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Local Tips and Hidden Gems in Bruges

Discover our favourite local spots in Bruges, including shops, restaurants, cafés, chocolatiers and hidden gems.

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We are delighted to share our favourite local spots and insider tips with you during your stay in Bruges.

🛍️ Shops and Local Stores

Local Essentials

The nearest bakery, butcher and greengrocer are located opposite the church near Astrid Park. Locals call this area the “Golden Triangle”.

  • Bakkerij Temmerman: a local bakery.
  • Hof Maertens: a wide selection of ready-made meals, freshly prepared every day.
  • Jan and Lucretia: fresh fruit and vegetables.

Bakeries and Supermarkets

  • Bakkerij Paulus – Vlamingstraat: an extensive selection of speciality breads. An excellent bakery.
  • Co Market – Langestraat, at the end of Bilkske: a supermarket open from 8 am to 7:30 pm, including Sunday mornings.
  • Winkel Bambino – at the end of Bilkske/Langestraat: an incredibly extensive range of all kinds of products. It is hard to describe, so it is well worth a visit! Many items are available at very low prices through clearance and surplus-stock sales.

Chocolate Shops

  • The Chocolate Line: a renowned artisan chocolatier.
  • Pol Depla: a traditional chocolatier.

These are genuine chocolatiers specialising in artisan chocolate, rather than mass-produced factory products.

🍽️ Restaurants, Cafés and Bars

  • Cambrinus – Philipstockstraat: more than 400 types of beer, fast and friendly service, and delicious Belgian comfort food. Booking is recommended!
  • De Kleine Cambrinus – a little further down the same street: a small bar serving speciality beers on tap, along with a few light bites.
  • Frituur De Biezen – Koningin Elizabethlaan 32: the very best fresh chips in all of Belgium! You will need to drive there, but it is absolutely worth the trip. You can also enjoy your chips on-site.
  • Café Punta Est – Predikherenrei 1: an excellent café serving tasty food and tapas in small or large portions. It has a lovely waterside terrace and is very popular with locals. Reservations are not possible.
  • Cuvée – Philipstockstraat: a charming wine bar and wine shop specialising in organic wines. The menu features delicious small dishes that pair perfectly with the wines. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends.
  • Blend Wijnbar – Kuipersstraat 6: a welcoming wine bar.
  • Café Vlissinghe – Saint Anne’s Quarter: the oldest café in Bruges, tucked away in the beautiful historic city centre. A cosy traditional pub with a sunny terrace. It is not really a full restaurant, but it offers a small menu.
  • Café Rose Red – Cordoeanierstraat: Belgian speciality beers, light bites, a lovely terrace and excellent service. Our personal favourite! Definitely book ahead.
  • Café Duvelorium – inside the Historium building: perfect for fans of Duvel beer on tap. Located on the upper floor, it has a terrace with a wonderful view over the Market Square.
  • Lion Belge – Langestraat: tasty Belgian food at reasonable prices. There is no fixed menu, but daily suggestions are available. The food is freshly prepared, portions are generous and the cooking is typically Belgian. Check their Facebook page for more information. Reservations are not possible.
  • Amuni – Mallebergplaats: excellent sourdough pizzas in a beautiful setting with a lovely terrace.
  • De Pepermolen – Langestraat 16: a local restaurant.
  • Bistro-Grill De Schaar – Hooistraat 2: a bistro and grill.
  • Bij Koen en Marijke – Schaarstraat: a local dining spot, closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Restaurant Onslow – Jeruzalemstraat: an excellent restaurant serving dishes designed for sharing. Booking is strongly recommended.
  • Restaurant Quatre Vins – Philipstockstraat: gastronomic small plates to share, or enjoy individually. Booking is strongly recommended.
  • Brugse Zot Brewery – De Halve Maan: a good restaurant where you can also visit the brewery. A great option for groups of 8.
  • De Republiek – Stadsmakers & Grand Café – Sint-Jakobsstraat 36: a trendy, welcoming place serving good food. Also suitable for groups of 8.
  • Hofcafé – Het Provinciaal Hof – right on the Market Square: a relaxing place to enjoy a drink, soup, snacks or a light lunch. The café is run by ODAS, a social enterprise that provides employment opportunities for people who face barriers to entering the regular labour market. Prices are reasonable.
  • Rockfort – Langestraat: a fine-dining restaurant. A little more expensive, but highly recommended. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Traiteur Madame – Langestraat: ready-made meals to take away.

🧇 Waffles, Coffee and Breakfast

Waffles and Ice Cream

  • Lizzie’s Waffles – Sint-Jakobsstraat: large double Brussels waffles, freshly made every time. So delicious you will not want to share them!
  • Oyya – Geldmuntstraat: ice cream.
  • Frisson – Smedenstraat: our pick for the best ice cream.

Coffee Shops

  • Vero Caffè – Sint-Jansplein 9: breakfast, lunch, coffee and freshly baked cakes.
  • Deez – Hoogstraat: a great spot for coffee.

Breakfast and Lunch

  • Hide – Cordoeanierstraat.
  • Sanseveria – Predikherenrei: known for its bagels.
  • Benedict Café – Langestraat.
  • Noah’s Broodhuys – Jozef Suveestraat.

🚲 Other Useful Tips

  • Bike rental: De Ketting – Gentpoortstraat. Electric bikes are also available.

Before You Go

Visit the restaurants’ websites for more information.

We strongly recommend booking in advance at all these restaurants, as they are among the favourite spots of Bruges locals! Booking is particularly important for groups of 8.