What to order at Bloch 1899

Must order
Cheese roll: a dense, savoury roll with a strong Gruyere filling, sold warm from 07:30.
Editor tip
The food truck runs at Latem market on Fridays and Saturdays if you miss the flagship store.
CuisineBakery
Price€
Neighborhoodsint-pieters
HoursTue-Fri 07:30-18:00; Sat 08:00-18:00; Sun-Mon closed
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Must order: Cheese roll: a dense, savoury roll with a strong Gruyere filling, sold warm from 07:30.

Tip: The food truck runs at Latem market on Fridays and Saturdays if you miss the flagship store.

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Location

Address: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 84, 9000 Gent, Ghent

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