Hallepoortlaan 2-4 Avenue de la Porte de Hal, Saint-Gilles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Bar · 1 conseil
Rebecca Dangler: Peaceful workspace (during the weekdays) with strong Wi-Fi, great coffee, and an excellent lunch. Miso soup, cucumber salad, and your choice of spring roll ($9.50) –– friend chicken was tasty.
Rebecca Dangler: A budding design district lined with furniture shops & vintage boutiques, Marolles feels miles away from the tourist center. (Which is actually only 15-minutes away, by foot.)
Akenkaai / Quai des Péniches, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Centre culturel · Bruxelles · 5 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Visible from the street, the large-scale architecture installation drew us in. Climb through the wooden exhibit to discover a reading room, hanging garden, and plenty of cozy corners for lounging.
Grote Markt / Grand Place, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Place · Bruxelles · 664 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Each facade holds clues to the building's historic use, so look closely at the golden symbols and typography hidden in the elaborate architecture.
Rue de Belle Vue 62, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Épicerie bio · 31 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Beautiful, plentiful, and healthful selection. Veggie-packed lunch plate was large enough to share. Take a swing around the store after your meal; there's a nice selection of apparel, gifts, etc.
Vossenplein 15 Place du Jeu de Balle, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Hôtel · Marolles · 12 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Cozy hotel/hostel in the up-and-coming Marolles neighborhood. Dorms are spacious & private, but the building is currently under renovation. Nice breakfast (served 6-10AM) and outdoor terrace.
Prinsengalerij 11 Galerie des Princes, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Librairie · Bruxelles · 18 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Head upstairs to the children's section for an impressive view of the mirrored walls, plus a great selection of artsy graphic novels and illustrated classics.
Vlees-en-Broodstraat 3 Rue Chair et Pain, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Bar · Brussel · 46 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Fresh focaccia sandwiches tied up with twine...what could be better? With plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, The Sister is perfect for a healthy, casual lunch in Brussels.
Amerikaansestraat 23-25 Rue Américaine, Saint-Gilles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Musée d'art · 49 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: An architectural masterpiece! Photography is not allowed, so be prepared to stash your camera & phone in the lobby lockers. Take your time exploring each floor of this intricate Art Nouveau home.
Chaussée de Charleroi 179, Saint-Gilles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Coffee Shop · Louise · 46 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Beautiful magazines, luscious cheesecake, and fragrant chai with lots of cardamom...Hinterland is coffeehouse perfection. Linger over an iced beverage & snack after visiting the nearby Horta Museum.
Rebecca Dangler: Saint-Gilles has seemingly endless streets to stroll and charming cafes to discover. Wander around...stop for a coffee or aperitif...enjoy.
Place Rouppeplein 1, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Coffee Shop · Stalingrad · 39 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Fantastic workspace with a friendly canine mascot. If you're lucky, you'll catch him crooning along to Nina Simone. Try the quiche lunch ($10.50) which is served with fresh salad & brown bread.
Restaurant libanais · Marolles · 42 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: A must-visit in the eclectic Marolles district, Al Jannah serves delicious Lebanese dishes like the vegetarian assiette, a tasty combination plate filled with five cold mezzes and pita.
Vlaamsesteenweg 28 Rue de Flandre, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Restaurant asiatique · Dansaert · 33 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Lunch specials (2 or 3 spring rolls) are quite filling, so plan to enjoy with a friend. Our server was kind enough to cut each roll in half. Pictured: sweet potato, duck, and smoked salmon rolls.
Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Parc · Cinquantenaire · 146 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Parc du Cinquantenaire is picnic-perfect, especially on Saturday & Sunday when people watching (and dog watching) is prime. Statues are brilliant –– take a closer look.
Albertinaplein / Place de l'Albertine, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Belvédère / Panorama · Bruxelles · 55 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: "Mount of the Arts" does not disappoint! Surrounded by Brussels' best museums, this elevated urban park boats clear views of Town Hall, and even the Atomium on especially clear days.
Hoogstraat 154 Rue Haute (Rue de l'Épée / Zwaardstraat), Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale
Boutique vintage et friperie · Sablon · 10 conseils et avis
Rebecca Dangler: Pay by the pound! (Well, kilo.) Leather jackets, printed dresses, worn-in sweatshirts, and sturdy handbags...scour the racks of vintage to find hidden gems. $15/kilo ~ approx. $8/lbs