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Bruesseler Platz 16, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Köln

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Cafe belgique

Phone: +491799303032,+4922129426393

Address: Bruesseler Platz 16, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Köln

City: Köln

Dishes: 19

Reviews: 1332

Website: http://cafebelgique.eatbu.com/

"This was a great find in Cologne away from craziness of the city. Most cafés in Cologne are fairly loud and lack in cosy sofas and quiet corners to relax and meet with friends or just to hang out on your own with a book. Located right in the heart of the trendy chic Belgian quarter, this place is a charming oasis compared to the places on the Ring or Aachener Straße or Rudolfplatz. The food is reasonably priced with home made cakes, pies, quiches, salads and wraps. Sometimes there are poetry readings or really great live acoustic music sessions, depending on the month. Really a great choice off the beaten path."


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Liesbeth Liesbeth

We spent a long lazy Sunday hiding away from the Carnival mayhem. It's a cute cafe in a gorgeous square in an interesting part of cologne. Try the flammkukken, it's delicious.

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Paula
Paula

The place is hidden a little so you need a good eye to find it. The cafe is cute and quirky but a bit on the pokey side, so watch out for those tables! Although it was warm and inviting inside for a cold winters night. It's ideal for two girls wanting to chill and chat for a Friday work free evening. I do feel the wine/drinks menu could be improved to make it a little more interesting.


Gisela
Gisela

This is really a very cool cafe in the heart of Cologne. Friendly and accommodating stuff, very tasty pies and tarts, very good coffee and other beverages. The decoration is really nice. The location is at Brusseler Platz on the side of a beautiful church. Definitely worth it for coffee, brunch or a cool drink in the evening.They are also very family friendly and helpful with babies and carriages.Do try the tarts!!!!


Ansgar
Ansgar

This was a great find in Cologne away from craziness of the city. Most cafés in Cologne are fairly loud and lack in cosy sofas and quiet corners to relax and meet with friends or just to hang out on your own with a book. Located right in the heart of the trendy chic Belgian quarter, this place is a charming oasis compared to the places on the Ring or Aachener Straße or Rudolfplatz. The food is reasonably priced with home made cakes, pies, quiches, salads and wraps. Sometimes there are poetry readings or really great live acoustic music sessions, depending on the month. Really a great choice off the beaten path.

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