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Tinsel Antwerp

Tinsel is a breakfast and lunch café in Antwerp, operating with a focus on seasonal, à la carte dishes and quality drinks from morning into the early afternoon. The menu includes items designed for brunch and lunch occasions, with standouts like fluffy pancakes with banana, blueberries and roasted almond flakes and savoury options such as croques or omelettes, reflecting a blend of classic café offerings and creative touches. Ingredients are sourced where possible from local Belgian suppliers, from bread and cheese to coffee beans and free-range eggs, underscoring the café’s emphasis on fresh, regional products.

Tinsel isn’t just about food, it also serves coffee, tea, kombucha and natural wines, and its atmosphere leans toward relaxed and inviting, with indoor seating and, in warmer months, a terrace facing the square. The café’s interior is minimal and trendy, supporting its identity as a casual yet thoughtfully curated city spot for morning and midday meals.

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Em’s star rating

I love to go here and sit on the terrace. It’s so cosy, and the coffee is great. The food is also amazing and very fresh. I will always recommend this breakfast and lunch spot to my friends and family.

Fun fact

Tinsel makes as much as it can in-house and works closely with Belgian producers for everything else, from bread and cheese to coffee beans and natural wines, showing a deliberate effort to support local suppliers and seasonality in its breakfast and lunch menu.

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