Our Menu
Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Betsy's Got Some Eggs
Fancy Truffle Hashbrowns
$27.00
Duck fat hashbrowns, duck confit leg, black truffle, poached egg, duck sauce
Eitjes & Gerookte Zalm
$22.00
Butter braised asparagus, poached eggs, Chesapeake Smokehouse salmon, mousseline with Persian lime, English muffin crumble
The Coddled Egg in the Bokaal
$17.50
Slow poached eggs, fluffy Hollandaise, butter rich carrot-mashed potato, chives, baguette
Super Lekkere Roereitjes
$17.50
Soft scrambled eggs, chives, Parmesan snow, cracked black pepper, bacon strips, homemade brioche toast, butter, fruit
The Belgian Omelet
$26.50
Stuffed omelet, lobster, shrimp, crab, calamari, tomato-bisque sauce, petite salad
Belga's "Beruchte" Groene Eieren
$18.00
Our famous green eggs, herb pesto, creamed spinach, red onions Gruyère cheese, English muffin, Applewood smoked bacon
La Quiche “The 3 Piggies”
$19.50
Puff pastry, quiche, Parisian ham, bacon bits, prosciutto, onions, cheeses, mesclun salad
Banana Nutella Crepes
$17.00
French crêpes, fresh banana, lots of Nutella, whipped cream, chocolate
Sand 'Wishes' If You'd Like
Crispy Egg on Mushroom Toast
$22.00
Sautéed mushrooms, country bread, parsley, garlic, fried kale, black garlic, crispy fried poached egg
Our Avocado Toast
$18.00
Farmhouse bread, crushed avocado, pickles, radishes, cilantro, tomatoes, petite salad
Poached Eggs +$5.00
Smoked Salmon +$7.00
Poached Eggs +$5.00
Smoked Salmon +$7.00
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$25.00
Grilled beef burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian frites
Add Any Egg +$3.00
Add Any Egg +$3.00
New to Belga!
Yes! “Egg” in A Waffle
$16.00
Warm poached egg inside a waffle, BBQ pork belly, petite salad
Omelette Au Fromage Classique
$18.00
Classic omelette, bacon fat hashbrowns, Gruyère and aged Gouda cheese, herbs
Cowboy Hashbrowns Skillet
$23.00
Hashbrowns, beer braised short ribs, Brussels sprouts, chipotle ketchup, pickled onions, scrambled eggs
Le Petit-Déjeuner Belge
Greek Yogurt Parfait & Granola
$13.50
Greek yogurt, berries, granola, fresh basil syrup
Seasonal Fruit Plate
$11.50
Sage-lime syrup
L’ Original Waffle Bommekes
$6.75
The Original Liège waffle in small bites, with sugar snow
Cinnamon Roll Waffle
$5.50
With frosting dip
Belgian Chocolate Croissant
$7.50
Chocolate mousse, chocolate pearl
Waffles Like You've Never Seen Before!
Liege Waffle & Red Wine Poached Pears
$16.00
L’Original Liège waffle, red wine poached pears, crème brûlée cream, pear syrup
Strawberry Field Waffle
$17.50
The Brussels waffle, strawberries, vanilla whipped cream, pink meringues, strawberry jelly, sugar snow
Fresh & Simple - A Belgian Waffle
$16.00
Simple Belgian waffle, lots of seasonal fresh fruit, vanilla whipped cream
Belgian French Toast
$17.50
Home-baked French brioche toast waffle, roasted pineapple, toasted coconut, Biscoff cookies cream, speculoos crumble
Farm Cornbread Waffle
$21.50
Cornbread waffle, lightly smoked beer braised pulled pork, lots of parsley, avocado cream, two fried eggs, chives crème fraîche
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs & Waffles
$21.00
Buttermilk deep fried chicken, crispy Belgian waffle, popcorn, jalapeño honey syrup, spicy peppers, whipped sweet butter
Falafel Waffle & Hummus
$18.50
Garlic hummus, poached eggs, cucumber, heirloom tomato, mint, garlic yogurt sauce
If You Need Some Extras
Jerkey Turkey Bacon
$9.50
Grilled Jamaican Jerk turkey bacon
A Bucket of Applewood Smoked Bacon
$8.50
The Belgian Frites
$9.25
The world’s original fries! A trio of homemade mayonnaise
Side of 2 Eggs or Egg Whites
$8.00
Brouillés, omelette, pochés, oeuf sur le plat
French Baguette
$7.50
Sun-dried tomato butter, lard and bacon bits butter
Bacon Fat Hash Browns
$9.50
With truffle rosemary salt
A Bunch of Brunch Cocktails
Cremant, Brut De Loire
