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Le Bal Infernal - used book café

Cafe, Vegan Cakes, Plant Milk

Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 6 reviews

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Top tips

  • Enjoy the large collection of used books to browse or read while visiting.
  • Good to know: Expect the venue to be crowded at times, especially during peak hours.
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  • Try the vegan hot chocolate and dirty chai latte for well-liked vegan drinks.
  • Good spot to work or study with free Wi-Fi and some plugs available.
  • Outdoor shaded seating is available and pleasant during warmer days.

People mention

Hot chocolate, cake and chai latte.

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Also croque monsieur, latte, pancakes, pie, sandwich and soup.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, coffee, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Le Bal Infernal is a cozy coffee shop known for its homemade vegan cakes and a variety of plant-based milk options like oat milk, including popular drinks such as vegan hot chocolate and dirty chai latte. It features a large selection of used books in multiple languages, providing a relaxing atmosphere suitable for working on laptops or reading. With outdoor shaded seating and free Wi-Fi, the café transitions into a lively bar scene at night, offering beers, cocktails, and snacks.

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Kammerstraat 6, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–00:00
Tuesday
11:00–00:00
Wednesday
11:00–00:00
Thursday
11:00–00:00
Friday
11:00–01:30
Saturday
11:00–01:30
Sunday
11:00–18:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
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