☕ Cotta: the terracotta coffee shop that warms up Brussels
Updated March 23, 2026 by Pierre
You know those places where you go in "just for a coffee"... and end up staying much longer than planned? 😌 Cotta, which opened in December, is clearly one of them. No forced hype here, but a genuine feeling that already stands out in the first reviews: a place where people come as much for the atmosphere as for what's in the cup.
The name isn't just an empty promise, it's a full-blown manifesto 🎨 Here, everything is terracotta: from the walls to the tables, right down to the throws on the terrace. A monochrome setting that instantly warms the atmosphere… and lifts your spirits. Many visitors agree: it's exactly the kind of cozy place where you can work in peace or just chill without any pressure.
You can settle in without a second thought, to devour a homemade ciabatta or sip a matcha (described as smooth and easy to drink). But the real move? Dipping a pistachio croissant—outrageously generous—into your coffee ☕️💚
And when it comes to food, they definitely don't mess around: generously topped focaccia (special mention for the mortadella and pistachio version 🤯), pistachio cookies, and XXL pastries that immediately catch the eye. People come here to eat, not just to drink coffee.
On grey days, the interior becomes a true haven of comfort. And as soon as a ray of sunshine breaks through (yes, even in Brussels 😅), the perfectly situated terrace quickly makes you forget everything else.
A major bonus noted by several regulars: it's open until 20pm. And in the Brussels coffee scene, that's almost a luxury.
In short, a spot that's still a bit under the radar, but could quickly become a neighborhood favorite. A real gem ❤️
Where ? Place des Gueux 1, 1000 Brussels
Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launched “InsideBrussels.be” more than 10 years ago, the idea is simple: “What to do? Where to go to eat or have a drink? “. Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. EatLocal.io; KingCard.be, Bricabrac.be … Like wine, with time the project improves!
Pierre does not hesitate to share his favorites and his best addresses of Brussels restaurants that he could recommend to you with his eyes closed.
