You can’t visit Brussels without trying their waffles, right? That’s what everyone says. So when I was hunting for waffle places on Google, Maison Dandoy kept showing up everywhere. We decided to check it out ourselves.
The setup is pretty straightforward. Ground floor has the retail boutique if you’re just grabbing products to go. But if you want to actually sit down and eat, head up the spiral staircase where the tearoom is.
When we got there? Absolutely packed. Every single table was taken. We got lucky though – a couple left just as we arrived, so a table freed up and we didn’t have to wait too long.
What We Ordered
Homemade Iced Coffee (€6.20)
Smooth brew, but make sure you stir it thoroughly. Overall subtly sweet, which I appreciated. Ample coffee aroma that actually comes through.
Hot Chocolate (€5.10)
Milky rich chocolate flavour with their very own speculoos biscuit on the side.
The Waffle Situation at Maison Dandoy
Here’s the thing – Maison Dandoy offers two kinds of waffles: Brussels and Liege. We ordered one of each in different flavours because we wanted to try both.
Queen’s Favourite Brussels Waffle (€10.50)
Light, refreshing, not too sweet. Nicely balanced overall.
The strawberries are cooked, not raw, so they’re sweeter and softer. Vanilla ice cream was creamy and delicious. The waffle itself? Light, airy, soft.
Simply Dandoy Liege Waffle (€11)
This one’s completely different. Harder in texture, chewy. Gooey inside with this caramel-like quality. Definitely sweeter than the Brussels waffle. The speculoos ice cream was rich and creamy. You’ll want to share this one because eating it alone can get really sickly.
Quick tip: if you’re getting the Liege waffle, go for a non-sweetened drink like hot tea. I paired mine with the hot chocolate and it was double whammy sweet. Very overwhelming, honestly.
Final Thoughts
I highly recommend trying both types of waffles at Maison Dandoy. Each has its own character profile – they’re very different actually. Both are good in their own way. See which one you prefer. For me, it’s worth experiencing both to understand what Belgian waffles are really about. 😉