Coffee & lunch bar "Cabagine", ideally located in a quiet residential area in Berchem, Antwerp, basically kept me sane during the first lockdown...

"Tartine" in Antwerp takes bread very seriously. They have 'tartinis' inspired by world cuisines, but you should definitely try the Tartini Monsieur...

If I feel like a balanced lunch on a Saturday afternoon in Brussels, then I opt for "Nordica 31". I love their sour bread & the best sweet buns in town...

"Helios" in Antwerp is the kind of convenience store that completely lures you in - it's my go-to store for when I'm invited over for dinner somewhere...

We all love Italian Gelato of course, but middle eastern flavors with lots of rosewater, pistachio & saffron are a great way to mix up the ice cream game!

Here the kitchen is completely exposed to the public and you can see the bakers preparing their bread and pastries with a lot of love and craftsmanship.