Cafe Brussels
1718 Houston Ave, Houston
(713) 222-6996
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A Houston institution. Your finest for excellent ales and beers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly phenomenal experience dining at this restaurant. Employees and owner demonstrate exceptional customer service that is quick and very attentive. The food quality is also equally phenomenal, every option was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The inside decor looks like your old school European cafe, perfect choice to give off a cozy vibe for cold days. There is parking in the back of the restaurant, though make sure you park in this restaurant’s reserved spaces. There is also a back door here so no need to walk all the way to the front entrance.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Croque Madame, Chicken Croquettes, French Fries, Croquettes, Cordon Bleu, Profiteroles Au Chocolat
Before my husband passed away. This was always our favorite place! My husband's father was from Belgium and the mussels here are as wonderful as the ones I've had in Belgium. The owner is an amazing person. We love her. We watched her walk out front and feed a homeless veteran a big breakfast. She is kind, fun and serves the best food.
In fact. I look forward to going there again soon! Just great!
Merci for helping us make good memories there sweet lady!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a piece of Belgium tucked in a nice area. The atmosphere is great! We can have a normal conversation while eating some excellent food! This is the place to treat someone(including yourself) to an excellent meal, and Belgian beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience overall. This is a special place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First Time at Café Brussels
Tried to eat at the pizza spot next door, but it was closed for a private event, so we decided to give Café Brussels a try — and honestly, I’m glad it worked out that way.
We ordered the Houston Burger and the chicken sandwich with fries, plus a Duvel beer and some wine. Everything was delicious, but the service is what really made the night. Adrian, who works Friday–Sunday nights, was amazing — super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better.
And the dessert… wow. Their Belgian waffle with ice cream and strawberries is unreal. I would go back just for that alone.
Definitely returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this restaurant
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Garlic Mussels, Croque Madame
Had the escargot, mussels sampler, and steak tartar. Everything was delicious. Belgian beer and French wine selections were amazing too. Will be coming back. Looking forward to trying one of their waffles!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargot, Garlic Mussels, Snails in Garlic Butter, French Fries, Steak Tartare with Belgian Fries and Mixed Salad, Salad
Fantastic little cafe! Went for dinner service on a friday, parking is in the back and shared by three businesses, so it was a bit difficult to park, but it was well worth it. The escargot (order of 6) were delicious, the garlic butter is great on the bread ;) so make sure they don't clear it off your table after. I ordered the Moules Catherine tasting sampler, while my girlfriend got the Bouchée de Poulet. Both stellar! They have a fantastic beer selection, I recommend the St. Bernardus Wit for a bright, light, delicious drink. For dessert you can't go wrong with some profiteroles, they are served with ice cream and a very rich dark chocolate syrup. Will definitely be returning to try their lunch menu! Also, the owner is a gem, hard at work serving tables and taking orders which in my experience is quite rare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere, excellent food and excellent beers! They have built such a cozy, welcoming place - makes you want to constantly hang out there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My husband and I stopped by this cafe for a quick drink and bathroom break. What started as an impromptu visit turned into a memorable experience.
We had the chicken croquettes, chocolate moose for dessert, and sample flights. The bread was freshly baked and perfectly crunchy, and the service was impeccable. The staff was very attentive and gave great suggestions. It was my first time trying croquettes, and they were some of the best comfort food I’ve ever had.
I can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ONG! Belgium draft beer. Best mussels. Decor is Belgian clocks, posters and just wait for the rest room.
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is strictly for parking. It’s impossible during the day, tried multiple times.
Top tier selection of beer and the food is authentic and delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great very tasty and the service was excellent. The menu has all the yummy Belgium plates including the steak Americana that I would love to try on my next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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