We visited Café du Sablon for breakfast and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with soft lighting and comfortable seating. The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the breakfast offerings were varied and delicious. I particularly enjoyed the croissants, and salmón and crème toast. The staff were friendly and attentive. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and drinks, and I felt like I got good value for my money. Overall, I would highly recommend Café du Sablon to anyone looking for a cozy and delicious breakfast spot in Brussels. The combination of great coffee, delicious food, and warm atmosphere make it a must-visit for coffee lovers and foodies alike.

Good place, but I don't understand all of these 5 star reviews. We ordered the acai bowl, the sablon brunch, two coffees and an orange juice. FYI the pic is from halfway through the meal. The acai bowl was good, but nothing special: just fruit, smoothie and granola. Could've made it myself. Also, the smoothie was VERY cold, which would be amazing in summer but as it is December, it made me freezing. Because of this temperature, drinking the coffee I ordered was very strange as I went from freezing cold to very hot, so my body was very confused and I could barely taste anything at that point. However the coffee looked great and was good (at first, when I could still taste it 🥶) The sablon brunch was literally two pieces of very crunchy toast, a couple of slices of ham and cheese on the side, scrambled eggs and a stick of butter. It was like a 3 star hotel brunch. It was alright, the toast a bit too toasted. I get the aesthetic of having a decomposed toast but wouldn't order again. I mean... again, I could've made it at home, it's literally a piece of toast. The scrambled eggs were good though. The place itself is small, not very decorated, low tables, but nice colours, really comfortable chairs and a line out the door. As it started getting more crowded, people bumped into our chairs to get around (we were sitting in the middle). It is self service, meaning you order and pay at the front and then take a buzzer back to your table. When it buzzes, you go get your food yourself. Also, the cutlery, especially the spoon, was very old, looked dirty but I quickly realised it was very clean, just old so it looked dirty and dusty. However, the price was great (28€ for all of this, feeding 2 people). I think I just had too high expectations based on the amazing reviews. It is a good place, worth the price, but not worth the 25 min drive it took me to get there. I'll probably go back for the coffee which was good, and to maybe try the toasts as I saw most people ordered the salmon toasts or avocado toasts.

If you plan on going there during the weekend to finish up some tasks on your laptop, I strongly advise you not to do it, since they have a laptop-ban on the weekends. Unfortunately, my partner and I happened to discover this today after we'd already paid 23 euros for hot drinks and dessert, since there was no visible sign anywhere indicating that laptops were not allowed. Funnily enough, after we tried to explain to the manager that this situation was, at the very least, unsatisfactory, she was not only extremely rude to us, but also went on to tell us this policy was clearly visible to the naked eye near the counter - this was far from being true, so much so that when we left, we tried to see if such a sign was there and couldn't find anything (not to mention there were several other customers working on their laptops as well, so we were definitely not the only ones who didn't notice the sign). Upon asking the employee at the counter where the sign was, she pointed to the door - the problem being that we saw someone putting it up there AFTER we had expressed our concerns, but it wasn't there when we came in. This is, indeed, very unfortunate, not only because we'd gotten used to visting this café to work on Sundays before and had been going there precisely for that reason (and note that nobody had ever indicated to us that there was such a thing as a laptop-ban), but also because we feel that we have no choice but to cross this café off our list of options (which is rather sad, considering that most of the employees, barring the manager obviously, are usually quite nice).

The place and location are really nice. I just don't understand why you guys can't make good iced coffee? 3.50 for literally tasteless iced coffee!!!

Modern cafe with self service. There is outside sitting area. Toilets are unfortunately old and dirty. doors are broken.

I loved the atmosphere and the kind staff. They were so welcoming and joyful. I got a smoothy that I absolutely LOVED. I'll definitely be back! The place is so cute too

Although good products and location. Personnel came up to us and several other customers because: they didn't wanted people working on there laptops in weekend because they were aiming for a different 'ambiance'. Rather absurd policy in my opinion.

Overpriced for what they serve. It is in a nice venue, though (beautiful view of the church). Also, a good place to work/study on your computer

Schönes Café mit tollen Sitzgelegenheiten. Die portionen sind für das Geld allerdings relativ klein und es ist selbstbedienung in dieser Preisklasse. Das Essen war allerdings super lecker und auch die Getränke waren gut. Das Personal war auch sehr nett.

The room is too tight for all the tables they have, so you are always bumping into people if it is crowded. The coffee was good and the tea had a lot of fresh mint :) I didn’t like the waffles, since I could bite the sugar as it was not mixed well. I guess they did it faster because there was a lot of people waiting.

The bowls are very delicous the Café is pretty and very fast in preparing the Food.

Best coffee!

