Vegan cafe near Palais de Justice, since 2017. Serves coffee, tea, beer, wine, and a daily selection of cakes and baked treats plus veganised Belgian dishes like boulets sauce liégeoise, house-made burgers, salads and savory options. Offers weekend brunch until 3PM. The regular menu is available from opening until the kitchen closes. Accepts cake orders. Open Thu-Fri 17:30-22:30, Sat 11:00-22:30, Sun 11:00-21:30. Closed Mon-Wed. Kitchen closes 45 minutes before closing time (10:15pm). Brunch is served until 3:00pm on weekends.
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 06 Dec 2025 by TheJudgyVegan
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Added by TheJudgyVegan on 04 Aug 2017
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368 Reviews
First Review by KenzaK
EllaLevy
Points +22
So yummy ! - Edit
The menu was in french but the lady behind the counter translates it for you! There’s a few dishes to choose from - I went for the ‘burger cheesus’ and it was so lovely and tasty!
Read moreThe prices are around €9-€15 which are quite expensive but their portion sizes are really generous which makes up for it.
The location isn’t in a main square, it’s tucked away in an alley but it’s pleasant to walk to and the atmosphere created in the cafe/restaurant was really lovely. Would eat here again!
Pros: Big portions, Friendly, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Not in the main square
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Jayvee
Points +30
Excellence - Edit
The chef at the Judgy Vegan is a qualified chef and the Vegan food is delicious. The staff is friendly and next to food, they also sell the best Vegan chocolate on the market and cruelty free cosmetics. Even for non-vegans this restaurant is a hot tip.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Cosy, Nice staff
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VeganMetsFan
Points +140
Expected More - Edit
Very spacious restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seats. The menu was only in French, but the girl behind the counter translated everything for us. We ordered burgers with fries; burgers were alright while the fries were great. The pasta bolognese wasn’t that good. Adding more vegetables to their dishes would be a step in the right direction. They have a play area with toys for kids indoors as well. It was nice to have the option to eat outside.
Read morePros: wonderful interior , friendly staff
Cons: barely any vegetables , pricey
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sydneymaier
Points +16
The crepes, omg - Edit
I was in Brussels last week with a group of non vegans, and I was tired of side salads and fries. I found this place and wow! All I wanted were some crepes, and Judgy Vegan delivered! The apple-raspberry crepes were like cotton candy meets pancakes with plenty of fruit. I also got nachos because why not, and they came in an enormous portion in their own glass bakeware. They weren't my favorite (I prefer the American version with lettuce, tomato, etc while these had a variety of peppers), but the vegan cheese was delish.
Read moreOn top of the great food, the service was super friendly, they have free wi-fi, there's a small shop and a little corner for second-hand clothing, they have games under a beautiful skylight, and I bet half the stuff in the restaurant is reclaimed or upcycled. I sat for two hours just enjoying the ambiance (and trying to finish my crepes).
Pros: Homey, delightful setting, variety of delicious, hard-to-find pastries
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lucille.sch
Points +152
cool place - Edit
Went there for lunch the other day and had the meatballs with sauce liègeois. It was tasty but nothing spectacular and a bit too expensive I think. But I loved the look of the place and same of the other things on the menu sounded pretty delicious too, so I think I'll try it again, maybe go to their brunch.
Read morePros: cool interior
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vervegan
Points +16
yummy - Edit
What can I say? Great food and really nice people. Whenever in Brussels, if you are a vegan food lover, you must check out this place.
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Miryokae
Points +27
Nomnomnom - Edit
I don't often eat outside but The Judgy Vegan is an absolute fave when I do.
Read moreThe staff is super friendly, the place is very cozy and I never had a bad experience with any of their meals.
I'm giving it 4 stars bc I'm not super fond of their desserts though so I usually pass them, and the fries are often a bit greasy, but all the rest is *chef kiss*
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OliVier13
Points +18
Génial - Edit
Cadre très agréable, un service aimable et des plats succulents
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Vanessadontlikeu
Points +16
DELICIOUS! - Edit
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this place. I’m staying near by and have been here 3 times in the past 4 days! I’ve tried the Spaghetti bolognese, cheesecake and burger cheesus. They were all fantastic but the Spaghetti bolognese was my favorite. I did have to wait for a little bit but it was definitely worth it.
