In the national capital, gaufres (or in Flemish, wafels, top) aren´t just a treat, they´re a veritable institution. There are two main types – the caramelised and denser Liège style, and the light and crunchy Brussels style – the most important question is: what are you going to top it with? Melted chocolate? Fresh fruit? A little whipped cream perhaps? Or how about one of each?

And where to try them? A surefire, 196-year-old classic is the Maison Dandoy bakery and tearoom (below), located just next to the Grand Palais. But street stalls also have their charm and are often less pricey.

Read more in our post The Sweet Tour of Brussels.

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