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Serves meat, vegan options available. Tea room offering different kinds of breakfasts, light lunches (salads, sandwiches and seasonal specials) in a used-book store. Organic and vegetarian options are always available and can be made vegan. Reported closed December 2023.
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Last update on 12 Dec 2023 by Claire925
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15 Reviews
First Review by JessicaStirler
tirnanog
Points +180
A 3,5 out of 5 - Edit
Really nice food, but only few vegan options. Would have given 3,5-4 stars, if out of five, but due to them offering meat it’s a three out of four. They offered to veganise the 3 course menue of the day to a soup, toast and ice cream. Especially the toast and bagel we got tasted lovely.
Read morePros: Offered to veganise vegetarian options, Can read books while waiting for meal, Very tasty toast and bagels
Cons: Limited options, Expensive for the portion size, 1,2€ for soy instead of cows milk in coffee
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Ciarli
Points +64
Good vegan option - Edit
Cozy and quiet place where to relax, read and eat good food.
Read moreThis restaurant isn’t vegan but has options for all kind of meals.
I don’t know if in Belgium the prices are normally high but I found this place a little bit expensive.
I’d come back anyway
Pros: Vegan option, Friendly staff, Quiet and cozy
Cons: A little bit expensive
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TrudiBruges
Points +30512
Limited vegan options: a salad and a toast - Edit
I had been wanting to visit this place for years, but since they didn't have a lot of vegan options years ago, I kept postponing.
Read moreGoing by positive reviews here (mentioning several vegan options) we decided to give it a go and called to make a reservation for lunch (which is advised, they are often full).
We were really disappointed to only see one vegan option mentioned on the menu: a vegan salad with couscous, olives, cucumber, tomatoes and chickpeas (18,50€).
Next to that you can order a toast with mashed avocado and add some greens as topping (16,50€).
(in retrospect: I think it is adviced to double check on the bread and whether it's vegan).
We inquired whether there were any vegan 'day suggestions', but the waitress said the day suggestions are never vegan.
The salad and toast were fine, but really overpriced and not culinairy exciting. Nothing on the table (like sauce, oil or herbs) to spice things up a bit.
Hope they will add more vegan options in the future, or add some items like tofu, seitan, tempeh or such to the dishes, and be more attentive to vegans. Eg despite having asked for everything vegan, we got non-vegan cookies with the drinks.
Ground floor is accessible (narrow doorway though and small step to get in). Toilets are upstairs - didn't see an accessible toilet.
Relaxed atmosphere, modern interior, surrounded by plenty books. Uncomfu chairs though.
There's a nice outdoor terrace at the back.
Cons: limited vegan options
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Colter
Points +114
Solid, good ambiance - Edit
3 vegan options including parfait and avocado toast. Its in a bookstore which is fun. Pretty pricy
Read morePros: Ambiance
Cons: Expensive
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yakima
Points +79
Cozy - Edit
I lived around the corner for so long but never popped in untill this weekend. I really like the vibe and from now on they will see me there more often. The music are the songs i mostly put into my ears when i read/write. We just came there to drink and, Oh that chai latte with chili and lavender, MY FAVOURITE. Really cozy inside. Like a place where you feel home.
Read morePros: good price, Very cozy , good vibe
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carolvegan
Points +5652
So nice and tasty!!! - Edit
The ambiance was perfect, I love books and its "habitat", but we were in a hurry cuz we were in a city tour from Brussels and we escaped to eat there. We got the XL mushroom toast with pesto and a small salad, and was SO GOOD! A real dream 🥰 so nice when omnivore places make vegan stuff with as much as love as vegan places do. We prefer going to fully vegan places, but all of them were far away at the moment when the tour gave us time to lunch, so we decided to give it a try, and no regrets!!! The staff is also friendly and fast!!! Recommended!!!
Read moreCons: expensive, omnivore
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modernsi
Points +36
Food for the body, books for the mind! - Edit
A late breakfast at this popular spot. We had to wait to be seated, but was worth it.
Read moreI had a delicious avocado and tomato toasted GF panini and decent coffee. Though not that many options.
Pros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe, Decent GF baguette
Cons: It’s busy
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Mic_Cham
Points +56
Fab avo on toast - Edit
Had avo and tomato on toast for breakfast, it was delicious and a generous sized portion. They do good decaf coffee too. Reasonably priced for Bruges and a lovely chilled atmosphere. Would give it 5* but the app won’t let me because it isn’t a veggie restaurant!
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HannahDempsey
Points +72
Delicious! - Edit
Very tasty avocado and tomato on toast. Wasn't too many vegan breakfast options but I was happy with my choice.
Read morePros: One option was tasty, friendly staff
Cons: Expensive and not too many options
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CharlotteWright
Points +164
Lovely Brunch Spot - Edit
Book themed space made for a really relaxing environment. Simple but delicious food. I had avocado on toast and a berry smoothie. Prices are no higher than the rest of Bruge.
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irenervant
Points +88
Beautiful but pricey - Edit
Nice place, with a pretty library vintage style. I got the vegan mega-toast (roasted eggplant with pepper, tomatoes and greens), I loved it but I found it quite expensive. Service was lovely.
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Sarah_Brown
Points +434
Perfect place to refuel and relax - Edit
As a vegan travelling with my meat eating boyfriend B&B was the perfect lunch. Relaxing, slightly off the main tourist route of Bruges and great service. Lots of veggie options and as they cook from fresh, alterations can be made. I had a Mediterranean cous cous Salad with complimentary olives and bread on The side and partner had a cream cheese and salmon toasty (mega-toast). Books and Brunch is Worth a visit, wish we’d had longer to browse the bookshelves.
Read morePros: Good portion size , Cooked fresh , Can make alternative dishes
Cons: Quite pricey for salad (€18)
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Claremveg
Points +629
Books!! - Edit
Very nice quirky little place with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.
Read moreAfter a very cold boat trip a vegan friendly minestrone soup was most welcome. I was a bit worried that I was asked if I wanted parmesan on top so avoided the spread that came with the roll incase it was butter. My boyfriend got avocado on sourdough and enjoyed his. Nice decor and tons of books :)
Pros: lots of veg options, cosy
Cons: meat options , expensive
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sobouk
Points +78
Good options but overpriced - Edit
This place has plenty of positive Trip Advisor reviews but we felt it was really overpriced for what it was, and the quality of the food was a let down. Cool and trendy book-themed interior.
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JessicaStirler
Points +18
Lovely place - Edit
This second-hand bookstore, hidden in a lovely small street in Bruges has some great Vegan options. They told me that they will have a new menu next week with even more vegan breakfast and lunch.
Read moreThey didn't know that they are on Happy Cow and were pleasantly surprised.
Don't forget to look at all the books they have and you can buy.
Pros: Quiet, Free WiFi, Very friendly people
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