A convivial neighborhood café on Place de Londres that's become a go-to for Ixelles locals craving craft beers, natural wines, and their signature Croque Circus. The terrace is the real draw on sunny days — grab a seat outside and watch the Saint-Boniface street life go by.
Craft beers, natural wines, and a killer Croque Circus make this Place de Londres café a Saint-Boniface fixture for sunny terrace hangs.
On sunny days, grab a terrace seat early — the outdoor tables on Place de Londres fill up fast and the interior, while pleasant, is where the action isn't.
Craft beers, natural wines, and a Croque Circus worth crossing Ixelles for
If you're wandering around Saint-Boniface and need a spot that does a bit of everything, Café Circus is your answer. The place wears many hats — café, bistro, bar — and somehow pulls off all three without feeling like it's trying too hard. The menu leans into comfort: think bagels, sandwiches, and their signature Croque Circus, which is genuinely worth the trip on its own. Pair it with one of their craft beers or natural wines and you've got a solid afternoon sorted.
What locals love here is the flexibility. You can come solo with a laptop, bring the family for Saturday lunch, or settle in for evening drinks with friends. The interior is pleasant enough, but on a nice day, everyone heads for the terrace on Place de Londres — that's where the real atmosphere is. The neighborhood's mix of EU quarter professionals and Ixelles creatives gives the crowd an easygoing, unpretentious energy.
It's not trying to be a gastronomic destination, and that's the point. The 4.2 Google rating from over 1,300 reviews tells you people come back. Service can get stretched when it's busy, but the team is friendly and the prices won't make you wince. If you're in the area, it's a reliable, no-fuss choice that does the simple things well.