3 cafe spots in Belgisches Viertel

Balthasar

Order Strammer Max, the open-faced rye bread with raw minced beef, fried egg and radish

Balthasar on Aachener Strasse in Cologne's Belgisches Viertel is a neighbourhood cafe-bistro serving all-day brunch, cakes and wine in a warm reliable room.

Hallmackenreuther

Order Bagel or club sandwich at lunch, transitioning to cocktails and snacks as the evening starts

Hallmackenreuther on Brüsseler Platz in Cologne is the definitive Belgian Quarter terrace cafe, open from breakfast to midnight daily; the neighbourhood.

Hempies

Order Vegan cinnamon roll with oat-milk glaze and a flat white made from house-roasted beans

Hempies on Ehrenstrasse in Cologne's Neustadt serves organic, plant-based wraps, bowls and smoothies from a hemp-forward menu; an eco-certified quick-service.

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