This now ubiquitous "fast food" meatball joint has found plenty of love across Belgium but it all started here in Ghent in 2012 with a simple pop-up. The idea is simple: pick from a choice of large meatballs (as well as a veggie option), served with either stoempe (Belgian-style mash and vegetables) or salad. Communal tables and bowls brimming with apples tick the right boxes, while the meatballs themselves have an array of fillings, from a mushroom and truffle to the classic liégeoise style.

Upon entering Balls & Glory, you’ll be won over by its concept. Instead of a menu of items for you to choose from like every other restaurant, each day they present only two balls of choice from their selection of flavors, such as mushroom truffle or three cheeses. This saves you the modern-day woes of being spoilt for choice.

This easy-going eatery is popular with students and hipsters for its classy interiors and good value. It serves big meaty or vegetarian balls (a bit like…

For those eager to try the Belgian version of steak tartare, Balls & Glory is a modern, upbeat restaurant that puts a creative spin on meat dishes, including a standout Filet Americain. Their dedication to fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors has made them a favorite among locals and tourists alike. For diners seeking vegetarian alternatives without losing the spirit of traditional dishes, Le Botaniste offers inventive plant-based versions of classic favorites, embodying Ghent’s forward-thinking culinary ethos.

When we were walking through the canals of Gent, we stumbled upon the restaurant, Balls and Glory, and just had to go in and eat. They make hand-rolled meatballs served with either a salad or stoemp (mashed potatoes and veggies), and can be paired with a Belgian beer or homemade lemonade!. The meatballs aren’t your ordinary meatballs, but are stuffed with deliciousness, and even come breaded too!.

The brainchild of local chef WimBallieu, here the guests is served handcrafted, oven-baked (to make them crispy from the outside) delicious meat & vegetarian balls. The ‘balls’ are served with a choice of salad or ‘stoemp’ mashed potatoes and veggies.The restaurant situated in Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat has a relaxed informal vibe thanks to its open plan layout.

The brainchild of local chef Wim Ballieu, guests are served handcrafted, ovenbaked (to make them crispy from the outside) delicious meat & vegetarian balls. The ‘balls’ are served with a choice of salad or ‘stoemp’ mashed potatoes and veggies.The restaurant situated in Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat has a relaxed informal vibe thanks to its open plan layout.

There are a few Balls & Glory shops in Belgium, so even if you miss the one in Ghent you can catch them in Brussels, Leuven, or Antwerp. Balls & Glory sells baked and breaded meatballs (with a vegetarian option, too) served on Stoemp (potatoes) or a salad. After trying both, go for the stoemp, no matter how unhealthy it feels.

Bekende Belgische chef Wim Ballieu serveert bij Balls & Glory ‘’s werelds lekkerste gevulde ballen‘ met stoemp & salades. Er zijn ook vegetarische alternatieven: zo worden de vegaballen bijvoorbeeld gemaakt van arancini en groenten en geserveerd met stoemp (stamppot) of salade. Ik vond het een smakelijke verrassing!

Chef Wim Ballieu serves you the world’s most delicious stuffed balls with stoemp & salads on your plate!. On the Balls & Glory menu: oven-baked meat with surprising fillings, supplemented with vegetarian alternatives. The fillings differ almost every day, but each time it’s delicious.

After an afternoon of shopping in the Veldstraat, fuel up nearby at Belgium’s famous meatball joint, which serves up hearty handmade “Glory Balls” stuffed with classic pork, chicken, or veggies. Order one with a side of stoemp (a mash of potatoes, carrots, and seasonal greens) and…

Het klinkt wat gek, maar als je in Gent bent moet je echt de gehaktballen van Balls & Glory proberen. Het gehaktballenconcept van Wim Ballieu is een groot succes: een gehaktbal met vulling vergezeld van stoemp of een slaatje. Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken

Upon entering the shop, I was instantly won over by their concept. Instead of a menu of items for you to choose from, each day they present only 2 balls of choice. That saves us from the modern-day woes of being spoilt for choice – such an ingenious idea!

Closeby, at Jacobijnenstraat, you’ll find Balls ‘n Glory: traditional Belgian meatballs, filled with a liquid filling that changes daily. They can be eaten with ‘stoemp’ (mashed potatoes with veggies) or a salad. Their homemade lemonade is a treat!

Wim Ballieu’s meatball concept is a big success: meatballs with fillings served with mash or a salad. Try them at the lunch restaurant in Sint-Jacobsnieuwstraat. The open-plan kitchen allows you to see how these delicious meatballs are made.

On the Balls & Glory menu: oven-baked meat from their own farm with surprising fillings, a bit of nostalgia in a contemporary jacket. Wim Ballieu has branches throughout Belgium. In Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven, Mechelen, Sint-Niklaas and Ronse.

If you want to try Ghent fast food, one of the best places is Balls & Glory for its name alone!. It’s a chain, with one in Brussels & Antwerp, but it has to be done. They’ve taken a national dish, bollekes, and updated it.

In het hartje van Gent serveert chefkok Wim Ballieu de lekkerste gevulde ballen met stoemp en salades!. Grootmoeders keuken op jouw bord!

Balls & Glory: Stand in line with the locals and order savory meat balls and potatoes (or veggie balls). Take a seat and enjoy.