Simon Says

Simon Says

Breakfast Spot, Bed and Breakfast, and Coffee Shop€€€€
Patershol, Gent
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    Marie-Josée R.
    "The carrotcake was amazing and the guys working there also 👌🏼"(3 Tips)
    Jordi
    "Nice service, tasty carrot cake!!"(5 Tips)
    Lorenzo D.
    "great drawings by Panamarenko on the walls."(2 Tips)
    Jurriaan P.
    "Simon's best: cappuccino, Croque Simon Says, full breakfast"(8 Tips)
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  • Katrien V.
    Katrien Van MuldersMarch 17, 2013
    Everything in this beautiful breakfast & brunch bar is absolutely lovely! The food. The staff. The interior. The atmosphere. Very popular, so make sure you book a table beforehand. Enjoy!
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    Jonas Van de VyverFebruary 21, 2017
    went here this morning on my own and I have to say it's been so long since I've been this satisfied the food is healthy delicious and clearly fresh.The service is fast and very friendly!. Interior👌🏼
  • Michaela-Mischel K.heart icon on user image
    Chai latte ❤️ is love, sweet. Carrot cake is very very very sweet, without the white good. Eggs are greate. The eggs "opener" is fabulous. U will c.
  • Tom O.heart icon on user image
    Tom OJuly 22, 2017
    Friendly staff, good coffee & tasty food. There was bit of a wait but staff were quick to make up for that. Would recommend!
  • Yasmin V.heart icon on user image
    Yasmin VSeptember 30, 2018
    Cozy place to have breakfast! They offer both small and large options. Friendly staff too.
  • Visit Gent
    Visit GentDecember 19, 2012
    Trendy coffee bar in a beautiful building dating from 1904. The eye catchers are Panamarenko’s golden murals while the coffee is roasted by the eccentric artist’s wife.
  • Lowie D.heart icon on user image
    Lowie DeseyneOctober 31, 2017
    Small but cozy place for breakfast, brunch or some cake! Many options for food and drinks, terrace outside and friendly staff.
  • Jocelynheart icon on user image
    JocelynJune 21, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Good breakfast but I prefer their coffee or tea with a piece of cake on the side.
  • Mazdaque E.heart icon on user image
    Mazdaque EsfahaniApril 20, 2014
    Best breakfast/brunch place in Ghent... Awesome Carror cake as well!! A must if you find yourself in Ghent
  • Idris H.
    Idris HenryMay 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing cappuccino (tasty and thick), fantastic freshly squeezed OJ and my, oh my...I could eat Simon on a pie. With cream on top. He's so sweet he gives me cavities. Ha!
  • Annelies H.
    Annelies HulshofMay 1, 2015
    Nice for breakfast or lunch! You can also sleep over here, wonderful rooms, but a little more expensive
  • Mariletta G.heart icon on user image
    Mariletta GJune 30, 2019
    The guys are so cool, the drinks are bomb and the food is fresh and delicious 🤤
  • rob o.heart icon on user image
    rob oostdamAugust 26, 2014
    Great b&b; perfect breakfast and wonderful location near the Centre of Ghent. ..
  • Lorenzo D.
    Lorenzo D.W.April 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't listen to negative feedback, they be trippin'. This place is wonderful, great tea, great soup, great pie and great drawings by Panamarenko on the walls.
  • Robin D.heart icon on user image
    Robin DecosterOctober 11, 2015
    Lovely, cozy interior. Warm and friendly staff. Good coffee and perfect scones.
  • Maria V.heart icon on user image
    Maria VillamayorAugust 13, 2015
    The Platinum Breakfast is fantastic! Nice stuff and great terrace.
  • Lyssa R.heart icon on user image
    Lyssa Roder 🐱August 5, 2016
    Great service and finally a place with healthy breakfast options! I'm coming back!
  • Jordi
    JordiAugust 8, 2012
    What a nice place for a breakfast and to get into this beautiful, charming city! Nice service, tasty carrot cake!!
  • koffiemetplets
    koffiemetpletsAugust 30, 2011
    The interior, the music, the latte art and of course the coffee itself make this our absolute favourite place in Gent.
