La Fabrique in Brussels

I found La Fabrique in Brussels by chance while wandering aimlessly around the pleasant St Gilles neighborhood. I needed to kill a few hours before the Victor Horta museum opened, so I decided to have an early lunch at this cosy lunch spot.

La Fabrique prides itself in serving 'gourmande' and fresh cuisine that changes according to the seasons. This bright and airy breakfast and lunch cafe has a very friendly and inviting atmosphere. There are a number of chairs and tables outside on the pavement terrace for al fresco meals. The staff were extremely accommodating as when I mentioned how hot the sun was, they immediately offered to lower the canopy.

The daily changing menu is written out on  blackboards and there is a choice of quiche, salad, carpaccio and some other yummie sounding dishes. I went for the feta, broccoli and green pea quiche with a side salad which was so enormous, I struggled to eat it all.

While I enjoyed the fine September weather, I sipped on a refreshing iced-latte to finish off my lunch before continuing my Brussels wanderings.

It's a shame I wasn't here on the weekend as apparently La Fabrique do a all-you-can-eat hot and cold brunch on Sundays. And by the look of all the raving reviews, it's one worth hopping on the Eurostar for.