YES the WAFFLES! They are amazing... I ate far too many when I was in Belgium. Those, and chocolate, and beer. Fantastic. To be honest, though, I wasn't a huge fan of Brussels; I thought Bruges was better (slightly). I think visiting people makes a difference, though.. you'll have a great time no matter where your friends are!

Oh, and people asked me for directions while I was there, too! (In French, so I answered reeeeeeallllly sloooooowly) It's probably because there are so many tourists in Belgium, but I like to think it's because we look European and blend in so well. :)