  • Manouk
    ManoukMay 7, 2016
    Make a reservation, otherwise its hard to get breakfast during the weekends.
  • Katia V.heart icon on user image
    Katia VersApril 13, 2017
    The cakes are a lot better here than at Julie's house. They cost ~ €6 though.
  • Veraheart icon on user image
    VeraSeptember 22, 2018
    Excellent breakfast! 💘 Nice spot and lovely staff.
  • Marie-Josée R.heart icon on user image
    Marie-Josée RouleauFebruary 1, 2017
    The carrotcake was amazing and the guys working there also 👌🏼
  • Matthew R.
    Matthew RouserAugust 19, 2011
    Very tasty food, really friendly/helpful staff, and free wifi. It's a must for weary travelers and anyone else in Ghent.
  • Vanessa K.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa KenensMarch 7, 2012
    Place to go to for the best carrotcake in the world, and for coffee of course... ;)
  • Didier D.
    Didier D.July 9, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Trendy 'place to be' with the best Cappuccino in town( made with much love..) :-) I'll be back for more..
  • Carry It L.heart icon on user image
    Carry It Like HarryFebruary 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    waiters are super friendly and the cappuccino is well presented and thick. Great café with character!
  • Öncel I.heart icon on user image
    Öncel IlhanNovember 19, 2022
    Beautiful cosy cafe with friendly staff🤗
  • Maëlle B.
    Maëlle BooneOctober 1, 2013
    Great service, waiters that are easy on the eyes, delicious tea and the best carrot cake you will ever taste!
  • Nick P.
    Nick ProvoostDecember 31, 2013
    Spotted by Locals: check our website or download our app! #visitgent #spottedbylocals Read more
  • Philip R.heart icon on user image
    Philip RousselleApril 20, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee in town. Best boys in town too 😁☕
  • Isil B.
    Isil BaymanFebruary 25, 2017
    Good cafe & good for breakfast too
  • Catarina B.heart icon on user image
    Catarina BakerMarch 24, 2015
    Amazing breakfast and coffee to die for!
  • Jurriaan P.heart icon on user image
    Jurriaan PersynJanuary 11, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Simon's best: cappuccino, Croque Simon Says, full breakfast
  • Bert P.
    Bert PietersJuly 19, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent brunch location. And the waiters: gotta know them, then gotta love them...
  • Kristina M.heart icon on user image
    Kristina MutalapovaMarch 9, 2019
    Perfect chocolate 🍫
  • Julieheart icon on user image
    JulieJuly 5, 2015
    Very good for breakfast, friendly staff
  • Özgeheart icon on user image
    ÖzgeMay 28, 2019
    Neither fried nor poached eggs, only boiled eggs for breakfast since there is no kitchen.
  • Sofie P.heart icon on user image
    Sofie PierinsAugust 19, 2014
    Mmm good cappuccino! I can never stop myself from ordering cake either...
  • Els V.heart icon on user image
    Els Van EeckhautJuly 24, 2016
    Coffee - all kinds
  • Maya D.heart icon on user image
    Maya DeedsFebruary 22, 2015
    Loved it. Pricey but nice atmosphere
  • Laurens V.heart icon on user image
    Get the scone!
  • Can E.heart icon on user image
    Can ErdemMarch 4, 2017
    Friendly staff and nice breakfast
  • Christophe J.
    Christophe JauquetAugust 3, 2013
    Sunny terrace for breakfast
  • Mishkaheart icon on user image
    MishkaApril 16, 2017
    Place in sympathetic, but waiters were chaotic and the forgot about us twice.
  • Jeroen W.heart icon on user image
    Jeroen WilleApril 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    N°1 breakfast spot in Ghent!
  • Rosemie C.
    Rosemie CallewaertAugust 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Thirsty? Try the Ginger Beer #noalcohol
  • Célineheart icon on user image
    CélineJuly 15, 2015
    The best carrotcake in Ghent.
  • Marie L.
    Marie LemaîtreApril 23, 2011
    Try the carrot cake! You won't be disappointed ;)
  • Hanne
    HanneFebruary 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the apple crumble! Sweet but refreshing
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