Agrea

Wow… The owners are super friendly and speak english … Working wifi (def. a big plus)
Now lets get down to (food) business
I read that the brussels waffles here are among the nest in ghent and although i really wanted to go Max as they were the one who invented brussels style waffles, i still cant wrap my head around paying € 10 for a waffle.
Waffle here is so light and crispy … Among the best brussels waffles i hv ever had. But the price tag is pretty high (€ 4)
Their special hot chocolate with some liquor looks super tasty but also very pricey (€ 9) so I decided to get the chocolate with cream and coffee instead and it was also pretty expensive (€ 4 ish) and nothing special
Overall, nice café, good food, good service but a bit expensive

The waffle with banana and chocolate syrup was perfect. The waffle was light and fluffy yet crispy on the outside. I can’t imagine how one could improve on it.
The croque monsieur was dry and boring but it did come with some greens. The cappuccino didn’t seem to have steamed milk on the top. It’s hard to tell though because I ordered it with cream not realizing that meant sweetened whipped cream. I was expecting a breve.
They were swamped with a big tour group when we arrived. We had to wait only about two minutes for someone to leave and us to be seated. The service was pleasant and timely despite the big group.

On a cold rainy Belgian day, this is where you want to be. With great views of the busy streets it’s nice to sit inside and enjoy a hot chocolate with Baileys Irish cream. The Belgian waffle with local grown strawberries and a kiss of whip cream will bring a warm tingly sensation to your body and a smile to your face. So full of flavor, no syrup needed nor offered.

This unassuming brasserie is situated just of the square to the back of the cathedral, and opposite the theatre. It is run by a friendly and helpful couple (who speak excellent English), and is a welcoming place to stop off for breakfast, lunch or simply a drink.
There is a large terrace to the rear of the brasserie, which is just sheltered enough for Ghent’s occasional sunny days.
The menu includes the usual croques and sandwiches, plus a version of tapas. The homemade soups come very highly recommended, especially the gazpacho, which was absolutely delicious.
If you sit in the brasserie, choose a seat by the square. We have seen all kinds of things happening, from local bands, to the filming of a soap (as the owner kindly explained, when we wondered why people were clapping after a woman had been slapped in the face).
If you are here in the evening, there is a bar downstairs with countless varieties of whiskey — a somewhat strange find in Ghent.