A coffee break can’t be missed during your visit to Antwerp! On every street corner you will find a welcoming coffee bar. Top up at these 12 coffee bars.
Caffe Mundi
A stone’s throw from the Grote Markt, you’ll find Caffe Mundi. This coffee bar works together with nearby coffee roaster and shop Cross Roast, which roasts fresh coffee every week. Tip: take a look at the Cross Roast Experience Store for fun goodies.
Oude Beurs 24, Historic Centre
Normo
Coffee bar Normo roasts its own coffee beans. Stroll over with your fresh coffee to the Scheldt quays or enjoy a Zen moment in a hidden oasis in the heart of Antwerp: the Beguinage.
Minderbroedersrui 30, Historic Centre
ToiToiToi Coffee
ToiToiToi Coffee serves coffee from Caffènation and regularly exhibits work by local artists. Also drop in at bookstores Panoply Books & Records or De Groene Waterman and enjoy a coffee and a new book in the spring sun.
Lange Koepoortstraat 42, Historic Centre
Nordica 31
Nordica 31 is inspired by Norwegian cuisine. In addition to coffee, you can also order breakfast and lunch there: from smørrebrød to a homemade cardamom bun or fresh salads.
Belegstraat 31, Het Zuid (the South District)
Butchers Coffee
For the golden combination of coffee and sun you have to be at Butchers Coffee. Even more delicious with a cauliflower bun, Japanese-style chicken sandwich or buttermilk pancakes.
Kasteelstraat 57, Het Zuid (the South District)
Andy Roasters
A stone’s throw from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp you will find coffee bar Andy Roasters, named after pop art legend Andy Warhol. Here, it’s all about the art of making coffee. It tastes even better on the sun-drenched terrace.
Amerikalei 82, Het Zuid (the South District)
Black & Yellow Coffee
A great location, top quality and a portion of something unusual: that’s coffee bar Black & Yellow. Take a place with your espresso, latte or iced coffee at the Bonapartedok with a beautiful view of the MAS.
Nassaustraat 7, Eilandje
De Koffiebar
In the imposing Havenhuis you can also drink a coffee or tea. De Koffiebar is located on the ground floor. Dive even deeper into the building with a guided tour and then explore the old port district Het Eilandje.
Zaha Hadidplein 1, Het Eilandje
Barnini
In Barnini on the Theaterplein, you will find coffees with all kinds of toppings and variations like a matcha latte. Hungry? Pick up a tasty bagel and take a seat at the atmospheric market on Saturday or Sunday.
Oudevaartplaats 10, Theatre District
Caffènation
Caffènation also roasts its own coffee. Get your coffee at one of the two branches: on the Frankrijklei close to the Botanical Garden or on the roof gardens of PAKT.
- Mechelsesteenweg 16, Theatre District
- Lamorinierestraat 161, Green Quarter
Rush Rush Coffee
Rush Rush Coffee also roasts its own coffee. No hurry: relax with a takeaway coffee during a leisurely stroll in the Cogels-Osylei, one of the most beautiful streets in Belgium.
Lange Altaarstraat 29, Zurenborg
Viggo’s
Sit yourself down with coffee and carrot cake from Viggo’s on the lively De Coninckplein. Or stroll towards Central Station and admire this beautiful architectural gem while enjoying your cappuccino.
De Coninckplein 21, Antwerpen-Noord (Antwerp North)
Polly
At Polly's, you'll enjoy local produce in a homely atmosphere. Sample coffee from Andy Roasters and feast on homemade pastries. No time to stay? You can also opt for a takeway, through the window.
Cuperusstraat 1, Zurenborg
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