La Boule — Restaurant in Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis

This is such a lovely neighborhood gem. I didn’t get a chance to try their loaf of bread, but the croissants are absolutely fantastic! The mini special baguette with Mimolette cheese and noisettes was really tasty too. The lady who served me was so lovely—she definitely deserves a gold medal! She was kept busy, juggling serving, making coffee, answering the phone, taking orders, and even washing the milk jug downstairs—all while there's a queue of people waiting, most of whom need to get to work.It’s clear she’s working incredibly hard, but I think the place could run even more smoothly with a bit more organization or support. A little extra structure might help make everyone’s experience even better. I totally get that running a business isn’t easy, and I really appreciate all the effort that goes into it. With a few tweaks, I think this spot could be even...

When a bread costs almost €5 I expect quality. Sadly, this bakery did not deliver the expected quality. The structure of the bread was terrible. The crust came completely loose (as you can see on the picture) making it nearly impossible to put anything on it. On the picture is a slice I could salvage. Others, unfortunately, were completely useless. Not worth the...

This is a small bakery making great bread. Moreover, chapeau for their bretzels, even better than those i had across Germany and Austria. Plus, they have kouign-amann, quite rare in Bruxelles ! I'll try out other pastries for sure, following my acquaintances...