Belga Cafe

Serving, lunch, dinner, the ever popular brunch, and "Dinsdag Mossel," Belga Cafe features an open kitchen, European casual dining room along with a sidewalk cafe. It is a small piece of Bussels on the Hill

8 / 10
230
ratings
  • Phone

    (202) 544-0100

  • Website

    belgacafe.com

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  • Type

    Belgian Restaurant

Address

514 8th St SE (at E St SE) Washington , D.C. 20003 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 79


Keywords:

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Sofia Case

Mussels with chorizo sausage is overkill. Just writing that makes me wonder why I thought it would be a good thing to order in the first place. Also, it is said to include truffles , which it doesn't.

Bitches Who Brunch

Bitches Who Brunch 's Best Bites 2016 winner for Best Waffles ! Don't miss the Nutella banana waffle with whipped cream and berries . Read more

Behrad Eats

I doubt you could go wrong with any brunch option here, but I'd recommend the MAIS WAFELS: Cornbread waffle , pulled pork , avocado , fried egg , crème fraîche

Willie Lo Lo

The Spicy B&B Bloody Mary is surprisingly good! So was the lobster omlet and seasoned potato fingers. I'm now a big fan of Belgian breakfast !

Chelsea Stephens

the waffles aren't even the best part (although they're pretty good) - the hot chocolate with bailey's is phenomenal, and the bucket of bacon was so delicious and crunchy.

Rebecca M.

You'll do fine ordering any waffle , but for something different, try the ham and cheese quiche with mixed greens. Yum. Service is attentive, but slow. Have a second mimosa or cappuccino and relax.

Kathryn Johnson

Savory ratatouille quinoa waffles were amazing! I'd also recommend the sea bass—very light. Restaurant Week service left a lot to be desired though.

Timothy Raymond

Kid-friendly early in the evening (5-6pm). Waffles are mostly on lunch/brunch menu but not dinner . For dinner , try any of the many muscle preparations. And Belgian Beers !

The Hill is Home

One of the best Belgian restaurants in the city . You may hear celestial trumpets as you take a bite out of their steak frites paired with the perfect beer .

Eater

Always a solid option on Barracks Row, Belga Cafe serves global "Eurofusion" cuisine (mostly Belgian) with a neighborly touch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more

M Squared Real Estate

Belga serves perfectly fine Belgian cuisine, and has at all times at least five fine Belgian beers on tap (and a host more besides). Reliable food, best for dinner .

M B

The beef stew is phenomenal! Leffe beer in the ju. The slaw that comes with it has slices of apple in it.

Braye Cloud

This place is great. Get the beermosa and the short ribs with polenta and poached eggs . Also, the fries are insane!

Laura Black

It might feel wrong to order French toast at a waffle place... But it's truly amazing.

Karri Wright

Beautiful food - and it's so tasty, too! Bloody Mary is great - love the celery foam on top.

Shang

the steak was excellent. the mussels is okay but not the best: it was sandy. the service is fine. take note that they automatically add 20% tip on your total bill.

Steph Font

One of the best HH's on the Hill ! $5 cocktails , $4.50 bar bites . 5-7:00

Jonathan Gormley

Serves Green Eggs And Ham , totally legit! Not for kids either; it's great if you like pesto , spinach , & bacon .

Ashley Shumway

Get the goat cheese waffles ! Also, the bucket of bacon is big enough to share. #mco435

Lorri Eckman

Try the The "B"Anini - Best Panini E-V-E-R!!! Creamed spinach , chorizo , gruyère cheese , roasted garlic .

Jason Hull

The good: the B&BS burger is outstanding. The bad: the ballads channel in the background can drive you to insanity.

Ashley Rose

Definitely make reservations on OpenTable if you plan on stopping by for brunch - it is packed but extremely efficient service .

Gina Conenello

Get the hot chocolate , it's made by melting belgian chocilate into hot milk . It will be the best you've ever had!

Kendal Ann

Even with a reservation you won't be seated on time. (Or twenty mins after your reservation .) You've been warned.

Aaron Landry

You can get a bucket of bacon with your waffle .

Ed

There's some kind of magic in the cheese croquettes .. and in everything else. Amazing restaurant .

Alex Stevens

So delicious. Everything I wanted it to be and more.

Belga Café

Beer Tasting Dinner , sept 27th at 6-30pm. 3 courses paired with 7 beers from New Belgium Brewery !

Justin Thorp

Get one of their many Belgian beers . They have a great collection.

Stuart Wright

Can’t think of anything good, except the mimosa and coffee . Everything else was americanized and lacked flavour.

May Ahmed

Awesome food... Order the braised beef for brunch !

Brunch and the City

This is one of the more popular brunches on Capitol Hill for a reason. Read more

Holly Shupe

Great food and drinks but pricey !

D F

You have to see this beer menu . A little pricey but unbelievable selection

Womply

Belga Café has partnered with Womply to offer $15 cash back after 3 visits!

Aashima Ratti

Try the Brussel sprouts !

Justin Thorp

They have great mussel pots. For dessert , get the creme brûlée

Emily Lippard

Try the Liege Waffles . They are AMAZING! Almost as good as being in Belgium! Mmmmm...

Nicole Kyle

Mussels , the classic ones.

Womply

Belga Cafe has partnered with Womply to offer $15 cash back after 3 visits Read more

Chefs Feed

Fabio Trabocchi, chef of Fiola, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Eendenborst. Read more

Quentin Morgan

Try the cigars . The best appetizer on the menu

Aaron Brazell

Must get the Mais Waffels. Cornbread waffles , with pulled pork and egg covering it. Amazing

Ben Stockwell

Everything

Riley Lynch

Try the Escargot Beignets

Shannon Patrick

It's actually a Belgian restaurant with delicious lambics !

Angel Flores

The happy hour portions are really small. The "wings " translates to one wing for $4.

Matt Gaston

Mussels special on Tuesdays in June!

John Anthony M

The mussels rock! Can't go wrong with any pot.

Riley Lynch

Try the Hoegarden Beef Stew

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