$16.00
Bouvet Ladubay, Saphit Brut 2021
Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé
$17.00
Domaine Albert Bichot, N.V
The Original Spritz
$15.00
Aperol 1919, sparlking wine, soda, kumquats
Bart Simpson at Your Service
$17.00
Rosemary-cucumber infused Citadelle gin, jalapeño-honey syrup, lime, Fever-Tree sparkling cucumber
Jalapeño Bloody Mary
$13.50
Jalapeño infused vodka, spicy tomato, celery foam, pickled jalapeño
Ga’s Bloody Mary & Celery Foam
$13.00
Tito’s vodka, spicy tomato juice, green celery foam
Be Michelada
$11.00
Stella Artois beer, bloody mary mix, lime, salt, chilie
Biére Mimosa
$12.00
Blanche de Belga Beer, orange juice
B’mimosa
$11.50
Our Sparkling wine, orange juice
Napoleon Mimosa
$13.50
Sparkling rosé, Mandarine Napoléon liqueur, orange juice, blood orange
Belga’s Bellini
$13.00
Crème de pêche liqueur, white cranberry juice, sparkling wine
Jack the Rabbit
$15.50
Carrot infused rum, mango-carrot juice, ginger beer, red beet ice cube, ginger candy
The Best Part of Waking Up
$16.00
Kraken black spiced rum, cold brew coffee, Baileys, roasted cocoa nibs
Perfect Espresso Martini
$17.00
Ketel One vodka, Julius Meinl espresso, Kahlua, trio of beans
Our Bubbly Special
$43.00/Bottle
A bottle of sparkling wine and orange juice
Coffee, Tea & Other Drinks
‘Julius Meinl Coffee & Tea'
Drip
$5.00
Espresso
$6.00
Double Espresso
$8.00
Latté
$7.00
Cappuccino
$7.00
Assorted Julius Mienl Teas
$7.00
Iced Tea
$5.00
Fru Fru Lemonade
$8.50
Green Healthy Juice
$7.00
Orange Juice
$6.00
Apple Juice
$5.00
Pineapple Juice
$5.00
Blackberry Hibiscus Bellini
$10.00
N.A
Belgian Hot Chocolate
$9.00
Warm Boozy Drinks
Irish Coffee
$15.00
Jameson whiskey, drip coffee, raw sugar, unsweetened cream float
Belgian Coffee
$15.00
Young genever, crystal sugar, drip coffee, unsweetened cream float
Belgian Hot Chocolate with Irish Cream
$15.00
Made with real belgian dark chocolate, marshmallows, chocolate pearls
Cocktails Sans Alcool
Enjoy our zero proof cocktail.
Ned Flanders
$15.00
Amaro Lucano, grapefruit juice, lime, blood orange
Jay, Caramba! Mi Paloma
$16.00
Spiritless Jalisco tequila, Fever-Tree grapefruit sparkling, lime juice, grapefruit
Eat My Shorts
$15.00
Petit Beret Orange Spritz, blood orange, N/A sparkling rosé
Feeling Lunchy?
Biefstuk Van De Beenhouwer
$49.00
Grilled Hanger Steak, duck fat potato pavé, spring vegetables, red wine Béarnaise
Add any eggs if you like +$49.00
Add any eggs if you like +$49.00
Stoverij Met Frietjes En Witloof
$33.00
Belgian beef stew, Chimay beer, Belgian frites, mayonnaise, endive salad, grain mustard
The Best Steak Tartare in DC
$36.00
Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, garden salad, quail egg, Belgian frites
Groene Asperge Soep
$16.00
Green asparagus soup, crème fraîche, black garlic cream
Vier Kazen Kroketten
$15.00
Croquettes of four cheeses, cheese waffle, cheese cream, puffed tomatoes, Parmesan snow
Brie De Meaux Aux Truffle
$21.50
Brie stuffed with truffle and mascarpone, frisée artichoke salad, homemade brioche
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$15.50
Spicy cigars of chicken and crab meat, dipping sauces
Belgische Witloof Salade
$16.50
Belgian endives, blue cheese, pecans agrumes, dates, kumquat, Belga’s vinaigrette
Gegrilde Branzino Ostendaise
$41.00
Grilled Branzino, mashed potato, tomato, celery, baby grey shrimp, Beurre Blanc ciboulette sauce
Mussels ‘Mariniere’ the Classique
$29.00
White wine, shallots, butter, garlic, celery, parsley, mayo, Belgian frites
Mosselen Diablo Loco
$31.00
Lobster jus, white wine, butter, shallots, celery, garlic, mushrooms, jalapeño, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Lunch: Tuesday – Friday 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
If You Need Some Extras & Like to Share
The Belgian Frites
$9.25
The world’s original fries! A trio of homemade mayonnaise.
