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Vegan cafe near Palais de Justice, since 2017. Serves coffee, tea, beer, wine, and daily selection of cakes and baked treats plus veganised Belgian dishes like boulets sauce liégeoise, house-made burgers, salads and other gluten free savory options. Offers weekend brunch buffet until 3PM. The regular menu is available from opening till the kitchen closes. Accepts cake orders. Open Thu-Fri 17:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 10:30-22:00. Closed Mon-Tue. Kitchen closes one hour before venue.
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Last update on 03 Dec 2024 by TheJudgyVegan
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Added by TheJudgyVegan on 04 Aug 2017
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325 Reviews
First Review by KenzaK
kisukirsikka
Points +26
Impolite service and homemade style food - Edit
I went there after lunchtime with my friend and every table was full of dirty plates. I found one clean table and went to sit down there. After a while I had to go to the counter to ask for a menu even though the waiters noticed us waiting at the table. When I went there the waiter told me that "we would know where to get the menu if we had waited to be seated" really passive aggressively. That was really confusing to us because we didn't see any guidance to act like this in the restaurant. And later I found out the reason for this was actually because they had a big bow (Christmas decoration?) on the sign that told to wait to be seated, blocking the tex almost completely. Besides that service was slow, we waited like 30mins to get our food and the restaurant was almost empty.
Read moreLasagne was ok, nothing special or to be remembered. My friend liked the boulets dish. Everything tasted like homemade and the lemonade was good. I really enjoyed the little Christmas market they were having in the restaurant. There were a lot of animal/veganism themed stickers, magnets and prints in sale which I liked.
Tldr: rude and slow service, food tastes like homemade nothing fancy, cute little Christmas market in the restaurant was a nice addition.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-14
Pros: Home made lemonade, Little Christmas market in the restaurant , Vegan versions of Belgian foods
Cons: Rude and slow service
TheJudgyVegan
Hello,
Read moreSorry to read that you did not enjoy the service.
If you came in after lunchtime and you found just a single clean table, that means we were fully booked for lunch.
When a lot of tables eat, drink, then order desserts and then also all want to pay quickly after the other, service takes priority so that it is as fast as possible for every customer. It can then take a moment before we can remove all the dishes and clean all the tables.
Usually customers do greet at least one service person, whether or not they saw the sign.
We do take note of people that we see coming in, talk to them to explain everything and with that plan on when we will check on the table to take the order.
It is really really rare for people to just walk in and seat themselves without saying hello to anyone.
If you just seat yourself, then the waiters probably did not know how long you were there, or did not even realize that you were a new table and not someone that was still there after their lunch.
Our team is really friendly and get great feedback on the grand majority of reviews. It of course depends on how you talk to them as well.
The lasagna is a dish that is cooked in the oven, it does take around 25min of cooking time. Unfortunately it is not a dish that cooks faster, just because there is less tables that need serving.
As you noted, the food we serve is homemade, it does take time to be prepared.
Glad to read you liked our Christmas market.
kisukirsikka
This is exactly what I'm talking about. You are not sorry about the bad customer service, you are blaming us for not knowing how to "play with your cards". If there is no visible signs or greetings for the servers how are we being rude to you by sitting ourselves? And that even happened after we waited for the service on the sofa area before entering the restaurant.
Read moreTheJudgyVegan
I am indeed sorry you did not enjoy the service.
Read moreThat is not something you can decide for me.
That does not mean I agree that our service is impolite or that we have bad customer service.
Everyone in our team is really friendly and works hard to give customers a good experience.
Again, staff is still human though, so just like you, they also like to be treated with respect and kindness.
Greeting service personnel, when you expect to be served, in any business, not just restaurants is not "playing by our cards", is common practice.
We are not playing some kind of weird game.
There is a lot of work that goes into serving people and that servers have to keep track of, playing a game of cat & mouse or find the customer who is moving around spots, should not be one of them.
The sofa at the entrance is not a pick up area for our staff to come get you.
In order to get into the restaurant, you have to walk by the counter.
Instead of just stopping at the counter to actually say hello and make yourselves known, to then come later, to say that you are waiting to be served and do not have a menu and conclude it is rude and impolite to get the explanation that we give all the info when greeting people is honestly just very harsh.
You get the information that you were missing and then make a complaint out of it.
Also here in writing, you say you were confused, when I explain why you got the explanation that you did, somehow then we are out to get you.
You published a review online, as is your right, I answered with the explanations, as it is my right as business owner.
There is no deeper conflict or agenda, this is not a trial.
I wish you a nice Sunday
Guest
marlene_baer
Points +154
Délicieux - Edit
L'endroit est agréable et accueillant. J'ai pris les arancinis aux champignons et des sticks de fromage, c'était vraiment réussi ! Fondant et croustillant à la fois, un pur régal !
Read moreLe quartier est sympathique car il y a pleins d'antiquaires et de friperies, j'aime ce côté alternatif !
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-09
Pros: Bien situé , Savoureux , Jolie décoration
TheJudgyVegan
Merci beaucoup Marlene !
