Vegan-friendly
Western
Take-out
European
Small takeaway offering soup and a daily dish by pre-order only. Has a variety of sizes. NOTE: Maybe closed May 2025 - please send updates to HappyCow. Open Mon-Tue 12:00-14:00, Thu-Fri 12:00-14:00.
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27 Reviews
First Review by Elizabeth
feelgoodpicks
Points +397
Fabulous concept - Edit
We had our Airbnb host make reservations for us as most people there are locals. Restaurant only open for 2 hours. Everyone gets the same plate of food. It was all delicious and many varieties on the plate. You order what size plate. Medium size is the typical portion. You can also order fresh squeezed juices veggies and or fruit. There’s also variety of desserts. Cash only. Very friendly staff and owner.
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dd99
Points +50
excellent - Edit
stumbled upon this place located in central Bruges - an oasis in a place with an emphasis on meat&sugar fare. Reservations required — Luckily I was able to get actable. The restaurant accommodated my vegan request with some easy tweaks - and the simple meal was delicious. note: CASH only
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-13
Pros: simple fare, delicious, filling
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endivia5000
Points +13
Great Place! - Edit
I completely forgot to book in advance yet the people at De Bron were super nice and gave us a table anyway.
Read moreThe place is very cute and tidy, the medium-sized meal is decently sized. Today it was a decent mix of veggies, lentils on the side, a portion of hummus, and pasta. The sauce was delicious. I had their apple and carrot juice and my partner had the Bio Legère beer, both great drinks.
A good option if you’ve arrived in town from the train station and gone through the park.
I would recommend this place and go again (but I’d obviously book this time around!)
Pros: Great service, Cleanliness, Good location
Cons: Literally none
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tomzrh
Points +20
Nice place - Edit
Make a reservation ! It’s packed . You just order the size of the plate with mixed items on it ( you can not choose the content ) . Food was delicious - one cup of plain water is 2 Euro - bit overpriced but that’s Brugge .
Read morePros: Nice concept
Cons: Bit pricy , You will get surprised with the items
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Muuuuu
Points +3323
Awesome location and service - Edit
You have to book your meal in advance and I hadn't (for I didn't know), yet they were very kind to give me something.
Read moreIt was excellent and the price was reasonable.
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RichT
Points +314
Refreshing stroke of luck - Edit
We’d trekked round in the rain looking for somewhere decent to eat in an area devoid of healthy veggie/vegan options and managed to get a lunchtime table for two at De Bron. We were told that reservations were required but a table for two was, luckily for us, available. Excellent meal, one main choice of simple, healthy food plus great organic beer. (Visited 10/03/20)
Read morePros: Most ingredients bio/organic, Vegan option available, Relaxing atmosphere
Cons: Reserve to guarantee a table, Cash only (still), Limited choice
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RSE
Points +27
Walked Out - Edit
We had to press a buzzer for the door to be released. We initially thought it felt like an exclusive club but that soon changed when we entered! I went with my family and we were made to feel totally unwelcome. A woman barked at me and demanded to know if we were eating and I was made to feel as if she was doing us a real favour by giving us a table. My elderly parents were told they had to have a compulsory set meal and no deviation was permitted. We asked if there was a menu and we were shouted at there was no menu! When we asked what the food was- the retort was an exacerbated “Vegetables!” A polite request to have soup was instantly rebuked. We were then told that our 6 year old had to have set meal for the special price of 13 Euros. The atmosphere was too intense and the reception hostile, we walked out.
Read morePros: Vegetarian , Nice decor, Nice decor
Cons: Hostile reception , No menu, Stinky toilet
CoolerB
I doubt the "barked" and "shouted" are the right words, but I can imagine that you were not expecting that kind of service.
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MarijnVW
Points +22
Not vegan. AVOID AS A VEGAN. - Edit
While the people might be nice, I read you have to ask for a vegan plate so we did. We got quorn, an egg quiche, vegetable and rice. Obviously not vegan while I specifically asked for vegan meal. 1 star for the friendly people. 0 stars for the bland food and the majority of it not being vegan.
Read morePros: Nice people
Cons: Half of it not vegan.
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Shiru
Points +3272
Nice place - Edit
Please note, this place is CASH ONLY. My boyfriend and I came here for lunch while on an organized tour to Bruges. We had a wonderful lunch. Each got a medium size portion. It's a variety plate. Everything was delicious! Only when we went up to pay our bill did we realize they did not accept cards. Luckily the owner was understanding and allowed us to run down to get some cash out of an ATM. Unfortunately for us, the trip to the ATM took about 30 minutes and we ended up being late back to our meeting with the tour and missed it. Next time we'll be prepared.
