5 spots for legit Belgian fries

Belgian fries are the best in the world, and Brussels has its fair share of fry spots and fritkots. Ask five Brussels residences where to find the best fries, and you’ll probably get five different answer as everyone seems to have a loyal favorite. Whether you’ve had Belgian fries before, or looking for your first cone, here are 5 places to go for legit Belgian fries.

Walk details:
Distance - 4km
Walking time - 55min

1

Maison Antoine

1040, Jourdanplein 1, 1040 Etterbeek

The favorite of many who work at the EU institutions, and Bruxellois alike, Maison Antoine is a fixture at Place Jourdan in Etterbeek. It doesn’t hurt that the surrounding terraces have embraced the friterie and welcome patrons with their overflowing cones a places to sit and order a drink while they devour their piping hot frites. It’s one of my personal favorites and they rarely, if ever, drop the ball.

2

Friterie Saint-Josse

Chau. de Louvain 99, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode

Probably the least visited by tourists on this list has to be Friterie Saint-Josse in the commune of which it shares its name. First opened in 1931, this fritkot has passed to various owners throughout it’s nearly 100 year old history. Currently it’s own by Mrs. Zoila Palma Altamirano, whose hand-cut fries in old school paper cones are to die for.

3

Frituur Tabora

Rue de Tabora 2, 1000 Bruxelles

There’s no shortages of places to get Belgian fries in the center, but our next two entries are not only the most frequented, but also happen to be two of my favorites. You’ll know you’re at Frituur Tabora when you come upon the line, which, at peak times, can stretch 30 to 40 people deep. In my experience, it moves along at a steady pace, so if you’re not in a rush, you can’t go wrong with some of the center’s best fries.

4

Fritland

Rue Henri Maus 49, 1000 Bruxelles

Often the top web search result for best fries in Brussels, Fritland has been one of my favorite fry spots for as long as I can remember. Again, be ready to brave the line at peak times, and carry cash with you. Personally, I’m partial to their mitraillette, a chunk of baguette with a fricadel (a Belgian mystery meat sausage) or other sausage, topped with fries and slathered in the sauce of your choice. One can feed a small army.

5

Frites Atelier

Rue Sainte-Catherine 32, 1000 Bruxelles

I’m willing to concede that there’s an argument to be made that our last entry on this list may not be entirely Belgian, but I’m certainly willing to defend their fries. Frites Atelier is actually a chain of fry spots originally from Amsterdam. Launched by Dutch celebrity chef Sergio Herman, the spotlight at Frites Atelier are their bintje potatoes—the perfect potato for crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors—and their toppings. The Flemish Beef Stew, is their staple, but the menu changes seasonally with the likes in Indo Peanut, or the Frites Moules, topped with you guessed it—mussels. Typically, I’m happy with just a good Andalouse sauce, or mayonnaise, but their truffle sauce is on another level.