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My Little Cup
★ 5.0(1 review)Café
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About the Vibe
This small corner café in the Quartier des Libertés was Belgium's first specialty espresso bar, and it still pours some of the best coffee in Brussels. The owners source single-origin beans directly from farmers they pay fairly, and the rotating selection means there's always something new to try. It's tiny, it's local, and the banana bread alone is worth the detour.
Why it's worth it
Belgium's first specialty espresso bar, pouring fair-trade single origins and legendary banana bread from a tiny corner spot in Quartier des Libertés.
Highlights
single-origin coffeebanana breadblue cupsfree Wi-Fi
Before you go
Go before 10am on weekdays to grab a seat — the space is small and fills up fast around mid-morning.
Known For
- •specialty single-origin espresso
- •banana bread
- •matcha
- •rotating coffee origins
Best For
solo coffeeremote workcasual meetups
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
Brussels' original specialty espresso bar still pours the best cup in the neighborhood
My Little Cup quietly holds its own as one of Brussels' top specialty coffee spots, and it's easy to see why locals keep coming back. The owners clearly care about what they do — they source single-origin beans from farmers they pay fairly, and it shows in every cup. The espresso is smooth and well-balanced, and if you ask about their rotating single origins, you'll often discover something surprising. The space is small but inviting, with modern touches that feel warm rather than cold, and the blue cups the coffee comes in have become a signature.
Beyond the coffee, don't skip the banana bread — it's genuinely excellent, moist and not too sweet, and regulars swear by it. The matcha is also worth a try if you're not in the mood for coffee. Free Wi-Fi and a calm atmosphere make it a solid choice for getting work done, though it does fill up around mid-morning. The crowd is mostly locals during the week, which tells you everything you need to know.
It's not without its flaws — the space is small and can feel cramped when it's busy, and they close early on Sundays. But for a genuinely good cup of coffee in a welcoming neighborhood spot, you can't go wrong here.
Lire en français
My Little Cup s'est imposé comme l'un des meilleurs cafés de spécialité de Bruxelles, et on comprend vite pourquoi les locaux y reviennent. Les propriétaires soignent chaque détail — ils sélectionnent des grains d'origine unique auprès de producteurs rémunérés équitablement, et ça se ressent à chaque tasse. L'espresso est lisse et bien équilibré, et si vous demandez leurs origines uniques en rotation, vous tomberez souvent sur une belle surprise. L'espace est petit mais chaleureux, avec des touches modernes qui ne sont pas froides, et les tasses bleues sont devenues leur signature.
Au-delà du café, ne passez pas à côté du banana bread — il est vraiment excellent, moelleux et pas trop sucré, et les habitués en raffolent. Le matcha vaut aussi le détour si vous n'avez pas envie de café. La connexion Wi-Fi gratuite et l'ambiance calme en font un choix solide pour travailler, même si ça se remplit en milieu de matinée. La clientèle est surtout locale en semaine, ce qui en dit long.
Ce n'est pas parfait — l'espace est petit et peut sembler à l'étroit quand c'est plein, et ils ferment tôt le dimanche. Mais pour un bon café dans un endroit de quartier accueillant, on ne peut pas se tromper ici.