Fritland ★ 4.2
Fritland in Brussels is the late-night frites window behind the Bourse. The mitraillette (frites and meat in a baguette) is the cult Brussels dish; queue runs deep on weekend nights.
Try: Mitraillette and frites
The dishFrites in beef fat
Location
Address: Place Eugène Flagey, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels
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Yummy Bowl ★ 4.4
Yummy Bowl in Brussels' city centre serves vegetarian and vegan bowls a few streets off the Grand Place. Pasta, noodle and grain bases loaded with seasonal vegetables and herbs; closed Mondays.
Try: Vegetarian and vegan grain bowl
Knees to Chin ★ 4.4
Knees to Chin in Brussels' Ixelles serves Vietnamese-inspired summer rolls and bowls with vegan options at the Bailli flagship. Counter ordering, fast service; lunch deals under €12 most weekdays.
Try: Caramelised tofu summer roll set
Bia Mara ★ 4.1
Bia Mara in Brussels' Saint-Gery is the British-style fish and chips counter near the Bourse. Sustainable cod, hand-cut chips, condiment bar runs Belgian; full meal under €15.
Try: Beer-battered cod and chips
Vitalgaufre ★ 3.8
Vitalgaufre in Brussels has been pressing Liège-style sugar waffles by hand since 1998 from Rue Neuve. Pearl-sugar batter, cast-iron irons; toppings include chocolate, whipped cream, strawberries.
Try: Liège-style waffle with toppings
Noordzee Mer du Nord ★ 4.5
Noordzee Mer du Nord in Brussels' Sainte-Catherine is the standing-only seafood counter. Shrimp croquettes, fish soup, oysters and grilled langoustines; cheap quality at the steel bar.
Try: Shrimp croquettes