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EricMerckx
Points +29
Sauve la vie a Noël/ Nouvel An - Edit
Leur menu de Noël et Nouvel An arrive toujours à point nommé lorsque il faut aller en famille/ amis et que on peut reporter notre menu complet pour la soirée, déjà tout fait, il suffit juste de réchauffer
Read morePros: Très bon et copieux , Facile , Prix raisonnable
Cons: Parking , Parfois un peu sec ( manque de jus / sauce )
TheJudgyVegan
Bonjour Eric,
Read moreMerci beaucoup pour le retour !
On mettra un contenant plus grand pour la sauce alors cette année.
Guest
mstfdmr
Points +456
Nice! - Edit
Delicious food and nice athmosphere!
Read moreTheJudgyVegan
Thank you !
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HelgaDavinia
Points +1090
Vegan comfort food and delicious desserts - Edit
Nice vegan versions of mostly traditional dishes. Several desserts to choose from.
Read moreWe had the seitan burger which tasted wonderful, and the houmous bowl with tofu, a nice healthy option.
We ended with a chocolate cupcake and a chocolate mousse topped with chantilly cream. Both were nice!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-16
Pros: Lots of choice, Nice selection of vegan desserts , Nice atmosphere
TheJudgyVegan
Thank you so much Helga for your visit and your elaborate review !
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anna.ritchie
Points +1452
Tasty classics and local dishes - Edit
It's a nice and welcoming place, and went from being quite empty when we arrived (just after 18.00) to being about a third full.
Read moreWe found it pretty hard to choose but decided to share cheese croquettes (lovely gooey comfort food), a chef's salad (very nice), the boulets sauce Liégeoise (promoted as a Belgian specialty) and the seitan Bourguignon.
We appreciated being warned that the sauce Liégeoise is a bit sweet.
We enjoyed everything but I'm giving four stars because both the seitans could be better, I think, and the fries should have been cooked a little longer.
TheJudgyVegan
Hello Anna,
Read moreThank you so much for your visit and review.
The fries indeed look lighter in color as we usually serve them, sorry about that.
The bourguignon seitan is now prepared and cut in a different format so that it is bigger chunks and that the texture comes through better.
Guest
Athina
Points +1029
good! - Edit
it was very hot at Our visit in brussel, so the watermelon salad,was a perfect snack!
Read moreTheJudgyVegan
Thank you Athina !
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Cat27
Points +572
Lovely food in a lovely space - Edit
We only stopped here for a quick bite before our train but the fries and arancini were very tasty, the service was friendly, and they also have a little shop of different vegan goodies which was fun. Will definitely return when back in Brussels. Would recommend.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Good atmosphere and very spacious, Little vegan shop too
TheJudgyVegan
Thank you so much for your visit !
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NMDAA
Points +469
Nice - Edit
The fries and the sauces are a must-try!
Read moreTheJudgyVegan
Thank you !
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Nick&Hannah
Points +158
Great food, not too judgy. - Edit
My wife and I had a very nice experience dining here. We did not feel judged at all.
Read moreTheJudgyVegan
Thank you Nick&Hannah !
Read moreGlad to read you did not feel judged, as we do want people to be and feel welcome :D
Guest
veggiesaurus_86
Points +4466
Good chocolate bars - Edit
Nice place and friendly staff. I had the Lasagna and a freshly squeezed orange juice. While the juice was good, I was not a fan of the Lasagna, it tasted too much like tomato. However it was quite a big portion so at least I didn't leave hungry. The waiter also asked if I liked it and reacted well when I said that I didn't.
Read moreThe place also sells a lot of groceries. I bought two chocolate bars that were both good.
Pros: Friendly staff, Sells groceries
TheJudgyVegan
Thank you for your visit and review !
Read moreTruly sorry you did not enjoy your lasagna, the server did pass on the remark.
we talked about it with everyone involved in making them in order to make sure the bolognaise sauce always gets enough hours to simmer down.
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Timothée
Points +869
Big with a nice vibe - Edit
Big place with a nice vibe and nice food.
Read moreThe pancake was ok but the seitan burger was great and really filling.
Pros: Has a shop corner with nice vegan products, All vegan, Lots of space
Cons: Expensive
Guest
ApolloHelios
Points +396
Generous wholesome food - Edit
The staff were really friendly. There is an easy online menu available in a number of languages. Very generous portions and so much choice!! It was lovely to find a completely vegan restaurant too.
Read moreThe soup was thick and filling and the parmentier was big enough for two, especially as we’d had arrancini balls to share as a starter. We couldn’t resist the puddings but had to get them wrapped to take away! The lavender lemonade, homemade, had an after taste of the lavender and was refreshing. I wish we were staying longer and could come back for the brunch pancakes…. Highly recommended!
Pros: Huge choice, Generous portions, Friendly staff
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oftheportland7s
Points +30
A Must for Brussels. - Edit
Outstanding, laid-back seitan-heavy vegan restaurant. Burginoin and boulets were both divine, staff were cordial, and plenty of vegan sweets and pantry staples to nosh on later too.
