Apr 2, 2025

Eltòn Ghent

Coffee and apero

""Eltòn" is bringing back the glory of the gool old days in the area around Ghent's train station. I love coming here throughout the day - and night!"

The area around our main station finally has its own contemporary coffee place. The owners of Eltòn filled a gap between the typical bars you find in a train station neighbourhood. This area once had lost its vibe, but a lot of new shops, restaurants and bars are bringing back the glory of the good old days.

You can find me here during the day, sipping the best coffee you can find in the neighbourhood in the evening, sipping an aperitivo or at night, with a cocktail in hand. When the day progresses, the atmosphere turns from daytime-soothing to evening-cosy.

Every second Thursday of each month, all the people who work in the neighbourhood blend in with the locals and the commuters at an after work. It’s a good thing they have a big terrace.

The soothing environment makes it one of my outdoor study spots after a fresh soup for lunch. You can start your walk to the city center, one of my other spots (check the Walk to the city center article) here. As the beginning of the most beautiful walk to the city starts next to Eltòn. But first, coffee!

One more thing: you can’t leave a bar without using the toilet. Make sure to use this one, you won't regret it.

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea

About this spot

Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein 36

Red wine:

4.70

Find your way with 112 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters

Discover hidden gems and all our locals’ favourites! Get full access to our Ghent guide.

Nice place right!? There’s so much more to discover:

Discover all other hidden gems in Ghent

Le Bal Infernal Ghent

Le Bal Infernal

Used book café

"Le Bal Infernal" in Ghent is a used book cafe where you go inside, admire the beautiful interior and switch the books with one you have already!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Tahnee

Naesen

Apr 9, 2025
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.

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Nick

Provoost

Apr 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!

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
029-guitar-instrument-1
Music

by

Nick

Provoost

Apr 2, 2025
Yoga-on-call Ghent

Yoga-on-call

De-stress like a local

"Yoga-on-call" is a contemporary yoga studio in the heart of Ghent. All the teachers are enthusiastic and helpful and speak English. I'm always energized.

017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Nick

Provoost

Apr 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'...

028-beach-bar-1
Bars
020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea

by

Nick

Provoost

Apr 2, 2025
Portus Ganda Ghent

Portus Ganda

Back to basics

"Portus Ganda" is one of the four marinas of Ghent. Its history goes back to the very basis of the city and is my favourite spot - I feel connected here...

017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Nick

Provoost

Apr 2, 2025
BOON Ghent

BOON

Lunch bar

"BOON" is the most beautiful lunch bar in Ghent and already my all-time favorite lunch place! It is mostly vegetarian. Try the rhubarb soda, trust me.

021-spoon-and-fork-1
Restaurants
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Tahnee

Naesen

Apr 2, 2025
The Virgin Ghent

The Virgin

A wonderful gift

"The Virgin", a little fresco was revealed on November 18, 2014 in Ghent. I first followed the reaction of Pierre Pierlala, who called it an 'enlarged stamp'

002-building
Art & culture

by

Bennie

de Meulemeester

Apr 2, 2025
De Krook Ghent

De Krook

The brand new public library

"De Krook" is Ghent's new public library, located next to the river. It has a nice bar and its great views over the three towers will leave you speechless.

002-building
Art & culture
028-beach-bar-1
Bars

by

Bennie

de Meulemeester

Apr 2, 2025
St Peter's Abbey Ghent

St Peter's Abbey

The Ghent vineyards

"St Peter's Abbey" in Ghent is one of the city's two beer-producing abbeys. I find it the perfect place to chill out and try many kinds of Belgian beer.

002-building
Art & culture
017-plant-1
Relaxing

by

Nick

Provoost

Apr 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!

020-coffee-cup-1
Coffee & tea
024-burger-1
Snacks

by

Tahnee

Naesen

Apr 2, 2025
Koperhuis Ghent

Koperhuis

Lifestyle & interior design

"Koperhuis" in Ghent is a very nice design & lifestyle shop. I guarantee you: if you have a house, this place will inspire you to change everything...

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Tahnee

Naesen

Apr 2, 2025

Heading to Ghent?

112 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

Authentic Stories by Real People

Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌

... for just €9.99

Heading to Ghent?

0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

112 Insider Tips

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

App Download Download our app

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Bars

Our team loves Ghent

Get to know our other Spotters from Ghent

As featured on:

New-York-Times
the-guardian
mashable
the-sunday-times
false
0
false
7289
Filters