23 x The Best Breakfast in Ghent

Start your morning right with these local breakfast spots in Ghent. From cozy cafes to trendy brunch bars, our Spotters have discovered the best local spots to kickstart your day. Enjoy freshly baked pastries at Julie’s House or relax with a cup of coffee at Vandekerckhove. Explore these and many more locals gems for a perfect morning in the city.

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23 x Best Local Coffee & tea in Ghent
Simon Says Ghent

Simon Says

Time for coffee and much more

"Simon Says" in Ghent is more than a coffee bar. They offer breakfast, lunch and great cakes. I don't like coffee but it's said that theirs is the best.

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Nick

Provoost

Dec 2, 2025
Damberd Ghent

Damberd

Discover Jazzy Ghent

"Damberd" is the best example of that they call a 'Belgisch bruin café' in Ghent and one of its oldest bards. Very popular with the jazz crowd!

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Nick

Provoost

Dec 2, 2025
Rococo Ghent

Rococo

Cozy and romantic

"Rococo" in Ghent's very cozy old neighborhood Patershol is also a cozy and romantic bar. It's known among locals as 'Betty'. Have some 'liquer d'amour'...

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Nick

Provoost

Dec 2, 2025
O'YO Ghent

O'YO

Original yoghurt

"O'YO" Ghent is a yogurt shop perfect for a healthy alternative to cake or ice cream! A cool place that offers everything yogurt; sweet, savory or both!

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Tahnee

Naesen

Dec 2, 2025
Café René Ghent

Café René

Coffee, lunch & diner

"Café René" has it all: bagels for lunch, beef stew for dinner... The bagels and burgers at this café/restaurant are truly highly recommended!

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Tahnee

Naesen

Dec 2, 2025
Sunday Flower Market Ghent

Sunday Flower Market

Flowers and locals

The "Sunday Flower Market" in Ghent is a main tradition. On Sunday mornings, we head to Kouter square and stroll alongside the stalls, never in a hurry...

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Dieter

Covent

Dec 2, 2025

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