Best Cafes in Liege

Cafe Constantin

This cozy café, though small, has a lovely ambiance and is situated in a touristy area, so I imagine it gets quite crowded. Luckily, I visited right at opening time on a Sunday, and it was blissfully empty. Later in the day, I passed by twice, and it was packed each time—a clear sign of its popularity.

The café is famous for its cookies, and after trying them, I can see why.Their cookies are legendary. I tried the sugar-free banana chocolate cookie for a lighter start to the morning and loved it. The staff recommended their triple chocolate cookie, which they said was incredibly rich, but I decided to save that for another time. If I lived here, I’m pretty sure I’d develop an addiction to these cookies. To top it off, the coffee was excellent, making it a perfect start to the day.

Sam’s Coffee House

If you’re wondering where the young and middle-aged crowd of Liège gathers on a Sunday morning, I’d say Sam’s Coffee House is the place to be. The café was bustling with activity, and many of the seats were already reserved. They offer an extensive breakfast menu alongside a tempting array of sweets. I opted for a cappuccino, which was delightful, and soaked in the vibrant atmosphere. The decor is chic yet cozy, creating a unique vibe that perfectly complements its popularity.

While I was enjoying my coffee, I noticed a very elderly lady entering with her daughter. Her slow and cautious steps struck a chord with me, stirring up a wave of emotion. Just as I was immersed in this reflective moment, I overheard a girl, whom I assumed was Belgian, speaking Turkish with a Turkish guy. Her Turkish was impressively fluent. On my way out, I couldn’t resist complimenting her, letting her know how well she spoke. It felt like a small but heartwarming exchange that added an unexpected joy to my visit.

On the way from Le Grand Curtius to Sam’s Coffee House, I stumbled upon an intriguing mural nearby. Since it’s close to Sam’s, I’m sharing it here for anyone who might want to check it out—it’s definitely worth a look!

Le Théâtre du Pain

For breakfast, I decided to try Le Théâtre du Pain, a bakery with glowing reviews and reasonable prices, especially for croissants. Their display of sweets and bread was tempting, and the place was buzzing with people on Sunday morning picking up breakfast essentials. While the croissant I tried was flavorful, it lacked the crispiness I was hoping for. If you prefer to linger, they have a few tables inside where you can enjoy your pastry with a drink.

When I was in Cafe Constantin, I have realized right across from it is Une Gaufrette Saperlipopette, where everything looked amazing. If I had known it would look so good and be so popular, I would have definitely chosen it instead of Le Theatre, but it was more crowded.

You might want to read my posts on “Things to Do in Liege” and “Museums in Liege“.