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Shop sells some vegan-friendly foods and health foods. Cafe closed January 2024. Open Mon-Sat 08:30-19:00. Shop hours listed.
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58 Reviews
First Review by scallymuffin
NicoNico
Points +215
Like home cooking - Edit
The staff is friendly, the food tastes good but nothing exceptional. The menu I had looked like I made it myself at home which is not bad.
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edwardbc
Points +1035
Nice food and great store - Edit
It was nice to find a vegan restaurant in central Brussels. The food is tasty but price is way high for the size of the portion. Still a good option if you're looking for a vegan option for a coffee in the afternoon in that specific neighborhood.
Read moreThe store in the first floor is really well stocked, they have a good quantity of vegan and healthy products.
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Gudrun
Points +4905
Healthy indeed - Edit
The previous review describes the place very well in one word - "healthy". The buffet has only very limited options, and during my -so far- only visit of the place I found everything quite bland. However, it is possible to spice up the food with extra seaweed or soy sauce. The focus is clearly on "healthy" and "macrobiotic" and not too much on "delicious". Not on "vegan", either: everything from the buffet was vegan and this seemed to be the default, however, none of the three different cakes offered (coming from the organic shop on the ground floor) was vegan. Friendly staff.
Read moreI will probably come back on my next visit to Brussels, at least if I can make it within the only 2 hours they are open. But that is mainly due to a lack of alternatives.
Pros: healthy, mostly vegan, friendly staff
Cons: bland food, lack of variety
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SuzySig
Points +55
Healthy - Edit
Ingredients are fresh and organic, and everything is vegan which is great as I'm trying to eat mostly vegan. The staff was friendly.
Read moreUnfortunately it lacked taste, especially for my mate who is a "carnivore"and therefore is not used to eating vegan food. And the price system is strange : weight your food and pay it, which means usually a rather high bill.
I'd only recommend the place if you're looking for heath above all.
Pros: Healthy, Organic, Vegan
Cons: Quite expensive, Not so tasty
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Winterdragon
Points +462
Good store, obscure restaurant - Edit
Nice store with good assortment of vegan things. The restaurant was so obscure and had inconvenient opening hours, so I never managed to visit it.
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bobbyrudy
Points +60
peaceful place - Edit
just recently they started to have buffets and you pay per weight of your food, which is better than when they have been a regular restaurant. there were 7 different dishes, a salad and a soup. food was excellent, fresh and tasty and it did taste the same.
Read morePros: many varieties of food, peaceful place, helpful staff
Cons: a bit costly, hard to find, more desert options needed
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ForestQeeper
Points +521
Cosy place - Edit
Good food, very healthy, I liked the calm atmosphere and the relaxed mood. Maybe a bit too relxed in the sense that we had to wait too long, but it's OK for a place that is clearly not intended to be a mass diner.
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: service a bit slow
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starcide
Points +720
Highly Recommended - Edit
I believe this place has changed a little, it's still only open 12-2, but has become a pay by weight buffet. Also a couple of the deserts aren't vegan but the buffet fully is. The food in the buffet was interesting, a good mix of what I'd call Vegan Healthfood, I had sticky rice balls, a seitan steak, vegetables done in a nice sauce and a good salad. The meal wasn't cheap but worth the price, about 18 euros in all with a cup of tea. The lady on the till was really nice and helpful and spoke really good english after I inquired.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Not cheap, Note the opening hours
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Releeshan
Points +45
Friendly - Quality - Simple - Edit
I love to eat at Den Teepot!
Read moreIt's a clean, genuine and friendly place.
The ingredients are always fresh and the staff is always friendly.
Pros: Good honest food, Good value
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Tara HD
Points +974
Decent vegan food for Brussels - Edit
I've been there twice so far. It's certainly not the greatest vegan food I've ever had. The ingedients are good and fresh but the food seriously lacks salt. For Brussels' standards it's fine though - you don't actually have that much choice as a vegan. I would go there again when I'm in Brussels.
