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Wafelhuis Van Hecke

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Ice cream shop Bistro

One of the Top rated Ice cream shops in Antwerp


Address

Nationalestraat 88, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium

Contact

+32 3 233 19 72

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (847 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 6 PM

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  • 5/5 Goodarz T. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing owner with incredible story. She and her son served us the best. You are not there only to have wafels, you meet real person with good hearts. Wafels are amazing, ask them for different toppings. Enjoyed staying there👍
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa 3 months ago on Google • 324 reviews New
    Die Waffeln waren einfach erstklassig. Super lecker, nicht zu süß und einfach ein natürlicher Geschmack. Trotzdem knusprig und fluffig. Der Service war hilfsbereit, hat uns reingerufen, damit man uns zu zweit einen Platz anbieten konnte und der Kellner war witzig und schien wirklich Lust auf den Job zu haben. Einziges Manko war, dass man dort drinnen nicht so viel Platz hatte, aber ansonsten war es einfach perfekt.

  • 5/5 Review B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Look no further for the tastiest waffle in Belgium. The waffle with fresh strawberries is really delicious !!! The staff is super friendly. The wafer is made per order, very fresh. Highly recommended! Go try it and you will not be disappointed :) (Original) Voor de lekkerste wafel van Belgie hoef je niet meer verder te zoeken. De wafel met verse aarbeien is echt overheerlijk!!! Het personeel is super vriendelijk. De wafel wordt per bestelling gemaakt, kei vers. Een echte aanrader! Ga het proberen en je zult niet teleur gesteld zijn :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 stanislav n. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Wir waren letzten Freitag zu fünft da. Für mich die beste belgische Waffel, die ich in Belgien gegessen habe. Hier schmeckt die Waffel nochmal etwas besser als bei den anderen Waffel-Restaurants. Die nette Besitzerin hat um uns liebevoll gekümmert. Absolute Empfehlung, sehr lecker! Liebe Grüße aus Düsseldorf!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SAYURI J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A shop with a casual atmosphere. The waffles with a light texture and the hot chocolate that was easy to drink with just the right sweetness were delicious. The waffles with strawberries and whipped cream that my friend ate also looked very good! (Original) カジュアルな雰囲気のお店。 さっくり軽い食感のワッフルと、ちょうどよい甘さで飲みやすいホットチョコが美味しかったです。 友人が食べたイチゴとホイップクリームたっぷりのワッフルもとても美味しそうでした!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bo B. 9 months ago on Google
    The waffles are really good and the male server is very friendly.. Just the ambiance could use a little update. We loved the fact that the place was operating for such a long time (1905), so why not bring that vibe back? Some antique center pieces and copper/gold accents can really boost the place. ✨
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William S. 2 years ago on Google
    The best waffle and most friendly staff I ever met in Antwerp. It is definitely worth a trip all the way from Amsterdam only for these waffles.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Celine Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Best waffles of my life, also the fries were super heavenly!!! Owner was incredibly nice and funny too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giorgia M. 2 years ago on Google
    The best waffle in the world! I have already visited this Waffle House two years and half ago. It is delicious as I remember and the owner really funny! I advise it for all waffle lovers ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel O. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and authentic Brussels waffles. The waffles are unbelievably light with a paper thin crust. Plain waffles are about €6 while fully loaded waffles are €12.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hana U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Belgian waffle shop with crispy texture. Founded in 1905. It has the first history in Antwerp. (Original) サクサク食感のベルギーワッフル店。1905年創業。アントワープの中で1番歴史がある。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heidi R. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious Brussels style waffle! Crunchy outside but still light and fluffy. Strawberries were fresh and the dark chocolate sauce was a perfect match. Staff were very friendly, the cafe felt very cosy as well. Prices were reasonable for the serving size and quality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuliya M. 4 years ago on Google
    Waffles were amazing! We took with banana and the other one with amarena. Both were very tasty. Stuff is very friendly, clean and cozy place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yue X. 4 months ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Very outgoing lady owner and (maybe) a happy lovely dog. Waffles are so nice like crispy and warm. Perfect with slagroom and jam! Need to try if you come visit Antwerp 😬

  • 5/5 Akshay K. 3 months ago on Google • 77 reviews New
    The ambience makes it feel like you’re sitting in a movie shot. Great tasting waffles. Server was very fun to talk to. Enjoyed the overall experience!