The Brussels Sprouts
$14.50
Sweet & sour fried pork belly, fried kale, curry, chili.
Rillette Van Gerookte Forel
$17.50
Carolina Trout Rillette, lemon confit, petite salade, French dressing, grilled toast, salmon caviar
French Baguette and Two Butters
$7.50
Sun-dried tomato butter, lard and bacon-bits butter.
Slow Roasted Heirloom Carrots
$15.50
Poppy seeds, ginger, confit lemon, butter, labneh, curry.
Faux (Foie) Grass Aux Poire
$25.00
Parfait de Faux Foie, red wine pears, beets, rhubarb, duck prosciutto, brioche
New Ideas from The Chef
Groene Asperge Soep
$16.00
Green asparagus soup, crème fraîche, black garlic cream
Asparagus À La Flamande
$24.00
Belgian famous asparagus, egg mimosa, farm butter, nutmeg, lots of fresh parsley
Capellini D’angelo Met Venus Schelpjes
$25.00
Capelli d’Angelo, littleneck clam, chili flakes, roasted bread, white wine, parsley oil
Erwtjes Risotto Met St.Jacobs Vruchten
$44.00
English pea risotto, scallops, smoked onion cream, pea purée, tendrils, spring onions, chives
Biefstuk Van De Beenhouwer
$49.00
Grilled Hanger Steak, duck fat potato pavé, spring vegetables, red wine Béarnaise
Roasted Duck Two Ways
$46.00
Roasted duck breast, duck confit, sweet potato, rhubarb, blue cheese, nuts and dates compote, duck à l’orange sauce , red beet cream
Our Classiques Apps
The Best Steak Tartare in DC
$20.00/+
Dinner $20.00
As Main Course $36.00 • The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions,cornichons, capers, quail egg.
As Main Course $36.00 • The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions,cornichons, capers, quail egg.
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$15.50
Spicy cigars of chicken & crabmeat, dipping sauces.
Belgische Witloof Salade
$16.50
Belgian endives, blue cheese crumble, agrumes, dates, kumquat, candied pecans, Belga’s vinaigrette.
Wilde Champignon Wafel
$18.00
Wild mushroom waffle, porcini, shiitake, beech mushroom, Pecorino cream, mushroom jus shooter.
Vier Kazen Kroketten
$15.00
Croquettes of four cheeses, cheese waffle, cheese cream, puffed tomatoes, Parmesan snow.
Our Guest’s Favorites
Salad Riz Deveau
$24.00
Frisée salad, roasted artichoke, truffle dressing, radish, crispy sweetbread nuggets
Soupe À L’oignon Gratinée
$17.50
Belgian onion soup, croutons, Gruyère cheese
Stoofpotje Van Slakken en Kikkerbillen
$20.00
Casserole of escargot & frog legs, green butter, garlic, spinach
BBQ Pork Belly Steamed Buns
$14.00
Two buns, radish, cucumber, cilantro, lime, bourbon sauce
100% Belgian
Stoverij Met Frietjes en Witloof
$33.00
Belgian beef stew, Chimay beer, Belgian frites, mayonnaise, Belgian endive, grain mustard.
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$25.00
Grilled burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian frites.
Gegrilde Filet Mignon Met Pepersaus
$59.00
Grilled C.A.B. filet mignon, puffed tomato, our crazy frites with truffle mayonnaise, pepper sauce.
Varkenskotelet Met Spruitjes
$37.00
Smoked Heritage pork chops, apples, dates, nuts, cream of Brussels sprouts, bacon, sweet and spicy glaze.
Poulet Roti Pere Maurits
$33.00
Herb-roasted chicken, peas and carrots, chicken-tarragon jus
From the Big Pond
Kabeljauwhaasje Met Groene Groenten
$39.00
Roasted cod loin, chive oil sauce, asparagus, lemon confit, scorched baby leek, broccoli cream
Salmon Aux Lentilles
$38.00
Stuffed salmon fillet, bread crust, green lentil casserole, carrots, celery, Italian parsley, Beurre Blanc, vin rouge.
Gegrilde Branzino Ostendaise
$41.00
Grilled Branzino, mashed potato, tomato, celery, mussels, baby grey shrimp, Beurre Blanc ciboulette sauce.
Mussels “Mariniere” the Classique
$29.00
White wine, shallots, celery, butter, garlic, parsley, Belgian frites, mayonnaise.
