Salads and quiche instead of fries at BRU T
At Brussels Airport’s T pier, EXKi is the go-to spot when you want greens, not a 1,200‑calorie burger. It’s post‑security, in the main Schengen departures area, and sits in the mid‑range $$ bracket for the airport: think around €10–€14 for a salad box and €4–€6 for a slice of quiche.
The counter runs self‑service style: you grab salads, quiches, sandwiches and desserts from the chillers, add a fresh juice or bottled drink, then pay at the till. Regulars talk up the vegetarian and “vaguely healthy” choices here, which stand out at BRU where most spots lean heavily on fries and fried snacks. Expect mixed grain salads, veggie tarts and soups rather than made‑to‑order hot plates.
Pricing is the main gripe. Reddit and Google reviews both call out smallish salad portions for the money, and fresh juices often land in the €4–€6 range for a modest cup. If you’re hungry from a long‑haul and want something filling, plan on grabbing two items or adding bread, otherwise you may walk away still peckish.
Selection starts strong in the morning and early afternoon, with multiple salad and vegetarian options in the fridge, but several flyers report that by after 20:00 the fresh range shrinks to mostly sandwiches. If you land late from an evening European hop and have your heart set on a big salad, this is a gamble. Earlier in the day, you usually still see at least a couple of veggie mains plus a soup.
What regulars do: they swing by EXKi, grab a salad or cold quiche slice, then carry it to their gate rather than fight for shared tables near the counter. One thing to watch: the self‑service flow gets messy at peak times, especially around 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–19:00, so scan the fridges quickly, decide fast, and pay attention to the queue ropes.
Practical tip: if you care about choice, hit EXKi as soon as you clear security in T instead of waiting until just before boarding.