The Best Dessert Shops You Should Visit In Brussels

Brussels is known for its waffles, speculoos and a variety of delicious treats. Whether you are looking to try the classics or taste reinvented cuisine, these locations offer top-notch desserts that will remind you that this city should be appreciated for more than just its decadent waffles.

1. Aux Merveilleux de Fred

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

Hand-sized or to share, the sweets served at Merveilleux de Fred are as beautiful as they are good, and especially light, an impressive feat seeing as a Merveilleux is basically made of cream, meringue and chocolate chips. Classic or available in different flavors, the names themselves are irresistible, such as l’Incroyable (meringue, speculoos whipped cream and white chocolate chip), or le Magnifique (meringue, praline whipped crème, caramelized almond and hazelnut chips). These merveilleux are ready to be eaten while walking near the Grand Place of Brussels.

Aux Merveilleux de Fred, Rue du Marché aux Herbes 7, Brussels, Belgium, + 32 2 540 26 08

Aux Merveilleux de Fred | Courtesy of Kimberly De Neve

Chouconut

At Chouconut, a tea room, cream puffs, cookies and donuts become pieces of art. Forget the old fashioned recipes and discover surprising and delicious combinations of flavors. Strawberry and bergamot, peach, verbena and red currant jelly cream puff, crème brûlée donut, double chocolate chip, and chocolate chunk cookie are only a small part of the decadent treats available.

Chouconut, Avenue Jean Volders 46, Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 537 16 92

Éclairs et Gourmandises

Éclairs et Gourmandises dusts off the classic recipe of éclairs and provides a sweet new twist on the dessert. Featuring sweet éclairs (e.g. tatin tart or Paris-Brest), but also salty ones (e.g. grapefruit prawns, zucchini and eggplant), the establishment also includes macaroons, cream puffs or cakes. Discover these creations in one of their three shops.

Éclairs et Gourmandises, Rue Xavier De Bue 67, Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 345 88 47
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2. God Save The Cream

God Save The Cream

Carrot cake with maple syrup icing, raspberry cheesecake and decadent chocolate fudge – this is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of options at God Save The Cream. This is the place to indulge your British side after a shopping spree along Avenue Louise. God Save The Cream, Rue de Stassart 131, Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 503 07 75
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3. Lili Cup

Lili Cup

When you think of cupcakes in Brussels, Lilicup comes to mind. With more than 20 different styles of cupcakes such as ‘Stella’ (lemon and almond cake with a raspberry heart) or ‘Darius’ (vanilla cake, dulce de leche, fudge icing, pecan nut and sea salt) prepared on site, this establishment is sure to satisfy any sugar cravings. The icing on the cake? Being able to order and customize your cupcakes.

Lilicup, Rue du Page 65, Brussels, Belgium, +32 2 538 02 68

4. Secret Gourmand

Pastry Shop, Pastries

For four or eight guests, each pie creation at this workshop boutique is a tasty mix of tradition (e.g. chocolate fondant) and modernity (e.g. Piña Colada 2.0). The tricky part will be choosing your treat and keeping this address a secret.

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