Maison Dandoy’s Rue au Beurre shop is a cookie bakery near Brussels’ Grand Place, with waffles, speculoos, coffee and other sweets on the menu. Order a waffle for its crisp outside and soft centre, with toppings such as chocolate, strawberries or ice cream. The bakery has made biscuits since 1829, including speculoos, a spiced gingerbread-style cookie that pairs well with coffee. Lines can form at this central location, so visit outside peak times if you want to keep your stop short.
Waffles and speculoos
Maison Dandoy has made biscuits in Brussels since 1829. Speculoos is one of its Belgian favourites: a spiced, gingerbread-style biscuit often served with coffee. The Rue au Beurre shop also has waffles, cakes, ice cream and coffee on the menu.
For a waffle, the classic combination of a crisp outside and soft centre works with chocolate, strawberries or ice cream. You can also start with a plain waffle to focus on its texture before choosing other toppings.
Choosing a Maison Dandoy location
The Rue au Beurre branch is close to Grand Place, which makes it a convenient stop while exploring the centre. The central location can draw queues, so aim for a quieter time if you want to avoid waiting.
Maison Dandoy’s Tea Room is at Rue Charles Buls 14. It is a separate location from this shop and is the place to choose if you want to visit the bakery’s tea room.
Preguntas frecuentes
What should I order at Maison Dandoy?
Try a waffle, speculoos biscuit or cake. Coffee and cappuccino are also on the menu.
Does Maison Dandoy sell speculoos?
Yes. The bakery has made speculoos, a spiced gingerbread-style biscuit, since 1829.
Can I visit the Maison Dandoy Tea Room at this address?
No. The Tea Room is at Rue Charles Buls 14, a separate location from the Rue au Beurre shop.
How can I avoid a long queue?
Visit outside peak hours, when the shop is less likely to be busy.