  • 5/5 Szemes A. 3 months ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    It's one of the best waffles I've ever had! Service was very friendly, the restaurant was packed, but they managed to find us a seat, and everything we ordered arrived super quickly! We got a waffle to share, coffee and a drink. Portion sizes are big. It's pricey, but very good quality. Would definitely come back!

  • 5/5 Steve D. 4 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    A must visit in Antwerp if you want the best Belgian waffles. This place is seriously good. The waffles are absolutely devine in everyway - just heaven on earth. The owner was so friendly and fun. Thank you for such a wonderful sweet treat experience.

  • 5/5 Tan A. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The waffles are light and crispy, not “heavy” like some others. I tried the Banana Split while my spouse tried the strawberry one. Both are equally delicious and the fruits are fresh. I also tried the mint tea with ginger. Quite a refreshing concoction as it’s usually just mint leaves and water. I’m not usually a waffles person but i thoroughly enjoyed this meal.

  • 5/5 Hiran S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing waffles and service Definitely one of the best waffles I've had even though its slightly expensive

  • 5/5 Will P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing everything. Very friendly staff, who went out of their way to help us out. Best Belgian-style waffles ever. So fluffy!

  • 5/5 Brian M. 5 years ago on Google
    The waffles felt like they could float if they're weren't covered by the bananas and ice cream. Absolute amazing. Cupped with a latte, you couldn't ask for a better spot to stop and sit.

  • 5/5 Ketsia C. 4 years ago on Google
    The service alone here was worth the trip and 5 stars. Very firnedly and helpful. Waffles were the perfect treat for finishing our day.

  • 5/5 71 D. 2 years ago on Google
    I ate the best waffle in my life today. The chef is passionate about his job, he really likes what he does. You can feel it. We went this evening and the chef told us that he only had dough for one waffle because they did a sold out. He did something special for us and man… He nailed it. Super friendly, super fun and again… super waffles! If you visit Antwerp, you can’t miss this place.

  • 5/5 B. W. R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place with lovely people there. The waffles were very light and airy, and also warm. I would not only return here for the food, but also for the very friendly service!

  • 5/5 Christina B. 2 years ago on Google
    Surprisingly REALLY good! Waffle was not compact but crunchy, not sweet but was perfectly paired with other sweetness like chocolate, ice cream & whipped cream. Really good waffle. Service was very good & people friendly!!

  • 5/5 Gustavo Dominguez C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich waffles (Original) Muy ricos los gofres

  • 5/5 N. S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good and fresh waffles. I‘ve never ate that fluffy waffles before 🤤 it was sooo delicious. The waffle house is tiny but has a familiar touch. I liked it.

  • 4/5 Verheyen N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very friendly staff. Tasty pancake (Original) Zeer vriendelijk personeel.lekkere pannekoeke

  • 5/5 Igor M. 4 years ago on Google
    That was a very nice and delicious food experience. I was satisfied with everything, from interior, over service to food. I ate Waffle with banana, vanilla ice cream and melted chocolate. My friend had also waffles with another kind of fruits. Strongly recommend this local.

  • 5/5 Egemen U. 4 years ago on Google
    Easily the best waffles in Antwerp, great service and very friendly. My go to place in Antwerp for waffles !!!

  • 4/5 Simon L. 6 years ago on Google
    Chose their most expensive waffle which may be a bit over the top cause it had quite a lot going on but it tasted great nonetheless. Had a simple pineapple milkshake too which was alright. Server was this super friendly guy who made you feel welcome and important as a customer.

  • 5/5 Matan B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the real deal. An old school diner where locals come to get lunch and a treat. I almost went to Australian, but I’m glad I decided to go here. Service was really good. They open at 12:00 and serve food, smoothies and only sweet waffles (although the waffle itself is a bit savory)

  • 5/5 Tania T. 1 year ago on Google
    Most delicious waffle I have ever tasted! Great traditional waffles! Super fluffy and the real deal! If you are searching for traditional and high quality waffles, this is your place. They also have an amazing hot chocolate! This place is really really the waffle culture of Antwerpen! Loved it, would come every day if I lived there! Definitely recommend it to every tourist, every food conoceur and every Belgian.

