Best Things to Do in Brussels in Autumn
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From the classic Sonian Forest and Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
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Lose yourself in the Sonian Forest, a huge woodland of beech and oak just outside Brussels. Follow quiet trails past lakes and open lawns, and spend a few hours far from city noise.
★ 4.5 · 46,333 reviews
Discover the Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, a glass-roofed arcade that has welcomed shoppers since 1847. Stroll beneath its arched roof past boutiques, cafés and theatres, admiring the elegant historic architecture at any hour.
★ 4.7 · 178,158 reviews
Begin your Brussels trip at the Grand Place, the ornate square at the city's historic core. Slowly turn on the cobbles to take in the guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall and the gilded rooflines.
★ 4.4 · 848 reviews
Head to WINOK, a Schaerbeek roastery and coffee bar that doubles as a relaxed brunch address. Order the Thai-inspired eggs with a specialty coffee, then settle inside or out for a calm break.
★ 4.0 · 2,558 reviews
Stop by Café Capitale, a Brussels favourite for serious coffee drinkers. Choose from hand-drip and pour-over options across African and South American beans, and add a cinnamon bun.
★ 4.7 · 1,048 reviews
Pause at BARKBOY, a Brussels coffee bar where the baristas know their craft. Order a carefully made coffee, try one of the canned iced drinks, and add a cinnamon bun.
★ 4.6 · 1,666 reviews
Start the day at BOUCHE, a Brussels specialty coffee shop with a cosy, well-designed interior. Sip a carefully made cappuccino and share a cinnamon bun with friendly staff.
★ 4.7 · 1,279 reviews
Squeeze into My Little Cup, a hip, minimalist coffee shop where quality matters more than space. Wait for a carefully made specialty coffee and pair it with a slice of homemade banana bread.
★ 4.7 · 265 reviews
Drop into KOUL, the Molenbeek coffee spot that went from TikTok buzz to local favourite. Sip a well-made coffee, share a fluffy cinnamon bun and enjoy the effortless urban-cool setting.
★ 4.9 · 89 reviews
Drop into Atelier Noé, a charming Saint-Gilles café where the staff are as praised as the coffee. Pair a coffee with a homemade scone and coffee butter, or settle in with a laptop for a quiet hour.
★ 4.6 · 1,391 reviews
Seek out BUDDY BUDDY, the Brussels nut butter coffee bar that started a worldwide following. Order the PB&J drink, check out the branded merch, and enjoy the trendy interior.
★ 4.0 · 800 reviews
Step into Seven - Cavell, a monochrome Uccle coffee shop with a stylish, cosy interior. Grab a table, join the counter queue, and treat yourself to good coffee, homemade tea and a slice of cake.
★ 4.6 · 1,405 reviews
Seek out MOK Coffee, a hidden-gem coffee shop near Brussels' Dansaert neighbourhood. Taste a flat white or a nitro coffee, then linger over a well-balanced bite before exploring the surrounding streets.
★ 4.3 · 5,576 reviews
Discover À La Mort Subite, a Brussels beer café that has kept its art deco looks since 1928. Settle under the arched mirrors with a lambic or gueuze and take in the old-school atmosphere.
★ 4.3 · 454 reviews
Settle in at ONO Brunch & Coffee for a lively Ixelles brunch. Order poached eggs with salmon, pair them with a kombucha or good coffee, and enjoy the friendly buzz of the room.
★ 4.8 · 79 reviews
Step into Facil, a cosy Brussels spot where the staff are as praised as the menu. Settle in for brunch or lunch, and choose coffee, kombucha or a glass of wine.
★ 4.1 · 134 reviews
Try Drip cà phê, a Brussels spot for Vietnamese coffee and bánh mì. Order a bánh mì, then wash it down with longan iced tea or a Vietnamese coffee.
★ 4.9 · 149 reviews
Step into Addis Stories, a Brussels café with an Ethiopian soul and carved wooden furnishings. Order a spiced Ethiopian latte, settle in the outdoor seating area, and look around the small shop inside.
★ 4.3 · 369 reviews
Pause at Kosto, a cool, canal-view coffee shop in Brussels that works for a quick caffeine fix or a light lunch. Order a coffee at the bar, add scrambled eggs or banana bread, and watch the canal.
★ 4.4 · 1,255 reviews
Step into In 't Spinnekopke, an 18th-century Brussels address for Flemish cooking and Belgian beer. Work through the chef's specials in a cosy, wood-panelled room.
★ 4.3 · 916 reviews
Settle into Belga & Co, a Brussels café with a calm interior and a pleasant garden. Enjoy a coffee or a meal in a relaxed setting, and bring a laptop only on school days.
★ 4.7 · 869 reviews
Reserve a table at Comme chez Soi, the Brussels address famous for its art nouveau dining room. Over a long, unhurried meal you'll work through precise French-inspired courses, from lobster to veal sweetbreads, with paired wines.
★ 4.3 · 1,229 reviews
Pull up a seat at Chez Franz, an Ixelles pub with exposed brick and a long drinks list. Order the English breakfast or a plate of pub classics, then stay on for an evening drink.
★ 4.2 · 1,392 reviews
Settle into KAFEI, a small Brussels café with a quiet courtyard. Order the fluffy pancakes, perhaps the tiramisu version, with a mochachino and linger in the laid-back atmosphere.
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Drop into Café de La Presse for an easy Brussels coffee break. Pair a chai latte or drip coffee with a house pastry or a fresh vegetable toast at a comfortable table.
★ 4.1 · 2,268 reviews
Step into Crème, a country-chic brunch room in central Brussels. Order pancakes, an egg and bacon roll or toast with a good coffee at a cosy table.
★ 4.7 · 2,053 reviews
Stroll through Woluwe Park, a spacious green space built around lakes and wide lawns. Follow the water past swans and ducks, then pick a spot on the grass for a picnic.
★ 4.1 · 1,415 reviews
Pull up a chair at Le Dillens, a Saint-Gilles bistro that locals fill from early morning on. Order a well-priced breakfast and soak up the easy, Parisian-style atmosphere indoors or under the tree.
★ 4.5 · 638 reviews
Celebrate at Karen Torosyan's Bozar restaurant, the fine-dining address inside Brussels' arts centre. Work through a tasting menu of fish, beef and a Belgian waffle finish in a refined setting.
★ 4.0 · 2,098 reviews
Head to La Fabrique en Ville for a laid-back brunch in Brussels. Claim a spot on the large terrace, share a plate and a dessert, and linger over coffee at your own pace.
Brussels · 🌳 Nature
Sonian Forest
2h30
Brussels · 🛍️ Shopping
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
45 min
Brussels · 🏛️ Landmark
Grand Place
30 min
Brussels · ☕ Coffeebreak
WINOK - Specialty Coffee Bar & Roastery
25 min
Café Capitale
BARKBOY
20 min
BOUCHE - Specialty Coffee
My Little Cup
KOUL
Atelier Noé
BUDDY BUDDY · Nut Butter Coffee Bar
seven - cavell
MOK COFFEE
Brussels · 🍸 Drinks
À La Mort Subite
1h30
Brussels · 🥐 Breakfast
ONO Brunch & Coffee
1h15
Facil
Drip cà phê - Coffee & Bánh mì
Addis Stories
Kosto
Brussels · 🍽️ Food
In 't Spinnekopke
Belga & Co
Comme chez Soi
3h
Chez Franz
KAFEI
Café de La Presse
Crème
Woluwe Park
1h
Le Dillens
Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant
La Fabrique en Ville
