Waffles

About Our Waffles

So, what's a "real" Belgian Waffle after all? Interestingly, many people who think they've been eating "Belgian Waffles" their whole lives, either at home or in their local diners, have not been eating what actual Belgians consider to be real waffles at all!  Whereas the typical American version of a "Belgian Waffle" is often just a simple liquid-based batter leavened with baking soda, (and needs toppings of various kinds in order to be enjoyable), our Liège-style REAL Belgian Waffles are made from a complex brioche-style pastry dough leavened with yeast, and lightly caramelized with a special sugar called pearl sugar, all derived from an 18th century recipe. THEY ARE SO GOOD YOU CAN EAT THEM PLAIN!  Have you ever done that with a waffle before? And while there is no one single style of "Belgian Waffle" in Belgium (there are actually several styles eaten throughout the country), our Liège-style waffles with their semi-crisp caramelized crust and chewy center, are definitely the most popular.

Encas

All Day Light Meals:
PANINIS, HOMEMADE QUICHE, AND HOMEMADE SOUPS

Paninis (Croques)

CROQUE MONSIEUR

A classic ham, Dutch Gouda cheese, and butter panini sandwich on grilled sourdough bread, with option to add basil-pesto sauce

CROQUE FROMAGE

A classic grilled cheese panini sandwich on grilled sourdough bread, using a blend of Dutch Gouda and Italian Parmesan, with the option to add basil-pesto sauce

CROQUE MISTRAL

A classic tuna salad, mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil-pesto sauce panini on grilled sourdough bread

CROQUE POULET

A classic sliced chicken, Dutch Gouda cheese, and sliced tomato panini with basil-pesto sauce on grilled sourdough bread

CROQUE PROVENCE

A classic mozzarella cheese, sliced tomato, and basil-pesto sauce panini on grilled sourdough bread

SALADE DE CRABE SUR BAGUETTE

Also known as Salade de Surimi: A crabstick and egg salad sandwich mixed with pickle, and served on a toasted baguette with a dash of tabasco. This is a fairly esoteric / not commonly encountered sandwich here in the US, but it is rather popular and widespread in Brussels.

ROAST BEEF, PARMESAN, AND Gruyère Cheese

Served on grilled sourdough bread with horseradish sauce

Homemade Quiche

Quiche can either be served by the piece in the store, or you can special order a whole quiche baked just for you. Inquire for details on how to special order your own whole quiche. Please note that we do not have every variety of quiche available every day, the list below is a comprehensive list of all the types we make for those who want to special order, but we usually only have 4-6 varieties available on a given day.

CAMPAGNARDE

(Mushrooms, ham, bacon, and onions)

CRAB, CELERY, PEPPERS, AND SPICES

CHICKEN, MUSHROOMS, AND GARLIC

SPINACH AND BACON

BRIE, BACON, LEEK, AND PARMESAN

CHICKEN, RICOTTA CHEESE, AND SPINACH

TUNA, TOMATO, AND ONION

QUICHE TRIANON

(Mushrooms, Tomato, and Onions)

TOMATO AND HERBS

(Vegetarian option)

TOMATO, ONION, AND SPINACH

(Vegetarian option)

ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN

(Vegetarian option)

QUICHE DU JOUR

(We experiment with new ideas all the time)

Savory Belgian Specialties

We make these dishes on a random rotating basis. Most are not available all the time, but can be special ordered as catering items. Please inquire for details and special order minimums.

Belgian Paupiette

Belgian Meatloaf rolled with bacon, served with homemade
mashed potatoes

Chicken Basquaise

Chicken with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and spices

Belgian Endives Au Gratin

Chicken Waterzooi

Cheese Blintzes

With homemade strawberry sauce

Homemade Soups

(16 ounce size)

Sausage and Lentil Soup

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Potato Soup

Tomato Soup

Pea Soup

Soup Du Jour

Homemade Belgian Ice Cream

Our homemade Belgian ice cream is made by us on the premises, churned the old fashioned way using all natural ingredients and Belgian know-how. We do not use any added preservatives, chemicals, stabilizers, emulsifiers, or artificial flavorings. It's served in simple, unpretentious, clear plastic cups, because we don't think it needs any slick packaging with fancy graphics in order to get your attention. It's just honest, wholesome, old fashioned ice cream. In fact, we even discourage the use of toppings in most instances, because our flavors can confidently stand on their own and don't need the help. So stop by for a couple of scoops and you'll understand what the buzz is all about.

