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Two distinct waffles: the light, crisp rectangular Brussels waffle dusted with sugar, and the dense, chewy Liège waffle studded with caramelised pearl sugar. Both sold from Bruges windows to eat on the move.
The two Belgian waffles are separate traditions. The Brussels waffle is a light, yeast-raised batter waffle, crisp and rectangular, served warm with icing sugar. The Liège waffle comes from a brioche-style dough enriched with chunks of pearl sugar that caramelise on the iron into a dense, sweet bite. Both are sold across Bruges, from takeaway windows like Chez Albert and Lizzie's Wafels to sit-down tearooms, and they are eaten plain as often as loaded.
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Lizzie's Wafels on Sint-Jakobsstraat in Bruges makes oversized homemade waffles, the dense Liège style caramelised at the edges, to eat on the move.
OrderLiège waffles
TipOpen Wednesday to Sunday afternoons only. The extra-large waffle is plenty for two.
Chez Albert on Breidelstraat in Bruges is a takeaway waffle window, turning out Brussels-style waffles to go, fresh off the iron with sweet toppings.
OrderBrussels waffles
TipA waffle from the hatch is the on-foot order; the queue moves fast even in summer.
House of Waffles on Wollestraat in Bruges runs a waffle counter near the Markt, turning out both Brussels and Liège styles to go on the main tourist run.
OrderBelgian waffles
TipAsk which style you want: light and crisp Brussels, or dense sugared Liège. Takeaway is the move.
Belgian waffle makes more sense with someone from Bruges explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Private tour · 2.5 hours
2.5-hour private tasting tour of Bruges in German with samples of waffles, fries, chocolate, and beer, led by a local guide from Bruges
Guided tour · 2 hours
Starts early before crowds. History matters, but so does the present. We mix old tales with today’s culture, and food. Incl. Best Beer in the world as a gift, Waffles,...
1.5 hours
Join this workshop in Bruges to taste 3 Belgian beers, prep waffle dough, and bake it using waffle irons. Then, enjoy your creations with toppings of your choice and e...
