor seating, casual plates and a long summer aperitivo.
Tip: Open seasonally with shorter winter hours. Reservations only on the indoor side; the beach is first-come.
Berlin ★ 4.0
historisch-centrum · Kleine Markt 1, 2000 Antwerp
Berlin in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie on Kleine Markt. The kitchen serves breakfast through to late-night plates, popular for unbookable weekend brunch.
Tip: Walk-in only on weekends. Arrive before 11:00 if you don't want to queue.
Mampoko ★ 4.0
het-zuid · Amerikalei 8, 2000 Antwerp
Mampoko in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie in a restored corner building on Amerikalei. Located in Het Zuid. Kitchen leans belgian brasserie.
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Lunch is busier than dinner with the local office crowd.
Otomat ★ 4.0
het-zuid · Van Schoonbekeplein 11, 2018 Antwerp
Otomat in Antwerp on Van Schoonbekeplein serves pizzas built on Belgian beer-dough and beer-paired toppings. Each pizza is matched to a specific Belgian brew.
Tip: The Antwerp branch is the original; chain expansion came later. Walk-in friendly mid-week.
Berlin ★ 4.0
historisch-centrum · Kleine Markt 1, 2000 Antwerp
Berlin in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie on Kleine Markt that serves breakfast through to late-night plates, popular for unbookable weekend brunch.
Tip: Walk-in only on weekends. Arrive before 11:00 to skip the queue.
Mampoko ★ 4.0
het-zuid · Amerikalei 8, 2000 Antwerp
Mampoko in Antwerp is an all-day brasserie in a restored corner building on Amerikalei. Bistro plates from breakfast through to late dinner.
Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Lunch fills with the local office crowd.
Bocadero ★ 4.0
eilandje · Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerp
Bocadero in Antwerp is a beach-bar brasserie on Rijnkaai 150 on the Eilandje waterfront. Casual plates and a long summer aperitivo. Priced at €€.
Tip: Open seasonally with shorter winter hours. Reservations only on the indoor side.