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AmandineButtin
Points +53
Delicious - Edit
Everything was perfect : the veggie cheese croquette, the Burger with seitan and tofu bacon, and the dessert. One problem: too much choices, it's difficult to.only pick one dessert !
Read morePros: Mousse au chocolat, Chocolat chaud, Croquette au fromage
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madeleinelovescows
Points +78
So good! - Edit
I really loved the seitan burger. Ginger lemon kombucha was great, too.
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jlabrincha
Points +197
Lovely food & lovely people - Edit
Two excellent experiences, where I was very well served with good food and friendly waiters.
Read morePros: Dog friendly
Guest
maary2213
Points +261
Great surprise in Brussel ! - Edit
Nice place and really good food !
Read moreEverything is vegan and you can even buy vegan snack.
You can find traditionnal dishes from Brussels !
There is enough place so you can work peacefuly with a good drink 🌱
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-16
Pros: 100% vegan , Tasty dishes, Calm place
Guest
Eemylia
Points +64
Great staff, nice food - Edit
Staff is very friendly and helpful. We had nacho's and ginger strawberry lemonade. The nacho's were good. Restaurant has a nice ambience.
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RobertaCalce
Points +3857
Amazing cakes the rest meh - Edit
We went in to have some tea and cake in the afternoon, that were absolutely delicious. We are very curious to try the rest of the menu that looks so tasty!
Read moreUpdate march 2023
Such a pity that the food is not as soon as the cakes. I ate there several times and I am a bit disappointed every time (either not that tasty or dry or not good)
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-25
Guest
sergialbi
Points +335
Muy Decepcionante - Edit
La puntuación no se ajusta a la realidad. Es un 3/5 como mucho pero tuvimos una mala experiencia.
Read moreLa calidad de la comida es baja, platos pobres y emplatado mediocre. Cantidades acorde al precio. No hay por donde coger ningún plato de los que probamos, incluidos postres.
Ambiente raro: el local es demasiado alto, con pocas mesas para el espacio que hay y la sensación es muy extraña si hay poca gente, poco acogedor.
Camareras muy amables pero la comida tardó casi 1 hora en llegar con el local a mitad de capacidad.
Simpelemente, no vale la pena, no lo recomendaría. Me da mucha rabia haber llevado a gente no vegana y que se hayan llevado esa impresión.
Normalmente si no me gusta un sitio me contengo de escribir una review, pero este restaurante necesita una puntuación inferior a la actual.
Cons: Tiempo de espera, Calidad de los ingredientes, Combinaciones de los platos
Guest
Robert-Phillip
Points +311
Very good - Edit
Friendly service and very good food. I took the vegan Schnitzel with fries, salad and mushroom sauce. It's a cosy restaurant in Brussels City Center next to a few other vegan restaurants near Louise/Louiza. Additionally you find a few products to buy like in a little vegan supermarket. Prices in Brussels Level, so a bit more to Pay than in other cities/countries.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-06
Pros: Very good "traditional" food in vegan, Very friendly staff , Cozy atmosphere
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Madorin
Points +54
Very good - Edit
All vegan restaurant with some hearty food choices and a little shop inside.
Read moreThe staff was very nice and friendly and the food was great.
We tried the boulets sauce liègeoise, something I haven't even heard of before coming here, and it tasted amazing although I wasn't prepared for the intense clove flavour. I enjoyed it a lot though! The 'meatballs' had a nice texture and were very filling.
Cupcakes were alright but nothing special, might go for the cheesecake next time cause it looked really good.
The food is a bit pricey but everything in Brussels is so it seems alright.
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AliceRG
Points +442
Huge schnitzel - Edit
The seitan schnitzel was 21 euros and was absolutely enormous - the size of a dinner plate, came with mushroom sauce, chips and salad. Luckily I had some friends to share it with. Great place to try this dish. Service was friendly and prompt.
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depreteraxelle2002
Points +38
Good food! - Edit
Really tasty and healthy food. Kind staff and fast service. Would recommend if you like simple and healthy vegan versions of classic dishes! Not very special or outstanding, but definitely was good for a quick lunch or dinner!
Read morePros: Fast service , Healthy
Cons: Simple
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foureyez
Points +17
Very tasty & friendly! - Edit
After a day of walking around in BXL we decided to eat here. We got the Hoummus dish, Seitan burger and Dino nuggets (for the kid). All very decent portions and really fresh & tasty! Sevice was very friendly and they talked French, Dutch and English. A
Read morePros: Service, Food, Home made vegan tartar sauce
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MiffyMills
Points +921
Creative menu - Edit
We had the lobster roll and schnitzel, both were really yummy!
Read moreI have never had a non vegan lobster roll so not sure how it compares, but I really loved the creativity. I think the lobster was made from heart of palm or similar because it was a little crunchy but taste really good and the bread was delicious.
The schnitzel was definitely a good option too but would have loved it to be a little thicker and with more sauce, but the taste was great.
The whole menu looked really good and I would have loved to have tried more if we were hungrier
There had been a little bit of a wait for our food which i think was abnormal because even though we didn't say anything about it, the staff were very apologetic and gave us a free cupcake, which was soft and not sickly sweet
We would definitely eat here again
Guest
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