Vegan cafe near Palais de Justice, since 2017. Serves coffee, tea, beer, wine, and a daily selection of cakes and baked treats plus veganised Belgian dishes like boulets sauce liégeoise, house-made burgers, salads and savory options. Offers weekend brunch until 3PM. The regular menu is available from opening until the kitchen closes. Accepts cake orders. Open Thu-Fri 17:30-22:30, Sat 11:00-22:30, Sun 11:00-21:30. Closed Mon-Wed. Kitchen closes 45 minutes before closing time (10:15pm). Brunch is served until 3:00pm on weekends.
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Last update on 06 Dec 2025 by TheJudgyVegan
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Added by TheJudgyVegan on 04 Aug 2017
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368 Reviews
First Review by KenzaK
mam64510
Points +514
Safe place - Edit
Endroit agréable et militant. Coin épicerie, snacks et arty.
Read moreNourriture simple et réconfortante.
Nous avons pris les boulets et les ribs avec une part de gâteau en dessert.
Heureusement nous n’étions pas pressés car le service était très lent.
Updated from previous review on 2025-12-22
Pros: La décoration , L’ambiance, Le coin épicerie
Cons: Service lent
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NelSchipull
Points +48
nice place - Edit
the place is nice and the atmosphere is great.
Read morethe food was ok, but was lacking the little twist, that makes it more interesting.
the little "supermarket" is great to buy some more rare vegan products.
Pros: nice atmosphere, the little store
Cons: the dishes could need some twist
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AngéliqueBsry
Points +94
Paradis - Edit
Tout est très bon, personnel adorable et les desserts sont délicieux, à ne surtout pas manquer ! 💚🩷💜🍰🧁🌱
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MyrteMatthijs
Points +46
Very nice and delicious - Edit
Super good food, nice place and baby friendly!
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Green_Wyvern
Points +24
Good food and beer. - Edit
This is my go to place for full meals when I am in Bruxelles. I recommend the meatballs. You will need your phone to look at the menu (in French or English): there is free WiFi available.
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Gregacwrw
Points +565
Good restaurant - Edit
I ordered the "Boulets" and it was good even though quite simple.
Read moreMy partner had the mushroom burger (Burger Forestier) and she said it tasted great.
We both agreed that the fries were far from impressive, most likely frozen.
The wait between ordering and getting served was also very long. So much so that we hesitated to pay for our drinks and leave. The restaurant was not full either. It took between 30 and 45 minutes to get us out food and from what I could see, only 3 tables were served during that time.
Pros: Good food, Nice service
Cons: Very long
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Maya_vegan
Points +146
Expected more.... - Edit
Very lovely location and friendly staff. We went there for brunch on a Sunday - Food was disappointing and far too expensive...
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Service, Shopping area
Cons: Small portions // high prized, Coffee, Food wasn't tasty at all
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hrl_lena
Points +3333
So much love to this place - Edit
I went there with my omni dad. He's very sceptical, always needs meat with every meal and so unfortunately, when we arrived here to an empty restaurant his mood didn't improve.
Read moreNonetheless, I loved the vibe inside. Suuuper cozy, amazing vegan products on display and nice interior.
We got:
Sesame Broccoli 6€
Basic, can't go wrong with broccoli
homemade mayonnaise 0,60€
Extremely delish!!
XXL Schnitzel 21€
Dad got that, I didn't properly ask for his opinion as I didn't want to hear bad comments, but he left a little which is unusual for him. In the other case - I LOVED IT! Such a tender seitan with a flavourful mushroom sauce. Maybe it can't convince an omni but as a vegan, GET THIS!!
Boulets sauce Liègeoise 17€
My main dish, and I loved. I'm not familiar with the belgian cuisine but apparently this is a traditional dish. The seitan balls were full of flavour and so was the sweet sauce with raisins. I asked if I could swap the fries with another side dish, maybe nuggets, but that wasn't possible. They were good tho!
Lavender Pear Cake Dessert 6€
Sadly I would not get this again. The cake was way too drenched in lavender and the fruit layer too sour. But I enjoyed the mascarpone!
2x Cookie 5€
From their little "shop" I got two RYTHM 108 cookies too :))
We waited around half an hour for our food which is very strange as we were the only customers, but at least it tasted very fresh and was hot. I'd go here again!!
EDIT:
Pineapple Sunshine 7,50€
Vegan Lobster Roll 9,50€
Trio of homemade Arancini 10,50€
Mousse chocolat 5,50€
Sticker 3,50€
I went there again, alone, and it was amazingggg. There were a few other tables but my food came so quickly.
The drink was sweet and refreshing!
The brioche was incredible... how is that vegan?? I still have no clue what the crab was but it was good.
The arinci were tasty, but the dip very boring :(
The mousse was *really* dark and rich, but harmonised perfectly with the sweet fluffy cream.
I love this restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-15
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KatjaBatCat
Points +1033
Lovely - Edit
I tried some snacks like vegan lobster roll. It was good, but for me it tastes too much like real fish.
Read moreLilyA1312
Lol. Then dont take the vegan lobster rolls if you dont want the taste of fish.
