Top Tips from Morton Place Residents: Best Cafés of Parvis de Saint-Gilles

We recently ask our coliving residents at Morton Place Parvis and Louise for their top neighborhood tips.  Whether it’s sipping a coffee while working on their laptops, or celebrating a birthday with fellow housemates they’ve built a list of trusted favorites around the Parvis. Here are their top picks—all within a few minutes’ walk from home.

Petit Mercado – The Market Café with a Soul
📍 Rue de Moscou 34, 1060 Saint-Gilles
📸 @lepetitmercado

Overlooking Square Marie Janson, Petit Mercado—“the small market”—is a firm favorite for breakfast, lunch, or a quick shop. The daily special, packed with beautifully prepared vegetables, is always a great value. It’s also a great stop for a hearty sandwich or high-quality pantry staples like olive oils, pasta, and fresh organic produce. Open all day but closed in the evenings, it’s a welcoming and vibrant spot from morning till afternoon.

Le Dillens – A Parvis Staple for Coffee, Lunch, and More
📍 Place Julien Dillens 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles
📸 @le_dillens

Back when Morton Place Parvis was still being renovated, Le Dillens had just opened and was already creating a buzz. Fifteen years on, it’s still going strong. With exposed brick walls, soft background music, and a leafy square out front, it’s the kind of place where you can spend the afternoon working or meet up for dinner and drinks. Check their Instagram for seasonal brunches and guest chefs—there’s always something worth trying.

Pardon – For Coffee Lovers (and Everyone Else Too)
📍 Rue de Mérode 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles
📸 @pardon.brussels

A more recent discovery made thanks to resident recommendations, Pardon is a clean-lined, minimalist coffee shop that treats coffee like an art. For those who just want something sweet, the brownies, pastries, and homemade waffles are reason enough to stop by. Perfect for early mornings or quiet mid-day breaks.

CiPiaCe – An Italian Treasure Right on the Parvis
📍 Parvis de Saint-Gilles 47, 1060 Saint-Gilles
📸 @cipiacebrussels

A tiny Italian spot right on the square, CiPiaCe has quickly become the go-to for birthdays, farewell dinners, and spontaneous pasta cravings. It only takes reservations via WhatsApp—adding to its charm—and serves unforgettable food in an intimate setting. A favorite shared by residents of both Morton Place Parvis and Louise.

Maguie – Wine Bar Charm, Just Around the Corner
📍 Rue de Tamines 33, 1060 Saint-Gilles
📸 @maguie.brussels

Although not a café, we couldn’t create a favorites list without including Maguie. Just around the corner from Morton Place Parvis, this cozy wine bar is known for its original and affordable selection, as well as small plates that are perfect for sharing. Whether it’s a spring evening on the terrace or a winter night tucked inside the shop’s warm glow, it’s a place our residents return to again and again.

Explore the Parvis de Saint-Gilles Like You Live Here
From espresso at Pardon to aperitivo at Maguie, life at Morton Place Parvis is shaped by these small rituals and special places. Want to see it for yourself?

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