City Guide: Antwerp

What better way to experience our tiles than by showcasing them in some of the most amazing places in a city you hold dear? Together with Petite Passport, we’ve mapped out a route through Antwerp.

Polly is named after Paulien, the sister of owner Kato Avondts, and is located in Zurenborg, just outside the city center. The café opened a year ago and serves coffee and homemade drinks. You’ll spot Palet tiles around the stainless-steel bar, on the narrow window counter, and in a custom-made bench.

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if you want to feel welcome. Regulars call it their second living room. The staff is friendly and always open for a cha
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If you want to try something the owner missed in other cafés: the Polly’ke. A small glass with a cappuccino and a latte.
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They make everything themselves. Try the Foamy Coconut Soda this summer: refreshing coconut water with milk and coffee cream.
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Despite what you might assume, Amber isn’t a person – it’s a nod to the hue of orange wine. Amber Bottle Shop has a clear focus on natural wine. Palet tiles are clearly visible, in a shade close to Yves Klein blue. The bench flows seamlessly into a bar with taps, all tiled in the same color. Even the coasters are made from Palet tiles.

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If you want to try seriously good Apéro bites. Amy, one of the three owners, worked at top restaurants like Pure C in Cadzand and The Jane in Antwerp, and makes sure all dishes are made with the best ingredients.
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If you have a taste for distinctive wines. In addition to importing bottles from Alsace and South Africa, they stock a carefully chosen range of natural wines.
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.If you want to discover young artists. During the annual To Be art route in Antwerp, owners Ties, Thomas and Amy pick one artist to exhibit.

Bar Pêche is an intimate corner restaurant tucked away in a quiet side street off the Britselei, with space for only 16 people. That’s why they kept the interior simple: the only striking item is the peach-inspired wall panel made by Palet above the blue bench. Be sure to take a closer look at the handwritten menu with its elegant drawings: in a time where everything is digital, this feels like a warm and genuinely personal welcome.

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If you love simply good food. Chef Semmy Roumans and Esger Van Lysebetten opened Bar Pêche. He cooks with seasonal ingredients. Don’t expect a long list, just three starters, three mains and three desserts. All described without frills
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If you always check the dessert menu first. Although dishes change with the seasons, one thing always remains: the Dame Blanche. A guest favorite, and thanks to its modern twist, a dish not to be missed!
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If you enjoy pairing your meal with wine. Bar Pêche offers a wide selection of both classic and natural bottles, sourced from regions including Catalunya in Spain and Hessische Bergstrasse in Germany.
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Ruby is a lovechild of the founders of Amber Bottle Shop, who supply the wine, and the founder of De Baron, a well-known brown café on Marnixplaats, who brings in the craft beer. Look closely to find the Palet tiles, as they are tucked away in the back corner, where the kitchen is located. From the ceiling to the walls: you can spot the ceramic tiles in a red-wine tone, a subtle reference to the café’s name.

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f you’re into gezelligheid (a Dutch term loosely translated as cozy atmosphere). You can play board games such as the Flemish version of Yahtzee, checkers and there’s even a couple’s questionnaire lying around, but it’s also the good music that draws people in. As does the outdoor terrace, tucked into a side street just off the busy Marnixplaats.
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If you like brokkelkaas (crumbly cheese): the highlight of the menu, which consists of small, but honest dishes. Almost all ingredients come from local food makers.
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f you like to drink. The Negroni is a favorite, as are the craft beers. They also serve wine on tap from DJUCE, a Swedish company that does natural wines in cans, bags, and taps. Less CO2, better for nature, and definitely worth trying.

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