Read morePros: Mostly all vegan, Fresh and delicious, Great location
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LiliBat
Points +67
Excellent one dish only restaurant - Edit
It only opens two hours a day and not every day, we went there twice before finally finding it open. Once inside, De Bron is a nice place, the cook waves at you before you even enter the eating room, it's lovely. Our table was under a glass roof. There is only one choice, the meal of the day, of which you can choose the size (4 sizes of plates between 7€ and 15€). It comes garnished with different cereals and vegetables. We had a wonderful delicious steak (I'm in love I don't know if you can tell), lentils, boulghour, an apple salad and different fresh vegetables. We were full after the medium size plate (13€).
Read moreBe careful they only accept cash.
(We don't know if we prefer De Bron or De Plaats but both are to try.)
Pros: Colorful and varied plate, Good portions, filling, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Opening hours, Cash only
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Oliv211_Fr
Points +586
Une bonne surprise :) - Edit
Situé près du Lac des Amoureurs et à quelques pas du centre, le cadre est plutôt traditionnel, calme, simple et agréable.
Read moreAssiette du plat principal très bien composée, variée et équilibrée.
Attente au paiement en liquide uniquement, pas forcement très visible.
Updated from previous review on 2016-12-16
Pros: Qualité et quantité, Ambiance calme et reposante, Bien situé (lac et centre à côté)
Cons: Cash only
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sternguckerin
Points +78
Nice, fresh, self-made - Edit
Nice, modern place for a lunch. Variety of food on plate. Available in different sizes. Prizes ok.
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MariaJade
Points +128
Fresh and Filling - Edit
I went here on the 22nd of March whilst on holiday in Belgium. Unfortunately neither Ostend or Bruges (the cities I visited) are particularly vegan friendly, but luckily I found this place! The food was absolutely wonderful and filling, at an affordable price. The main potion is big so I couldn't fit in a dessert but the other table's looked delicious. The staff spoke English and were very welcoming which is always a bonus in a foreign country. There is only one main dish available and it is vegetarian, just tell your waiter you're vegan for the vegan option.
Read moreIt's right in the heart of Bruges so if you're there make sure not to give it a miss!
Pros: Central location, Affordable, Delicious fresh food
Cons: Not open for long, Gets very busy so it might be worth booking, Menu isn't in English so make sure to ask
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nbhat
Points +43
Very good option for Vegeterians - Edit
I visited in 2014 October. They serve a meal consisting of multiple items. The meal comes in different sizes. When we reached meal time was almost getting over. So be there early. The food was tasty and its very good option for vegetarians. We liked it very much. They do not serve meat at all, falls into the category, in India what we call as pure vegetarian restaurant.
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JonJon
Points +20854
Only vegetarian restaurant in Bruges ok for vegans - Edit
We went there with a little apprehension after having read the previous reviews on HC about vegan dishes that were not... We ask to the waitress for a vegan dish of the day and she said it was not a problem. And effectively, our meal was completely vegan. The only thing that was not vegan (a sauce for cauliflower) was not put in our dish.
Read moreThe dish of the day was composed of red and brown rice, lentils (nicely cooked and seasonned), green salad, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, celery, radishes and a cereal and vegetable steak (that was good!). We took the medium size and it was generous. Food is fully organic and fresh and even if it was a little basic, we appreciated the lunch. In terms of price, it is fair for Bruges (12 euros for the medium sized dish of the day).
What could have been better:
- vegan desserts should be clearly indicated on the menu,
- a vegan sauce for cauliflower (not just remove the non vegan one).
The place in itself is really pleasant. There is space, a nice canopy in a part of the restaurant and everything is clean and new.
Pros: very nice place, fresh and organic food, veganisable dish of the day, not too expensive
Cons: basic food, only one dish a day, vegan desserts not labelled
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vegazosten
Points +116
Real vegans be aware, vegan is not always 100% - Edit
We've been there a few times and now we don't trust it anymore. The food is good for veggies and not for vegans. Not expensive to, good environment but ... asking a vegandishes is a problem. More than once we found dairy in it! Asking vegan and still more than onces serving chickeneggs, cowcheese, cowyoughurt, ...??? The last time we've been there the waitress looks astonished to us, she asked more than once, isn't it tasty? That's not the problem we found dairy in it! But isnt it tasty??? No that's not the problem we get dairy, jeezes! Some starting vegans don't see it or some don't care for it, but we do and we care! Or you start only a veggieresto and don't served vegan, or start a veganresto, not mixing both! Thinking that veganclients doesn't taste that is a wrong thought! We are aware and knows you did that!
