Best Shopping Tips in Brussels

Explore the best local shops in Brussels. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for every shopping lover. Discover Peinture Fraiche, a unique art bookshop or browse the stylish selection of vintage clothing at Think Twice. For a sweet treat, stop by Chocolatier Blondeel, where you can taste Belgian chocolate and creamy ice cream. Explore these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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Boitsfort Market

Like a village market

"Boitsfort Market" in Brussels makes for a relaxed Sunday in a green area among locals. I regularly go there and I really enjoy the village feel!

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Petra

Perazzini

Apr 12, 2025

Nijinski

An elegant warehouse of books

"Nijinski" Brussels is a bookshop I like to go to as it offers an amazing selection of books in various languages and has a cozy space which feels like...

Shopping

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Apr 9, 2025

Marché des Tanneurs

Organic market in Marolles

"Marché des Tanneurs" Brussels is an organic market housed in an old wine warehouse which I believe have the best organic fresh food in town...

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Yoeli-Rimmer

Apr 9, 2025

Chocolatier Blondeel

Ice cream and chocolates

"Chocolatier Blondeel" in Brussels is a well known 'from bean to bar' chocolatier & tea room. Tasty ice cream, real pralines & family-business service...

Coffee & tea

Shopping

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Spitters

Apr 9, 2025

Delicatesse Declerc

Cheese overload

Delicatesse Declerc will offer you all the cheesiness you've been missing in the heart of Ixelles. Soft creamy, old, blue, any type of cheese...

Shopping

Snacks

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van Wuijckhuijse

Apr 8, 2025

Tram museum

Playground for transport lovers

I love museums where I can touch and experience the things they're trying to show. At the Museum of Urban Transport Brussels you can do just that!

Art & culture

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van Wuijckhuijse

Apr 8, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Brussels

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Stéphanie

Charlotte

You?

Sarah

Wouter

Emilia

Anna

William

Petra

André

Davy

Renata

Nettah

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Stéphanie

Charlotte

You?

Sarah

Wouter

Emilia

Anna

William

Petra

André

Davy

Renata

Nettah

Boitsfort Market

Like a village market

Petra

Perazzini

Nijinski

An elegant warehouse of books

Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Marché des Tanneurs

Organic market in Marolles

Nettah

Yoeli-Rimmer

Chocolatier Blondeel

Ice cream and chocolates

Wouter

Spitters

Delicatesse Declerc

Cheese overload

Anna

van Wuijckhuijse

Tram museum

Playground for transport lovers

Anna

van Wuijckhuijse

Heading to Shopping?

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