Caffe Mundi

Caffe Mundi is at Oude Beurs 24, in Antwerp’s former financial centre and within walking distance of the cathedral. Its identity centres on coffee “from bean to cup”: it works with Cross Roast, an affiliated roaster that selects and roasts beans from different origins. The address is on an old-town street lined with historic buildings, while the interior and menu have a contemporary feel. It is better suited to visitors who want to choose their coffee carefully than to anyone grabbing a generic drink before entering the church.

The offer brings together espresso and filter coffee, single-origin selections, tea, hot chocolate, cold drinks, cakes and breakfast and lunch options. The café says its coffee menu changes with the available beans and publishes a Cross Roast list; it also serves homemade items and vegetarian choices. Breakfast and lunch tables cannot be reserved: the official advice is to come by on the day. Anyone wanting to learn more about preparation can book a separate Cross Roast coffee experience, rather than assuming it is part of an ordinary visit.

The review page consulted showed 4.6/5 from 1,246 Google reviews for Oude Beurs 24. Comments commonly mention coffee quality, bean selection and a welcoming atmosphere; some also note that the space can fill up or that certain dishes feel expensive for a simple break. The strong score does not erase those differences: even a quick espresso here is a more specialised experience than at a grab-and-go café, while the breakfast menu can turn the stop into a full meal.

The café opens from 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 9:30 a.m. at weekends and on public holidays; it closes at 6 p.m. or 5 p.m. respectively, and is closed on 25 December and 1 January. The website says breakfast and lunch tables cannot be booked and provides email contact. From the cathedral, walk through the historic centre; the café’s official Instagram, linked from its own materials, shares coffee and updates. Caffe Mundi is the choice for specialty coffee, while The Proper Hangout offers a broader brunch beside the cathedral entrance.