Best Cafes in Brussels
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From the classic Corica Grand Place and BUDDY BUDDY · Nut Butter Coffee Bar, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 1,515 reviews
Pause at Corica Grand Place, a coffee and tea bar steps from Brussels' main square. Choose a single-estate coffee from the menu and sip a smooth espresso with a small biscuit.
★ 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 · 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.
★ 4.6 · 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 · 1,048 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 · 1,405 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.
★ 4.2 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.3 · 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.
★ 4.9 · 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.
★ 4.7 · 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.
★ 4.0 · 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 · 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 · 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.
★ 4.1 · 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.
★ 4.8 · 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 · 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.
★ 4.5 · 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
Corica Grand Place
25 min
BUDDY BUDDY · Nut Butter Coffee Bar
Café Capitale
BOUCHE - Specialty Coffee
BARKBOY
20 min
MOK COFFEE
Brussels · 🥐 Breakfast
KAFEI
45 min
My Little Cup
Belga & Co
Kosto
Addis Stories
La Fabrique en Ville
BATCH
1h15
Café de La Presse
KOUL
Atelier Noé
Mondday
WINOK - Specialty Coffee Bar & Roastery
seven - cavell
Drip cà phê - Coffee & Bánh mì
Facil
Honest Brussels
Cali Waterloo