OUR FLAVORS

Speculoos (Dutch Butter Cookie)

Belgian Chocolate

Tiramisu

Coffee

Peanut Butter Banana

Sweet Cream

Fresh Strawberry

Fresh Strawberry Sorbet

Blueberry

Pistachio

Mango

Please note that we do not have all flavors available all of the time, as the process by which we make ice cream is very labor intensive and time consuming, and with all the baking we do, there are only so many hours in a day... So if planning a visit and looking for a particular flavor, feel free to check with us in advance regarding what we have available.

Homemade Gateaux (Cakes) & Specialty Pastries

About Our Cakes and Pastries

All of our cakes, pies, and pastries are homemade creations made right here on the premises, using a fusion of Belgian, French, Dutch, and German recipes, which form the core of Belgian cuisine. We use only all-natural ingredients and Belgian know-how. In order to ensure freshness, quality, and optimum flavoring, we respect the seasonality of various fruits and vegetables, so not every item will be available all year round. As true foodies ourselves who have a profound appreciation of how good food should really be, we will not sell an item that we believe is no longer fresh or optimal. In fact, as a good example of this, certain items like our Tartelette Aux Framboises for instance, are only sold for a few hours on the very same day we make them, after which time any remaining inventory is discarded. There are certain specific and interesting reasons for why we do this — which we would be happy to explain at the store — but point is it has to do with our fastidiousness in doing things the right way here.

ON A ROTATING BASIS WHEN AVAILABLE

Maton

Small, individually-sized Belgian style cheesecakes, noticeably lighter and fluffier than the typical American / "NY Style" cheesecake

Clafoutis Aux Cerises

A baked cherry dessert made with almond flour and cherries, having the approximate consistency and texture of a fruit-filled bread pudding. It's served warm with homemade whipped cream and powdered sugar. We also make variations of these using either blueberries, strawberries, or pears.

Profiteroles

Homemade choux pastry shell filled with homemade crème pâtissière (a vanilla custard type filling), and topped off with warm, homemade chocolate sauce and homemade whipped cream

Traditional Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Classic homemade crème brûlée made the right way, using premium Madagascar vanilla beans, and baked for hours to properly develop the flavor

Pots de Crème Au Café

A coffee flavored custard, slightly lighter in texture than our traditional crème brûlée, and closer in texture and consistency to flan (but coffee flavored)

Mousse Au Chocolat (Chocolate Mousse)

Classic homemade chocolate mousse using premium Belgian chocolate

Tartelette Aux Framboises

Individual raspberry tarts using fresh raspberries that sit atop a layer of crème pâtissière (a homemade vanilla custard type filling), which then sits atop a homemade shortcrust cookie called pâte sablée. We only serve these for a few hours on the same day they are made.

Speculoos Lime Parfait

This is essentially a Belgian version of a Key Lime Pie, where we create a lime flavored custard that is actually very light in texture, which then sits atop a bed of Speculoos Cookie crumble (Dutch Butter Cookie crumble), which gets mixed in with the lime custard at the last minute by the customer as you eat the dessert.

"Le Grand" Our Enormous Belgian
Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are enormous cookies almost 8-9 inches in diameter. We use premium Belgian chocolate and a little bit of sea salt. Originally, these were conceived with kids in mind, but it's actually adults and chocolate chip cookie connoisseurs who zero in on these now, as those who have had them understand they are not just enormous cookies, but they are gourmet cookies as well, using premium ingredients.

New York Style Cheesecake

We started out making this just for fun to see how Belgians could make a New York style cheesecake, but interestingly, it quickly became one of our most popular offerings. We've had very flattering comparisons made between ours and some of the more famous cheesecake makers in New York. Ours is made using Speculoos Cookie crust, and we also create an extra creamy texture that is most evident if you can get a piece on the first afternoon it's being served.

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