In the historic chapel-house facing the begijnhof church, this little cafe-bar comes into its own on summer afternoons when shaded tables spill out onto the grass. The very simple food selection is limited to soup (€4), pancakes (€2.50) and cheese-ham rolls (€3).
De Kapel
Northeast Belgium
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