Welcome

To Café Bruges

Historic Downtown Carlisle Eatery

Dedicated to elevating the real food experience through our cuisine, hospitality, & exceptional attention to detail

A visit to historic downtown Carlisle isn’t complete without a visit to Café Bruges. This celebrated restaurant serves Belgium’s favorite dishes. 

 

In the mood for comfort food? Try our ever-popular juicy burgers and crispy frites or tender steaks that melt in your mouth. Looking for something lighter? Homemade soups feature the freshest local ingredients. Want to experience regional flavors? Indulge in old-world specialties such as quiche, mussels, Carbonade Flamande, and waffles.

We also have over 100 Belgian beers — both bottled and on draft, in an ever-changing selection, as well as wines and cocktails.

ALL IMPORTED

Belgian Beer

An unmatched selection of imported beer to choose from!

 

We have over 100 Belgian beers — both bottled and on draught in an ever-changing selection.

In addition, we are happy to offer growlers for you to take home from any of our tap selections.

Online ORDERING Available

Authentic Belgian food served fresh

You don’t have to travel to Belgium to experience its popular gastronomic culture.

Try our ever-popular juicy burgers and crispy frites or tender steaks that melt in your mouth. Looking for something lighter? Homemade soups feature the freshest local ingredients. Want to experience regional flavors? Indulge in old-world specialties such as quiche, mussels, Carbonade Flamande and waffles.

"No visit to Carlisle is complete without a visit to Café Bruges for mussels & frites. They are literally the perfect compliment to the amazing beer served here!”

Charles Berkman

Not just another Restaurant

Passion & Expertise

We had a vision of creating a very different kind of place; a restaurant with spirit, with enthusiasm, and with a dynamic energy that would match that of the cuisine from Belgium.

More Than A Restaurant, An Experience

Our search for excellence has repeatedly led to new ways of thinking and doing for us. All of these ideas are tangible and sincere components of who we are and what we are creating.

Driving Values

Hospitality, passion, professionalism, exceptional attention to detail, teamwork, pride, service, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts.

Family Tradition

What has followed since our beginning has been an exciting and joyous exploration of who we are, what we love, and what we envision sharing with the community we serve.