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nishaaa
Points +8407
cute cafe - Edit
cute cafe but the food was for me personally disappointing. i had the vegan lobster roll but the bread was super dry😒
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CharlotteYoung
Points +297
The service was nice. - Edit
I didn't particularly enjoy the potato burger. But the service was lovely, so I recommend trying something else.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-19
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JohnGroot
Points +1074
Dat ben ik - Edit
Ik ben nu even de Judgy vegan. Ik beoordeel het 4 van de 5 sterren. De setting vond ik niet zo gezellig en we moesten behoorlijk lang op ons eten wachten. Verder was het eten wel heel erg lekker en we kochten nog veel leuke kaartjes en sleutelhangers in het winkeltje. Super leuk!
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PaulPellekoorne
Points +25
Meh - Edit
Ich muss mich den anderen aktuellen, kritischen Rezensionen anschließen.
Read morePositiv: Service, Getränke, Ambiente
Negativ: Hauptgerichte
Leider waren die Gerichte, die wie hatten, geschmacklich unterdurchschnittlich, aber dafür überdurchschnittlich bepreist.
Leider keine Empfehlung.
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sverkules
Points +354
Very basic - Edit
No real taste, just basic stuff you can easily make at home. I had the seitan ribs and it was pretty rubbery. Friendly staff and cosy place, but the attention to the food is lacking
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-10
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richandsarah
Points +2717
Little underwhelmed by mains. - Edit
We had the lobster roll and the Arancini as a starter. These were good. The lobster roll came in a crispy roll and had a decent flavour. The arancini balls were really good. Crispy coating and a creamy rice filling. On our visit they didn’t have the red pepper tapenade so it came with a black garlic mayo (this wasn’t garlicky enough for us)
Read moreThe mains were the ribs and the chefs salad.
The ribs were cake like in texture far too spongy.
The salad was ok but the “fried cheese” it came with was not great. It was more like tofu
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livrobin
Points +354
great cake and side dishes - Edit
I was worried after reading the ratings on here and I understand them now.
Read moreWe tried their lobster roll (10€) which was great and I’d come back for it! (Yummy but my bf said doesn’t taste authentic ✨) We also had fries which were okay but disappointing for 5€
They have a range of homemade drinks and the lemonade was good (more in the citrusy sour side)
For dessert we had a lemon& mango cake (7,50€ but a massive slice) and it was perfect and I’m so glad we got it to share🫶
Overall I would recommend it again for their cakes and lobster roll but not for their other dishes because those are really just violently over priced
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-27
Pros: Options, Cakes, Art (that is available to buy)
Cons: Way to overpriced , Long waiting time even tho it was empty
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viconi
Points +80
Lovely all-vegan venue - Edit
Everything was vegan and there was a small store with v
Read moreegan food products. The staff listened carefully to the special wishes of my daughter.
Pros: Friendly staff, Wide choice including seitan schnitzel
Cons: Watch your step going to the toilets
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IngafromSweden
Points +43
Brunch - Edit
Very cosy, big place with both sofas and ordinary tables. Friendly staff and calm music, perfect for eating.
Read moreWe had brunch and I chose pancakes. The waitress told me that three pancakes would be too much, she was right, I ordered two and almost couldn't manage the last one entirely, though they were very good, with bananas and strawberrys.
But I came here because I had read (on Happy Cow) about "Offers weekend brunch buffet until 3PM." This hasn't been available since covid-19. Please, staff at Happy Cow, change this info, since it's wrong.
I had been longing for the buffet, so I got quite disappointed. Vegan brunch buffets isn't that common where I live.
Afterall, a nice place to eat animalfriendly food. 💕
The toilets downstairs seemed to be not properly cleaned, not in order with paper etc. and there was an awful, damp smell (probably from the building?). Otherwise, they would get a 5 star rating from me.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-14
Pros: Cosy place and calm music, Animalfriendly, Friendly staff
Cons: The toilets were not properly cleaned, Awful smell downstairs in the toilets, No brunch buffet :'(
TheJudgyVegan
Hello Inga,
Read moreThank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
I'm happy to read that you enjoyed the pancakes, and I’m truly sorry to read about the disappointment regarding the rest of your experience.
I’ve already reached out to HappyCow about the incorrect listing. Unfortunately, on independent platforms, we don’t have full control over how the information is presented — we can only request changes, but not edit the descriptions ourselves. I’m not sure why it now mentions a brunch buffet, as we haven’t offered a regular buffet for several years. Buffets only take place during specific, announced events.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we always recommend checking on our own website or social media accounts.
Regarding the toilets — they were cleaned shortly before opening, just about 30 minutes before your visit. Unfortunately, someone did ask to use the restroom just after we opened and stayed there for quite some time. I had intended to check afterwards but got caught up with taking your order and missed the opportunity — my apologies for that. While we clean the toilets and washroom every day, we can’t always predict or immediately react to unexpected use. It's state also depends on how people use it.
Thank you again for your feedback — it helps us stay attentive to the details that matter to our guests.
