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(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Caf退€€
Brussel, Brussel
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Saying good coffee is hard to find in Brussels is completely wrong... However, this place has one of the best coffee in town, but it's also just a very cosy place with tasty pie!Upvote1Downvote
PR MRJune 9, 2016Espresso drinks and Americano from Ethiopia, Tea from Kenya and Tanzania, and also hot Chocolate from Ghana. You can't go wrong with this place.
UpvoteDownvote- This is a must-visit place for Brussels visiting coffee addicts! The most heavenly coffee served by the most lovely staff... don't forget to side order the house made pie!UpvoteDownvote
Maxime JeanAugust 30, 2014Wow! We smelled coffee from all the way down the street. "Aksum" was the name of one of the first trading city in Africa. What a gem! Coffee's amazing and +1 for the passion fruit tart, thanks guys ;)Upvote2Downvote
S Marks The SpotsJune 18, 2014The temple of Ethiopian coffee in Brussels! Great coffee from organically grown and made from single origin beans roasted daily on the premises. Try the passion fruit tart! Read moreUpvote2Downvote- Not your usual coffee place but a must visit. Great espresso but mostly (very) dark roasts dark roasted coffees: not your typical specialty coffee place. Always go for the passion fruit cake.Upvote1Downvote
Situated in a beautiful little corner at arms length of the "Grote Markt/Grand Place". Aksum specialises in everything Ethiopian, and then especially the coffee. MY personal favorite is the "Limù".UpvoteDownvote
Markus ReuterAugust 9, 2014Really nice coffee place. They only have Ethiopian beans. Single origin. Freshly roasted in a 1kg roaster. Very tasty.
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Keiko HernandezSeptember 11, 2013It's very hard to find even decent coffee in Brussels but this place is very good! This is how coffee should taste like! And their passion fruit tart is so good!!Upvote5Downvote
Adriana Díaz Martín-ZamoranoApril 19, 2016Tasty Ethiopian coffee. Small and cosy cafe. Both nice inside and terrace. Good selection of magazines e.g. Le Monde DiplomatiqueUpvoteDownvote
PhilouApril 28, 2013Best coffee in town, fair prices& super friendly service... Shame that they're moving to the city center (close to the central station)UpvoteDownvote
Excellent coffee, staff is friendly as well. Can be a bit crowded, but they also have a terrace in the sun!UpvoteDownvote
Ameen AqeelSeptember 21, 2015Excellent coffee, if you're going to order any coffee that comes with milk it will come with a little more than usual.Upvote1Downvote
Jenny JaakkolaDecember 27, 2014The espresso was AMAZIIIINNNG but the cappuccino way too weak. Great spot and very good prices and great staff! :))
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Steve AndroulakisAugust 19, 2014Great relaxed cafe atmosphere. Macchiato is good, not excellent. Recommended.
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Thijs NiksOctober 22, 2014A small place with great coffee and superb pies. Every cup is ground at the spot, which is both delicious and noisy.UpvoteDownvote
Cosy Ethiopian coffee house with the best coffee in town. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.UpvoteDownvote
MelAugust 19, 2014With a latte over a hand length tall, it's not a Melbourne coffee, but it's probably better than what you'll get in your hotel.UpvoteDownvote
KatOctober 5, 2014Nice guy, he brings you the wifi password if he sees you have a phone and reminds you your shoelaces are open. The coffee is excellent!Upvote3Downvote
Christian BakerFebruary 1, 2016The finest cup of coffee in Belgium. Was a real treat to chat with the Senegalese gentleman running the place. Do yourself a favor and go here.UpvoteDownvote- MonikaOctober 9, 2014Great atmosphere, amazing fruit tart and what most, well and properly prepared tasty ethiopian coffee!UpvoteDownvote
Great place for very nice coffee!!! Very friendly staff!!! Favourite coffee place in the neighbourhood!!!Upvote1Downvote
Caterina BenincasaApril 24, 2012This place is unique. The owner is super kind, and will reply to all your questions about coffee. Among all the Ethiopian crus, Yirgacheffe is my favourite.Upvote3Downvote
Penelope ΚMay 12, 2014The place to go if you love coffee. Great service! Don't forget to buy some coffee to make at home.Upvote1Downvote
Margherita B.August 13, 2016Awesome Ethiopian coffee. The cake menu is also highly recommendableUpvoteDownvote- The passion fruit tarte is a must. I could't wait to take the picture first
UpvoteDownvote - Ismael MouradiJuly 29, 2015If you catch the Passion fruit, it's so damn spectacular! !
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Christina AbayariJanuary 23, 2016Their coffee is definitely soooo good.! Passion fruit tart is also a favorite.UpvoteDownvote
Tomas JirakApril 2, 2015Coffee is really exceptional!!! Staff was very nice and friendly!
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Nicholas HallJune 26, 2015As good as people say it is. Simple, raw, good coffee and nice ambiance.UpvoteDownvote
Justin DivineyOctober 11, 2014Great coffee in a nice atmosphere. Pick up some chocolate nearby and enjoyUpvoteDownvote
ParilosDecember 3, 2014Great people (speaking Greek), cozy place great coffees and deserts!!!!UpvoteDownvote
EvaDecember 13, 2015Good coffee but I am not the biggest fan of their interior... Not really cozy and designed in a way that you drink your coffee and goUpvoteDownvote
Vlad NosenkoJune 18, 2016Cakes and coffee - best in town. Passion fruit cake - mindblowingUpvoteDownvote
Alexandra UfimtsevaFebruary 10, 2012Fantastic place! Great freshly roasted coffee! Good service and personnel. This place rocks!!!Upvote5Downvote
Ελευθερία ΈψιμουMay 16, 2015Great coffee and delicious chocolate brownie and cheesecake!UpvoteDownvote
Norah AJune 7, 2016They serve only one kind of coffee, Ethiopian.. But it tastes so gooodUpvoteDownvote
Stephen 🥞🍱🍣🍛🍜🍘🍟🍔🥨🍰🥑November 5, 2016Small independent coffee shop serving very good coffee.UpvoteDownvote- Ameen AqeelSeptember 21, 2015The passion fruit cake was very rich, tangy and delicious.Upvote1Downvote
Great coffee, nice place, amazing cakes, friendly staff.Upvote1Downvote
Gregory MissiaenFebruary 13, 2015Had an excellent espresso there will try again in the future.UpvoteDownvote
Lunar HAugust 22, 2014Tiny treasure. To get a spot come off hours. Coffee connoisseurs.UpvoteDownvote
Eleonora TommasiJuly 29, 2012One of the most good coffee in Brussels. Cozy place with African style.UpvoteDownvote
Price of expresso decreased to 1.50€. Remains delicious. Best coffee in town.Upvote3Downvote
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- Tue–Sun
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
+32 2 511 23 04
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