"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...

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...