Best place in Belgium for eating/drinking?

katel

I've always loved classic Belgian food like frites, waffles, chocolate, beer, and more; so I've decided it's time to take an eating holiday to Belgium! Where is the foodie center of Belgium, a good place to try all of the country's classic dishes? I really am interested more in the casual types of food mentioned, not in trying out great classic fancy restaurants or anything like that. Any tips on which ciy/cities to go to, and any particular cafes/shops/stalls/markets, would be greatly appreciated!

Nightflyer

LOL, I see not many people are answering your question, and I just joined this forum, but I hope you will read this some day.

The best places to go are :

Beer and frites = Antwerpen
Chocolate = Brugge
Waffles = Brussels
Wine and liquer = Liege (Luik)

Anya K

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm also interested in the food and drink of Belgium, but more specifically the wonderful trappist ales. Any suggestions where would be a good place to sample those?

Alethia

Anya, I believe Chimay is the most famous of Trappist ales, they make fine cheese to. You visit Scourmont Abbey about 2 hours from Brussels. The abbey has a guest house, restaurant and shop. 

I have one beer glass left as a memento of my visit !  

http://www.chimay.com/en/bieres.html?IDC=283

travelgo

Try quiches at Brussels' Pâtisserie le Saint-Aulaye

http://saintaulaye.be/en/the-salty/quiches/#mg

alexander101

Thanks a lot for the valuable suggestion. I will surely go to the Brugge for testing the chocolates.