What to order at Philip's Biscuits

The dish to know
Antwerpse handjes butter cookies
Editor tip
Take the chocolate-coated tin for travel; the plain butter version is best eaten same-day.
CuisineStreet food
Price€
Neighborhoodtheaterbuurt
HoursMon-Sat 10:00-18:00, plus first Sunday of each month 12:00-18:00
The dishAntwerpse handjes butter cookies
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Tip: Take the chocolate-coated tin for travel; the plain butter version is best eaten same-day.

Location

Address: Korte Gasthuisstraat 39, 2000 Antwerp

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Street food€theaterbuurtSaturday 08:00-16:00Cash only

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Try: North African and Mediterranean street plates

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

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Try: Antwerpse handjes in chocolate

Tip: The chocolate-shell tin is the canonical Antwerp souvenir; small and packs flat for travel.

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Try: Belgian frites with stoofvlees

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Try: Fish and chips, casual plates

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Try: Belgian frites cooked in beef fat

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