Ghent: Food & Drink Walking Tour with Tastings
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What to order at Take Five Espressobar
- Must order
- Espresso macchiato: the extraction is dialled in daily and the ratio is always right.
- Editor tip
- Open seven days a week from 08:30 (09:00 weekends); the small counter fills on weekend mornings.
CuisineCafé
Price€
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Must order: Espresso macchiato: the extraction is dialled in daily and the ratio is always right.
Tip: Open seven days a week from 08:30 (09:00 weekends); the small counter fills on weekend mornings.
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