Mosselen Diablo Loco
$31.00
Lobster jus, white wine, butter, cilantro, celery, garlic, mushrooms, jalapeño, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Belga’s Cocktails
Belga’s Anniversary Old Fashioned
$20.00
Woodford Reserve “Belga Cafe’s 20th anniversary barrel” Angostura bitters, demerara syrup, orange peel
Bart Simpson at Your Service
$17.00
Rosemary-cucumber infused Citadelle Gin, jalapeño-honey syrup, lime, Fever-Tree sparkling cucumber
Don’t Have a Cow, Man!
$18.00
400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Boomsma green, Maraschino liqueur, lime, boozy foam, clear ice
Royal Belgian Mule
$15.00
Homemade lemon-lime Genever, Intense ginger liqueur, Q hibiscus ginger beer, juniper berries
The Only French in The House ‘75’
$17.00
Ford’s Gin, lemon, simple syrup, St-Germain liqueur, sparkling wine, lemon twist
Whoa
$18.00
Blue cheese washed Ketel One vodka, Castelvetrano olives, dry vermouth mist, martini
I Am Bart Simpson
$17.00
Planteray 3 stars Rum, thyme liqueur, lime juice, basil oil
N/A Jay, Caramba! Mi Paloma
$16.00
Bare N.A. tequila, Fever-Tree grapefruit sparkling, lime juice, grapefruit
Belga Cafe’s Classics
Cosmopolitan
$17.00
Ketel one vodka, lime juice, Cointreau, pom pomegranate
Negroni
$17.00
Nolet’s gin, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Campari, big clear ice
Draft Beers
Straffe Hendrik Tripel 9%
$16.00
Belgian tripel
rich, creamy, deep malt character, rum and pears
rich, creamy, deep malt character, rum and pears
Stella Artois 5.2%
$9.00
Pilsner
hazy golden yellow, with grainy malts, crisp
hazy golden yellow, with grainy malts, crisp
St. Bernardus Tokyo 6%
$13.00
White beer
aromas of citrus fruit, notes of orange, & lemonade
aromas of citrus fruit, notes of orange, & lemonade
Chimay Blue 8%
$17.00
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
dry candied fruit, cherry, light spice
dry candied fruit, cherry, light spice
Super Bolleke 7.8%
$13.00
Belgian-style Amber Ale
Caramel malt, dried fruits, Belgian yeast
Caramel malt, dried fruits, Belgian yeast
White Wine by The Glass
Chef’s Favorite, Entre.-Deux-Mers, French Kiss, 2023
$16.00
Mineral and lemon notes, palate is full and rich
Sancerre, Kevin Et Karine Lauverjat, FR, 2024
$24.00
Medium-bodied, notes of citrus & stone fruits, sharp minerality
Pinot Grigio, Ornella Molon, IT, 2023
$15.00
Aromas of apple, pear, and hints of apricot
Sauvignon Blanc, Clos De La Fontaine, VV, 2021
$15.00
Notes of lemon, white peach, and a touch of wet stone minerality
Chardonnay, Bezel by Cakebread Winery, 2023
$17.00
Medium bodied, aromas citrus, oak, pear, vanilla
Côtes Du Rhône, Parallèle 45, Fr, 2023
$15.00
Crisp, floral, citrus, peach, mineral
Albarino, 'nessa’ by Adegas Gran Vinum, SP, 2023
$16.00
Aromas of fresh citrus, white flowers, and stone fruits
Red Wine by The Glass
Pinot Noir, Mader, Alsace, 2022
$15.00
Aromas of cranberry and raspberry, silky creamy texture
Pinot Noir, La Crema, Monterey, 2023
$16.00
Aromas of tart cranberries, ripe strawberries & hints of brown spices
Côtes Du Rhône, A. Berthet Rayne, FR, 2022
$15.00
Tangy redcurrant and blackcurrant notes, refreshing
Bordeaux, Château La Graviere, Prestige, FR, 2020
$16.00
Notes of spiced vanilla, plum, cassis and hints of leather
Tempranillo, Matsu, El Picaro, Tinta De Toro, SP, 2022
$16.00
Aromas of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums
Cab. Sauvignon, Unshackled, by The Prisoner, CA, 2021
$18.00
Intense aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice
Malbec, Auka, Don Alfonso, Mendoza, 2021
$15.00
An intense and fresh nose, pepper, spice, oak, vanilla
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Ladubay, Saphir Brut, 2021
$16.00
