Belga Cafe
Category: Brunch Spots, Belgian, Neighborhood Bars
Neighborhood: Barracks Row
Price: $$$
Address: 514 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
✨ Vibe
A cozy and authentic Belgian cafe experience in the heart of Capitol Hill.
🍸 Best For
Brunch, Belgian cuisine, waffles, date night, casual dining, happy hour
🔥 Highlights
- Authentic Belgian waffles with creative toppings.
- Delicious mussels and other Belgian specialties.
- Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are recommended, especially for brunch.
- Check out their happy hour specials!
Happy Hour
Selections of Fine Wine, Sparkling Wine, J. Roget, Brut, CA$8.00, Sparkling Rosé, Poema, NV Spain$8.00, Sauvignon Blanc, Clos de la Fontaine, VV, 2021$8.00, Pinot Noir, Mader, Alsace, 2022$8.00, Rosé, Aix, Coteaux D’Aix En Provence, 2023$8.00, Simple BeersStella Artois, Pilsner$7.00, Belga’s Ale, White Ale$7.00, Our CocktailsRoyal Belgian Mule$9.00, Homemade lemon-lime Genever, Intense ginger liqueur, Q hibiscus ginger beer, juniper berries.Red Wine Sangria$9.00, Red wine, brandy, orange, apples, berries, Banana de Brasil liqueur, lots of ice, basil.Amaro Palmer$9.00, High Wire Southern Amaro, lemonade, ice, mint, lemon. Bites to Share$3 off during Happy Hour. Gougeres WafflesRegular $14.00, Happy Hour $11.00 • Not so classic, French cheese puffs, our cheese cream, blue cheese, Gruyère cheese. Grilled Lamb KoftaRegular $17.00, Happy Hour $14.00 • Grilled ground lamb kebab, cilantro, mint, tahini, Greek yogurt, Harissa. Bechamel Beef Stewed CroquettesRegular $17.00, Happy Hour $14.00 • Mustard dip, and pickled vegetables, parsley. Rillette Van Gerookte ForelRegular $17.50, Happy Hour $14.50 • Smoked Carolina trout rillette, lemon confit, petite salade, French dressing, grilled toast, salmon caviar. BBQ Pork Belly Steamed BunsRegular $14.00, Happy Hour $11.00 • Two buns, radish, cucumber, cilantro, lime, bourbon sauce. A Small Pot of MusselsRegular $17.00, Happy Hour $14.00 • Belga’s blanche beer, shallots, butter, garlic, parsley, mussel sauce. Belga’s Original FritesRegular $9.50, Happy Hour $6.50 • Belgian frietjes, homemade trio mayonnaise.
Recent Reviews from Google
Went here for brunch with a few friends on their recommendation and it was very delicious. It is a true Belgian cafe with a full waffle menu! I got the Fresh and Simple waffle which was LOADED with...
Had a light brunch? We both only ordered one dish. And the total came out to be $50 quite high, but understandable for area. The skillet I ordered was quite nice, with the meat, sauce, eggs and...
Everything is great! The dishes and coffee were super delicious! Great atmosphere and great food here. We definitely will back and try more other dishes.
Great service, very friendly staff. Knew nothing about Belgium cuisine so I kept it safe by just getting mussels, which were delicious. Friend got salmon which she loved. Will be back to try other...
Yum! The chocolate mousse was amazing. The other food was great too. The cod was cooked perfect and the sauces were much better than I thought they would be.