Coffee, croque monsieur was okay, croissant and pear pie was average, atmosphere is nice, a lot people… But not all staff is friendly:( we tried to get to cafe at the opening hours (weekdays and weekend) but all times we were said that they are closed and we need to wait another 15-30 min - not in a very pleasant way though opening hours says opposite and cafe was physically opened … When we asked why not to change opening hours on the wall they said they will do it:) Anyway keep in mind that they use winter schedule even in spring - opens around 8am in weekdays and around 9am weekend

This place is really great. The view is magnificent. Wonderful food totally worth the price. Nice choice to start a day with. Highly recommend 💕

Had a great croque monsieur for breakfast. Cozy place, kind and smiling personell.

The stuff were very friendly, the view across the street amazing, main street was among the tables where we drunk coffee, but mainly i enjoyed . Also the menu is very cheap.

Very nice place .. nice service .. good vibes ! Going there as soon as this corona confinement is over ! They have newspapers so for those who like reading in a calm place or enjoy a cup of coffee with friends .. it’s the place u go to

An old café in the Sablon area. Their food is good and the atmosphere is amazing 👌 It is located in the city downtown of Brussels. Highly recommended by Numm 💯

Cool location, cool cafe with fresh food and nice service. I’ll go back. Too bad the chocolate was industrial, in the capital of chocolate

I had chicken beagle and avocado toast. The food was average, while coffee was slightly better. I think if you come in less busy period of a day, you can expect slightly better quality.

A super nice cafe with a cosy atmosphere. Great to have a coffee break or to work from. Food is healthy and has a variety of options. Also vegan options are available. The staff is friendly and can advise on what to order.

Croissant not so good (most probably not fresh) and coffee was pretty bad. Unfortunetly a bad experience.

Great selection of brunch choices. Decided to sit there and try the iconic Belgian waffles accompanied by coffee but they were only serving pancakes that day. However the staff was amazing and even offered to charge us for the price of the waffles. Decided to try the pancakes with the fruit. The portion was large and all the fruit were unexpectedly fresh. Very satisfied, although it’s a bit crammed inside and the spaces between the tables slim.

Visited Café du Sablon recently and was blown away by the incredible view. The ambiance is top-notch, and the food did not disappoint. Definitely a must-visit!

Best onion soup I've ever had. Fair prices. Lots of options for a quick meal, or even for a slow one. Cozy environment. Nice view of the Notre Dame du Sablon.

in general a nice spot for breakfast but only for one time cuz it’s overpriced and the food + coffee is kinda basic so if u wanna bring ur not local friend then it’s a yes but locals aren’t likely to visit it often

I love this place. I have come here twice in my few days of visit to Brussels. I liked the food, the service and the atmosphere. I had energy balls, chia pudding, croissant, dessert and the tea, everything was great. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely breakfast! Very good coffee which was the most important part of our mornings, a good variety of products to eat and reasonable prices. The view from the window is fantastic and the staff very friendly. Thanks for everything

Have always wanted to try out this cafe since I heard a lot about this coffee shop.. I finally visited this place for a morning breakfast. Not sure if I can say what I heard was a bit overrated, but overall good place.. good coffee.. good food.. I won’t say it is the best.. there may be better ones in Brussels, but it is quite a nice cozy place.. the staff were good too.. loved the chicken quiche 🙂

Always a pleasure. Staff are friendly and helpful. Drinks and cakes (quiches and salads) are really good. A bit pricey depending on what you're getting, but worth it. Comfy and homey feel inside...

Super delicious avocado toast 💛 The view on the cathedral is great ! Thanks for the welcoming service 🙌🏼

The food was really good and the prices are really affordable compared to other breakfast places! Highly recommended.

Cozy place, good service and amazing drinks.

Ouch.... We were not allowed to use our laptops despite having paid around 30 euros (for 2 people). The staff is kind but seems overworked. Very overpriced but quality of products seems good.

Lovely atmosphere, nice staff, good view of the street out of large windows. The food and drinks are great, I totally recommend this place. However, be sure to check if the kitchen is open before you head out if you want anything besides a drink and a light snack.

The cups were dirty, not really as clean as it is in pictures. The tables are old. Customer service was good, good Communication. Coffee was good .

The food is simply excellent! The salmon toasts were prepared perfectly and with a lot of attention to detail. Don't miss the opportunity if you are in the vicinity!

The waffle with fruit and the espresso macchiato were perfection. Kind of busy but not too busy to feel unwelcoming or crowded, you can tell it Is just a well-loved Café.

What a pleasant place to sit and drink the so elusive matcha with oat milk! Friendly staff. Lovely cushy chairs. View of the gorgeous church. Good music. And look at the size of my avocado toast!!! Next time I will save room for a pastry...

