From breakfast to dinner

However, the lively feel of the restaurant can also be energizing, and the menu makes waiting for a table and dealing with crowds of people all worth it.”

A couple weeks ago, a friend and I visited a Las Cruces popular brunch destination: A Bite of Belgium, which opened in 2012 and has since expanded both its menu and venue.

Located at 741 N. Alameda Blvd., Sunday is often the busiest day for the restaurant, but we lucked out and were able to get a table quickly.  

With a full house, A Bite of Belgium can be on the louder side as large groups of people gather there to enjoy time with family and friends, and the sound of their conversations can carry. Therefore, if you’re looking for a place to hold an intimate conversation, Sunday brunch at a Bite of Belgium may not be the best time or place.

However, the lively feel of the restaurant can also be energizing, and the menu makes waiting for a table and dealing with crowds of people all worth it.

While A Bite of Belgium is known for its busy weekends, it’s also known for its wide selection of Belgian waffles, ranging from the sweet and delectable Bavarian Cream Waffles (two Liège waffles with homemade Bavarian cream, bananas, chocolate ganache, and caramelized almonds) to the healthier Greek Yogurt Waffles (two Liège waffles with plain Greek yogurt and granola mix).

I was extremely tempted to order from this extravagant selection, but ultimately couldn’t resist my go-to brunch pick: Eggs Florentine ($10.75), which includes two poached eggs, sautéed Roma tomatoes and spinach topped with Hollandaise sauce on your choice of a freshly baked croissant or English muffin (which is what I chose). The dish is served with home fries cut into triangles and a side salad.

While Eggs Benedict is common on breakfast or brunch menus in the area (including A Bite of Belgium), I’ve found Eggs Florentine to be less common, which is one of the reasons A Bite of Belgium is one of my favorite brunch spots. The sauce was just the right flavor and consistency and paired well with the perfectly soft poached eggs and lightly greased potatoes.

My only regret was not trying the croissant version of the dish, as it might have added a whole new layer to the texture and taste.

My friend went with a rather classic dish, the Breakfast Special ($9.90), which comes with your preference of eggs, your choice of bacon, sausage or ham and your choice of two Liège waffles or toast. My friend and I both missed the waffle boat, as he opted for the freshly baked, toasted wheat bread, cut into large, thick triangles.

Other breakfast items include Fresh Baked Croissant French Toast, Corned Beef Hash and the “BBB” – Belgian Breakfast Brioche (a toasted butter brioche bun topped with a two-egg omelet, thinly sliced ham and gouda cheese.)

Along with breakfast, A Bite of Belgium offers a lunch menu daily from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Choose from soups and salads and hot and cold sandwiches, like the Lamb Sandwich or the Mediterranean. 

In addition, A Bite of Belgium offers a slightly pricier dinner menu from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, with entrees like Charred Ribeye, Chicken Scaloppini and Crispy Duck Breast.

A “children’s” menu is offered daily, for the pickier eaters in the family.

As its slogan goes, A Bite of Belgium is “The Talk of the Town.” I highly recommend it. Visit abiteofbelgium.com or call 575-527-2483.

Alexia Severson may be contacted at alexia@lascrucesbulletin.com.