Specialty coffee spots you absolutely have to try in Brussels

From 25 to 27 June, Brussels is hosting World of Coffee, the major annual event for coffee professionals, roasters and enthusiasts. And if the Belgian capital was chosen to welcome this international event, it is no coincidence: over the past few years, Brussels has seen a growing and increasingly exciting coffee scene emerge, driven by passionate roasters, baristas and entrepreneurs.

A perfectly pulled espresso, a smooth latte, a delicate filter coffee or a refreshing cold brew: specialty coffee has definitely found its place in Brussels’ everyday life. Whether you are simply curious or a true coffee lover, here are a few ideas to help you discover some of the best coffee addresses in the capital.

Discover several coffee spots on a Coffee Tour

To explore this scene properly, we recommend joining Thomas from OK Coffee for a guided Coffee Tour in the heart of Brussels.

Over the course of around 3 hours, you will discover between 7 and 9 carefully selected addresses. On the programme: a variety of tastings, including espresso, filter coffee, cold brew and other specialties, as well as fascinating insights into the history of coffee, brewing methods, the work of roasters and Brussels’ coffee culture.

It is a great way to discover the city differently, cup in hand, while stepping inside places you might not have noticed on your own.

All practical information about this tour is available on the OK Coffee website.

Coffee spots to save for your next trip to Brussels

It is true: more and more specialty cafés and coffee shops are opening in Brussels, to the point where it can be hard to know where to start. So to help you choose, we are putting together a selection of quality addresses you can trust.

Whether you are looking for a café where you can work for a few hours, a terrace to catch up with friends, a counter serving an excellent espresso or a cosy spot where you can take your time, there is definitely a Brussels coffee address for you.

Bouche
Barkboy
Kaffabar
Wide Awake Coffee
DAMN Good Café
Belga & Co
My Little Cup
Addis Stories
Berns Coffee / Café Vitesse

Great coffee in a restaurant? Yes, absolutely

Coffee is no longer just a coffee shop thing. Some Brussels restaurants now pay real attention to the quality of the coffee they serve at the end of a meal. And it makes all the difference.

Because a good lunch or a memorable dinner deserves to end on the right note, we are also sharing a selection of restaurants where you can enjoy an excellent coffee, whether after a meal, during a gourmet break or simply to make the moment last a little longer.

Nightshop
Frank
Barge

Looking for something different?

Today, specialty coffee is also popping up in other kinds of places: boutiques, concept stores, lifestyle addresses and hybrid shops. More and more businesses now offer quality coffee to enjoy on site or to take away.

It is the perfect opportunity to combine shopping, discovering new Brussels businesses and enjoying a well-deserved coffee break. Another way to experience Brussels, through great addresses, lovely finds and delicious tastings.