I will not be returning. The pancakes were tasty and fluffy and the cafe styling was cute, but the food isn’t made fresh. The pancakes are heated in a microwave and the waffles are heated in a toaster. The lady serving us was also blowing her nose and immediately after picked up a waffle with her bare hands without washing them first. It was just a little disappointing because the cafe looked cute and there were a lot of people inside.

I recommand the Oat Flat White. The coffee tastes strong and balanced and the milk was steammed very well by the barista. The staff is friendly and able to guide me on the size (basically a flat white should be double shot in a small cup from my understanding, but in fact they do double shot in two different sizes of customer's choice.)

The first time that I visited the café, they almost had nothing. I asked for pancakes and they said that they didn't have. Then waffles, milkshake, then tea and coffee and they said no as well. I gave it a second chance as the place is really beautiful. We ordered Oreo pancakes and plain pancakes. I was quite surprised that there was not even a bit of chocolate in the Oreo pancakes... It was served with a scoop of maple syrup instead. I cannot really tell if this is a nice combination... It is the first time that I see Oreo pancakes without chocolate. I really felt like they smashed some Oreos, put 4 pancakes on a plate and that's it...We also ordered a mint ice tea which was not really tasty... I would recommend to add a few more options in the menu. The location is super nice but there are not a lot of things to choose from :)

Nice bagels, smoothies and toasts. Don’t go in summer there is no air conditioning and it is too hot

So yummy and super friendly staff. Amazing views form the patio! I got the fruit waffles they were 11/10 🙌🏼

Overall this coffee place is cute. I wouldn't say that there is something quite special here, however I did not tried any dish from the menu. The coffee was good, wifi access is good, the location is pretty unique if you're about to sit outside you can really feel the city vibe.

Top coffee in very nice area ❤️ very cool interier, view to cathedral

I really enjoyed the coffee and peacan pie (not too sweet! Very nice). I haven't tried anything else but it was popular with a nice vibe. Would come again.

Very cute and cozy atmosphere, nice view facing the church. Their coffee and quiches are also really good. Sometimes it gets busy and they ask you to microwave the quiche yourself, which I find a bit strange. But other than that, really cute spot to read or get some work done.

A really beautiful little cafe in brussels. The staff is friendly and the price is okay. I ate belgian waffels with fruits and an mixed juice. Both was really yummy. The waiting time was a little bit to long, but it's a really good Café.

The staff are really friendly and the cafe has a nice atmosphere!

(Translated by Google) Great place, delicious coffee, healthy and delicious food, and the view is great, worth a visit. They have free Wi-Fi. (Original) مكان رائع قهوة لذيذه وطعام صحي و شهي واطلالة المكان رائعه يستحق الزياره. لديهم واي فاي مجاني .

(Translated by Google) Small but cozy place where we went at 6:00 p.m. to have a hot chocolate waffle, but they told us that the kitchen was closed and they could only offer us hot chocolate. The price was good, 3.50 euros each, but it was not one of the best we tried while being a bit small. (Original) Lugar pequeño pero a la vez acogedor al cual fuimos a las 18,00 de la tarde a tomar un gofre con un chocolate caliente, pero nos dijeron que la cocina estaba cerrada y solo podían ofrecernos el chocolate caliente. El precio era bueno, 3,50 euros cada uno, pero no fue de los mejores que probamos a la vez de ser un poco pequeños.

(Translated by Google) Friendly. Homemade cakes and very good. (Original) Sympa. Gâteaux maison et très bon.

Well located and tastefully decorated café in Sablon. The service is a little on the slow side, but the bagels are tasty. One complaint was that the tables were absolutely filthy and staff didn't seem to be cleaning them between collecting used crockery, cups etc.

(Translated by Google) Cozy, delicious ? (Original) Cosy, délicieux ?

(Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere good sandwiches (Original) Ambiance sympa bons sandwichs

Nice atmosphere, great coffee and very tasty cakes ?

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming and delicious products (Original) Molto accogliente e prodotti buonissimi

(Translated by Google) Nice coffee and cake + nice view on the terrace (Original) Lekkere koffie en gebak + mooi uitzicht op het terras

Ambiance agréable. Service moyen. Prix excessif : 4€ pour un verre de citronnade.

