For foodies

Located in Anderlecht, Cantillon is Brussels' last Lambic brewery. A veritable, vibrant heritage site, this famous family business and its museum invite you to step back in time. Travel back to the 1900s as you admire the copper vats, granaries, traditional brewing processes and century-old barrels! Cantillon respects the brewing tradition of the rare and highly sought-after spontaneous fermentation of the wort, thanks to the work of the inescapable local bacteria, the charming Brettanomyces bruxellensis. It's an essential part of Brussels’ cultural landscape!

For four generations now, Joris sweets have been delighting Brussels inhabitants with a sweet tooth. This family business has been part of Belgium's confectionery tradition since 1938! During the Second World War, and following shortages of raw materials, the company had to show ingenuity and specialised in gummies, little delights requiring just two ingredients: gelatine and sugar. It was a gamble that paid off! These gums, both hard and soft, are still produced today according to the traditional recipe in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, and are recognised throughout Europe for their unique and sustainable production process.

A female entrepreneur at the head of a veritable Belgian success story during the inter-war years - does it ring a bell? A visionary with a passion for chocolate, Mary Delluc opened her first shop on rue Royale in 1919. At the time, the shop combined a praline counter with a delicate Art Deco tea room frequented by the Brussels bourgeoisie. This refinement continues to this day in the various Mary boutiques, from the chocolate creations to the display cases and containers. It's all about harmony and sweetness.  

Have you ever smelled the sweet aroma of speculoos around the Grand-Place? It's probably the Dandoy biscuit factory, which has been perfuming the streets of Brussels since 1829. This institution has managed to continue its tradition down through the generations, and today offers a wide choice of delicious specialities: speculoos, marzipan, pain à la grecque (Greek-style bread) and gingerbread are just some of the delicacies on offer. Maison Dandoy has a real passion for beauty and exclusivity, and is constantly developing new collaborations with artists and other Belgian companies. The counter on rue au Beurre is its oldest (1858), and Baudelaire is said to have been a regular customer when he visited in 1860. Maison Dandoy also survived the rationing of the Second World War thanks to its sweet rusk, which required few raw materials.

In 1912, in the heart of the Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries, Jean Neuhaus invented the famous praline. This Swiss pharmacist of Italian origin made a drastic career change, becoming a chocolatier and specialising in filled sweets. In 1915, his wife, Louise Agostini, invented the ballotin, a container for protecting the chocolates. Today, Neuhaus creates chocolates using natural ingredients and sustainable cocoa beans. You'll melt for the sweet treats of this chocolatier, located in the Queen's Gallery and many other locations in Brussels. 

When it comes to sweet treats that have stood the test of time, Wittamer is hard to beat. This century-old business specialises in pastries and delicate cakes. Although taken over in 2021 by a trio of entrepreneurs, the company remains true to the values and expertise of the three generations of Wittamers who held the reins in the past. Wittamer delights the taste buds from its famous Grand Sablon boutique. Macaroons, pralines, black forest gateau, Saint Honoré cake... it's impossible to resist the capital's most mouth-watering counter! Wittamer even brings its delicious delicacies to gourmets around the world, through its international franchises.