Top Brunch in Belgium

Cafe Labath ★ 4.5 · Ghent

binnenstad · Oude Houtlei 1, 9000 Gent

Cafe Labath on Oude Houtlei is Ghent's most established third-wave specialty cafe, with weekend brunch plates and the city's most consistent espresso.

Tip: The corner terrace fills on sunny weekend mornings; arrive by 10:00 for the best outdoor seat at this historic canal-side cafe.

Blackbird ★ 4.4 · Bruges

jan-van-eyckplein · Jan Van Eyckplein 7, 8000 Brugge

Blackbird on Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges is among the city's best brunch rooms, running salads, toasts and vegan plates with good coffee in a small space.

Tip: The tiny room fills fast; get there before noon at weekends. Strong vegan and vegetarian options.

The Bakery at De Koninck ★ 4.3 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Boomgaardstraat 1, 2018 Antwerp

The Bakery at De Koninck in Antwerp serves brunch in the De Koninck brewery courtyard on Boomgaardstraat. Sourdough loaves, viennoiserie and counter sandwiches.

Tip: Bread sells out by midday on weekends. The courtyard catches the morning sun.

Kolonel Koffie ★ 4.3 · Antwerp

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.

Tip: Saturday queue can run 20 minutes. Mid-week mornings are calmer for laptop work.

Butchers Coffee ★ 4.3 · Antwerp

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.

That's Toast ★ 4.3 · Bruges

t-zand · Dweersstraat 4, 8000 Brugge

That's Toast on Dweersstraat in Bruges is an all-day breakfast bar of barista coffee, cold-pressed juices and a long list of sweet and savoury toasts.

Tip: It gets busy at weekends, so arrive early. The savoury toasts make a full lunch, not just a snack.

Yarn ★ 4.3 · Bruges

burg · Garenmarkt 30, 8000 Brugge

Yarn on Garenmarkt in Bruges is a trendy breakfast and brunch room near the Burg, running fluffy pancakes, eggs Benedict and French toast with strong coffee in a cosy space.

Tip: Breakfast service is 08:00-11:30; aim early on Saturdays. The back terrace opens in summer.

Hinterland ★ 4.3 · Brussels

Chaussée de Charleroi 179, 1060 Saint-Gilles

Hinterland in Brussels' Saint-Gilles runs organic all-day breakfast and brunch from Chaussee de Charleroi. Vegetarian and vegan options across the carte, with slow-roasted house coffee. Closed Wednesday.

Karsmakers Coffee House ★ 4.3 · Brussels

Rue de Treves 20, 1050 Ixelles

Karsmakers Coffee House in Brussels' European Quarter has served specialty coffee and New York bagels since Jay Karsmakers opened in 2008. Across the street from the European Parliament, with a long lunchtime queue of Eurocrats; closed weekends.

Pain Perdu ★ 4.3 · Ghent

zuidstationstraat · Walpoortstraat 9, 9000 Gent

Pain Perdu serves wood-fired sourdough brunch in a large rear garden: tartines, eggs and seasonal toppings on house bread that is the best in the city.

Tip: The garden fills fast on sunny weekend mornings; arrive before 10:00 or accept a 15-minute wait for an outdoor seat.

Baba Jacquet ★ 4.3 · Ghent

zuidstationstraat · Vlaanderenstraat 118, 9000 Gent

Baba Jacquet is a 30-year-old family bakery reinvented as a brunch bar: the gentse bolus (caramel spiral bun) is the bakery's centrepiece and best eaten warm.

Tip: Closed Tuesdays; open all weekend from 08:00 with a sunny terrace that fills before 10:00 on warm mornings.

Full Circle Coffee Bar ★ 4.3 · Ghent

zuidstationstraat · Zuidstationstraat 5, 9000 Gent

Full Circle is Belgium's first fully plant-based specialty coffee bar: the vegan brunch with in-house donuts, cakes and seasonal plates stands alone in Ghent.

Tip: Open from 08:30 on weekends; the in-house vegan donuts sell out before 11:00, so arrive early to guarantee the full range.

Bakkerij FUNK ★ 4.2 · Antwerp

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.

Frank. ★ 4.2 · Brussels

Rue des Princes 14, 1000 Brussels

Frank. in Brussels serves brunch and third-wave specialty espresso on Rue des Princes next to la Monnaie. Small dining room with an Australian-style breakfast carte from scratch.

BATCH ★ 4.2 · Brussels

Chaussée de Waterloo 559, 1050 Ixelles

BATCH in Brussels' Ixelles is a brunch room on Chaussee de Waterloo that runs all day. Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, French toast and a small wine and cocktails list for evening.