Read morePros: vegan
Cons: food lacks salt
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CaroSamsa
Points +48
Vegan and good, but not perfect - Edit
My boyfriend and I were relieved about the fact that we found a vegan restaurant in Brussels because being vegan is not that easy in this city as a tourist who has no own kitchen(unless you always wanna eat Falafel and French Fries). The staff was friendly and the waiting time was really short. But we were disappointed when we learned about the opening hours (only from 12-2 in the noon from Mon. - Sat.). Furthermore, there is no big variety of food. There is actually always the same (rice and vegetables) and you can only add or leave out some stuff.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, friendly staff, no long waiting time
Cons: opening hours, No big variety
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Rosa and Joe
Points +595
Nice old-fashioned veggie food - Edit
Den Teepot is a bit like veggie cafes in England used to be - brown rice, veg, salads, various grains. Probably perfect if you're a very healthy wholesome sort of eater! Normally we prefer more exciting food but because we found very limited vegan food in Brussels, especially in August when some places were shut, it was a welcome break from falafel and chips.
Read moreBit pricey for what it is (I think we paid over 40 euros for 2 ppl including main meal, soup, and we shared one beer). Friendly nice service but very haphazard, had to wait 20 minutes for tea, although we weren't really in a hurry so never mind. It's a really nice room overlooking a lovely street and they have excellent beers which are cheap (we recommend the Saison Dupont organic).
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ulpu
Points +181
Too small portions! - Edit
For a lunch I found the place expensive. The plates were very small, more like starter size. Ingredients were obviously of good quality but the result a bit tasteless. Service was nice and chilled, but after all I left disappointed and still hungry.
Read morePros: Vegan, Ingredients, Service
Cons: Very small plates, Expensive, Tasteless
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CLRtraveller
Points +10354
Delicious food - Edit
I would eat here every day possible. Delicious vegan food. Good-sized plate at lunch.
Read moreHealthfood store on street level.
Pros: healthy food
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Senficon
Points +28
Excellent and very fast - Edit
I had the menu of the month with the praised croquettes and a lovely tarte for dessert. The food was delicious and the kitchen was very fast, everyone got the meal of the day within five minutes at the most. Though others have complained about the dish sizes, I found them completely sufficient for lunch.
Read moreThe only thing I would have hoped for was for them to have loose tea, considering the restaurant is called the teapot. But that doesn't detract from my overall rating, as everything else was perfect. The store on the ground floor has a great selection of freshly baked bread, vegan cheese, vegetables and lots of other stuff.
Pros: healthy cuisine, fast, nice atmosphere
Cons: no loose tea, small selection
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mikebinos
Points +165
Great spot in Brussels - Edit
Went here both times I've been to Brussels. The dagschotel (dish of the day) is always quite large and filling with grains, veggies, and some sort of protein. Expect 4 or 5 small components to the meal (grain, protein, pulses, salad, roasted veggie). No coffee available, only grain coffee substitute. Nice shop downstairs as well.
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MMC
Points +279
Queen of Quinoa - Edit
This was my second visit to this charming spot - the road is currently under construction so it is a little harder to find but is well worth the journey! Junko is the chef who specializes in macrobiotic cuisine and offers cooking classes on the third Sunday of every month.The daily menu had the most wonderful quinoa croquettes consisting of quinoa, rice and veggies - the chef's daughter said she eats four a day - just for breakfast! They are really something to crow about and are available for take out and fly away from the Bio Market downstairs.
Read moreAlso for anyone in need of seasonings - the sesame salt available in small pots
is really something to peck at! Enjoy!
Pros: Staff and great food, Beautiful lighting and ambiance, Bio beer!
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Joyatri
Points +600
Centrally located with new menu - Edit
We went here in early June, when they had just re-opened and started offering their expanded menu.
Read moreThe second-floor space is open and airy with pretty murals on the wall. The ordering and service were a bit chaotic, but they apologized and said that it was their first few days with the new menu. As the previous poster mentioned, they now serve more than one daily dish. The menu listed the rice and vegetables for 7 Euros, add croquette or seitan stew for 11 Euros, or add croquette and seitan stew for 13 Euros.
I got the rice and vegetables which was nicely seasoned, but nothing earth-shattering. That day the vegetables were fennel, celery and carrots plus a little green salad. My partner had the rice and vegetable and croquette and enjoyed it. Portions are a bit small so we felt that it was pricey for what you got.
Also on the menu are sautéed rice and vegetables for 9 Euros and pasta and vegetables for 10 Euros. They offered soup and two dessert options, plus wine and beer.
Den Teepot is the only vegan restaurant that is centrally located, so it is a great option for lunch.
