Café des Spores

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Café des Spores Brussels: Award-Winning Mushroom Restaurant

A dedication to fungal flavors

Café des Spores defines Brussels' modern mushroom cuisine by dedicating every plate to fungal flavors. This seasonal kitchen ensures every dish, from the starter through to dessert, highlights these earthy ingredients sourced from local producers. The menu shifts regularly to match the availability of fresh produce, allowing diners to experience the changing rhythm of Belgian agriculture. The establishment emphasizes sustainability, utilizing certified organic ingredients wherever possible in its seasonal rotation.

Creative plates and sweet surprises

The menu offers inventive combinations using fungi as the central element. Guests might encounter smoked duck fillet resting on a rich cep sauce alongside rosemary, or salmon prepared with white miso and a hearty portobello. Even desserts embrace the theme, featuring a cheesecake folded with dried ceps, salted butter caramel, and hazelnuts. Pasta lovers can order homemade gnocchi dressed in a creamy truffle sauce.

Neighborhood bread and award-winning standards

Quality extends beyond the plate through strong neighborhood ties, including 100% natural leavened bread baked at the neighboring Hopla Geiss Bakery. The kitchen also curates wines of character designed to complement the mushroom-forward menu. This dedication to quality and sustainability earned Café des Spores three radishes from the We're Smart Green Guide in 2026. Accessibility remains a priority, with vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free choices available throughout the menu.