The hostess was really friendly and our food came out fast. Portions felt fair for what we paid. I&#39;d come back again.

Stopped by for a milkshake and ended up staying longer than planned. The cats are friendly, just doing their own thing. Milkshake was solid, not too sweet. Owner didn&#39;t rush me, which I appreciated. Place has a worn-in feel, nothing fancy. Fine if you just want a quiet break.

Stopped by after seeing some iffy reviews&mdash;glad I ignored them. Had the ribeye, cooked properly, decent char. The sauce was a bit heavy for my taste but the fries made up for it. Place was busy but not chaotic. Left full, no complaints.

The lighting in there is really nice&mdash;warm but not too dim, and the seats are actually comfortable enough to linger a bit. We had the fusion platter and it hit the spot. Prices feel fair for what you get. It&rsquo;s become my default when I don&rsquo;t feel like cooking.

The shrimp sandwich is what keeps me coming back. Simple, fresh, and they don&rsquo;t skimp on the filling. Staff were friendly and quick, even during the lunch rush. The terrace is a decent spot to sit for a bit, though it can get a little busy. Fine for a casual stop if you&rsquo;re in Waterloo.

Better than the station food court, just a few minutes walk. Food was fresh and tasty, coffee was meh though. Fine for a quick lunch.

The set lunch here is solid for the price. Had the grilled fish with veggies, fish was cooked right, not dry. Portion could be a bit bigger but fine for a midday meal. Terrace is nice if you grab a table outside. Nothing fancy, just decent food.

The pide here is really good &mdash; got the one with slow-cooked meat and it was properly tender. Prices feel fair for the portion. Place is pretty casual, nothing fancy, but that&#39;s fine. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The menu&rsquo;s huge, and honestly the prices are fair for what you get. I had the ribs and they were a bit dry, not gonna lie. But the guy serving us was super attentive, checked in a couple times without hovering. That alone made it feel like a decent deal. Would come back for the service, maybe skip the ribs next time.

The lunch set was a solid pick &mdash; that mushroom chicken soup really stood out. Mains were tender and tasty too. Good deal for what you get.

Cozy spot with a little garden out back. Grabbed a coffee and cake, ended up staying way longer than planned. Nice place to just chill.

Decent Moroccan spot. Portions are generous and the flavors are solid, though the decor could use an update. Pretty good for a casual meal.

Great welcome from the host who walked us through the menu. Came during the Crayfish Festival and the food was solid. Nice touch having a local beer pairing suggestion with the shellfish.

The beef stew was properly tender, sauce had real depth. Gluten-free bread held up better than most places. Portion big enough to skip dinner.

The single tables feel like little train compartments&mdash;kinda cool for a quiet dinner. Venison fillet off the daily specials was spot on, cooked just right. Service kept things moving even though the place was packed. Only thing, it gets loud once every table&rsquo;s full, but that&rsquo;s on us for coming at peak time.

The Szechuan dishes and dumplings were solid, and the owner came by to chat in English which was nice. It&#39;s a bit pricey though. Dining room was pretty quiet when we stopped in.

Decent spot for a proper meal. We ordered a few dishes and they kept coming out, all pretty good. Nothing fancy, but the flavours were solid. Place was a bit busy, but that&rsquo;s fine. I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s a good choice if you&rsquo;re in the area and want something straightforward.

Been here a few times now and the food never disappoints. Portions are proper size and everything comes out cooked right. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Loved the pho here&mdash;easily some of the best I&#39;ve had outside Vietnam. The broth was rich and the noodles had that perfect chew. Sitting outside watching the street go by made it even better.

Stumbled into this place while wandering around Antwerp and honestly it was such a lucky find. The beer list is huge, like actually huge, and prices are pretty decent for the area. Interior is cozy, not too fancy, and the music wasn&#39;t overpowering so we could actually chat. Perfect little spot to hide from the tourist chaos. 🍺

Great food, friendly and helpful staff. At least one review said &quot;no frills&quot; but we thought the food was very well presented. We will visit again!

Been coming here for a while now. The BLT is still solid, bacon crispy, bread toasted just right. It&#39;s a bit of a hike from the main square, but I don&#39;t mind the walk. They&#39;ve got a decent local beer on tap too. Consistent, that&#39;s what keeps me coming back.

Pancakes with bacon and eggs were a solid portion. Matcha coconut drink hit the spot. Cozy place but a bit cramped inside.

Decent spot for brunch - the avocado toast was pretty good and portions just right. Bright interior, friendly service.

Stopped in before a show at the Roma. The Negroni was spot on and the Antwerp stout had real depth. Had the vol-au-vent with fries&mdash;hearty, decent portion for the price. Place was a bit busy but we found seats fine. Pretty good spot for a quick bite and a drink.

Oldest Chinese spot in town, cozy vibe. Staff handled our weird order requests with a smile. Food good, just slow when packed.

The mixed kebab was fresh and tasty, and the staff were really patient with my English. Quick service too.

The setting is really beautiful, that part&rsquo;s true. We went for a dinner and the place has this natural elegance that&rsquo;s hard to find. Food was good, you can tell they care about the ingredients. But honestly, the portions are on the smaller side for what you pay. I get that it&rsquo;s fine dining, but I left a bit hungry. If you&rsquo;re okay with that, it&rsquo;s a nice spot.

For being right in the city center, &euro;3 for a plain waffle with toppings felt pretty fair. Tasted good too, exactly what I needed for a quick snack break with my friends. Nothing fancy, but it did the job. Maybe a bit busy around midday, but we found a spot eventually.

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