Restaurants & pubs

The word “Zoetse” means “sweetie” in the Ghent dialect, and is the perfect name for a chocolaterie/coffee shop offering all sorts of confectionery...

At lunch restaurant Alice, named after the owner’s deceased mother, chef Frederic Stas brings Alice’s authentic recipes to life.

Chopinchopin is a bar and breakfast/brunch restaurant in the vicinity of St James’ Church: somewhat unconventional, a bit old-fashioned but...

You can find this coffee bar in a carfree street in the immediate vicinity of the student neighbourhood Goya serves delicious specialty coffee and...

Belle Histoire, in the heart of Ghent, is more than just a coffee shop.

Impressive launderette with adjoining bar. Young tourists, Erasmus students and young inhabitants of Ghent come here to do their laundry while...

Just a stone’s throw from the lively Vrijdagmarkt, you’ll find Café Contraire. This coffee house will win you over from the moment you step inside...

Et Alors is a restaurant with bistro vibes that's only a stone's throw from the Graslei. During the day, it's the place to go to...

Madam Bakster is the place to be if you like tasty, but healthy food.

O’yo serves healthy, vegetable-based breakfasts and lunches. On the menu are pure, vegetable-based dishes and fermented food that will give you...

Coco Gelato began as a pop-up and quickly grew into a popular spot. The ice cream is made fresh every day to the company's own recipe. You...

Haddok is the place to be for an easy lunch prepared with local and fresh ingredients. An experienced barista serves high-quality coffee, with or...

Keen on a sweet treat? ‘Aux Merveilleux de Fred’ is the place to be! The house specialty is the 18th-century ‘Merveilleux’, a light meringue...

You'll find Bobon in the middle of the student district at the foot of the Booktower. The interior is a quirky reminder of Granny's...

Vegan coffee bar, just a stone’s throw from the cultural hotspot De Krook. Here your latte comes with oat milk rather than cow’s milk. Relax in...

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea in this little eatery with a 1920s interior.