Great food at great prices
Be warned: you might leave Brussels with some extra love handles around your waist. There is just so much delicious food available everywhere you turn, at all hours of the day and night. Resistance is futile, so sit back and enjoy the abundant gastronomical options this city has to offer. Remember, you will never understand Belgians if you haven’t eaten like one …
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Afternoon delight
Don’t be that tourist who runs to McDonald’s every time he gets hungry. Try the local afternoon snack instead: waffles! Served warm, sprinkled with sugar and covered with a thick Chantilly cream, they’ll have you up and running again in no time!
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Breakfast in Brussels
The feast starts early in the morning, when people stand in line at the bakery for hot ‘couques’, croissant-like pastries that come in all shapes, flavors and fillings. Combined with a delicious hot coffee, it’s the perfect way to start your day.
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The machine gun sandwich
The ‘mitraillette' is the perfect cure for a rumbling stomach. From the French word which literally means submachine gun, this snack consists of a large sandwich filled with meat, salad and fries. Young Belgians consider it a must before kicking-off a wild night of partying…