Aromas of white flowers, fresh apple, and pear, with a subtle hint of toasted brioche
Cremant De Bourgogne Rosé Domaine Albert Bichot
$17.00
Light, bouquet of raspberries, red currants and white blossom
Ole Ole Rosé
Sancerre Rosé Kevin Et Karine Lauverjat, FR, 2023
$22.00
Medium-bodied, fruity, bright strawberries, raspberries, long finish
Rosé, Aix, Coteaux D’aix en Provence, 2023
$15.00
Light,soft, ripe summer fruits, watermelon and strawberries
TWO COURSE LUNCH $31++ or THREE COURSE LUNCH $37
(Wednesday – Friday). Select one dish from each category to create your two-course lunch
Our Starters
HEIRLOOM RED TOMATO SALAD
Buffalo burrata, farm arugula, homemade pesto, balsamic vinaigrette, garden basil
BÉCHAMEL BEEF-STEWED CROQUETTES
Mustard dip, pickled vegetables, parsley
Entrée
ROASTED PORK LOIN WRAPPED IN BACON
Butter-mashed potato, fried black trumpet mushrooms, creamy mustard sauce
FLEMISH FISH WATERZOOI
Mussels, clams, cod loin, shrimp, golden potatoes, carrot, celery, creamy fish sauce
MUSSELS CURRY
Julienned vegetables, apples, lots of butter, coconut curry sauce, sesame oil
Dessert
PROFITEROLES
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Every Day: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sunday: 4:30 pm - Close
Selections of Fine Wine
Ask your bartender for today’s selection.
Sparkling Wine, J. Roget, Brut, CA
$8.00
Sparkling Rosé, Poema, NV Spain
$8.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Clos de la Fontaine, VV, 2021
$8.00
Pinot Noir, Mader, Alsace, 2022
$8.00
Rosé, Aix, Coteaux D’Aix En Provence, 2023
$8.00
Simple Beers
Stella Artois, Pilsner
$7.00
Belga’s Ale, White Ale
$7.00
Our Cocktails
Royal Belgian Mule
$9.00
Homemade lemon-lime Genever, Intense ginger liqueur, Q hibiscus ginger beer, juniper berries.
Red Wine Sangria
$9.00
Red wine, brandy, orange, apples, berries, Banana de Brasil liqueur, lots of ice, basil.
Amaro Palmer
$9.00
High Wire Southern Amaro, lemonade, ice, mint, lemon.
Bites to Share
$3 off during Happy Hour.
Gougeres Waffles
Regular $14.00, Happy Hour $11.00 • Not so classic, French cheese puffs, our cheese cream, blue cheese, Gruyère cheese.
Grilled Lamb Kofta
Regular $17.00, Happy Hour $14.00 • Grilled ground lamb kebab, cilantro, mint, tahini, Greek yogurt, Harissa.
Bechamel Beef Stewed Croquettes
Regular $17.00, Happy Hour $14.00 • Mustard dip, and pickled vegetables, parsley.
Rillette Van Gerookte Forel
Regular $17.50, Happy Hour $14.50 • Smoked Carolina trout rillette, lemon confit, petite salade, French dressing, grilled toast, salmon caviar.
BBQ Pork Belly Steamed Buns
Regular $14.00, Happy Hour $11.00 • Two buns, radish, cucumber, cilantro, lime, bourbon sauce.
A Small Pot of Mussels
Regular $17.00, Happy Hour $14.00 • Belga’s blanche beer, shallots, butter, garlic, parsley, mussel sauce.
Belga’s Original Frites
Regular $9.50, Happy Hour $6.50 • Belgian frietjes, homemade trio mayonnaise.
Our Desserts
BELGISCHE CHOCOLADE MOUSSE EIEREN
$15.00
Belgian chocolate mousse eggs, chocolate crumble, pearls, cacao cream
BLAUWE BOSBESSEN MARSEPEIN CAKE
$15.50
Warm almond cake, blueberry, cacao crumble,
Genever buttermilk sorbet, Anglaise, butterfly
Genever buttermilk sorbet, Anglaise, butterfly
SPECULOOS KWARK TAART
$14.00
Lemon honey cheesecake, Virginia peaches, Speculoos
crumbles, basil, Stella cidre gelee, flowers
crumbles, basil, Stella cidre gelee, flowers
GEBAKKEN POMPOENWAFEL
$14.50
Fried pumpkin waffle, salted caramel ice cream, vanilla Anglaise, pumpkin mousse, granola vanilla whipped cream
SPECULAAS-CHEESECAKE
$15.00
Speculoos cheesecake, candied carrot, saffron syrup, crumble, pink chocolate sesame, mandarin jelly, vanilla-cardamom ice cream, kumquat cream