Maison Méert
Méert
A historic Lille pastry shop founded in 1761, famous for its Madagascar vanilla-filled waffles, featuring an on-site tearoom and restaurant.
Founded in 1761 and located at 27 Rue Esquermoise, this building is classified as a historical monument. Since 1849, its signature item has been the Madagascar vanilla-filled waffle, with each piece filled by hand. Recent reviews note that a single waffle costs about €3.4, though some long-time customers have mixed opinions on the taste. The tearoom is open from Tuesday, while the restaurant, opened in 2008, serves lunch only, offering dishes like carbonnade flamande and Ghent-style waterzooi. Main courses are around €24-39, with a €39 market menu on Sundays. It is a few minutes' walk from Rihour metro station; reservations are recommended for the restaurant.
Opening hours
Tearoom: Tue-Fri 12:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00; Restaurant: Tue-Sun 12:00-14:40; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Maison Méert
- Grand Place (Place du Général-de-Gaulle)
- Palais Rihour & Place Rihour
- Lille Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)
- Vieille Bourse
- Vieux-Lille
- Opéra de Lille
- Hospice Comtesse Museum