Some Ardennes cafes can seem quite austere. Not this place opposite the church in Vielsalm. It’s a cheerful spot decorated in the style of an Ardennes farmhouse with old photographs, religious relics and ancient shop scales.
The cafe brews its own house beer called Ô’Poil which is only sold on the spot. The owner also serves good coffee and traditional hot chocolate, as well as traditional Belgian food.
Derek Blyth’s hidden secret of the day: Derek Blyth is the author of the bestselling “The 500 Hidden Secrets of Belgium”. He picks out one of his favourite hidden secrets for The Brussels Times every day.
