// BELGIUM // BRUSSELS, ANTWERP // 

maison dandoy

sweets worth writing home about

Maison Dandoy is an institution in Belgium. Well-known and respected enough to be at the top of any tourist’s Google search. Historic enough to be legitimate. Established in 1829, Maison Dandoy began as a humble baker-owned shop passed down generation after generation to the current 7th generation family owners and growing to be a celebrated enterprise with locations all around Brussels (and one in Antwerp).

They’re known most for speculoos, a traditional Belgian recipe that has been passed down the family line, but they also have a wide assortment of biscuits, gingerbreads, cakes (financiers and madeleines) and marzipans. The dine in menus at the boutiques feature a variety of drinks (hot and cold, alcoholic and caffeinated), waffles (crispy Brussels waffles and decadent liege waffles), and ice cream to round out a sweet “meal” of confectionaries. Come with a sweet tooth, leave happy.

the details

Address all locations listed here
Website https://maisondandoy.com/
Instagram @maisondandoy
Hours varies by location but generally around 11-19h
Price $$ – drinks are €3-5, waffles start at €4
Aesthetic poppy luxury 

good to know

Go here for: a sit down treat or some take home giftable sweets

Order this: waffle for here, cookies to go (speculoos is obligatory, but the entire spread is tempting)

Amount of time to spend: a great stop by on your last day to grab some edible souvenirs, if you’re eating here budget around 30 minutes

When to come: anytime (but earlier in the morning to avoid too many tourists)

Getting here: they have plenty of locations around the city, including several in the city center amongst all the tourist attractions

Other things to note: 

  • At some locations the tea room has different hours than the boutique and takeaway counter.
  • Takeaway and dine in prices may vary.

Last visited: May 2019

Last updated: May 2021

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