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Karsmakers Coffee House

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant Tea house Bagel shop

One of the Top rated Breakfast restaurants in Ixelles - Elsene


Address

Rue de Trèves 20, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium

Website

www.karsmakers.be

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (522 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Cedric S. 4 months ago on Google • 332 reviews
    Spacious yet cosy. Great products and excellent service. One of the rare place in Belgium that offers free water with coffee. The terrace is cute and the lounge enjoyable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Charlotte F. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m not a review-type of person but wanted to share this as helpful critique. I’m really disappointed by both the quality and the price of the coffee. €5 for a latte with oat milk that was brewed badly and had to be thrown away. I understand it is busy in the morning but please take some more time when asking the price of a specialty coffee.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robye L. 1 year ago on Google • 274 reviews
    This was the only place open at seven in the morning around my hotel in Brussels. I walked in to finding one gentleman leaving and fresh croissants coming out of the oven. I was able to order a phenomenally gorgeous breakfast bagel sandwich and a delicious Lee yummy mocha. Well I didn’t sit down and stay, decor is absolutely inviting, especially the back patio
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lukáš A. 4 months ago on Google • 137 reviews
    Great coffee, good wifi (90Mbps down, 30Mbps up). Gets quite busy, you might not be able to find a spot to sit down.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Numm K. 8 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Everything here is lovely. The treatment, food and coffee ☕️ Highly recommend it by Numm!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jonas H. 10 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    This is is what happens if you put zero love in food. The bagel was three days old and the egg came out of the microwave and was super salty. I’m physically unwell now. The fresh fruit juice was excellent though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosa M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing NYC Bagels!!! Excellent experience... Great coffee place!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anna K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee, great space, excellent staff. I only don’t give 5 star because the supply of the gluten free cake is not stable, so I can’t rely on being able to eat when I go there. Also, sadly no gluten free bagel, so can’t go there for lunch either.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emily 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, nice staff, nice hot chocolate, open until 6pm. I withdraw one star because they didn't ask me for my Covid pass nor the following guests. It makes me uncomfortable to be indoors with potentially infected persons. I hope they will start requiring Covid pass to sit as is currently the rule in Brussels.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clara 5 years ago on Google • 478 reviews
    Never came here before but as of today this is one of my favourite places in Brussels. Everything is very well done. Great concept with very comfortable living room area. They focus on coffee, cakes and bagles. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. I had chocolate soy milk and vegan choco coco cake it was delicious! Didn't want to leave. The guy who cleared the plates worked a bit too fast though we felt rushed (clearing plates when you're still chewing)

  • 5/5 ghufrano shah b. 5 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Beautiful place and kindly stuff and good price .. The sandwich was very delicious and also my iced vanilla latte was good. You can choose your favourite bread from the list I really love it and I advise you to try it

  • 5/5 Jack J. 1 year ago on Google • 49 reviews
    The best bagel place I have ever been to and I’ve been going for years. The coffee is great and the food is even better. The best bagels can sell out quickly, so get there early. It gets filled with lobbyists and staffers from the parliament, so getting a seat can be tough. It’s become an institution in its own right.

  • 4/5 Giovanni M. 3 weeks ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    The coffee here is great, but the service for takeaway coffee first thing in the morning is a bit too slow, and it's rather expensive.

  • 4/5 Shahin S E. 6 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Good Interior, good vibe, good coffee. But, I was served in a chipped cup, dirty around. So, I guess they need more helping hands while a rush hour is going on who can assure the quality control

  • 5/5 Younghoon P. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Went there several times, stayed for an hour or two. Service was great, pricing was okay. The atmosphere was very international there. The location is the best, right next to Luxembourg station.

  • 1/5 Mehdi N. 9 months ago on Google
    I recently visited this coffee shop for a quick coffee break, hoping to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and a delicious drink. Unfortunately, my experience turned out to be far from pleasant, and I feel compelled to share my disappointment. First and foremost, the service I received was abysmal. The moment I walked in, I sensed an unwelcoming atmosphere as the waiters seemed disinterested and unengaged. As I approached the counter to place my order, I opted for a mocha. However, what followed was an unexpected wave of judgment from the waiters. It felt as though my choice was somehow inadequate or inferior, which made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome in the establishment. To add to my dismay, the waiters failed to inform me when my drink was ready. I waited patiently, expecting to be called or at least given a signal that my order was prepared.

  • 5/5 Barnabas S. 10 months ago on Google
    It a is a really great place on a good location with nice staff. The inner garden is lovely (some green in the quarter). The tea is quite good

  • 5/5 franzih_ K. 9 months ago on Google
    great coffee and the friendliest staff Ive come across in Brussels!

  • 4/5 Bieke H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee but very pricey. I paid 3.6 for a small latte and it was really small. Tiny cup and not filled completely.

  • 5/5 Campbell C. 11 months ago on Google
    Staying at nearby hotel. Lovely welcome, opens early and great bagels. Nice decor, plenty of seats and good coffee. Will be back.

