Best Breakfast in Brussels
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From the classic Café Capitale and Frank., to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 1,587 reviews
Grab a table at Frank., a Brussels coffee bar with an Australian take on breakfast. Order creative egg dishes or a flat white-style coffee over two floors of relaxed seating.
★ 4.7 · 489 reviews
Join the brunch crowd at POZ' Sablon, one of Brussels' best-reviewed brunch addresses. Share bacon pancakes, chicken toast and a pesto and olive toastie, with good coffee alongside.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.0 · 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.
★ 4.2 · 628 reviews
Settle into Batch, an Ixelles restaurant that runs from morning coffee to late-night drinks. Order seasonal small plates such as the sardine starter, then finish with chocolate mousse or lemon tart.
★ 4.5 · 346 reviews
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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.0 · 845 reviews
Try Mondday, the Ixelles coffee shop everyone seems to have on their list. Queue for a table, then dig into fluffy pancakes and a pistachio cappuccino in its trendy interior.
★ 4.4 · 221 reviews
Start the day at Rascal's Café in Saint-Gilles with a full English given a lighter Brussels twist. Dig into crisp hash browns and a proper coffee in a casual, local setting.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 50 reviews
Start the day at Bistra Noisette, a Brussels spot serving everything from early breakfast to evening sharing plates. Order a few dishes for the table, from fishcake to wagyu beef, and sample the menu in good company.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 1,443 reviews
Settle in at La Fabbrica for an unhurried Brussels brunch. Order from a menu that works for vegans and gluten-free guests, and enjoy the polished service reviewers single out.
★ 4.7 · 454 reviews
Walk into Honest Brussels, a Forest café that locals rate among the best brunch spots. Order avocado toast with scrambled eggs and enjoy a generous plate of fresh ingredients.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 1,821 reviews
Wander into Great Market, a Brussels grocery packed with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern goods. Eat a generous plate in the in-store dining area, then pick up snacks from the shelves.
★ 4.2 · 122 reviews
Stop by Tussen in Uccle for a brunch that can turn into a night out. Order the French toast, share dishes from the kitchen, and stay for drinks as the mood turns festive.
★ 4.5 · 914 reviews
Head out to Cali Waterloo for a brunch built around serious coffee. Try several dishes from the menu alongside a single-origin pour or a flat white from the La Marzocco machine.
Brussels · ☕ Coffeebreak
Café Capitale
25 min
Brussels · 🥐 Breakfast
Frank.
1h15
POZ'' Sablon
BARKBOY
20 min
KAFEI
45 min
Crème
Addis Stories
La Fabrique en Ville
BATCH
Café de La Presse
Atelier Noé
Mondday
Rascal’s cafe
WINOK - Specialty Coffee Bar & Roastery
Drip cà phê - Coffee & Bánh mì
Chez Franz
Facil
Bistra Noisette
ONO Brunch & Coffee
La Fabbrica
Honest Brussels
Le Dillens
Great Market
30 min
Tussen
Cali Waterloo
