Dec 12, 2024

Elbow Lunch Counter Brussels

Ultimate Deli Experience

"They have the tastiest Philly cheese steaks, Italian BLT, pastrami sandwich and filter coffee refills. Take the counter seats for the ultimate experience."

With all due respect to Belgian cuisine, if you - like me - ever lived in Montreal or New York, sometimes, you just need a taste of the East Coast. What a rejoice when Elbow joined the Brussels food scene, in one of my favorite hoods and street (St-Boniface/Rue de la Paix).

The experience is authentic; we are talking about an American deli counter, with the tastiest Philly cheese steaks, Italian BLT, pastrami sandwich (whyyyyy is it only served on Saturdays thought?), filter coffee refills, basic seats (take the counter ones for the ultimate experience) and an especially tasty lemonade. Total deli vibes and decor. It's a bit of a heart-attack situation, but totally worth it.

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About this spot

Rue de la Paix 32

Cheese steak:

€

15

+32

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