Read morePros: Beautiful space, Delicious food, Friendly people
Cons: Little wait
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ViniciusHenrique
Points +81
Amazing place - Edit
Best mushroom burguer of europe
Read moreJayvee
I can second that the mushroom burger is fab!
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LaureenDS
Points +32
Lost quality in one year - Edit
I discovered the Judgy Vegan one year ago, and I was so happy with this place, I had the brunch menu several times, tried a few burgers, the nachos, amazing desserts... My non vegan friends loved the place as well.
Read moreHowever, in one year I think it overall lost quality: longer wait, less attractive brunch menu, fewer and fewer dessert options... Now I feel like they are just relating on their organized vegan buffet which is not my thing, since I'd rather spend 20€ for a meal, a drink and a dessert rather than only salty food, but I get why other people would like it.
I kept coming anyways and ordered nachos every time because the girls working there are really nice, the ethic of the restaurant is great, you want to support their project! But last time was it for me, it took really long to get serve, my iced tea glass was so much smaller, I had like 6 fries with my burger and they were SO greasy... At this point I'm giving up. I'm sorry girls but you really need to step up your game...
Pros: Ethics, Friendly service
Cons: Waiting time , Less choice
TheJudgyVegan
Hello Laureen,
Read moreSorry to hear that you do not like the changes we made to our offer.
We put a lot of work into constantly improving it and even more so during the last few months.
As regards the brunch menu, it was changed following customer feedback and most of them love the new formula.
We are also offering a broader menu, but keep the selection of cakes limited indeed to ensure maximum freshness. The buffet, offered approx. 2 days per month, is an add-on which is much appreciated by many (we've been fully booked again last week)
The ice tea is always served in the same big glass, if it was not, then it was simply a mistake, and we apologize.
Please note that while we always thrive to ensure the best customer experience, mistakes can happen. In that case we are always open to listen and if given the chance, fix the problem on site immediately.
Have a nice day,
Julie
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InèsJonny
Points +13
Très agréable - Edit
J'ai eu l'occasion de goûter plusieurs des délicieux gâteaux, ainsi que certains plats salés du Judgy et j'ai à chaque fois été satisfaite. Le tout dans un cadre bienveillant et très confortable. C'est un plaisir d'y passer lorsque je suis de passage à Bruxelles!
Read morePros: Vegan, Équipe accueillante , Bons produits
Cons: Prix
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juulipuli
Points +18
100% recommend - Edit
We loved this place! Located in a very cool area of Brussels, this vegan restaurant offers all one can ask for!
Read morePros: very friendly staff, cool location decorated with love, wide range from savoury to sweet delicious options
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TofuTyrant
Points +159
Bland Food and Slow Service - Edit
Spaghetti bolognese was closer to ketchup than bolognese. Overall, the sauce was bland and sweet; there were maybe a few grams of vegan protein in the sauce. Nothing resembling what should be a vegan bolognese. The seitan balls were a bit better and more flavorful. The accompanying frits were oily.
Read moreFrom ordering to food on the table took nearly 40 minutes. There were only two other customers in the restaurant when we ordered. They too had to inquire about their order.
Whilst this place has great intentions and potential, they need to step up there game on food flavor and service.
Pros: 100% vegan , Desserts, Nice space
Cons: Slow service, Mediocre food
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IllYahGlasgow
Points +38
Dry cake - Edit
Dry cake, never got my croquettes
Read moreOwners, you need to have more than one waiter during lunchtime on Saturday!
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Slow service, Dry food, My order was forgotten
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LauraEllenM
Points +52
Loooove - Edit
Super cool space. Really lovely and friendly staff, the waitress translated the whole menu to English for me. I got the “meat”balls and it was so delicious and a big serving. 100% recommend.
Read morePros: Happy staff, Cool space , Delicious food
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HappyBeer
Points +209
comfortable and tasty - Edit
The staff is extremely genuine and nice and always makes sure you have everything you need. It's the kind of cozy place you have to appreciate for what it is. And even though it's really cozy, it's quite big as well.
Read moreThe burger and the meat balls were very tasty, perhaps the portion was even a little too big and the fries were perfectly homemade. We stayed for a few hours :)
Pros: cozy, nice staff, good food
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Jäcqui
Points +98
Tasteless - Edit
I did not enjoy my Belgium fries which were soaked in oil and the meatball was cold and tasteless.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere and pleanty of space, Cakes looked good but did not try them
Cons: Expensive for what you get
TheJudgyVegan
Hello Jäcqui,
Read moreSorry to read you did not enjoy the fries.
