Malmedy And The Ardennes
A Food Lover's Guide To Malmedy
Good food is one of the simplest pleasures of a stay in the Ardennes. From freshly baked bread in the morning to local produce for the house, afternoon cake and a relaxed dinner out, Malmedy makes it easy to plan a delicious weekend around the table.
Breakfast And Takeaway Lunch
Start The Day At Le Péché Mignon
For an easy first stop, head to Le Péché Mignon in Malmedy. It is the place for fresh bread, pastries, filled rolls and a simple breakfast or lunch made with fresh, local ingredients.
Pick up breakfast for the house, settle in for brunch, or take away filled baguettes for a walk in the Ardennes. It is also a very good option on arrival day when you would rather unpack, put the kettle on and keep the evening simple.
Five-minute drive from Le Châtelet and The Little Rock.The Four O'Clock Stop
Make Time For Cake
There is no need to rush straight from a walk into dinner. Around four o'clock, do as the locals do: stop for coffee and something sweet. Return to Le Péché Mignon for a slice of cake or a pastry, enjoy it in town, or bring a little box back to the house for a slow afternoon on the terrace.
It is a small ritual, but one that turns a busy sightseeing day into a proper weekend away.
Try A Malmedy Speciality
Baisers De Malmedy
Keep an eye out for the Baisers de Malmedy: two small meringues joined with buttercream. They are one of the town's traditional sweet treats. Ask at local bakeries what is available that day, particularly if you would like something distinctly Malmedy to take home.
For The Kitchen
Shop Local At L'Épicerie Des Champs
A holiday home kitchen deserves more than a last-minute supermarket run. L'épicerie des champs is a lovely central-Malmedy stop for seasonal fruit and vegetables, local cheese, bread, meat, dairy products and useful takeaway options.
It is especially worthwhile if your group enjoys cooking together. Stock up for a long breakfast, an easy cheese board, a barbecue at the house or a picnic to take into the countryside. Their focus on local producers makes this feel like part of the trip, not just an errand.
A Taste To Take Home
Framboiserie De Malmedy
For something a little different, look for products from the Framboiserie de Malmedy. Their small-scale local production includes jams, jellies, syrups and seasonal soups, made from fruit and vegetables.
A jar of jam, a bottle of syrup or a local jelly is an easy addition to breakfast at the house and a thoughtful edible souvenir to bring home.
Lunch Or Dinner In Town
Two Good Reasons To Book A Table
Central Malmedy
Côté Cuisine
Côté Cuisine is a smaller restaurant in central Malmedy serving French, Belgian and European cooking. Recent guest feedback consistently highlights the quality of the food and attentive service, making it a strong choice for a quieter lunch or a relaxed dinner.
This is a sensible one to reserve in advance, especially for weekends and larger groups.
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Le Marie-Catherine
Le Marie-Catherine brings together regional cooking, a restaurant, a tea room and its well-known waffles. It is a warm option for a more leisurely meal, particularly after time outdoors around Ferme Libert.
Stop by for waffles and coffee after a walk, or reserve a table for a longer meal. Their restaurant hours are limited, so checking availability and booking ahead is important.
A Local Favourite Beyond Town
Brasserie De Bellevaux
For a relaxed Ardennes afternoon, drive out to Brasserie de Bellevaux. The independent brewery has a tasting room, local beers and sharing boards, with walks and mountain-bike routes nearby.
It works particularly well as a stop after a countryside walk, rather than as a formal dinner plan. The tasting room is generally open at weekends from March to December, but check their current opening details before you go.
A Simple Food-Focused Day
How To Plan It
- Begin with fresh bread and pastries from Le Péché Mignon.
- Pick up lunch ingredients or local treats at L'épicerie des champs.
- Take your picnic on a walk, or return to the house for a long lunch together.
- Come back to town around four o'clock for coffee and cake.
- Choose Côté Cuisine or Le Marie-Catherine for dinner out.
- Save Brasserie de Bellevaux for a weekend afternoon with no timetable to rush.
Stay, Eat And Take Your Time
Le Châtelet and The Little Rock both give your group the space to make food part of the stay: unhurried breakfasts, shared meals and an easy return home after a day in Malmedy.
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