A day in ChÂtelain
Ready for a memorable day in Châtelain? Discover our favorite addresses in the heart of Brussels!
15 Mar,2023
01. BELGA & CO
Do you know Belga & Co café in Châtelain, near Bailli? It's the perfect place to start a successful day in Brussels, renowned for having the best coffee in town. Their specialty? Coffee roasted in-house in Antwerp.
To discover them, follow them on Instagram: @belgacoffee
Address: 7A, Rue du Bailli, 1000 Brussels.
02. ROSE 03. FEST 04. MARDI EDITIONS
After a delicious coffee and a tasty carrot cake, it's time for some shopping! Our first stop is at Rose, a concept store where you can find quirky home decor items, from cat socks to Queen of England coffee cups. It's all about kitsch and fun: we love it.
To discover Rose: @rosebruxelles
Address: Rue de l'Aqueduc 56, 1060 Brussels
Just a few steps away is Fest, a true design temple! They offer affordable decoration straight from Amsterdam, with minimalist pieces in soft colors. It has become our favorite address to find gifts for the team!
To discover Fest: @festamsterdam
Address: Rue du Tabellion 6-10, 1050 Ixelles
After that, we head to Mardi Editions, a women's ready-to-wear store that advocates slow fashion. It's the perfect place to find wardrobe essentials or simply admire their always incredible window displays!
To discover Mardi: @mardi_editions
Address: Rue du Page 15, 1050 Ixelles
05. KNEES TO CHIN
It's time for lunch! For lunch, let's head to our favorite spot: Knees to Chin. We recommend ordering the lunch set with the duck roll, our favorite dish! If you want to learn more about the creators, behind-the-scenes, and inspirations of Knees, click here to check out our Aroz Stories.
To discover Knees to Chin: @kneestochin
Address: Rue de Livourne 125, 1000 Brussels
06. LES PETITS RIENS 07. JIMMY FAIRLY
After our lunch break, we continue our day at Les Petits Riens. For those who are not familiar, Les Petits Riens is an association that helps reintegrate people in difficulty by offering them a place in society. By shopping there, we contribute to a social economy. What could be better than treating ourselves to unique and vintage pieces at a low price while supporting an important cause? PS: We highly recommend checking them out. You can find Ralph Lauren shirts for just €10!
To discover Les Petits Riens: @petitsriens.be
Address: Rue Américaine 101, 1050 Ixelles
As the beautiful days are fast approaching (we are eagerly waiting for them), it's the perfect time to visit the famous eyewear brand Jimmy Fairly, which recently opened in Ixelles. We love their ultra-trendy, recycled and recyclable frames, whether they're for prescription glasses or sunglasses, minimalist, original, classic or colorful, there's something for everyone.
To discover Jimmy Fairly: @jimmyfairly
Address: Rue du Bailli 100, 1050 Ixelles
08. HAVE A ROLL
After a day exploring the Châtelain neighborhood, it's time to recharge! We highly recommend the cinnamon rolls at Have a Roll. This brand new spot on Rue du Bailli offers delicious vegan pastries. We have a preference for the classic and the Speculoos one (we are Belgian after all...).
To discover Have a Roll: @havearoll
Address: Rue du Bailli 4, 1050 Brussels
09. AROZ JEWELRY
We end this perfect day with a must-visit to the Aroz boutique! Come discover our new creations, try on your favorite jewelry pieces or simply chat with us: we are open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 6pm.
Our Instagram : @arozjewelry
Address: Rue du Tabellion 50, 1050 Ixelles.
BONUS
- Marché du Châtelain
- Otap : @otaprestaurant
- Rose Noire : @rosenoire160
- Le Typographe : @letypographe_be
- Makisu : @makisu.be
- Fico Osteria : @fico.osteria
- Dinghi : @dinghi.brussels
- Bonzai : @bonzaifashion
- La Septième tasse : @la.septieme.tasse
- Art de Vue : @artdevueopticiens