Kolonel Coffee is my go-to coffee bar in the South of Antwerp! It is on Troonplaats, a charming square where a huge wall painting will catch your eye...

"Barrique" in Antwerp has a special place in my heart. It's a breakfast and lunch bar in up-and-coming Berchem, and I love their a la carte options. ..

"Dansing Chocola" is a cozy vintage bar in Antwerp that seems to have come out of a book. The decor and books add to this but the food is also stoically...

The owners of Cosimo are very careful to only select books that they've read (and enjoyed) themselves and will also offer some hidden gems as well.

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...