Renting a scooter is great. But let’s be honest: all that fresh air makes you hungry! Ready for a culinary road trip? Here are our tips for the best places to stop.Een scooter huren is geweldig.
Local Delicacies by Region
Belgium may be small, but it has a surprisingly diverse culinary scene. During your scooter trip, you’ll quickly discover that each region has its own flavors and specialties.
Flemish BrabantVlaams-brabant
Perfect for a drive through the Hageland or the Pajottenland.
Leuven: Artisanal chocolates, pastries, and charming markets
Pajottenland: Head to Gaasbeek or Itterbeek for a genuine Gueuze or Kriek. Stop at a local pub like De Cam for an authentic experience.
Hageland: Enjoy local products such as honey, fruit juices, and homemade jam.Hageland: Geniet van streekproducten zoals honing, fruitsappen en huisgemaakte confituur.
Antwerp
Antwerp City: Grab a bag of Antwerp Handjes, the city’s iconic cookie. 😎
Lier: Perfect for a sweet treat with a traditional Liers Vlaaike.
Limburg
Hasselt: Try the famous jenever and the unique, soft Hasselt speculaas.
Borgloon: Combine a stop at the “see-through church” with a visit to the syrup factory to try authentic Loonse syrup.
Sint-Truiden: In the spring, you can drive through fields of blossoms and grab some fresh apple juice right from a fruit vending machine.
East Flanders
Ghent: The classic stop for cuberdons. For those who prefer something savory, Tierenteyn’s Ghent-style pork trotters or mustard are highly recommended.
Flemish Ardennes: Enjoy the drive through rolling hills and treat yourself to a local abbey beer or a mattentaart from Geraardsbergen.
West Flanders
The Coast: Stop by the coast for shrimp croquettes made with freshly caught gray shrimp.
The Westhoek: Take a tour of the hop-growing region around Poperinge and stop at an abbey for a sandwich with Picon or a hearty local beer (in moderation, of course, since you still have to drive 😉).
Wallonia
As soon as you cross the language border, the landscape and the menu change.
Liège: Of course, you eat the Liège waffle (with sugar crystals!) right out of your hand while looking out over the Meuse River.
Namur/Dinant: Try the famous Couque de Dinant: hard, unique, and typical of the region.