from farm to table
from farm to table
THE STORY of PATATAK
Tradition Meets Modernity
That same year, through mutual friends, Adrien crossed paths with HP — a chef trained at the renowned Namur Hotel School, who had sharpened his craft in several of Brussels’ most esteemed kitchens. The vision of Patatak struck a chord: Belgian cuisine, reimagined for the 21st century —ingredient-driven, heartfelt, and welcoming to all.
Opening the Doors to Something New
Patatak opened in 2018 with a simple, bold ambition: to offer a fry-shop menu where everything — absolutely everything — is homemade. Together, Adrien and HP sought out local producers, choosing quality over convenience, Belgian roots over shortcuts. Recognition followed, swiftly and surely.
And ever since, Patatak has remained true to its promise: generous, handcrafted food, made with care — and offered at prices that keep the doors open to everyone.
A Taste of Childhood
As a child, Adrien would savor his grandmother’s homemade fries every Sunday at noon — a beloved Belgian ritual, beautifully simple: potatoes peeled and sliced in the morning, served with a rich, homemade sauce. A flavor etched in memory, impossible to imitate, forever unmatched.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Potato
In 2017, driven by that lingering taste, Adrien set off across Belgium, meeting dozens of potato growers, chasing a single idea. It was in Genappe that he met Karel, a farmer transitioning to organic methods — a man deeply convinced that true farming begins with respect: for the earth, and for what it yields. From that encounter bloomed a partnership, and a lasting friendship. By 2020, Karel’s farm had earned full organic certification.
Where you’ll find us
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Beursstraat 34
1000 Brussel
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 22:00
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Sint-Gillisvoorplein 31
1060 Sint-Gillis
Opening Hours
Mon: Closed
Tue: 18:00-22:00
Wed-Sun: 12:00-22:00 (Fri-Sat till 23:00)
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE POTATO
The Founder Adrien
He dreamed of glorifying potatoes. A historian and journalist for Le Soir, he wasn't meant to open a fritkot, but his longing for his grandmother's fries inspired him to create Patatak.
The Farmer Karel
Our super farmer from Passavant, supplies Patatak's potatoes directly to the restaurants. He champions local agriculture against the industrial potato landscape.
The Manager Alice
She keeps everything in perfect check, ensuring that Adrien knows his limits, all while wearing a bright, contagious smile that lights up the entire room with joy and warmth!
The Chef HP
Our rock chef of Belgian-Canadian origin, he is the culinary DNA of Patatak. He excels at finding ways to re-thing and home-cooking traditional fritkot delicacies to the sweet sound of experimental music.