Rascal's Cafe ★ 4.2 · Brussels

Rue de Savoie 34, 1060 Saint-Gilles

Rascal's Cafe in Brussels' Saint-Gilles runs an all-day English breakfast off Rue de Savoie. Full fry-up, fish and chips, scones and a roster of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free swaps; a Thursday late shift goes through to 22:30.

Julie's House ★ 4.2 · Ghent

patershol · Kraanlei 13, 9000 Gent

Julie's House is a pastel pastry house on the Kraanlei steps from the Gravensteen, serving a rotating brunch board of artisanal pies, granola bowls and homemade cupcakes.

Tip: Brunch is walk-in only and the room is small; arrive before 11:00 on weekends or the queue overflows onto the Kraanlei.

Berlin ★ 4.1 · Antwerp

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 · Antwerp

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.

Tip: Closed Sunday. Bagels run out by 14:00.

Sanseveria Bagelsalon ★ 4.1 · Bruges

sint-anna · Predikherenstraat 11, 8000 Brugge

Sanseveria on Predikherenstraat in Bruges is a relaxed bagel salon for a light brunch, with filled bagels, salads and gluten-free options in a leafy room.

Tip: A lighter, quicker brunch than the full-plate rooms. Good for gluten-free eaters.

Bar Lowie ★ 4.1 · Bruges

burg · Eekhoutstraat 24, 8000 Brugge

Bar Lowie on Eekhoutstraat in Bruges is a coffee and brunch room with savoury and sweet waffles, vegan toasts and proper flat whites near the Burg.

Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday daytime, plus a Brunchday Sunday twice a month worth booking ahead.

Le Pain du Châtelain ★ 4.1 · Brussels

Place du Châtelain 29, 1050 Ixelles

Le Pain du Châtelain in Brussels' Ixelles is the bakery and tea room on Place du Châtelain. Mornings run croissants, muesli, omelettes and hot drinks; the counter doubles as the neighbourhood viennoiserie source.

Peck 47 ★ 4.1 · Brussels

Rue du Marché aux Poulets 47, 1000 Brussels

Peck 47 in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the brunch room near the Bourse with all-day pancakes and eggs. Specialty coffee from rotating Belgian roasters; queue runs deep on weekends.

Et Alors ★ 4.1 · Ghent

graslei-korenlei · Jan Breydelstraat 12, 9000 Gent

Et Alors near the Graslei serves sweet and savoury crepes and bistro plates on weekend mornings: a Parisian-Belgian brunch hybrid that rewards booking ahead.

Tip: Book at least a week ahead for Saturday or Sunday; the reputation has outgrown the walk-in capacity on weekends.

Alice ★ 4.1 · Ghent

zuidstationstraat · Sleepstraat 6, 9000 Gent

Alice is a light-filled weekend brunch cafe in the Zuid quarter with a following for egg dishes, pancakes and long-table communal seating on lazy mornings.

Tip: Weekend-only opening; arrive at 10:00 when the doors open for a table without a wait on busier Saturdays.

Gust ★ 4.1 · Ghent

binnenstad · Papegaaistraat 55, 9000 Gent

Gust is a spiced brunch bar in Ghent centre using locally sourced farm ingredients: freshness shows from the bread to the eggs on a busy weekend morning.

Tip: Weekend queues form before opening; arrive early or accept a 20-minute wait on a sunny Saturday at the door.

Buchbar ★ 4.0 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Scheldestraat 79, 2000 Antwerp

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.

Tip: Closed Monday. The patio is the better seat in summer; the back room is quieter year-round.

Mampoko ★ 4.0 · Antwerp

het-zuid · Amerikalei 8, 2000 Antwerp

Mampoko in Antwerp on Amerikalei runs all-day brasserie service that starts with breakfast at 08:30 and rolls through brunch and lunch.

Tip: The corner terrace opens with the weather. Reserve for Saturday brunch.

@Tatties ★ 4.0 · Bruges

jan-van-eyckplein · Jan van Eyckplein 3, 8000 Brugge

@Tatties on Jan van Eyckplein in Bruges serves breakfast and lunch on one of the prettiest squares in the centre, with a terrace by the Hanseatic quarter.

Tip: The square-side terrace is the seat to ask for. A handy stop between the centre and the canals north.

Haddok ★ 4.0 · Ghent

dok-noord · Kompasplein 16, 9000 Gent

Haddok at Kompasplein serves easy weekend brunch with locally sourced ingredients, natural wines and a large patio overlooking the Oude Dokken waterfront.

Tip: The terrace tables facing the dock fill first in good weather; phone ahead to request a waterfront spot.