Pros: friendly service, pleasant dining space, all vegan
Cons: only open for lunch, portions slightly small, a bit pricey
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crazyg
Points +15
new menu - Edit
this is my lunch venue almost every day as I am lucky enough to live across the road from it-I have had withdrawal symptoms in the last few months as this restuarant was closed for about 3 months-Well great news it reopened last month and is better then ever-previously they had only one dish of the day which was always good-but now you really have to study the menu as they have at least 5 alternatives which is great-I am not an expert on food but I appreciate that this is macrobiotic food as opposed to a vegetarian food which would be more varied
Read morePros: good portions, excellent food, friendly staff
Cons: tired decor, not open evenings
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kibber2004
Points +49
Great fresh food - Edit
Just one course a day here, but almost invariably a delight. Good quality, fresh and tasty. Menus seem to get somewhat repetative, but that's fine as one also often eats the same at home:)
Read moreSpeed of service can be a problem when in a hurry. Also, don't be discouraged if you don't immediately find it, go to the bioshop and dare your way up the stairs!
Pros: Tasty, Fresh
Cons: Speed, Hard-to-find
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cyrano
Points +31
Perfection in Perpetual Progress - Edit
This is my home town, and my lunch favorite. Organic, season following menu. Small very balanced plates, whole rice anytime, always beans/tempeh or tofu. Theres a team of switching cooks, so everyday is a new creative experience.
Read morethe best place in town, lunch only place. best miso soup and grain coffee of belgium.
Pros: 100%organic, perfectly balanced menu, simple, creative, foods own taste, staff is divinely friendly and joyfull
Cons: only one plate of the day > very fresh, only open from 12 till 2pm., small plates, slowly eaten its perfect
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hokusai77
Points +13599
A veggie heaven in Brussels - Edit
Brussels might not be the vegan-friendliest city in Europe, but Den Teepot is a really nice place to have lunch and to shop. Food is macrobiotic and vegan, portions are quite OK. I loved the cakes, especially the crunchy nut cakes, which are the ones I would recommend. The main con is their opening times, only for lunch.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Tuesday December 28, 2010
Pros: nice place , healthy, good food, health food shop downstairs
Cons: opening times - lunch only , pets are not allowed, not wheelchair accessible
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gpcarlo
Points +31
One to be missed. - Edit
At last got to try this and wish we hadn't. Food seems to be pre-prepared...despite that took awhile longer than it should to serve. Anyway despite that there are bigger issues here... food is bland and uninspiring (I am not a great cook and I could do better) and your choice is soup or plate of the day. If your doctor has advised a diet with no flavour then this is the place for you. Shop downstairs was the best part of this place.
Read morePros: Shop downstairs, Friendly staf
Cons: Bland, Uninspiring, Unimaginative
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Schwalbe
Points +37
Great vegetarian restaurant downtown Brussels - Edit
Centrally located, lovely atmosphere, very friendly service. The "plate du jour" ("daily menu") offered a nutritionally well-balanced variety. I very much enjoyed the taste, even though the vegetables could have been cooked less and the cook could have added some spices.
Read morePros: Centrally located, Friendly service, Comfortable atmosphere
Cons: Lacks spices, Vegetables slightly overcooked
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Forbala
Points +33
great food - Edit
A hardcore macrobiotic lunch place, VERY slow service but all the care for the preparation of the meal and the taste of it totally pay up for that...take your time...
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Paopao
Points +29
Macrobiotic restaurant - Edit
The food is not so bad, considering this is Bruxelles and here veganism is an alien concept. Ok macrobiotic food. Unfortunately not all desserts are vegan. Lacks a bit of sexiness in the way the dish is presented but it's all in all worth a try. Nice organic food shop downstairs and maybe a bit too "bio hippie" on the clientele. It can be a pleasant place to spend your lunch time in a quite and relaxed atmosphere. Bring your chopsticks, you'll look like one of the crowd :)
Read morePros: Light macrobiotic
Cons: small choice
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marcstevens
Points +114
Oasis in veggie desert - Edit
Den Teepot was our first meal stop on a brief sojourn in Brussels, and hit the spot. Nothing to write home about particularly, but was pleasant enough. It made me realise how lucky we are in London having so many funky veggie/vegan joints to choose from.
Read morePros: All vegan, Filling, tasty, nutritious, Sweet staff
Cons: Limited choice, Slightly out of the way, Slightly shabby
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