Christmas in Ghent, with its atmospheric Christmas market and beautifully lit streets, is the perfect time to search for a unique and local gift. Forget the run-of-the-mill gifts. Surprise your loved ones this year with an authentic Ghent specialty!
Here are our top 5 most irresistible gift ideas from Ghent.
1. Iconic coffee - Mokabon
For the true coffee lover, there's no better treat than a pack of Mysore—Mokabon's iconic house blend. This Ghent coffee roastery has been a city institution since 1937. Located in Donkersteeg, the shop is a fragrant oasis of freshly roasted beans. If you're looking for something different than the classic Mokabon blend, be sure to check out the single-origin varieties or the Holiday Blend.
For more information: visit our website or contact us at info@mokabon.be
2. Cuberdons - Temmerman
The Cuberdon, or "nose," is perhaps Ghent's most iconic candy. This purple, cone-shaped treat with a hard outer and a syrupy raspberry filling is a must-have for every visitor and resident. Give a piece of local history that tastes delicious. Be sure to visit Confiserie Temmerman, where Belgian tradition, craftsmanship, and nostalgia converge. Since 1904, they have been a household name in authentic candy, chocolate, gelatin-free gum, and artisanal cuberdons.
https://www.temmermanconfiserie.com/
3 Ghent mustard - Tierenteyn
For over two centuries, Tierenteyn-Verlant has been known for its artisanal mustard. The shop at the greengrocer's market is a monument in itself. The mustard is still hand-filled in the characteristic stone jars.
https://www.tierenteyn-verlent.be/
4. The Ghent Snowball - Larmuseau
The Ghent snowball is an officially recognized treat and a true winter treat. It's a soft cloud of vanilla, covered in a thin layer of dark chocolate and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. Confiserie Larmuseau has been in the business for over 100 years. From confectioner to chocolatier and ice cream maker to biscuit maker. Throughout this time, they have remained true to tradition, authenticity, and craftsmanship. You can see, smell, and taste this in their artisanal confectionery, including the famous Ghent snowball.
https://www.confiserielarmuseau.com/
5. Artisanal pralines - Van Hoorebeke
For those who prefer a classic Belgian chocolate gift, Van Hoorebeke Chocolatier is the perfect choice. Van Hoorebeke began crafting artisanal pralines and other delicacies in his workshop in 1982. He uses only the finest Belgian chocolate and swears by fresh ingredients.
https://www.chocolatesvanhoorebeke.be
