Best Speculoos in Brussels

Speculoos is a traditional Belgian spiced shortcrust biscuit originally baked for Saint Nicholas. The biscuits are thin crunchy and flavored with a distinct blend of cinnamon. In Brussels they are an essential accompaniment to a cup of coffee. Order handcrafted speculoos for the true artisanal taste of the city. Visitors should look for real butter and spices rather than artificial flavorings.

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Speculoos is a traditional Belgian spiced shortcrust biscuit originally baked for Saint Nicholas. The biscuits are thin crunchy and flavored with a distinct blend of cinnamon. In Brussels they are an essential accompaniment to a cup of coffee. Order handcrafted speculoos for the true artisanal taste of the city. Visitors should look for real butter and spices rather than artificial flavorings.

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Neuhaus

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The inventor of the praline; their speculoos range is classically Belgian and high-quality.Royal Galleries
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Biscuiterie Dandoy

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A more relaxed location to buy their legendary spiced biscuits without the Grand Place crowds.Sablon
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Afternoon while exploring the Sablon antique shops.
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30.0/ 10

Corné Port-Royal

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Known for their traditional recipes; the speculoos here is very crunchy and heavy on ginger.City Center
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Planète Chocolat

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Offers workshops; their speculoos-based desserts are made with top-tier cocoa.City Center
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Galler

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Famous for their chocolate bars, their speculoos-filled white chocolate is a cult favorite.City Center
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Marcolini

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The world-famous chocolatier makes a Speculoos Praline that is the pinnacle of the flavor.Sablon
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La Confiance

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Using recipes from 1924, these are considered the most honest organic speculoos in Belgium.Retail
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80.0/ 10

Biscuiterie Destrée

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Artisanal, award-winning speculoos that uses high-fat butter and slow-curing spices.Retail
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Maison Dandoy

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The undisputed gold standard; their Brussels waffle is technically perfect—incredibly crisp on the outside.CBD
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10:30; expect queues for their famous sit-down tea room.
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Wittamer

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A royal warrant holder; their speculoos cake is a local legend for birthdays.Sablon
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Mary

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Another royal warrant holder; their speculoos-filled bars are incredibly delicate.Royal Galleries
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Leonidas

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The most accessible entry point; their Manon with speculoos is a reliable treat.Various
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Maison Dandoy Tea Room

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A beautiful setting to enjoy a speculoos-flavored dessert or simply a biscuit with your coffee.CBD
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15:30 for afternoon tea.
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140.0/ 10

Vermeiren Princeps

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The local's secret for the best supermarket-grade traditional spiced biscuit.Retail
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Passion Chocolat

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A smaller, artisanal shop where the speculoos flavor is subtle and refined.Sablon
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