  • 1/5 Dany W. 9 months ago on Google
    The waiter brings me the bagel, said the coffee is on the counter i have to go and get it. So i follow back the waiter to get my coffee on the counter. Where he literally just came from. What's the point to bring me the bagel in the 1st place if i have to go back to get the coffee in the 1st place? Why not take the coffee on the other hand that he had free? Just to make a point? Great you made your point. And 5 euros for a normal sized cappucino, really?

  • 4/5 Olivia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Chai expert here: Although the chai is made of a powder, it was still a good dirty chai. There is extra topping of cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa. Bonus in Brussels.

  • 5/5 Lia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Karsmakers has the best barista in Brussels, when going ask for Elvis. Additionally, all their cakes and pastries are home made and their bagels are to die for.

  • 3/5 Hannah L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Chai tea latte, terrible wifi. It was busy, but at the same time, I was sitting in the back by the window and it would disconnect the instant I stepped outside, so not much reach.

  • 1/5 Jake E. 1 year ago on Google
    Asked for oat milk cappucino. Saw the staff pour in regular milk. When I reminded them I asked for oat, he just said "yes, it is oat milk". Most staff there are really friendly but c'mon, this is just mean and lazy service.

  • 3/5 Deni T. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to the cafe to prep for my meeting and there was no adequate WiFi and it was freezing cold (having in mind that the outside temperature was -1, I expected inside to be warm enough). Coffee was good.

  • 1/5 Luciano Di B. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve been there 3 times in one week. Each time the same coffee was a different size and a different temperature. When I asked why, the answer was rude and condescending at the same time. All of this on top of a 5.10€ americano (makes Starbucks in London look inexpensive). Never stepping foot into this place again.

  • 5/5 Jess G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing! Seriously one of the few places in north east Brussels that has GOOD coffee and a nice atmosphere! Love!!

  • 5/5 Tomas L. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place that is especially cute in warm weather due to a little courtyard at the back.

  • 5/5 Susanne I. 3 years ago on Google
    No comments needed. Best poppy bagel with pastrami in town 😀

  • 5/5 Konstantin D. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing cappuccino, delicious cakes and mouthwatering bagels. Friendly staff! I love it.

  • 4/5 Marco N. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and cosy. Good atmosphere. Great bagels and cappuccino

  • 5/5 Gabriela D. 2 years ago on Google
    Best bagels and coffee in the EU quarters

  • 4/5 Jakub �. 2 years ago on Google
    Good coffee place, average coffee, noisy environment.

  • 3/5 Arda B. 1 year ago on Google
    The environment is very nice but staff is a bit unwelcoming. The internet connection is terrible. You can’t even connect to your cellular network.

  • 5/5 Tom V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee, great bagels, great cake - opposite from the European Parliament, great place for breakfast/ lunch, and informal meetings in the EU Quarter!!!

  • 5/5 Norbert E. 6 years ago on Google
    The best bagels in town with a swift and friendly service. Also a cool place to sit inside or on the internal terrace to sip a coffee and have a cake with colleagues or friends.

  • 5/5 Boyana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really liked this place! The coffee (flat white) was excellent, but there is plenty of other choices. I tried the BLT bagel and it was delicious. Nice vibe, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Not too crowded (but I guess I was lucky 😃 considering the area). Great for working, the wifi was strong. There is a backyard with many tables, perfect spot for sipping on your favorite drink while soaking up the sun. Definitely coming back!

  • 5/5 Pascal B. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff and nice food, especially the coffee and the vegan chocolate cake were very delicious! There is a backyard which is very nice in the summer.

  • 2/5 S. R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice room to hangout. My bagel was alright but my partners egg-bagel was a little bit disappointing. The egg was bland. The bagels lacked some spices or at least a bit salt. The hot chocolate was good but the choco-coffee was not very well made. The chocolate did not blend with the coffee at all and had to be eaten with a spoon at the end. The coffee was probably not hot enough since the chocolate didn’t melt. Not the chocolate-flavoured coffee I was hoping for. The price for the coffee is pretty high for the small size it came in. All in all medium quality with high prices.

  • 5/5 shamil g. 1 year ago on Google
    Gem of a place, beautiful outdoor patio at the back with sun & shade, good coffee (though size was small for the price) and delicious looking home made cakes (didn't have one). People mainly in business clothes. But Good vibe. And peaceful. I'd come again

  • 5/5 Johna W. 1 year ago on Google
    such a nice place for a treat and coffee. the iced mocha and lemon sesame bread were amazing!

  • 5/5 Chris y. 1 year ago on Google
    We were just in the area visiting, and they were the place we stopped for coffee and a bagel. They could not be more friendly and personable. We enjoyed our coffee and bagels as well.

  • 4/5 Lauren D. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Best place for bagels in BXL! The staff are all very kind. But it can get very crowded with limited seating at times. Because of the popularity they sometimes run out of ingredients such as eggs which is unfortunate. But overall I give it a 9/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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