The 5 best chip shops and chip shops in Brussels
Updated on November 20, 2022 by Pierre
What are the 5 best friteries and fritkots in Brussels?
Although the English have nicknamed fries " French fries ," the French fry is actually of Belgian origin , not French as some might believe. Therefore, there's no reason why the best fries should be found anywhere other than in Brussels. It's in Brussels that you'll find the best chip shops and chip stands!
The story of the real Belgian fries
To learn a little more about the history of French fries in Belgium, an article from 1781 recounts that the lower-class inhabitants of Namur used to fish for small fish and fry them to supplement their diet. When the rivers froze over, the fishermen took to cutting and frying potatoes into the shape of small fish. This, according to legend, is how the first Belgian fries were created.
In Brussels, fries are often associated with typical Belgian dishes. Countless restaurants have them on their menu.
- the famous mussels and fries (and we talk to you in this article about where to eat the best ones),
- Liège-style meatballs,
- steak and chips
- american fries,
- vol-au-vent,
- la submachine gun (Find out what it is here)
- and many others…
All these dishes can be enjoyed in typical Belgian restaurants in Brussels. If you get a craving for fries, whether at lunchtime, as a quick bite, or in the evening, you'll surely be interested to know:
- Where to eat very very late at night in Brussels often in a simple " fritekot " (or a fries stand) might do the trick.
- Which place serves fries (the Belgian dish par excellence) for eat cheap in Brussels.
- For a visit to Brussels, which places street food must-try in Brussels.
A quick tip before you sit down to eat. Fries are often served in a plastic tray or in a cone (a sheet of paper rolled into a cone shape). Keep in mind that if you choose the cone, it will contain more fries , and they'll stay hot longer!
In Brussels , according to locals, several chip shops compete to determine which produces the best fries in the city. Eating fries is definitely one of the things you should do on your first visit to Brussels.
Here is our Brussels fries 2021 ranking below. These fries barracks that deserve to be tasted in Brussels.
Where to eat fries in Brussels?
1. Flagey fries,the best chip shop in Ixelles Place Flagey
At Frite Flagey, you will not find tables or chairs, just a fries stand on the corner of the Place Flagey. Here, everyone is served in turn and there is a line. Do not be afraid, a line of 15 meters sometimes lasts less than 15 minutes.
If you don't want to eat your fries standing up, the Le Pantin bar allows you to take your fries inside for a beer. You can choose between fries in a bag or in a dish. Be aware that the cone probably contains more fries 🙂 Here you will have a lot of choice for your Belgian fries
A crossing point for snacking between the Belga café and the Epaulé-Jeté.
2. The best chip shop in Etterbeek: Maison Antoine, the chip shop Place Jourdan
The Maison Antoine chip shop was created in 1948 by Antoine Desmet and his wife. Both showmen, they wanted to settle down and stop traveling from fair to fair. They chose the Jourdan Square for it. Little by little, the caravan was transformed into a counter and modernized. Today, this is the third generation of the Desmet family at the counter. La friterie Antoine, was – several years ago – considered by the New York Times as the best fries in the world.
It is not necessary to look for a bench to eat your fries, it is quite possible to settle in many bars of the place Jourdan to eat your fries accompanied bya good belgian beer.
Address of the Antoin chip shop: Place Jourdan 16
3: Friteries de la Barrière de Saint Gilles, one of the best friteries in Brussels
Located right next to the tram stop, it's easily accessible and has fairly long opening hours. This is also a Brussels institution that has been serving fries for over 30 years . According to some, the best in Brussels…
4.La Friterie du Bourdon, the mBest chip shop on Chaussée d'Alsemberg:
Some say this chip shop is a little less well-known in Brussels. Others will say it's absolutely better than the chip shops mentioned earlier… Why not go and try their fries and decide for yourself :)?
Address of the Bourdon chip shop: Chaussée d'Alsemberg 1155
5. Eating the biggest hamburger and fries in Brussels: Le coq d'or (Closed)
Some have succeeded: win a trip to Spain by eating a hamburger and fries thanks to the Coq d'Or. Not easy, knowing that you have to swallow 2 huge sized burgers. Probably the greatest you've ever seen on your plate. Don't worry, if you manage to finish one, you will receive a t-shirt to console you. The place is not famous for having the best fries. On the other hand, it will be a better moment between friends in Brussels sitting warm.
Address: Le Coq d'Or. Avenue du Bois de la Cambre 2, 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 22 p.m.
Continue the culinary adventure around the best chip shops in Brussels
Here are our articles related to the theme of fries and Belgian gastronomy which will surely interest you
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- Get beer delivered to your doorstep, what better than to accompany your fries
- The best Belgian restaurants in 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.
