30 street food worth the trip across Belgium, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Belgium guides.
Maison Dandoy Waffle Counter ★ 4.6 · Brussels
Rue Charles Buls 14, 1000 Brussels
Maison Dandoy in Brussels presses Brussels and Liège waffles in the queue line at Rue Charles Buls. Yeast-leavened batter for Brussels-style.
Philip's Biscuits ★ 4.5 · Antwerp
theaterbuurt · Korte Gasthuisstraat 39, 2000 Antwerp
Philip's Biscuits on Korte Gasthuisstraat bakes Antwerpse handjes, the city's hand-shaped butter cookie. Located in Theaterbuurt. At Korte Gasthuisstraat 39.
Tip: Take the chocolate-coated tin for travel; the plain butter version is best eaten same-day.
DelRey ★ 4.5 · Antwerp
diamantwijk · Appelmansstraat 5, 2018 Antwerp
DelRey in Antwerp on Appelmansstraat sells chocolate-shell Antwerpse handjes from the family-run chocolatier counter. The recipe predates World War II.
Tip: The chocolate-shell tin is the canonical Antwerp souvenir; small and packs flat for travel.
Maison Antoine ★ 4.5 · Brussels
Place Jourdan 1, 1040 Etterbeek
Maison Antoine in Brussels' Place Jourdan has been the canonical fritkot since 1948. Open daily 11:30-01:00, fri-sat to 02:00. At Place Jourdan 1.
Noordzee Mer du Nord Counter ★ 4.5 · Brussels
Rue Sainte-Catherine 45, 1000 Brussels
Noordzee Mer du Nord in Brussels' Sainte-Catherine is the standing-only seafood counter. Shrimp croquettes, fish soup, oysters and grilled langoustines.
Frites Atelier ★ 4.5 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt 20, 9000 Gent
Sergio Herman's upmarket frites counter at the Groentenmarkt has marble counters and stainless sauces pumped from brass-spigot barrels. The frites are fried.
Tip: Expect a queue at lunch; the Groentenmarkt location is the busiest. The frites cool fast so eat immediately.
Tierenteyn-Verlent ★ 4.5 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt 3, 9000 Gent
Tierenteyn-Verlent has ladled its grainy Dijon-style mustard from barrels at the same Groentenmarkt address since 1790. Booking recommended.
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.
Marijn Coertjens Chocolate Stall ★ 4.5 · Ghent
patershol · Burgstraat 151, 9000 Gent
Marijn Coertjens' shop near the Gravensteen produces what Gault and Millau considers the best pralines in Ghent. The seasonal praline range changes monthly.
Tip: Buy pralines here and eat them in the Patershol lanes. They travel better than cuberdons.
Fritkot Max ★ 4.4 · Antwerp
historisch-centrum · Groenplaats 12, 2000 Antwerp
Fritkot Max in Antwerp on Groenplaats has cooked Belgian frites in beef fat since 1842. Located in Historisch Centrum. Open daily 11:00-22:00.
Tip: Order with stoofvleessaus on top for the canonical combination. The fryer museum is on the first floor.
Frit Flagey ★ 4.4 · Brussels
Place Eugène Flagey, 1050 Ixelles
Frit Flagey in Brussels' Ixelles is the green caravan on the south side of Place Eugène Flagey. Hand-cut Bintje potatoes, double-fried in beef fat.
Gelateria Da Vinci ★ 4.3 · Bruges
markt · Geldmuntstraat 34, 8000 Brugge
Gelateria Da Vinci on Geldmuntstraat in Bruges scoops Italian-style artisan gelato, including a popular speculoos flavour. Located in Markt.
Tip: Try the speculoos gelato for the local flavour. Gluten-free cones are available at the counter.
Place Flagey Sunday Food Market Stalls ★ 4.3 · Brussels
Place Eugène Flagey, 1050 Ixelles
Place Eugène Flagey Sunday market in Brussels' Ixelles runs around the Maison de la Radio. Open sat 08:00-14:00, sun 08:00-14:00. Booking recommended.
De Echte Gentse Neuzen ★ 4.3 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt, 9000 Gent
The competing cuberdon stalls at the Groentenmarkt are one of Ghent's most famous food rivalries. De Echte Gentse Neuzen sells the authentic cone-shaped.
Tip: Buy a small bag and eat them standing at the stall; they are best at market temperature, not carried around in a bag.
Frites Atelier ★ 4.2 · Antwerp
theaterbuurt · Korte Gasthuisstraat 32, 2000 Antwerp
Frites Atelier in Antwerp on Korte Gasthuisstraat is the premium Belgian frites concept. Skin-on potatoes, beef fat, long list of sauces and toppings.
Tip: Try the truffle frites for a step above the standard order; cathedral steps are five minutes away.
FritBar ★ 4.2 · Bruges
minnewater · Katelijnestraat 3, 8000 Brugge
FritBar on Katelijnestraat in Bruges is a modern frites bar opened in 2020, frying its Belgian fries in vegetable oil with twenty plus toppings and gourmet.
