It’s the shopkeepers who bring cities to life. And Brussels is no exception. What would it be without its varied shops? Without its neighborhood cafés or specialty coffee shops? Without its artisans who create, innovate, and share their expertise? And what about its numerous restaurants, whose offerings so well represent the diversity of Brussels? It is to honor all these businesses that make Brussels vibrant that we have been certifying them annually since 2015.
This year, the jury was composed of five Brussels personalities and the Entreprendre Bruxelles team to select the certified businesses. They were grouped into four categories, which you are invited to discover in this article.
Brussels craftsmanship and know-how.
It can’t be hidden: craftsmanship and know-how have made Brussels the city we love so much today. This is evident from the street names that punctuate the streets of the capital’s center: rue des teinturiers, du marché au fromage, rue au beurre. It is also evident from the quality of the products, the expertise passed down through generations, and the curiosity of our artisans who adapt to events and trends. Here are the businesses that have been certified in this category:
– Lunetier Ludovic
– Sample Slow Jewelry
– La Maison des Poivres MISAO
– Els Vansteelandt Jewellery & Art
– L’abeille Blanche
– Oliverda
– King’s and Queens Café
– The Belgian Chocolate Makers
– Pinpin
– Damn Good Café
– Wood Harmony
Authentic, historical, and family businesses
This year, we wanted to highlight the shops that have existed for generations and continue to stand out either through their innovation or their authenticity. Those shops where you think: this is the real deal. A genuine Brussels business! These shops have always been there, and we couldn’t imagine them closing.
Discover them without delay:
– Au Petit Primeur
– Avec Plaizier
– Le Skievelat
– Poissonnerie ABC-MATEOS
– Le Bier Central
– La Ruche
– Basils Liberté
– La Tana
– Brussels Beer Project
– Boucherie Elsocht
– Le Perroquet
Quality of products and innovations
Shops that stand out for their constant quest for the quality of the products offered to customers, as well as for the valuable advice they provide on a daily basis. Real gems to add to your shopping series!
– Suwada
– 2BE Brussels
– Neuf Gift Store
– Zinneke & Kats
– Life is beautiful
– Living Room
– Osteria Romana
– Chris & Chris
– Café Caberdouche
– Fait Maison Schuman
– Le Wolf
Eco-responsible shops
Many shops aim to run their business in more eco-friendly ways and proudly showcase this (rightly so). Whether it’s promoting recycling, waste management, short supply chains, second-hand… these shops then present bold products or services that we are happy to highlight!
– Rare
– Frank
– Machao Design
– Mademoiselle l’Ancien
– Entropy
– Oxfam Vintage
– Volte Face
– Bikette
– Petit Mousse
– aesthete-kidswear
