12 cafe rooms in Brussels we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Brussels | Cafe across every city.
Brussels cafe culture splits cleanly between two traditions: the gilded Belle Epoque cafes and the newer speciality-coffee bars. Le Cirio by the Bourse and A La Mort Subite near the Galeries Royales hold the historic side, all mirrors and brass. The modern wave centres on Dansaert and Ixelles, with MOK Coffee on Rue Antoine Dansaert and Belga and Co on Rue du Bailli, while Cafe Belga anchors the Place Eugene Flagey.
MOK Coffee ★ 4.6
Rue Antoine Dansaert 196, 1000 Brussels
MOK in Brussels' Dansaert is the third-wave anchor: large bright cafe, single-origin espresso, in-house roasted beans. Brunch counter at the back.
OR Coffee Bar ★ 4.5
Rue Auguste Orts 9, 1000 Brussels
OR Coffee Bar in Brussels' Saint-Gery has the third-wave pedigree from the early 2010s. Single-origin espresso and filter at the marble counter.
Belga and Co Bailli ★ 4.4
Rue du Bailli 7, 1050 Ixelles
Belga and Co's Bailli flagship in Brussels' Ixelles serves house-roasted beans from a marble bar. Order the flat white. Booking recommended.
Cafe Belga ★ 4.2
Place Eugène Flagey 18, 1050 Ixelles
Cafe Belga in Brussels' Flagey occupies the Art Deco corner of the Maison de la Radio. Order the cafe latte. At Place Eugène Flagey 18. Booking recommended.
Le Cirio ★ 4.3
Rue de la Bourse 18, 1000 Brussels
Le Cirio in Brussels has been pouring half en half (white wine and sparkling) since Francesco Cirio opened in 1886. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.
A La Mort Subite ★ 4.4
Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potageres 7, 1000 Brussels
A La Mort Subite in Brussels has been pouring gueuze since 1928 in the Belle Epoque cafe behind the Galeries Saint-Hubert. Order the gueuze lambic.
Le Falstaff ★ 4.0
Rue Henri Maus 17-25, 1000 Brussels
Le Falstaff in Brussels opened in 1903 behind the Bourse in an Art Nouveau and Art Deco interior. Order the belgian beer. At Rue Henri Maus 17-25.
Karsmakers Coffee House ★ 4.3
Rue de Treves 20, 1050 Ixelles
Karsmakers Coffee House in Brussels' European Quarter has run specialty coffee and New York bagels since Jay Karsmakers opened in 2008. At Rue de Treves 20.
Hinterland ★ 4.3
Chaussée de Charleroi 179, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Hinterland in Brussels' Saint-Gilles runs all-day breakfast and brunch from a corner shop on Chaussee de Charleroi. Order the specialty espresso.
Honest Coffee ★ 4.2
Rue du Croissant 34, 1190 Forest
Honest Coffee in Brussels' Forest is the corner roastery cafe on Rue du Croissant with house-roasted beans. Order the house-roasted ethiopian filter.
Frank. ★ 4.2
Rue des Princes 14, 1000 Brussels
Frank. in Brussels serves third-wave specialty espresso and Australian-style brunch on Rue des Princes next to la Monnaie opera house. At Rue des Princes 14.
Peck 47 ★ 4.1
Rue du Marche 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.