Tip: The pulled pork or chili cheese loaded cones turn frites into a full meal.
Lizzie's Wafels ★ 4.2 · Bruges
sint-jakobs · Sint-Jakobsstraat 16, 8000 Brugge
Lizzie's Wafels on Sint-Jakobsstraat in Bruges makes oversized homemade waffles, the dense Liège style caramelised at the edges, to eat on the move.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday afternoons only. The extra-large waffle is plenty for two.
Fritland ★ 4.2 · Brussels
Rue Henri Maus 49, 1000 Brussels
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.
Marche du Midi Mediterranean Grill Stalls ★ 4.2 · Brussels
Gare du Midi forecourt, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Marche du Midi grill stalls in Brussels fire Moroccan and Tunisian merguez every Sunday morning. The stalls run along the Gare du Midi forecourt.
Friterie Tabora ★ 4.2 · Brussels
Rue de Tabora 2, 1000 Brussels
Friterie Tabora in Brussels city centre is the late-night fritkot on the corner of Rue de Tabora behind the Bourse. Open daily 11:00-06:00 next morning.
Frituur Bij Sint-Jacobs ★ 4.2 · Ghent
sint-jacobs · Bij Sint-Jacobs 16, 9000 Gent
The Sint-Jacobs friturkot has stood on the Friday Market square for generations: double-fried frites and the city's Gentse beef stew sauce served.
Tip: Friday morning during the antique market the queue is longest but the frites are freshest. Cash still moves the line faster than card.
Stoverij Street Stalls ★ 4.2 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt, 9000 Gent
During Gentse Feesten and weekend markets, temporary stalls around the Groentenmarkt and Vrijdagmarkt sell bowls of Gentse stoverij: the deep amber beef.
Tip: Available year-round at many brasseries; the street stall version during Gentse Feesten in July is the most warm-lit way to try it.
Gentse Bolus at the Market ★ 4.2 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt 1, 9000 Gent
The Gentse bolus is a sticky caramel-coated spiral bun unique to Ghent. Market bakers sell them warm from trays at the Saturday and Friday markets. The Baba.
Tip: Available at the Friday Vrijdagmarkt and Saturday Groentenmarkt; also sold year-round from Himschoot at Groentenmarkt 1.
ROK BBQ Dok Noord ★ 4.2 · Ghent
dok-noord · Dok-Noord 4, 9000 Gent
ROK BBQ at Dok Noord smokes brisket, ribs and lamb in a wood-fired pit and serves it at outdoor tables in the industrial port setting. Weekend afternoons.
Tip: Weekend afternoons only; comes before noon on Saturdays to guarantee brisket availability.
Frituur No. 1 ★ 4.1 · Antwerp
historisch-centrum · Hoogstraat 1, 2000 Antwerp
Frituur No. 1 in Antwerp on Hoogstraat is a classic frite counter near the cathedral. Hand-cut potatoes, double-fried in beef fat, paired with Belgian sauces.
Tip: Andalouse and samurai are the local sauce signatures. Cash works, card accepted.
Exotische Markt Stalls ★ 4.1 · Antwerp
theaterbuurt · Theaterplein, 2000 Antwerp
The Exotische Markt on Theaterplein every Saturday runs a row of street-food stalls: Moroccan tagines, Turkish lahmacun, Lebanese sfiha and Greek souvlaki.
Tip: Bring cash. Stalls clear early; the freshest plates come off the grill before 12:00.
Frietkot De Markt ★ 4.1 · Bruges
markt · Markt 6, 8000 Brugge
The green frietkot on the Markt in Bruges, in front of the Belfry, is where locals get a cone of frites on a night out, twice-fried with sauce.
Tip: Order frites met mayonaise and eat them on the square. It runs late, so it doubles as a post-bar stop.
Frituur De Gentpoorte ★ 4.1 · Bruges
minnewater · Gentpoortstraat 58, 8000 Brugge
Frituur De Gentpoorte on Gentpoortstraat in Bruges is a neighbourhood chip shop near the old city gate, with crisp frites and Flemish snack-bar classics.
Tip: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. A local frituur, so prices and queues beat the Markt kiosks.
Chez Albert ★ 4.1 · Bruges
markt · Breidelstraat 16, 8000 Brugge
Chez Albert on Breidelstraat in Bruges is a takeaway waffle window, turning out Brussels-style waffles to go, fresh off the iron with sweet toppings.
Tip: A waffle from the hatch is the on-foot order; the queue moves fast even in summer.
Bobonne Cuberdon ★ 4.1 · Ghent
groentenmarkt · Groentenmarkt, 9000 Gent
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.
Tip: The competing stalls at the Groentenmarkt are part of a famous local rivalry; try both and decide for yourself.
Gruut Brewery Street Kiosk ★ 4.1 · Ghent
binnenstad · Rembert Dodoensdreef 1, 9000 Gent
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.
Tip: The kiosk runs seasonally, primarily during Gentse Feesten in July and summer weekends. The full taproom is open year-round.