The intimate cafe Giri on lively Jan Breydelstraat in the heart of Ghent is furnished in a relaxed rustic style with a tiled floor, dark walls and old wooden tables.
It quickly fills up at the weekend, but you might manage to squeeze inside, or find a table out on the terrace.
The friendly team offers a big choice of classic brunch food, including homemade cinnamon buns, stacks of fluffy pancakes and avocado toast.
Towards the middle of the afternoon, the cafe turns into a cocktail bar.
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