The debate over where to find the best frites in Brussels will probably never be resolved, but Maison Antoine in Place Jourdan is a leading contender. At busy times, long queues form for its crispy French fries, usually accompanied by a squirt of ketchup, mayonnaise or lurid Andalouse sauce, although if you turn up mid-afternoon you’ll probably be served in minutes. Even a small portion makes for a substantial snack.

Another friterie that claims the number one spot is Maison Antoine, which provides big portions of fries, all crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Best of all, most of the bars surrounding Maison Antoine allow the fries to be eaten on their premises. The queue will be long, but don’t worry, its length just illustrates how much people love this place and your purchase will be well worth the wait.

The Maison Antoine frites stand sells the best fries in the capital, say some people, accompanied by a dizzying range of condiments; try either local fave "Bicky" or the indulgent vol-au-vent sauce.

Maison Antoine on Place Jourdan is reckoned to be the best, and you can take-away and tuck into your portion at one of the cafés around the square, just as long as you buy a drink.

Maison Antoine, like Frit’ Flagey, has been voted as one of the best places to score frites in Brussels, and they’ve famously been visited by numerous celebrities over the years. Here, both the portions and the prices are generous, and the dozens sauces are the real “cherry on top.” Get your golden goodness with some Andalouse sauce, and bite into a hand-cut frite that you know was made with love. There are plenty of bars nearby where you can nibble on your treat while having a drink–just look for the “happy cone” on the window, which is a signal that Antoine’s frites are more than welcome.

Maison Antoine has been in business for ages, starting as a small hut and evolving to its current form, a big shop. The speciality of this frituur or chip shop is Belgian frites – double-fried in beef fat by the way – with various sauces ranging from mayonnaise, samurai, andalouse, tartare sauce, and pickles to speciaalsaus (mayonnaise and ketchup topped with chopped onion). Since it doesn’t offer tables nor chairs, you’re allowed to bring your meal in at all of the nearby cafes, which offer drinks and accommodation.

Officially added to the Unesco list of cultural treasures in 2017, everyone has their favourite, with Frit Flagey, Maison Antoine in Place Jourdan and Friterie Place Saint-Josse regularly garnering accolades. Another award-winner is new chip on the block, The Brussels Frites Atelier (pictured, above) in Rue Sainte-Catherine, owned by Dutch TV chef Sergio Herman. Alternatively, enjoy a sit-down experience at Le Tram de Boitsfort, a takeaway and tiny restaurant with four tables on board.

Widely regarded as the place to get the best fries in Brussels, Maison Antoine is a definite must-try when in the capital. This frites stand, which sees a long queue comprised of both locals and tourists on the daily, sets itself apart from others because of its overwhelming amount of condiments (including their signature vol-au-vent sauce and the local favorite “Bicky” sauce). Customers have the option to sit inside or outside and even order a Belgian beer to go with their frites.

Maison Antoine is voted by locals and tourists alike as the best fries in the city. Fried at a low heat, and then thrown into a second frier at a much higher heat, Belgian fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—making them the perfect vehicle for lots and lots of mayo. If you’re brave (or hungover) try a mitraillette—a baguette stuffed with cabbage, fries, and your choice of sausage, pork or falafel.

The most famous ones in the city are Frit Flagey and Maison Antoine, which rival each other for the top spot in Brussels. Fritland is another trendy one, and its location in the center of the city means that there is always a queue for its delicious fries. "Frituurs" in Belgium also have loads of different sauces for you to try, so do not hesitate to vary it up a bit and try a new one each time.

Maison Antoine is a classic, considered by many to provide the best fries in Brussels. Fans argue there is a special something that makes them slightly crispier, slightly more golden and overall more delicious than others on the market. One perk of Maison Antoine is that it is close to the European Union institutions, so you might come across a European leader queuing just ahead of you.

Brusseleirs were very attached to the historic Maison Antoine fritkot, a landmark of the Place Jourdan for more than 30 years. A few years ago, both the square and Maison Antoine got a facelift and look better than ever. What we love about this friterie is that all the cafés on Place Jourdan let you sit down for drinks with your food from Maison Antoine, the perfect combo!.

Founded in 1948 by Antoine Desment, who thanks to his skills and hard work soon turned Maison Antoine into a reference . Today, it is the third generation that runs this Fritkot, which, according to the New York Times, has “The best fries in the world“. In addition, all the bars on the square, allow you to eat your fries while tasting a real Belgian beer!

Maison Antoine serves up the best frites in Brussels in the European Quarter. This frites stand lies in the middle of the lively place Jourdan, and you can even enjoy your fries at many of the surrounding bars as long as you buy a drink!. These guys have been around since the 1940s, so it’s safe to say they’ve perfected their recipes by this point.

Frites, anyone will tell you, are actually Belgian and Maison Antoine, on Place Jourdan is one of the best places to get them in Brussels. All of the bars around the square allow you to bring your fries (and any other food purchased) to sit at the tables. It is a much more comfortable way to enjoy your frites topped with sauce.

Maison Antoine is of the most famous frite shops in the country: the long lines that often form here will tell you everything you need to know. They potatoes are wonderfully golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle. Choose from one of their dozens of delicious sauces to round out the experience.

In Brussels, Maison Antoine in the European district is a celebrated spot, known for serving some of the best frites in the city. Similarly, in Antwerp, Frites Atelier offers gourmet-style fries that are both delicious and reasonably priced. Ghent’s Frituur Jozef is another great place to enjoy this beloved snack.

This “frietkot” is known among locals as the best frietkot of all Brussels. Well, I won’t confirm or deny that statement but I can tell you that their fries are surely traditional (double cooked in beef grease). It is situated on the “Place du Jourdan” near the “Quartier européen”.

Maison Antoine serves up some of the best frites in the capital from this unassuming hut in the European Quarter. While the food menu is simple enough – your sauce/dip options are extensive and make a perfect lunch to snack on whilst wandering the beautiful parks nearby.

Maison Antoine, a Brussels classic with over 65 years of history, is the go-to friterie in town. Renowned for their double-fried fries in beef fat and an impressive selection of 30 sauces, it’s a fry lover’s paradise. Expect a queue, but it’s worth it.

Let’s walk over to Maison Antoine, one of the best places in Brussels to try Belgian frites. I’ve also heard their carbonnade flamande is delicious, but since this dish is a beef stew cooked in beer, I took a hard pass.

In my research Maison Antoine and Frit Flagey were highly recommended. The latter was out of my way and the former is closed on Sundays. Instead, I decided to try Fritland which is in the heart of city centre.

Maison Antoine: Located in the European Quarter, this legendary friterie has been serving some of Brussels' best fries since 1948. It’s so beloved that even local politicians frequent it.

While we circled the water, we’d watch the park’s romantic street lights flicker on for the night and picnickers file in to the park with their frites from the legendary Maison Antoine.

A good choice is the iconic Maison Antoine, where you should ask for the samourai sauce, a spicy mayo and chili combination that's popular locally.

Every local has his or her favorite, but one standout is Maison Antoine, on Place Jourdanplein close to the European Parliament.

The must try places are Maison Antoine and Fritterie Flagey, by far the best fries you will find in the city.