A mix of regulars and travellers staying at the adjoining hostel give this candlelit, alternative art deco–style bistro one of the best atmospheres in town. Its menu of hearty traditional dishes, such as stoverij (local meat in beer sauce), as well as filling tofu creations, is a bargain.
Gran Kaffee De Passage
Bruges
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