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Food Tour Belgian Quarter
Food Tour Belgian Quarter – Oberwinter vacation apartment: Fancy a delicious foray through Cologne’s hippest district? Our **Food Tour Belgian Quarter** takes you to six hand-picked food spots in just two hours – perfect for filling the afternoon after your arrival in the Oberwinter vacation apartment. Grab some comfortable shoes, an empty stomach and click on “Check availability” later for your culinary basecamp on the Rhine!
Why the Belgian Quarter is Cologne’s culinary hotspot
The most creative gastro scene in the cathedral city has been pulsating between Brüsseler Platz and Aachener Straße for years. Designer boutiques, street art and Victorian façades form the backdrop for a dense network of cafés, craft beer bars and international snack stores. According to the
Tip: Take the half-hourly RB 26 from **FerienwohnungOberwinter** to Köln-Hansaring (direct connection, approx. 35 minutes) and walk five minutes into the district. With the “24h KVB ticket” (€8.20) you are flexible.
Stop #1 – Specialty Coffee at Brüsseler Platz
The perfect caffeine kick to kick things off_
At the **Heilandt** roastery (Brüsseler Str. 43), only fair trade beans from microfarms end up in the drum. Order a flat white (€4.20) and enjoy the view of the brick façade of St. Michael’s Church. Station 2 is just 110 meters away.
Stop #2 – Street food dim sum on Maastrichter Strasse
Authentic Asian cuisine without a plane ticket_
At **BaoBay**, chef Lin steams over 500 fluffy buns every day. Try the “Three Little Pigs” set (€7.90) – pulled pork, hoisin and coriander. Vegan option: “Smokey Jackfruit”. Your taste buds stay awake for station 3.
Stop #3 – Cheese & wine at the Fromagerie
French way of life in the heart of Cologne
The **Fromagerie Monsieur B.** (Brabanter Str. 4) matures 70 varieties of raw milk cheese in its own cellar. The house classic “Comté 18 months” combines nutty notes with crunchy crystals. A 0.1 l glass of Mosel Riesling (€3.60) rounds off the meal – in proper style, standing at the sales counter.
Stop #4 – Sweet finale? Not for a long time yet!
Belgian waffles with a Rhenish twist_
At **Veedel Crêpes & Waffles**, the batter caramelizes with regional beetroot. A “Rhine Gold” waffle (€5.50) is topped with vanilla quark and honey from Cologne’s city forest. For foodies who count calories: simply share – more room for beer!
Stop #5 – Craft Beer Taproom
Hop experiments at “Freigeist”
Master brewer Sebastian Sauer taps changing “small batches” directly from 500 L tanks. Try the “Rhubarb Gose” – a new interpretation of Rhenish sour beer (0.3 l € 4.90). Water in between – we don’t want to run out in the last few meters.
Stop #6 – Rooftop cocktail for a sundowner
_Finish with a view_
To finish, head to the roof terrace of the **”Sonnenscheinetage” Pop-Up Rooftop** (May-September only). The signature drink “Cologne Sunset” mixes bitter orange limoncello with Riesling sparkling wine (€9.50). Instagram must: View towards the cathedral in the evening light!
Conclusion – Your taste short vacation, our feel-good base
Six stops, two hours, countless impressions: A **Food Tour Belgian Quarter** is the quickest way to get to know Cologne’s trendy gastronomic scene – without the stress of planning. Thanks to the direct train connection from Oberwinter and compact routes, your daily budget remains relaxed. Whether you’re a couple, a group of friends or a solo connoisseur: after this hopping tour, you’ll return to our apartment full, inspired and with a full photo memory.
