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Julie's House
Review
About
Travelers' Choice
2024
Julie's House serves a daily choice of delicious brunches, artisanal pies and colorful home-made cupcakes.We are a cozy pastry house overlooking the Leie river in the middle of Ghent 's historic center. Our "cake-ladies" love hosting you in our beautiful pastry house surrounded by the grandeur of the Gravensteen castle, the authenticity of the Patershol and the relaxed atmosphere by the water.Check out our window display of fun teapots, cups, saucers and other china. In addition to our little restaurant we also deliver to small and big venues, both to private individuals and professionals.
Features
CUISINES
European
Meal types
Breakfast, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Location
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Hours
Open until 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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4.1
(567)
Excellent
249
Good
194
Average
58
Poor
39
Terrible
27
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Summer_Jim
London22 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
Delicious cakes in medieval building in the heart of Gent.
Cute place for afternoon tea with friends. Had a gallery seating area overlooking street and down to cake display and entrance.
Closed on Tuesdays so get in early if visiting on a Monday to get the best variety of cakes
Written September 1, 2023
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Tobey M
Fitchburg4 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
We stumbled upon this cute little shop not knowing anything about it but decided to go inside for some coffee and dessert while awaiting a tour of the castle. It did not disappoint and we were treated a two different pieces of cake that were out of this world delicious and the best we have had on this vacation. Run do not walk if you are in Ghent to this gem.
Written October 13, 2023
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Brian Monninkhof
Deventer7 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
A delicious coffee and cappuccino as it should be. The cappuccino with such a lovely brown edge around the milk. Both a delicious cake, a carrot cake and a cheesecake (cheesecake) coconut passion fruit. The toilet on the second floor will be a challenge for some because of the old staircase. Incidentally, it is definitely worth taking up that challenge. Friendly service and a beautiful old rustic interior.
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Written August 8, 2024
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Marieke v
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
3rd time we have breakfast here as a family. Last time was 4 years ago, when we lived in Ghent. So we really wanted to go to Julie’s House again. But what a difference from previous times....
We had a nice breakfast, but the portions are not large and the price is very high. This is out of proportion. Also donating Albert Heijn orange juice with lots of ice cubes for €4. Or order fresh mint tea and get normal mint tea and not adjust it on the receipt. Not enough cutlery when the food is delivered and the drink only minutes after the food was on the table. All in all a hugely chaotic morning, not only us but all guests had to wait a long time for their order.
Now I don't mind that waiting, but communicate about this or don't take as many reservations as the terrace outside is full of guests. And if you ask a lot of money for your food and drinks, then the ratio should be right. And the juice really fresh tasty instead of the Albert Heijn around the corner....
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Written August 11, 2024
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Daniel H
55 contributions
Sep 2024 • friends
Nice cake nice restaurant the service of young girls is just underground bad. The coffee was half full the young waitresses were kind of helpless walking around with their IPads. We ordered a breakfast of coffee came after 15 minutes the food for breakfast did not come even after 30 minutes although we had asked three times. We went and paid only for the coffee. The first and the last time I've been here,
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Written September 15, 2024
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efal
Athens439 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
We came here with great expectations and were rather dissappointed.
Walking into Julies House, you get the sense of disorganized service, the girls downstairs only serve the pies and tartes and dont know what is going on upstairs.
Upstairs you sit down to get service at a table but service is rather disappointing here too. First, the staff are always talking to each other in the back kitchen, hardly noticing clients requesting help and when we had a question about what a certain cake the waitress said we should go downstairs to ask the staff behind the counter.
Breakfast portions are good but the pieces of pie were almost 1/4 pie. All in all, a really average experience, better sit elsewhere than in this narrow space, especially during covid19!
Written September 2, 2021
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Julie S
Hi! Thanks for your feedback. In the mean time we organised a training day, where we worked with your feedback. Maybe we'll see you later, so you can notice our improvements.
Written October 20, 2021
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Sparkling_Julia
Utrecht Province234 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
All in all; it was pretty good/average. But honestly I was expecting more.
Walking into the store, we immediately smelled a bad smell. Not something you want to smell walking into a cake shop..
