📚 3 places that book lovers will adore in Brussels this autumn
Updated on November 13, 2025 by Pierre
🍁 Read in Brussels when the weather gets cooler
When the pages turn red and the cafes fill with readers, Brussels is becoming a paradise for literature lovers.
Between independent bookstores, literary cafes et cozy reading spacesThe capital is full of perfect spots to enjoy a novel accompanied by a cappuccino or a glass of wine.
Here are three must-visit addresses to immerse yourself in your favorite books this autumn in Brussels 👇
☕ 1. Piola Libri – The meeting between wine and literature
📍 Rue Franklin 66/68, 1000 Brussels
🌐 piolalibri.be
Nestled a stone's throw from the European institutions, Piola Libri is much more than just an Italian bookstore. It is a place for living, reading and tastingwhere books sit alongside bottles of natural wine.
The atmosphere is intimate and warm: wooden shelves, soft music, lively discussions… You can buy an Italian novel, sip a drink, or attend a reading or an acoustic concert.
This is the perfect address for a rainy afternoon in Brussels, between culture, gastronomy and the good life.
💡 InsideBrussels tip: book a table for the literary evenings, they are often fully booked!
📖 2. Filigranes – The largest independent bookstore in Brussels
📍 Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 Brussels
🌐 filigranes.be
A true institution, Filigree is the largest independent bookstore in Belgium.
Open 7 days a week, it attracts hundreds of enthusiasts every day who come to browse among its thousands of titles: novels, comics, essays, beautiful books, foreign literature…
But what makes Filigranes so charming is its built-in coffeePeople settle in to read in the warmth, write a few lines or simply observe other readers, a cappuccino in hand.
The location is also ideal for buy a literary gift or discover contemporary Belgian authors.
In the autumn, you feel like you're in a cocoon, protected from the wind and rain.
???? InsideBrussels tip: also explore the stationery section, a real treasure trove for notebook and pen lovers.
🪞 3. Daily Daily & Mayfair – Reading, design and minimalist coffee
📍 Boulevard de Waterloo 25, 1000 Brussels
🌐 dailydaily.be | mayfair.bxl on Instagram
Looking for a more contemporary setting? Head there! Daily Daily, a designer cafe in light tones, both minimalist and warm.
Enjoy a carefully roasted specialty coffee while reading in a calm and soothing atmosphere — the perfect place for a slow morning.
Nearby, Mayfair.bxl This arty concept store perfectly complements the visit. It offers... a fine selection of art, photography and architecture booksbut also home decor and designer objects.
Together, they form a perfect duo for fans of fine literature and aesthetics.
💡 InsideBrussels tip: combine reading and an autumn stroll in the nearby Sablon district.
🍂 In short: Brussels, the perfect city for book lovers
Brussels is a a literary city by nature Its bookstores, cozy cafes and cultural venues make it an ideal playground for readers.
Whether you prefer Italian novels, Belgian literature, or beautiful art books, these three addresses offer everything you need. An autumn full of reading and gentleness.
So, grab your notebooks and coffee cups… Brussels autumn is waiting for you 🍁📖
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.
