City Guide: 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 our tiles around the stainless-steel bar, on the narrow window counter, and in a custom-made bench.

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. Our 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.

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 with the only striking item being a peach-inspired wall panel made with our tiles. 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.

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 our 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.

Lander Matthieu also runs catering company Baroque Baroque, and as the name implies, it’s anything but hyper-modern. So, he decided to do the opposite at his first café The Prep Kitchen, which embraces an industrial aesthetic. Everything is made from stainless steel, a few Thonet Cesca chairs add character, and last but not least - there’s a round bar made of our tiles.