Upstairs you sit down to get service at a table. Funky old house with cute French furniture and decoration. The service was a bit disappointing too. First, the servants were talking with each other, hardly noticing us. And when a waitress came over and we had a question about what a certain cake was (because there weren’t any descriptions on the menu), the waitress said she couldn’t describe it and we should go downstairs to ask the staff behind the counter. But you work here, you sell & serve these products!
My chocolate milk wasn’t stirred, which made it harder to mix myself with the whipped cream. Some pies were good like the chocolate mousse cake others a bit disappointing like the citron crunch (not really crunchy). Even upstairs you can still smell the bad smell from downstairs a bit.
The portions are big. The pieces of pie were almost 1/4 pie!
Written February 9, 2020
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Alex G
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Julie's House is one of my favorite places in Ghent! They're small-dog friendly, make fantastic drinks, and everything they make is *chef's kiss* delicious. The location (Kraanlei 13) is pretty perfect too, especially on a wet, chilly day. ;)
Written August 19, 2023
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RebeccaElli
51 contributions
Oct 2022 • solo
I stopped off at Julie's House for a coffee break while exploring Gent. I got an iced coffee which was good, and a generous size. I was also given a small piece of their brownie to try with my drink while I sat outside. The lady who served me was very friendly and polite. The baked goods on offer looked absolutely delicious, and although I didn't have any I can imagine they are lovely.
The WC is on the 2nd floor so it is not accessible, if you have mobility issues. But the WC was very clean and well kept, which is always nice to see.
Written October 24, 2022
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GramsMichael
7 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Hot coffee - cold. We ordered scramble eggs on toast, When it came out I thought it had cheddar cheese on it, but no, it was the raw egg dripping all over. it was just disgusting. When I ordered something else they didn't even bother to ask - 2 of us had to order something else, just inedible. At register the young lady asked "how as everything?" I responded and it was as if I said nothing. Terrible.
Written October 12, 2022
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Julie's House
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your review. We certainly regret that your breakfast was not up to our usual standards. Especially if you communicated the issue to our staff, we apologize for the fact you did not feel as if they took it seriously. I have taken your review into account and will speak to our staff to be more mindful and active when handling feedback. My sincere apologies, if you are willing, please contact me at kraanlei@julieshouse.be since I would like to discuss your feedback even further. Kindest regards!
Written October 19, 2022
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Nick Howells
High Wycombe631 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
A fantastic bakery, cake shop, and cafe near Gravensteen castle in Ghent, Belgium. Wonderful service from the young waitresses, lovly food and coffee, for breakfast it was perfect.
Recommend the egg on brioche bread, and very good Americano, black coffee.
Written December 19, 2023
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David H
Carmarthenshire19 contributions
Feb 2025 • couples
After a long walk around Ghent we stumbled across Julie’s House. I had a really nice latte macchiato and my wife had an exceptionally good English breakfast tea. We also had some of the delicious cakes on offer. Staff were fabulous and really helpful.
Written February 17, 2025
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Julie Stampaert
Dear David
What beautiful review. We are so hapy that you came by chance to our cosy place in the centre of Ghent. We were delighted to welcome you.
We hope to welcome you again in the (near?) future. You are always welcome!
(And as you say, that English Breakfast tea is exceptionally delicious!)
Have a nice day!
Sweet greetings
The Julie's House team
Written February 17, 2025
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NedStar
DĂĽsseldorf4 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
Unbelievable cakes and super service. The place is sooooo lovely and cosy, we will return for sure. My wife had birthday and they served us a great cake free of charge. We met also Julia and she is such a nice and hospitable person - Thank you so much.
BTW: The Summer Cake was the BEST we EVER had.
Written July 21, 2021
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Julie's House
Hi!
Thank you so much for your review. Makes us happy that you had a great experience!
Have a lovely day đź’•
Written July 22, 2021
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Ruvini A
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • family
Excellent service and food. Appreciate very much the trouble Julie took to deliver my cupcake order right on time despite me not specifying the expected delivery time during ordering.
Written January 9, 2025
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Julie Stampaert
Dear Ruvinia2025
What a lovely review. Thank you so much! We enjoyed making that extra effort!
Have an amazing day!
Sweet greetings
the Julie's House team
Written February 7, 2025
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Eve L
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
Nice cake but the era is always nasty, including the toilet. Coffee is Just fine. I would not recommend the service, they are always working with students, the service is Very chaotic.
Written August 2, 2024
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