They are handcut and double fried in oil, as per belgian custom.
We usually heat the homemade boulets thoroughly and we apologize if a mistake was made.
Please note that while we always thrive to serve impeccable food, mistakes can happen. In that case we are always open to listen and if given the chance, fix the problem on site immediately.
Have a nice weekend,
Julie
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roottori
Points +46
Good burger - Edit
Good burger but nothing special, cakes looked amazing but didn't try em
Read morePros: Good burger
Cons: Nothing special
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NicoBerlin
Points +10
Great experience - Edit
A relaxed place like you would otherwise only find in Berlin. I came with a vegan friend and had the burger Hot Stuff with fries. Really enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere, the staff was friendly (and not at all judgy ;)), too. Will definitely come back.
Read morePros: Cool and relaxed atmosphere, Good food, Friendly staff
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IvoAndréAlho
Points +8
Not good. - Edit
Nice concept but burgers unfortunately burnt, fries burnt and drowned in salt. A pity.
Read moreTheJudgyVegan
Hello
Read moreI am terribly sorry to read that your burgers were not cooked properly.
This should of course not happen, it is very important to us, that people enjoy the food we prepare.
I have talked to the kitchen staff that was cooking yesterday in order to adress this and to make sure that such mistakes do not happen again.
Please note that while we always thrive to serve impeccable food, mistakes can happen. In that case we are always open to listen and if given the chance, fix the problem on site immediately.
Have a nice Sunday,
Julie
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GijsJazz
Points +634
Ok food - Edit
Nice and cosy place in the centre of Brussels. Happy to find vegan food there. Not so many options on the menu though, just a few burgers and then a few other things. Burgers were decent. I had the risotto, which was not that inspiring and small portion for the price.
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Foodpunch
Points +21
Tasty comfort food - Edit
I went there with a friend for my first vegan brunch and loved it. There's good choice of comfort food, more than you can eat and a great atmosphere just around the corner of the flea market. Cakes and donuts are super tasty and the owners' are passionate about what they are doing. Female entrepreneurship as I like it. Will definitely return!
Read morePS: Now they are also offering hand cut fries. Where else would you get those? Since my first visit, I have returned numerous times. As a digital nomad, it's one of my preferred work places in Brussels :)
Updated from previous review on 2018-02-17
Pros: Great place and spirit, Generous portions, Lovely place near the Brussels flea market
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s.e.l.i.n
Points +64
Overrated - Edit
I don't get the enthusiasm. I've eaten several times at that place, then chosen not to go anymore.
Read moreThe service is really, really slow. We waited one hour to be served a burger and a salad. I get that the staff is not robots, and I don't mind a little wait. Heck, I wouldn't mind a one-hour wait if it was worth it.
The cake we ate was meh, kind of dry and sticky. The caesar salad is pricey for the quality. The food in general is not original nor special, I could make the same at home for half the price. French fries are good though.
However, the place is nice and very inclusive. That may be the only thing I admire, it's a real vegan place with real social values.
Pros: French fries, Inclusive
Cons: Service , Food quality , Pricey
TheJudgyVegan
I am very sorry to read that you were disappointed.
Read moreOur hard-working team takes feedback very seriously and is eager to further improve our offer and your experience. I assume it has been some time ago that you visited us.
Since January, we are not offering the caesar salad anymore.
We are also aware and apologize that some months ago, the waiting times could get quite long. We were understaffed due to the health issues of one of our associates and probably not at our best.
In the meantime, we have been hiring and made several improvements across the board. I hope you will visit us again and enjoy it.
Please note though that we will never be able to match the same price as you would pay at home. On top of the costs for ingredients we have to pay for rent, labor, VAT, electricity etc.
Have a nice day,
Julie
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kerena23
Points +73
Very good all Vegan place - Edit
The food is delicious and fresh. Many options. Very good service. Great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Many options
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anutthar
Points +917
Great ambience, lovely people - Edit
Fries were awesome. The burger and hot dog were pretty good too
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russell
Points +149
Best Vegan Spag Bol - Edit
I admit we chose this place purely for the name, but the food was excellent. Probably the best vegan spag bol we've ever and also recommend the briquettes.
Read moreWe arrived at opening time and it was empty but really filled up within 30 mins.
Pros: All vegan, Allows table revervations, Out of tourist centre, but not too far.
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