Neighbourhoodeilandje
HoursSeasonal, daily 11:00-22:00 in summer
The dishFish and chips, casual plates

Tip: Indoor reservations only. The beach is first-come; arrive before 16:00 for a deck chair.

Location

Address: Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerp

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Fritkot Max ★ 4.4

historisch-centrumDaily 11:00-22:00

Fritkot Max in Antwerp on Groenplaats has cooked Belgian frites in beef fat since 1842. The original cart stood on Burchtplein beside the Rubens statue and moved to Groenplaats when the Schelde was straightened.

Try: Belgian frites cooked in beef fat

Tip: Order with stoofvleessaus on top for the canonical combination. The fryer museum is on the first floor.

Groenplaats 12, 2000 Antwerp

Frituur No. 1 ★ 4.1

historisch-centrumMon-Sun 11:00-22:00

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: Belgian frites with sauce

Tip: Andalouse and samurai are the local sauce signatures. Cash works, card accepted.

Hoogstraat 1, 2000 Antwerp

Frituur 't Stad ★ 4.0

historisch-centrumDaily 11:00-22:00

Frituur 't Stad in Antwerp on Melkmarkt serves frites, frikandel and bitterballen from a corner counter a block from the Cathedral.

Try: Belgian frites, frikandel, bitterballen

Tip: Order the mitraillette for a frites-loaded sandwich with stewed beef and mayo.

Melkmarkt 1, 2000 Antwerp

Frites Atelier ★ 4.2

theaterbuurtDaily 11:30-21:00

Frites Atelier in Antwerp on Korte Gasthuisstraat is the premium Belgian frites concept. Skin-on potatoes, beef fat, long list of sauces and toppings.

Try: Premium Belgian frites

Tip: Try the truffle frites for a step above the standard order; cathedral steps are five minutes away.

Korte Gasthuisstraat 32, 2000 Antwerp

Philip's Biscuits ★ 4.5

theaterbuurtMon-Sat 10:00-18:00, plus first Sunday of each month 12:00-18:00

Philip's Biscuits on Korte Gasthuisstraat bakes Antwerpse handjes, the city's hand-shaped butter cookie. Recipe traces to Jos Hakker's 1934 tribute to the Brabo legend.

Try: Antwerpse handjes butter cookies

Tip: Take the chocolate-coated tin for travel; the plain butter version is best eaten same-day.

Korte Gasthuisstraat 39, 2000 Antwerp

Exotische Markt Stalls ★ 4.1

theaterbuurtSaturday 08:00-16:00Cash only

The Exotische Markt on Theaterplein every Saturday runs a row of street-food stalls: Moroccan tagines, Turkish lahmacun, Lebanese sfiha and Greek souvlaki.

Try: North African and Mediterranean street plates

Tip: Bring cash. Stalls clear early; the freshest plates come off the grill before 12:00.

Theaterplein, 2000 Antwerp

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