In Belgium, the waffles are generally consumed as street food, most often wrapped in a piece of paper and eaten in few huge bites with your hands. In Brussels, the waffles are so good themselves that you’ll completely forget about the numerous vivid toppings you can choose from. The best way to go is choosing a maximum of 2-3 toppings so you don’t smother the waffle’s unique taste. The selection of toppings is usually pretty rich, ranging from maple syrup and powdered sugar, different pieces of fruit, whipped cream and chocolate, both black and white. If you follow our advice, a waffle with nothing on it is just as good. Before going waffle-exploring, make sure to learn the two main types of waffles: the Brussels waffle and the Liege waffle. The Brussels version is a fluffier and lighter waffle with deep pockets created from yeast-leavened batter. On the other hand, the Liege waffle is doughier, with chunks of sugar in the batter that caramelize as it cooks. The result is a denser, chewier waffle with golden chunks of melted sugar baked inside. As your mouth waters, let us take you through the five best waffle places in Brussels which you can visit straight from your airport shuttle pick up and before hitting the top Brussels landmarks.

Maison Dandoy

One of the most popular and frequently visited waffles stops in Brussels is the known Maison Dandoy (or pronounced as may-SON don-DWAH). The sensible motto of this waffle heaven is “We want to make your senses twinkle and dance!” With a slogan such as this one and tasty fresh from the baker waffles, the place is always swarmed with sugar-craved waffle explorers. This Brussels waffles shop has been family owned for generations. They are known to use 100% all natural ingredients to produce one the best artisan waffles in Brussels. Yes, you can get a Leige waffle just about anywhere around, however the one at Maison Dandoy is of top quality.
 

The Waffle Factory

Even though The Waffle Factory is a chain of Brussels waffles shops, this place it’s by no means average. Even though they do serve the traditional Brussels and Leige waffles, go boldly and try something a little different called the Lunchwhaf. This is a savory lunch waffle stuffed with meats and cheeses, vegetables, and even curry if you like the taste of it. After this feast, pamper your sweet tooth by getting the Waffine, being an amazingly crispy waffle stuffed with gooey Nutella goodness and little bits of white chocolate on top. To be honest, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
 

Le Funambule

If you had your share of the common waffles and you are now ready for a bit of variety when it comes to your waffle, then hit Le Funambule and buckle-up. This place is by the way pronounced few-nam-BYUL. This Brussels waffle shop is a self-serve place, opening a chance for you to smother your waffles in whatever your heart desires. You may have a bit of a decision problem here, since you won’t be able to easily pick what to put on top of your waffle. And for those who wish to really enjoy their waffle in the purest form, just get the classic 1 euro waffle and let the judgemental crowd stare. It’s located right next to the legendary Manneken Pis statue, giving you a view of a little bronze boy taking a wee while you eat. Simply amazing.
 

Mokafé

If you like your waffle as a part of a balanced breakfast (whatever that means) Mokafé is where you go to do this. The place has a wonderful tea room with wide sitting space, making it truly perfect for a mid-morning waffle bite and a cup of tea. Their menu has many options to choose from, but you can’t go wrong with any option really, especially when you bite into one of these both crispy and fluffy waffles at the same time, topped with fresh fruit or even just a drizzle of powdered sugar. As a friendly advice, never forget the chocolate, wherever you go.
 

Peck 47

Sitting right in the middle of downtown Brussels, the Peck 47 is a beautiful little Greenwich Village type of café, luring a great number of visitors every day. They are known to serve “fresh food made with lots of love,” giving you a very distinct feeling of being hugged by the sweet embrace of the warm waffle. They are famous for offering some pretty fun items on their menu, hand in hand with some really unique ingredients making up their lavish dishes. What really stands out from the menu are their waffle combos, especially the one topped with feta and chorizo. If you weren’t hungry before, we assume that by this point you are pretty starved!

Brussels is a real destination to add on your bucket list if you are a foodie. Aside from the rich history, culture and architecture this city has to offer, the food that can be found here tastes as a personal piece of paradise. Hence, catch your airport shuttle bus on time or get an airport taxi, and once you reach the city center, head to one of these places for a sugary dose of refreshment and happiness. Once you have the first bite of the amazing Brussels waffles, chances are, you won’t desire for anything else in the following days. Bon appetit!