  • 4/5 Moniek W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy eatery that has been around for years and has a good reputation in the field of waffles. So I wanted to try that. Very crunchy and airy waffle eaten with delicious amarenes cherries and a dot of whipped cream. Nice atmosphere and pleasant service. (Original) Gezellig eettentje dat al jaren bestaat en een goede reputatie heeft op gebied van wafels. Dus dat wilde ik graag uitproberen. Erg knapperige en luchtige wafel gegeten met heerlijke amarenen kersen en een dot slagroom. Leuke sfeer en fijne bediening.

  • 5/5 Maxim T. 7 months ago on Google
    The waffles are outworldly good, I have to restrain myself from coming here everyday. Only small critical note is that the interior could use a bit of an update, and the place would benefit with the implementation of more fitting background music.

  • 5/5 Hossam H. 6 months ago on Google
    Can't say enough about this place, super friendly staff with a great sense of humour and an amazing service, all the waffles were so delicious and portions were just right. We will definitely come back again! A big thank you from Egypt&Poland!

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent waffles! Crispy on the outside and still very moist on the inside. Very friendly owner, too!

  • 5/5 Francis U. 6 months ago on Google
    Iconic Belgian Waffle house, consistently getting the highest scores for waffle quality on Belgian food recensions. Using traditional recipes, baking processes and equipment, and baking them fresh on demand are the key success ingredients. A place not to be missed.

  • 5/5 Aurora Di M. 6 months ago on Google
    Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Since it's a historical place you would expect crazy prices, but it's not like that at all. I highly recommend trying the waffles.

  • 5/5 Linnea 10 months ago on Google
    As a tourist who only have had fabric produced belgian waffles, this was really good. I had a plain waffle with sugar, but i’ve tried with chocolate which i definitely would recommend! The people working there was so sweet and kind, where you felt welcomed by the minute you walked to the door. The waffles was a little pricey, but i think overall it was worth it, both because of the atmosphere but also the product.

  • 5/5 Lara A. 8 months ago on Google
    Delicious, crunchy waffles! A must try in Antwerp! Great selection of waffles and other food options. Really friendly staff. Happy to have tried Wafelhuis Van Hecke and will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 beyza a. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    The most wonderful waffle I've ever eaten in my life. Its chocolate and whipped cream were magnificent. Their coffees were also great!

  • 5/5 Tasha D. 5 years ago on Google
    Best Belgian waffles in Antwerp! Service is also excellent!

  • 5/5 Adrian D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great waffles, even better service. Very friendly personnel

  • 5/5 Pop N. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely the best waffle I had. Most places would serve a pre-made Brussels waffle warmed up in an iron, but this one is as good as it can get: fresh, light, perfectly flavored. Go for the powdered sugar one - that’s the original, belgian way to go :)

  • 5/5 Erwin Van den S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of the best that Antwerp has to offer in terms of pancakes. Very friendly owners! Recommended! (Original) Van het beste dat Antwerpen te bieden heeft op het vlak van pannenkoeken. Zeer vriendelijke uitbaters! Een aanrader!

  • 3/5 Jemli M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Varied menu ranging from waffel to pasta (Original) Menu varié allant des waffel aux pates

  • 5/5 J R. 4 years ago on Google
    Waffles don't get much better than this, lived up to the hype

  • 4/5 Lily D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The real old waffle house, as it should be with many local customers. Place where you feel at home (Original) Het echte oude wafel huis, zoals het moet zijn met veel klantjes uit de buurt. Plaats waar je je thuis voelt

  • 5/5 Felix-wouter K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great choice and excellent quality. (Original) Geweldig veel keuze en uitstekende kwaliteit.

  • 5/5 K R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious waffles !! Very friendly people. Absolute must. The best! (Original) Verrukkelijke wafels!! Heel erg vriendelijke mensen. Absolute aanrader. The best!

  • 5/5 Karina A. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious wafel with interesting flavor. The people who work here are friendly and helpful to the customers.

