Kolonel Reede - Antwerpen-centrum

This restaurant is fantastic - they serve a delicious brunch with a nice variety of local beers.

It was an excellent experience. I enjoyed Eggs Benedict and filter coffee. We had a discussion with staff about coffee but it was handled exceptionally

We visited this place on a sunny Sunday morning at 10.30 end of April. Seemed like a very popular place so we reserved 2 days in advance. Their terrace was full. People seemed to have their coffees, for what I could see. We presented ourselves to the lady working at the take away counter the only employee we saw at the time. We mentioned we had a reservation, she did not even want to know our names and told us we could pick a table inside. We picked the corner ends of what seemed to be the reading table of around 10 chairs so we both could see outside. The lady shouted throughout the room that we are only allowed to pick a table for 2. I walked towards her, asked her if she was expecting a group of 12, I believe she replied possibly . I mentioned again that I reserved 2 days in advance for breakfast , Antwerp is busy! and I asked her for a table outside. Of course they were all occupied, but I did not mind to wait. In any case she said that reservations are always for inside. So we sat down at a table inside. We Waited only for about 5 minutes and we noticed that no other client inside had drinks, no one was offered a menu, we gathered this was a highly understaffed place! Perhaps someone called in sick? A couple decided to leave, a lady of a group of 4 asked for service, and that’s when we decided to leave. Luckily enough there were other breakfast options very near and we managed to get a table at an easy going breakfast only place with outstanding service and very friendly staff. I am sure they have the best quality coffee, their reviews are great! I know others are very pleased with this place. We were just not able to judge for ourselves…. Very unfortunate.

Nice roomy coffeeshop, with modern interior. Good coffee and pastry. Also very good breakfast options. Outside seating in front of the shop, on the pavement, which is quite large here. Friendly and swift table service.

Perfect for digital nomads and anyone who wants to take a coffee in a nice quiet place near the city center.