Read morePros: not expensive, nice environment
Cons: don't trust the vegandishes, don't care if you vegan
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TrudiBruges
Points +28241
no gastronomic experience, fair value for money - Edit
Vegetarian plat du jour which is veganized upon request. The food is fresh, healthy and organic for sure, but it’s no gastronomic experience (rather old-school macrobiotic/vegetarian dish). Rather blend to our tastebuds, and requires a lot of spicing up (taking full advantage of the veganaise, soy-sause and herbal salt standardly available on the table!).
Read moreOverall: limited choices (only plat du jour, restricted opening hours, 1 vegan dessert), no gastronomic experience, but not all that expensive (especially considering other prices in touristic Bruges) and fair value for money.
Pros: different sizes of plat du jour, not expensive (considering it's Bruges)
Cons: restricted opening hours, no choice: only plat du jour, rather blend food
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bencamps
Points +581
A little underwhelming... - Edit
Visited on 11/03/2014. Having struggled as a vegan in Brugge in the past I was looking forward to visiting De Bron. Unfortunately I left feeling a little disappointed. Nothing here is bad, it's just that I found the food a bit on the bland side and a bit unimaginative. There is one main dish daily that can always be made vegan. It was busy (maybe due to it being rare in Brugge with its veggie/vegan offerings) and the place itself is pleasant, I just hope they can become a bit more inventive.
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Shtonchjo
Points +52
big mistake! warning for vegans! - Edit
we thought we'd enjoy our stay in Bruges, until we went there. service is not very nice, the waitress seemed to know about veganism, but then she served us the "soya" pudding which actually had yogurt. result is we rushed to a pharmacy to get lactase, to avoid stomach ache (it's vegan, from yeast). the lactase costs 18 euro and the restaurant manager just reduced price by a few euros. he was indeed sorry, but we don't advise the visit, or really ask several persons, to make sure the food is vegan.
Read morefor ovolacties, there is not much choice, but it's quite unexpensive and rather good, if you like macrobiotic style
Pros: unexpensive, pretty place
Cons: single dish, not very suitable for vegans, only for lunch
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jeanjeanie
Points +69
Smart and clean venue - Edit
A smart restaurant. We struggled at first to get in, because you have to buzz (right hand side of door) to be let in. We were aware that there's only one dish served per day before we arrived so that was OK. Ours was a very tasty type of 'quiche'. However, the rest of the plate was full of small piles of salad and vegetables - carrots, green salad, beetroot, sweetcorn, french beans, mushrooms, bulgarwheat, alfalfa. I personally dont find eating a mixture of every vegetable that you can think of, very interesting. You end up getting a mish-mash of flavours - some hot some cold, some sweet some sour. Didnt suit me really. Carrot juice was nice!
Read morePros: Smart, clean, friendly
Cons: Too many vegetables on plate, Difficult to enter, lunchtime only
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etka
Points +73
great centrally located place for lunch - Edit
We stayed in Brugge for 4 days and were lucky to go to the restaurant the day they returned from summer vacation (Aug. 21). The restaurant is only open for lunch from about 12:00-3:00 p.m., and you can also order takeaway if you come by 11:45. It is about an 8 minute walk from the Market Sqaure (walk along Mariastr.)and it was full on both days that we ate lunch there (with what seemd like mostly regular customers). The prices are quite reasonable and everyday there is a different main dish (usually composed of various small portions of vegetables, legumes and pasta). You order a different size (small medium and super) of the main dish according to how hungry you are. The first course (a cheese shnizl) is also quite good as is the soup. Prices are very reasonable - as a family of 5 we ate there for 75 euro. The waitress was quite pelasant and explained the menu to us. The place is large so you can usually get a table.
Read morePros: excellent food, reasonable prices
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CLRtraveller
Points +10315
Delicious homemade food - Edit
One plate is offered each day - mini, medium or super size (9.50, 10.00, 11.50) - and it changes daily. One soup also available. Vegetarian plate includes a couple of slices of hard-boiled egg and maybe a few bites of cheese; the vegan version had an extra helping of lentils plus rice, mushroom stroganoff, lightly breaded cauliflower, pasta salad, mixed-greens salad with radish, endive, etc. Fresh juices available (I had carrot-apple). Next day I had the (vegan) squash soup (only 2 Euros) and a medium plate, which had (warm) brown rice, red cabbage with apple, homemade "sausage," broccoli and (cold) steamed greens, pasta, green salad, finely grated carrot, cucumber, tomato.
Read moreTeas, beers, wines - all organic, I think. All food is made fresh. Some desserts, including chocolate mousse. On the table are homemade salad sauce (if you think it's needed), soy sauce, crushed sesame seeds and a Herbamare shaker.
