Guidebook for Leuven
Essentials
Less than 100 meters away, across the street is a large supermarket. Open from 8AM-8PM, closed on Sundays. Very convenient to buy some groceries
6 recommandé par les habitants
Colruyt Kessel-Lo
237 TiensesteenwegLess than 100 meters away, across the street is a large supermarket. Open from 8AM-8PM, closed on Sundays. Very convenient to buy some groceries
Food Scene
A little bit above the average price level, but it's worth it. Gianfranco and his team welcome you in his ristorante, with great dishes of his home town Basilicata
Italiaans Resto, Castello Lucano
131 TiensesteenwegA little bit above the average price level, but it's worth it. Gianfranco and his team welcome you in his ristorante, with great dishes of his home town Basilicata
My wife says this is the best (so better listen to her ;) ). Superb selection of coffee, but also tea and lots of tasty sweets.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Coffee Onan
28 ParijsstraatMy wife says this is the best (so better listen to her ;) ). Superb selection of coffee, but also tea and lots of tasty sweets.
We've been there once, and it was a nice experience: special Belgian style meatballs (4 types e.g. filled with cheese or veggies) and salad or stoemp (mashed potatoes + veggies) for a fair price (€12)
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Balls & Glory
We've been there once, and it was a nice experience: special Belgian style meatballs (4 types e.g. filled with cheese or veggies) and salad or stoemp (mashed potatoes + veggies) for a fair price (€12)
Imagine hot dogs, but then reinvented :D Owned by a famous Belgian Chef, he recreated the concept of hot dogs with influences from all around the world. Really worth a try!
Würst
1 MargarethapleinImagine hot dogs, but then reinvented :D Owned by a famous Belgian Chef, he recreated the concept of hot dogs with influences from all around the world. Really worth a try!
Being married to a Chinese, gives the advantage of actually recognizing the real Chinese kitchen (she is picky about it :p ). This one is good, and with fair prices! Also some Northern China dishes
Lunch Delight
113 TervuursevestBeing married to a Chinese, gives the advantage of actually recognizing the real Chinese kitchen (she is picky about it :p ). This one is good, and with fair prices! Also some Northern China dishes
(No joke, we like Italian restos :D). This one is known for its fair prices and good food. Pizzas, pastas, they have the normal ones, and special ones. Perfect if you're travelling on a budget!
Mamma Mia
107 Parkstraat(No joke, we like Italian restos :D). This one is known for its fair prices and good food. Pizzas, pastas, they have the normal ones, and special ones. Perfect if you're travelling on a budget!
Everything Else
KBC Bank Tiense Poort
146 TiensesteenwegATM, approx 400m away if you are in need of cash
Nice area to walk to on a sunny day, there's a small path going from the back side of our place. Only need approx. 10 minutes to get there
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Abdij van Park
7 Abdij van ParkNice area to walk to on a sunny day, there's a small path going from the back side of our place. Only need approx. 10 minutes to get there
Sport Oase is a huge sports center located at Philipssite. By bike less than 10 minutes, walking approx 20 minutes. Very nice swimming pool, but also squash, badminton, etc.
Philipssite
PhilipssiteSport Oase is a huge sports center located at Philipssite. By bike less than 10 minutes, walking approx 20 minutes. Very nice swimming pool, but also squash, badminton, etc.
Shopping
This is the best ice cream store of Leuven. Wide selection, with every week a new "flavor of the month". Worth the waiting
't Galetje
46 TiensestraatThis is the best ice cream store of Leuven. Wide selection, with every week a new "flavor of the month". Worth the waiting
Drinks & Nightlife
For those with a bucket list: time to tick off "Visited bar with most beers in the world". A little commercial and touristy, but if you want to choose a beer from a 100+ pages menu, that's your spot:)
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The Beer Capital
For those with a bucket list: time to tick off "Visited bar with most beers in the world". A little commercial and touristy, but if you want to choose a beer from a 100+ pages menu, that's your spot:)