(Translated by Google) It's good but it's a mess in the service, which is also rather pleasant (Original) C’est bon mais c’est le bazar dans le service, qui est par ailleurs plutôt avenant

Je suis super déçue. Suite à une story Instagram que j'ai vu passer j'ai eu envie de commander pour 2 personnes. En tout j'en ai eu pour 50€ via UberEats pour le bowl energizer, toast avocat œuf, croque-monsieur et boissons. Le bowl est servi dans une mini barquette, liquide tout mélangé 3 fruits qui flottent on est loin des magnifiques bowl présentés sur insta.. le toast avocat oeuf: Absolument aucun goût aucun assaisonnement, l'avocat était noir.. Quand au pain pour les toasts et croque monsieur super dur sec et caoutchouteux trop dur à manger. Catastrophe c'est super cher et pas bon. Pour le reste c'est bien emballé les petits mots sympa sur le sac et les emballages conditionnement durable est un plus mais ça rattrape pas du tout le reste.. dommage.

Je trouve que l'endroit fait un peu 'genre'.

A nice place for having a coffee and meeting different people (students, couples, business, tourists). I had a cappuccino which was good but too expensive for the offered product (3,50€).

Amazing cozy café, perfect for working with a lot of plugs for your devices. Very friendly and opened space with lots of options for vegetarians and vegans.

Very nice cafe in Sablon! We had an amazing hot chocolate (large, 4.5€)

Nice place, a bit busy around lunch time but the staff is really nice and the smoked salmon bagel was quite nice, the coffee is good but not the best.

A warm and cozy cafe for your favorite simple drinks. Some soups and pastries as well. It was a very nice place to get in and warm up in the evening. Staff is friendly and helpful. A very good choice that stays open until 20.00h finally.

Super nice cafe, little pricey but the view and ambience makes it worth it!

Nice place to work and chat ..

We were looking for a specialty coffee shop, but unfortunately all were closed at the time we arrived in Brussels. So we came here. The staff is great, friendly and helpful, the food is great, but the coffee wasn't what we were looking for. The atmosphere is nice, the shop is nice and big.

(Translated by Google) Too expensive for the quality received (Original) Trop cher pour la qualité reçue

Wonderful place with nice view, great coffee, price is good, the stuff was nice.

In Café du Sablon you ask for one Cappuccino and you get the second free , just kidding but happened to me I got the 2nd for free ?, a good place for chilling alone or with company.

(Translated by Google) Trendy-looking coffee but no service and the hot chocolates were cold! (Original) Café d'apparence branché mais pas de service et les chocolats chauds étaient froids !

(Translated by Google) Ciabatta Sandwiches Delicious, serving staff is humorous and very friendly so you can enjoy your meal. The waiting line is long, but it's a sandwich shop, so you'll have a seat right away. You can also choose only salads from the salad refrigerator. (Original) 치아바타 샌드위치 맛있고, 서빙하는 직원이 유머러스하고 굉장히 친절해서 식사를 즐겁게 할 수 있습니다. 워이팅 줄이 길지만 샌드위치 가게라 금방 자리가 나옵니다. 샐러드 냉장고에서 샐러드만 고를 수도 있습니다.

Cosy atmosphere, good coffee

cozy, imaginative and tasty drinks, amazing location, friendly staff, however rather small, few seats

Nice place, awsome waiters, good coffee.

(Translated by Google) Nice place for a small quick bite. (Original) Leuke plaats voor een kleine snelle hap.

(Translated by Google) Calm and peaceful :) (Original) Calm et paisible :)

I personally like this place, but the bathroom is scary

Nice place to relax with a coffee but unfortunately, the coffee was really poor. My wife and I ordered a oat flat white and an oat latte. When we asked which was which, they said they're the same drinks!!!!!😳 Both drinks seemed very watery so the espresso was probably over extracted and unfortunately had no taste, just bitterness. The good news however is that they use Oatly. 👍

(Translated by Google) The Royal Belgian Museum of Art is just around the corner. It was great to take a break after the exhibition. I felt very friendly and relaxed :) (Original) 벨기에 왕립 미술관 바로 근처입니다. 전시 관람 후 잠시 쉬어가기 너무 좋았습니다. 매우 친절하고 편안한 느낌이었어요 :)

Nice coffee shop, very comfy and nice.

(Translated by Google) Cafe very well located where attendance increased the price too (Original) Café très bien situé où la fréquentation à augmenté le prix aussi

the worst coffee i have ever tasted, you need to add so much sugar to improve the taste at least a bit ?

(Translated by Google) Cozy cafe (Original) Mysigt café

(Translated by Google) Beautiful biyer (Original) Güzel biyer

Excellant

(Translated by Google) It was very nice as a place but the chocolates were not very tasty !!! Otherwise he was polite staff! (Original) Ήταν πολύ ωραίο σαν μέρος αλλά δεν ήταν πολύ γευστικές οι σοκολάτες!!! Κατά τα άλλα είχε ευγενικό προσωπικό!

Coffee was good. Pie too. Only no laptops on weekends?! A shame...