  • 5/5 Lars van der K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Had a very nice waffle, brought by very friendly staff who go for personal attention. (Original) Erg lekkere wafel gehad, gebracht door zeer vriendelijk personeel die voor persoonlijke aandacht gaan.

  • 5/5 Alan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Bravo! Delicious. Great hospitality. Nice atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Mireille D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super friendly service, very tasty waffles (Original) Super vriendelijke bediening , hele lekkere wafels

  • 5/5 amal W. 4 years ago on Google
    Crunchy and melts in your mouth at the same time?What?!? I enjoyed every bite .

  • 5/5 Jeremy D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious eaten at waffle house of Hecke! What a top service! (Original) Heerlijk gegeten bij wafelhuis van Hecke! Wat een top service!

  • 5/5 Miriam B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The waffles were delicious and we felt totally welcome here. The waiter was very courteous and, after finding out that we were from Germany, unpacked all of his knowledge of German. Very funny! To recommend all around! (Original) Die Waffeln waren sehr lecker und wir haben uns hier total willkommen gefühlt. Der Kellner war sehr zuvorkommend und hat, nachdem er herausgefunden hatte, dass wir aus Deutschland kommen, seine gesamten Deutschkenntnisse ausgepackt. Sehr lustig! Rundum nur zu empfehlen!

  • 5/5 Wenyu S. 4 years ago on Google
    The BEST waffle that I have ever had.

  • 5/5 Ma. Cecilia A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great waffles, reasonable prices and very friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Иван �. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious

  • 5/5 Anne De R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food. Both the hot food and the waffles. Friendly and fast service. (Original) Lekker eten. Zowel het warme eten als de wafels. Vriendelijke en snelle bediening.

  • 5/5 Harshil S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best waffle in town. Crisp and fluffy. You won’t feel heavy after having one.

  • 5/5 Marine E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really nice! The waffles are light and crisp. The reception is top. (Original) Super sympa! Les gaufres sont légères et croustillantes. L’accueil est top.

  • 5/5 Инна �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious Belgian Waffles) (Original) Вкусные бельгийские вафли)

  • 4/5 Dirk D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty Brussels waffles! (Original) Zeer lekkere Brusselse wafels!

  • 4/5 Moon M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. (Original) Super.

  • 5/5 Nemanja Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Brother is nodding (Original) Brat kida

  • 5/5 Marcel S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good waffles and above all very good smoothies. Owner is very friendly and speaks German very well :) (Original) Gute Waffeln und vorallem sehr gute Smoothies. Besitzer ist sehr freundlich und spricht sehr gut Deutsch :)

  • 5/5 Carmen M. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing waffles cooked by more amazing people. I went there twice on my stay in Antwerp. The waffles are crunchy in the outside and soft in the inside as they should be. I have tried waffles in Bruges, Brussels and Ghent and I have to say this eas the best experience. Paying an extra for the chocolate sauce is worthy. ?

  • 5/5 Santa R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great staff, great waffles! We loved it here! Definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Y K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, child-friendly place. The waffles were the best I've ever eaten! We even got a waffle for the kids for free. (Original) Sehr nettes, kinderfreundliches Lokal. Die Waffeln waren die Besten, die ich je gegessen habe! Wir haben sogar eine Waffel für die Kinder gratis bekommen.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best waffles in the entire Benelux. The host / owner is only concerned with his guests and the quality of the waffles is excellent. So light and crispy, not the understand, wonderful start to the day !! (Original) Beste wafels van de hele Benelux. De gastheer/ eigenaar is alleen maar met zijn gasten bezig en de kwaliteit van de wafels uitmuntend. Zo licht en krokant, niet de begrijpen, heerlijk begin van de dag!!

  • 5/5 Steph C. 4 years ago on Google
    Trying out the famed Belgian Waffles in Antwerp! The waffles did not disappoint, and were so so yummy. Crisp and fluffy. The owner was really particular about the taste of the waffles that she informed us to wait a little longer as there were other foods that are cooking in the kitchen. We were told to wait for the kitchen to finish up the cooking and then they will start making the waffles. Her reason was she did not want the smell of the other food to affect the taste of the waffles. This goes to show how much she takes pride in the waffles served. Definitely a must try if you are in Antwerp.


Call +32 3 233 19 72 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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