The Cathedral of Our Lady’s tower appears between the streets of central Antwerp before visitors reach the square. Construction began in 1352 and the building was completed in 1521, nearly 170 years later; inside, paintings by Rubens give the church an artistic as well as architectural significance. After leaving, a break can be immediate: The Proper Hangout sits beside the cathedral and centres on brunch and its Dutch Babies; Caffe Mundi, on Oude Beurs, is a short walk for anyone who wants specialty coffee to be the main event.
The Dutch Baby at The Proper Hangout is not a pan-fried pancake: it is baked, puffs up at the edges and remains soft in the middle, with sweet and savoury versions. Its all-day kitchen adds brunch, lunch, lattes and cocktails, making it possible to move from the landmark to a full meal without leaving the neighbourhood. Caffe Mundi offers a different kind of stop. Its relationship with roaster Cross Roast means guests can choose single-origin coffees and explore different preparations alongside pastries, breakfast or lunch; the bean selection changes with availability.
The Proper Hangout displays its own 4.5 score and more than 80 guest ratings; the Google listing consulted showed 4.5/5 from 76 reviews. Caffe Mundi’s listing showed 4.6/5 from 1,246 Google reviews. Comments about the latter often praise the coffee and setting, while also mentioning crowds or the cost of some dishes. The Proper Hangout has a smaller review sample so far, but its location, brunch and pancake presentation recur in comments. These are different offers: an international-style meal versus a stop more focused on the bean.
Opening hours also help with the choice. The Proper Hangout opens from 9 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday and accepts reservations; Caffe Mundi opens from 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 9:30 a.m. on weekends and public holidays, and does not take breakfast or lunch bookings. For an early breakfast, Caffe Mundi is the option; for a leisurely brunch after the cathedral, The Proper Hangout is around the corner. Check the church’s visitor hours separately, as services may affect tourist access.
For brunch beside the cathedral, The Proper Hangout serves Dutch Babies and takes bookings; Caffe Mundi focuses on Cross Roast coffee and opens earlier on weekdays.
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The Proper Hangout is practically next door to the Cathedral of Our Lady, at Lijnwaadmarkt 5–7, and is designed for a longer pause before or after a visit. The Gothic church was built between 1352 and 1521, taking nearly 170 years to complete, and houses works by Peter Paul Rubens. The café sits on
Dutch Babies, brunch, specialty coffee and all-day café beside the cathedral
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
Single-origin coffee, Cross Roast, breakfast, lunch and pastries on Oude Beurs
Sources & references
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Official website of The Proper Hangout ↗
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The Proper Hangout · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of The Proper Hangout ↗
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Monumental Churches of Antwerp · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Caffe Mundi ↗
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Caffe Mundi · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Caffe Mundi ↗
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Caffe Mundi / Cross Roast · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Caffe Mundi ↗
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Caffe Mundi · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website of Caffe Mundi ↗
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Monumental Churches of Antwerp · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Monumental Churches of Antwerp · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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The Proper Hangout · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Caffe Mundi · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Caffe Mundi · Accessed October 11, 2026
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Opiniones de The Proper Hangout, Lijnwaadmarkt 5–7 ↗
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Google Hotels, datos de Google Maps · Accessed October 11, 2026
La ficha de Google Hotels mostraba 4.5/5 en 76 reseñas para el local junto a la catedral.
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Opiniones de Caffe Mundi, Oude Beurs 24 ↗
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Wanderlog, datos de Google · Accessed October 11, 2026
Mostraba 4.6/5 en 1,246 opiniones de Google; se repiten elogios al café, la selección y el ambiente junto a algunas observaciones de precio y afluencia.
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Opiniones de The Proper Hangout, Lijnwaadmarkt 5–7 ↗
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Google Hotels, datos de Google Maps · Accessed October 11, 2026
La ficha mostraba 4.5/5 en 76 opiniones para el local junto a la catedral.
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Opiniones de Caffe Mundi, Oude Beurs 24 ↗
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Wanderlog, datos de Google · Accessed October 11, 2026
La ficha mostraba 4.6/5 en 1,246 opiniones de Google; comentarios sobre café, ambiente, precio y afluencia.