Cafes in Brussels

111 venues
  1. 1
    5.0 (53)
    Rue de la Senne 29, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  2. 2
    5.0 (48)
    Sq. Victoria Régina 1, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium
  3. 3
    5.0 (37)
    Rue du Nord 53, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  4. 4
    5.0 (28)
    Rue du Fossé aux Loups 11, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  5. 5
    5.0 (3)
    Rue d'Artois 39, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  6. 6
    4.9 (162)
    Rue Vanderschrick 5, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  7. 7
    4.9 (92)
    Rue Gheude 19, 1070 Anderlecht, Belgium
  8. 8
    4.9 (87)
    Chau. de Waterloo 509, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  9. 9
    4.9 (73)
    Rue Saint-Laurent 36, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  10. 10
    4.9 (65)
    Bd Adolphe Max 30, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  11. 11
    4.9 (53)
    Bd Emile Jacqmain 113, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  12. 12
    4.9 (50)
    Rue de Laeken 157, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  13. 13
    4.8 (755)
    Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères 49, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  14. 14
    4.8 (578)
    Rue Saint-Jean Népomucène 10, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  15. 15
    4.8 (485)
    Rue de Flandre 185, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  16. 16
    4.8 (391)
    Chau. de Waterloo 355, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  17. 17
    4.8 (382) €€
    Rue du Croissant 34, 1190 Forest, Belgium
  18. 18
    4.8 (248)
    Rue des Chartreux 17, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  19. 19
    4.8 (173)
    Place du Grand Sablon 49, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  20. 20
    4.8 (119)
    Rue Van Artevelde 58, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  21. 21
    4.8 (89)
    Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Bruxelles, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium
  22. 22
    4.8 (62)
    Rue de Trèves 74, 1040 Bruxelles, Belgium
  23. 23
    4.8 (33)
    Carr de l'Europe 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  24. 24
    4.7 (1569) €€
    Pl. Rouppe 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  25. 25
    4.7 (1399) €€
    Rue du Marché aux Poulets 49, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  26. 26
    4.7 (1269)
    Rue des Drapiers 10, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
  27. 27
    4.7 (1212) €€
    Rue de la Croix de Fer 53, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  28. 28
    4.7 (941)
    Rue de l'Enseignement 20, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  29. 29
    4.7 (819)
    Bd Anspach 166, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  30. 30
    4.7 (630)
    Chau. de Charleroi 91A, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  31. 31
    4.7 (575) €
    Rue du Commerce 19, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  32. 32
    4.7 (467)
    Chau. de Charleroi 203, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  33. 33
    4.7 (451)
    Rue Haute 228, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  34. 34
    4.7 (347)
    Bd Emile Jacqmain 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  35. 35
    4.7 (260)
    Rue des Riches Claires 17, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  36. 36
    4.7 (176)
    Quai des Charbonnages 86, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium
  37. 37
    4.7 (145)
    Rue du Marché aux Poulets 49, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  38. 38
    4.7 (120)
    Rue de l'Industrie 9, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  39. 39
    4.7 (34)
    Av. Louise 485, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
  40. 40
    4.6 (3507)
    Rue du Marché aux Poulets 51, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  41. 41
    4.6 (3276)
    Bd de l'Impératrice 66, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  42. 42
    4.6 (2684) €€
    Rue Defacqz 92, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  43. 43
    4.6 (1469) €€
    Rue de Namur 4, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  44. 44
    4.6 (1307) €€
    Rue Antoine Dansaert 196, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  45. 45
    4.6 (448)
    Rue Antoine Dansaert 19, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  46. 46
    4.6 (346)
    Rue du Midi 28, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  47. 47
    4.6 (236)
    Rue du Cardinal Mercier 41, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  48. 48
    4.6 (158)
    Rue Jourdan 3, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  49. 49
    4.6 (143)
    Rue Sainte-Catherine 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  50. 50
    4.6 (119)
    Chau. de Waterloo 367, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  51. 51
    4.6 (78)
    Manhattan Center, Av. du Boulevard 21, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium
  52. 52
    4.6 (30)
    Bd Adolphe Max 105, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  53. 53
    4.5 (5828) €€
    Rue du Marché aux Herbes 80, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  54. 54
    4.5 (2084) €€
    Rue de Louvain 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  55. 55
    4.5 (1851)
    Rue du Luxembourg 13, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  56. 56
    4.5 (1052)
    Rue de l'Étuve 4, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  57. 57
    4.5 (757)
    Av. Louis Bertrand 48, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
  58. 58
    4.5 (691) €€
    Av. de Stalingrad 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  59. 59
    4.5 (665) €
    Rue de la Paix 17, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  60. 60
    4.5 (496) €€
    Bd Anspach 81, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  61. 61
    4.5 (369)
    Bd Anspach 75, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  62. 62
    4.5 (347)
    Quai au Bois à Brûler 11, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  63. 63
    4.5 (110)
    Av. de Stalingrad 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  64. 64
    4.5 (90)
    Cantersteen 55, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  65. 65
    4.5 (4)
    Rue du Monastère 12, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  66. 66
    4.4 (3157) €€
    Rue Antoine Dansaert 209, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  67. 67
    4.4 (3075) €€
    Rue Jean Stas 26, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  68. 68
    4.4 (2789) €€
    Rue de Flandre 45, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  69. 69
    4.4 (699) €€
    Quai des Charbonnages 40, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Belgium
  70. 70
    4.4 (615) €€
    Rue de Trèves 20, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  71. 71
    4.4 (541)
    Rue Ravenstein 20, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  72. 72
    4.4 (477) €€
    Rue de la Loi 17, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium
  73. 73
    4.4 (390)
    Rue Bouré 1, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  74. 74
    4.4 (219) €
    Rue Antoine Dansaert 70, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  75. 75
    4.4 (113)
    Rue Saint-Jean 21, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  76. 76
    4.4 (104)
    Pl. De Brouckère 41, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  77. 77
    4.4 (57)
    Rue Ravenstein 38/42, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  78. 78
    4.4 (44)
    Cantersteen 47, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  79. 79
    4.3 (2062) €€
    Rue des Six Jetons 16, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  80. 80
    4.3 (1433) €€
    Rue du Bailli 34, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  81. 81
    4.3 (1300) €€
    Chau. de Vleurgat 147, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  82. 82
    4.3 (1028) €€
    Av. Louise 196A, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
  83. 83
    4.3 (913)
    Rue Antoine Dansaert 57, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  84. 84
    4.3 (876) €€
    Rue du Bailli 7A, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  85. 85
    4.3 (769)
    Rue de l'Ecuyer 41, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  86. 86
    4.3 (548) €€
    Rue Van Artevelde 53, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  87. 87
    4.3 (515) €€
    Rue E. Solvay 12, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  88. 88
    4.3 (69)
    Rue du Midi 58, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  89. 89
    4.2 (1837) €€
    Rue Auguste Orts 9, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  90. 90
    4.2 (867)
    Rue de la Montagne 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  91. 91
    4.2 (525)
    Rue de Namur 29, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  92. 92
    4.2 (477)
    Bd Emile Jacqmain 56, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  93. 93
    4.2 (30)
    Rue Antoine Dansaert 143, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  94. 94
    4.1 (4443) €€
    Pl. Sainte-Catherine 22, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  95. 95
    4.1 (1969) €€
    Galerie du Roi 9, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
  96. 96
    4.1 (1799) €€
    1000, Rue de la Régence 26, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  97. 97
    4.1 (1361) €€
    Rue du Vieux Marché aux Grains 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  98. 98
    4.1 (860)
    Bd Anspach 49, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  99. 99
    4.1 (785) €€
    Pl. de la Vieille Halle aux Blés 37, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  100. 100
    4.1 (488) €€
    Blvd Géneral Jacques 124, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  101. 101
    4.1 (51)
    Rue Charles Martel 8, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  102. 102
    4.0 (5185) €€
    Pl. Eugène Flagey 18, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
  103. 103
    4.0 (2465) €€
    Rue du Midi 45, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  104. 104
    4.0 (2063) €€
    Av. Louise 493, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium
  105. 105
    4.0 (40)
    Bd Anspach 80, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  106. 106
    3.9 (2674) €€
    Rue Chair et Pain 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  107. 107
    3.8 (1769) €€
    Rue de Namur 28, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  108. 108
    3.7 (834) €€
    Chau. de Charleroi 116, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
  109. 109
    3.6 (1120)
    Galerie du Roi 3, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  110. 110
    3.6 (481) €€
    Rue Grétry 39, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
  111. 111
    3.6 (416) €
    Bd Anspach 38, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Guide to Cafes in Brussels

