Tierenteyn-Verlent is a street-food stop in Groentenmarkt, Ghent.
Tierenteyn-Verlent has ladled its grainy Dijon-style mustard from barrels at the same Groentenmarkt address since 1790. The apothecary-style shop sells.
Must order: A 250g pot of the classic mustard: buy it to take home, or ask for a tasting spoon at the counter.
Tip: The shop is open Monday from 13:00 and Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00; closed Sundays. The old barrels behind the counter are original.
Address: Groentenmarkt 3, 9000 Gent, Ghent
Bobonne is a vintage-styled cuberdon stall run by Nele in the middle of the historic centre. The stall stocks the classic raspberry and a range of other.
Order: Multi-flavour cuberdon selection: try the blackcurrant and violet alongside the classic raspberry.
Tip: The competing stalls at the Groentenmarkt are part of a famous local rivalry; try both and decide for yourself.
During Gentse Feesten and weekend markets, temporary stalls around the Groentenmarkt and Vrijdagmarkt sell bowls of Gentse stoverij: the deep amber beef.
Order: Stoverij with frites and bread: the trifecta of Ghent food culture in a single bowl.
Tip: Available year-round at many brasseries; the street stall version during Gentse Feesten in July is the most atmospheric way to try it.
De Frietketel on Papegaaistraat is a fully plant-based frituur and Belgian Vegan Awards Best Fast Food winner, with vegan frites, sauces and snacks.
Order: Frites with vegan curry sauce: the most-ordered combination at this plant-based frituur.
Tip: Good option for mixed groups; the fried snacks are convincing even to non-vegans, and prices are on par with standard frituurs.
Waffles and Beer near the Groentenmarkt serves Belgian Brussels and Liege waffles alongside a curated list of Belgian beers. The waffle-and-beer pairing.
Order: Liege waffle with caramelised pearl sugar: the pearl sugar pockets define the authentic Liege style.
Tip: Also runs waffle workshops by prior booking: a 90-minute session teaches both Brussels and Liege styles.
Bobonne is a vintage-styled cuberdon stall run by Nele in the middle of the historic centre. The stall stocks the classic raspberry and a range of other.
Order: Multi-flavour cuberdon selection: try the blackcurrant and violet alongside the classic raspberry.
Tip: The competing stalls at the Groentenmarkt are part of a famous local rivalry; try both and decide for yourself.
Gruut's outdoor kiosk at the city brewery dispenses all five house herb beers direct from tank for Gentse Feesten and summer evenings. The hop-free brewing.
Order: Gruut Amber in a plastic cup from the kiosk: outdoor drinking, city beer, Ghent summer.
Tip: The kiosk runs seasonally, primarily during Gentse Feesten in July and summer weekends. The full taproom is open year-round.
Kroakemandels are fried English maple peas seasoned with salt and vinegar: a Ghent street snack that old-timers call the caviar of the working class. Market.
Order: A paper cone of kroakemandels with malt vinegar: the snap and salt are the whole point.
Tip: Most reliably available during Gentse Feesten (mid-July) and at the Friday morning Vrijdagmarkt; rare outside festival season.
During Gentse Feesten and weekend markets, temporary stalls around the Groentenmarkt and Vrijdagmarkt sell bowls of Gentse stoverij: the deep amber beef.
Order: Stoverij with frites and bread: the trifecta of Ghent food culture in a single bowl.
Tip: Available year-round at many brasseries; the street stall version during Gentse Feesten in July is the most atmospheric way to try it.