Open for Mon.-Fri. lunch, 11:45 am-2:00 pm. It was very busy, all tables filled, both days I was there. Other guests may need to join your table. I was lucky: my tablemate told me about several other vegetarian eateries and two healthfood stores in town. She eats every day possible at De Bron and loves it.
Note that water at restaurants here is always bottled (still or sparkling), so is not free. A glass of sparkling water here was 1.80.
Pros: delicious food
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beavers
Points +102
One word for it: Fantastic! - Edit
This place is fantastic. We had lunches there on successive days during a four-day break, having been blown away by what we found behind the initially perplexing locked front door (you have to press the bell to let yourself in). Inside it's brightly decorated and fitted out with the rear half of the long restaurant room an atrium which bathes diners in light and allows a grand view of one of the city's old towers which looms above. Our welcoming English-speaking waitress explained that there is always one main choice, a vegetable platter, which changes every day, available in four sizes from baby (6.50E) up to super at 11.50E. We went for medium, at 10E, which proved plenty big enough and were thrilled by what we were given: around nine different components including leek gratin, sweet corn, diced cabbage, quinoa, a potato croquet, diced beetroot & apple, cauliflower, bean sprouts and a rice ball. Every mouthful was a treat and surprise. And the sweet of the day, which we shared, was a fabulous Advocaat tart! We were assured that if we came back the next day the platter would be entirely different - and it was. Fabulously so, including a carrot puree and courgette slices topped with hazelnut pesto, both which prompted gasps of delight. If all that wasn't enough there were two aspects which made it special in a city overwhelmed by tourists and eye-wateringly expensive. The atmosphere was a hub-bub of lively, friendly chatter from mainly locals who were clearly regulars; and some of the best-cooked, most imaginative cuisine you'll find anywhere was markedly cheaper than anything else we found anywhere in the city. The only word of caution, which is not added as a criticism, is that they don't hurry and everything is cooked fresh, so some might find the service slow, We were happy as it gave plenty of chance to enjoy the experience and people watch. Paradoxically, it also has quite limited opening hours (11.45am to 2pm): but it's well worth working your day round them, as we did! We would happily have eaten there every day had we found it sooner!
Read morePros: Imaginative cuisine, Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, Great value
Cons: Lack of options, Limited opening hours
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Forbala
Points +33
Summer - closed - Edit
we tried to eat there last week, but they are closed till 14th August 2010. it is a pity we couldn't try it, hopefully next time:)
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jon active
Points +3493
Wonderful - Edit
This place is a gem, a haven from the tourist hell outside. Full of locals, food was great and so healthy It almost made up for all the chips we'd been eating!
Read morePros: Vegan option, Healthy and tasty, Friendly
Cons: No options, Not open in evening
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happycowinparis
Points +63
not expensive but only for lunch - Edit
they have only dish of the day and soup of the day. 3 sizes of dishes. i think this is because there is because of economie reasons. because i talked to the manager(or boss) he said its only open for lunch is because there is not enough customer 's at night . brugge is a turist city, but in their restaurant, most are local people. it seems turists are not so vegetarian.... the food is wel prepared brown rice, differente cooked and raw vege, nice sauce, but there is some thing deep fried with a lot of cheese in it. i left it aside. . juice not so great. soup is good. the price is really not expensive.we (2 persons) had a soup , a juice, a big dish of the day, and a medium size one.for only 22 euros. well i'd rather they raise a little the price and open at night !
Read morePros: good taste + price, mainly healthy, nice place
Cons: not open for dinner, cooked cheese, location a little far off center.
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Elizabeth
Points +212
De Bron - Edit
In Brugge it is very limited for vegans. I suggest you go here from 12- 2 except for Mondays and eat!!! Dinner for vegans is HARD to find.De Bron is close to the Brewery. De Bron is very nice inside- it looks like the glass roof is retractable-we were there in November. Nice and airy. The manager was the only one that spoke english. He showed us the meal and we asked if it was vegan and that day everything was. He says that sometimes there is an item that is not vegan. He said that when someone tells him that they are vegan he will take it out and give you more of an item or add a new one. You have a choice of a small, medium, and large plate of food. We got the medium and it was a lot of food! I can't imagine what the large was! We had a wonderful pumpkin soup. The plate had broccoli, brown rice with a spicy asian dish, fried cauliflower, green beans w/ garlic, and a creamy mushroom dish. It was AMAZING!
Read morePros: AMAZING food, Friendly, One place to eat!!!
Cons: Times open, a little pricey
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