Ghent is the Belgian city for plant-based eaters. The charming historical town has an exciting culinary scene that pleases every foodie–especially the vegans that don’t usually find that many options when it comes to eating out.
Along the canals, the old medieval flemish houses remind you of the fascinating history that constitutes the richness of Ghent. Most of the architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. The city has created a magical blend between history and comfort of living. Many talented chefs, conceptual cuisine and high end restaurants are to be found when you stroll around the old center.
In the treasure hunt for vegan restaurants, we found a charming little cafe that is completely dedicated to serving plant-based products. Full Circle Coffee is the first 100% plant based coffee bar in Belgium.
They are specialized in filtered coffee, they work with small plantations, and they roast their coffee grains themselves in the workshop by Koffie Mortier. Their mission is to offer a quality coffee that respects the environment and the populations living on the harvest of the coffee grains. To support this mentality, everything is of natural origin–you drink your latte with plant milk, you savor decadent desserts like cookies, cheesecakes that taste like heaven, and brownies that will capture your heart.
Full Circle Coffee is more than a simple coffee place, it is also a wine bar!
Even though the coffee, pastries and wines proposed are natural and vegan, Full Circle Coffee don’t advertise themselves as a vegan coffee place because they want to avoid pushing away non-vegan eaters. The goal is to make everyone feel welcome there, and this is the most efficient way to make people realize that vegan recipes are just as delicious and satisfying!
So if you find yourself enjoying a beautiful day in Ghent, wandering around its charming little streets, promise me you will stop by Full Circle Coffee to enjoy a freshly roasted coffee and a delicious pastry !
About the author: Marie Dykmans is a Belgian food blogger currently travelling the world. Her passion for health and food has lead her to discover some of the best vegan kitchens across the world. She is passionate about cuisine but also about yoga, meditation and believes in a conscious way of consuming. Follow her culinary and travelling adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choupetamarie/ or on her food blog: www.choupetamarie.com
The author of this article was invited to come visit the restaurant featured in the above write up. However, the opinions expressed in this write up are solely those of the author, and not of HappyCow or the restaurant.