Best regards,
Julie
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saedisgraenkeri
Points +22
Expectations shaddered - Edit
A few days before our trip to Brussels, me and my also vegan husband booked a table at the most promising vegan place in the city.
Read more"The Judgy Vegan" sadly did not deliver the hype we expected from the witty name and look of the menu.
We arrived early, starving and ready to have a fancy nice time since it was gonna be a bit pricy for our budget. I'm gonna list the things we were mostly unsatisfied about:
1. The wait was insufferable. It took 30 minutes to get our starters and one hour for our mains.
2. The food was AVERAGE or MEDIOCRE. In short words, it didn't taste as good as it looked on paper and the presentation was underwelming. The proportions were small and not fulfilling.
3. Therefore, it was too expensive for the amount of food.
4. There was only one waiter on shift and it looked like to us it needed more staff.
Positives:
1. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and very nice.
Pros: Waiter
Cons: Waittime, Food, Price
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satanistnichtsoeine
Points +1935
One of My Brussels Highlights - Edit
The Judgy Vegan was definitely one of the highlights of my trip! The name instantly caught my attention, and the great reviews sealed the deal. I also wanted to give traditional Belgian cuisine a try - obviously only in vegan form - so this was the perfect place.
Read moreThe restaurant itself is quite spacious, with a small terrace outside and lots of room inside. There’s a fun mix of seating: comfy couches and armchairs alongside regular tables and chairs you’d expect in a restaurant. The walls are creatively painted, giving the place a cool, artsy vibe.
Around the bar, they sell lots of vegan products like sweets, plant milks, artwork, and more — such a cool touch!
The service was super friendly and attentive, and the food arrived quickly, even though the server was mostly handling the large space alone.
It was genuinely hard to decide what to order. Even though the menu isn’t huge, everything sounded so delicious!
We shared the broccoli with sesame sauce as a starter. For my main, I chose the XXL schnitzel, while my friend went for the Boulets sauce Liégeoise. Both dishes were absolutely fantastic!
I should mention that the prices are on the higher side, but in my opinion, totally worth it for the quality and creativity of the food.
At the end, we even bought two enamel pins from their little shop section - and I had to seriously restrain myself from buying more goodies.
Definitely worth another visit next time I’m in Brussels!
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_Johnny_
Points +2004
Creative menu, but €€€ and small portions - Edit
I came here for a drink to cool down and to have a snack. It was nice to go somewhere with a diverse menu.
Read moreThe starter plate was a bit expensive for the size though. The second time I went there and had nachos and the Belgian meatballs, which again were overpriced for the portion size for just ok quality.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-22
Pros: Tasty, creative food, Lots of space inside
Cons: Expensive for the quality and portion size
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Violones
Points +883
Tasty Vegan Eats with a Local Twist - Edit
The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming.
Read moreWe tried the traditional Belgian dish boulettes liègeoises — the sauce was rich and flavorful, definitely the highlight of the plate. However, the vegan meatballs were quite heavy, and it was hard to eat more than one or two. Still, it’s great to see a local specialty offered in a vegan version.
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Deeb4905
Points +39
Service très lent - Edit
Nous sommes arrivés les premiers mais après 40 minutes nous n'avions eu que notre entrée. Une famille est arrivée quelques minutes après nous et a aussi attendu beaucoup de temps pour avoir sa commande, pourtant le restaurant était quasiment vide. Mais nous n'avons vu qu'une seule serveuse, je ne sais pas si c'est habituel.
Read moreConcernant la nourriture, ça relève plus du plat lui-même que du restaurant, mais je n'ai pas aimé les boulettes. Si le sucré-salé n'est pas votre truc, ça ne vous plaira pas. Le cupcake était bon ; j'aurais voulu tester les pancakes, mais du fait de la lenteur du service j'ai préféré ne pas tenter...
C'est dommage parce que je pense qu'avec un autre plat & un autre jour, avec potentiellement plus de staff, mon expérience aurait été meilleure. Si j'ai l'occasion je retenterai.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-15
Pros: Bon cupcakes, Petite boutique à l'intérieur
Cons: Service très lent, Cher
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Splitt13
Points +281
Boulets sauce Liégeoise - Edit
I went there a few weeks ago while I was in Bruxelles and still had time left until my departure. So I went to The Judgy Vegan since I only heard positive things about it - and what can I say? I still miss their Boulets sauce Liégeoise as well as their Limonade Fraise & Gingembre.
Read moreIf you're around, I highly urge you to go and give them a try (and be sure to order the Boulets ;))
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xtaldave
Points +35
Outstanding - Edit
Really friendly server, delicious food. Great menu, all vegan.
Read morePros: Staff, Schnitzel, Lavender lemonade
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MaMR
Points +54
Really great - Edit
It's a slow and delicious restaurant with a vast menu of both savory and sweet options. They serve food the whole day. Really recommend for a quiet afternoon snack or for a nice lunch or dinner.
Read morePros: Boulettes liégeoise, Vainilla passion cupcake, Limonade
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VinaliaRustica
Points +1339
Really great! - Edit
The food was very tasty and the atmosphere and staff were super nice. If I come to Brussels again, I will definitely come back!
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