Our favourite places in Knokke, personally picked by Judith — from the best bakery to a rainy-day outing with the kids. Most are within walking or cycling distance of our apartment on Leopoldlaan, 100 m from the beach.
The best bakery in Knokke — well worth the queue!
FavouriteWhen Atelier Lucas is closed — a short walk, open 7 days a week.
Lovely breakfast or a nice spot for an afternoon treat or drinks. Book ahead in busy periods.
Delicious Asian restaurant with friendly service.
Book aheadGreat tacos with surprising combinations, in a beautiful interior.
Beautiful spot with refined food and a great view.
Delicious pizzas, also to take away.
Book aheadA Knokke classic: simple menu, quick service. Sometimes a long queue — go early!
Delicious pasta and Italian dishes. Our go-to when we don’t feel like cooking.
Great deli a 1-minute walk away, with self-service salads at the back.
Great burgers, mostly to take away.
A new deli — we hear nothing but good things.
Delicious ice cream with big scoops — an outing in itself for kids.
Great ice cream to take away, or sit down a little further on.
Nice beach bar nearby. Order via QR code — no queuing.
Popular spot for a drink.
Indoor and outdoor playground. Great for lunch, an afternoon or dinner.
KidsBeach bar with a fun playground for young children.
KidsBike rental around the corner. Tip: rent a cargo bike and cycle to Cadzand via the Zwin — with nice beach bars along the way.
Top tipBowling and an obstacle course — perfect for rainy days. No bookings, but the queue moves fast.
Rainy dayFun mini golf for the whole family.
Wakeboarding for all ages, with a nice terrace to watch from.
Fun for the family, with double karts for younger kids. Best booked online.
Book onlineWithin walking distance, wide selection, open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm.
NearbyHandy for stocking up as you drive into Knokke.
Every Wednesday and Saturday: fresh cheese, pizzas, croquettes and more.
Knokke station is about 850 m away (11-minute walk), with direct trains to Bruges, Ghent, Brussels and Leuven. The Coastal Tram starts here, heading to Ostend and beyond.
Taxi Marc: +32 476 60 20 00 — or use Uber, which is available in Knokke.
Our family apartment for 8 guests is 100 m from the beach, with sun terraces, sea views and a private garage.