Brussels's cafe culture is a highlight for digital nomads, freelancers, writers, and travelers who need a reliable spot to work, reflect, or simply enjoy a great coffee. The city's cafes range from specialty third-wave coffee shops with precision-brewed single origins to neighborhood spots with free WiFi, generous opening hours, and a welcoming attitude toward laptop workers.

Traveler Tips for Cafes in Brussels

  • WiFi etiquette: In popular Brussels cafes, it's courteous to buy something every couple of hours if you're working for extended periods. Most cafes appreciate the business.
  • Power outlets: Check whether your chosen cafe has accessible power outlets before settling in — this varies widely in Brussels.
  • Peak vs off-peak hours: Mornings (7–10am) and late afternoons (3–6pm) tend to be the best times to find good seating in busy Brussels cafes.
  • Specialty coffee scene: Brussels has several world-class specialty coffee roasters with cafes. Look for those using local or single-origin beans for the best cup.
  • Neighborhood gems: Some of the best cafes in Brussels are tucked away in residential neighborhoods, away from tourist zones. Explore beyond the center.

A cafe in Brussels is often where the best conversations happen. Solo travelers, writers, programmers, and entrepreneurs all share these spaces. Use Nomax to find other travelers who are also working from cafes in Brussels — you might find a coworking companion, share cafe recommendations, or discover a new favorite spot together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cafes in Brussels?

Brussels has 111+ cafes tracked by Nomax. The top-rated options are listed on this page, sorted by rating and traveler reviews. Use the interactive map to explore venues by neighborhood.

How do I find cafes in Brussels on a map?

Use the interactive map on this page to see all cafes in Brussels as numbered markers. Click any marker to see ratings, opening hours, address, and contact details. You can also search and filter venues in the left panel.

Are there any tips for solo travelers visiting cafes in Brussels?

Yes. Solo travelers in Brussels recommend arriving at cafes during peak social hours to meet other travelers. Download Nomax to connect with fellow travelers before you arrive — many users coordinate meetups at specific venues.

What is Nomax and how does it help travelers in Brussels?

Nomax is a free travel companion app that helps solo travelers find each other in cities around the world, including Brussels. You can see who else is traveling in Brussels, join group activities, and chat with travelers at the same spots you visit.

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