Bready or not, here we come! Open just two days a week (that’s all folks!), the Baasroodse Zuurdessem workshops run on pure passion and sourdough starters, the way others run on adrenaline or used oil. Hidden out in Dendermonde, this tiny creative baking hub is where Rik and Ellen patiently knead with care and conviction, honoring “living” bread. So, what’s the bread like? Expect a rustic crust and a dense, vibrant crumb that satisfyingly sings under the knife like music to the ears. As for their croissant? A crispy, buttery masterpiece that would make Parisians weep with envy. Want a slice of the action? Place your order online and pick it up a few days later. And if you’re lucky, you might catch one of their occasional pizza nights, when the bakehouse transforms into a wood-fired oven, firing out margheritas like there’s no tomorrow. // Gordon Bleu

THE HIDDEN GEM: The Flemish-style millefeuille (or tompoes, for the initiated) is a lesson in generosity. Topped with shiny icing, it’s sure to take you back to your childhood (€4).