authentic belgian pastries
& waffles
What's a Belgian bakery?
A Belgian bakery celebrates specialties from Belgium, one of Europe's most indulgent food cultures. Famous for its waffles, chocolate, and pastries, shaped by French, Dutch, and German influences, our neighbors.
At Nanesse, we focus on specialties from Liège, a thousand-year-old city and the birthplace of the iconic Liège waffle, once home to our two founders before they moved to California. From waffles and speculoos to lesser-known Belgian pastries that rarely made it outside the country, until now. See our full menu.
We work with the finest local producers, selecting each ingredient with care to craft our belgian pastries and artisan breads with patience and love.
Our PHILOSOPHY
LOCAL
ORGANIC
AUTHENTIC
ARTISANAL
Like our dairies from Sonoma
Like our flour from Petaluma
Like we do it in Belgium
Like our customers deserve
MENU
CATERING
in SD
We offer catering for every occasion, from birthdays and meetings to corporate events and special celebrations. Our team is happy to create personalized treats tailored to your needs, ensuring every order is as unique as your event. For larger orders of our core menu, we provide special pricing to make your experience even sweeter.
BIRTHDAYS • COMPANY EVENTS • MEETINGS • WEDDINGS • SCHOOLS • TEAM BREAKFASTS
WHO
we
are
Sophie, from Stockton, California, and Lorenzo from Liège, Belgium, met in San Francisco in 2018 and quickly bonded over a shared passion for food and entrepreneurship.
In 2019, they moved to Belgium, where they launched Giuseppe, a Belgian-Italian food business built around fresh, homemade products. While the company grew, Sophie pursued her pastry career, training at Le Cordon Bleu London and working in renowned Michelin-starred kitchens.
In 2025, they returned to California to start a new chapter. Now married and united by years of experience, they created Nanesse, a bakery that reflects their journey, their roots, and their love for craftsmanship.
History for the curIOUS
Belgium may be small, but its culture runs deep. Known for its beers, fries, chocolate, and waffles, it’s a country where food is all about indulgence, mastered simplicity, and satisfaction. That's the roadmap we follow at Nanesse.
Nanesse takes its roots in Liège, one of Belgium’s oldest cities, located at the crossroads of Europe. Less than an hour away from France, Germany and the Netherlands, the city is a true melting pot of cultures and flavors. Liège has a rich culinary heritage and is the birthplace of many Belgian specialties.
Our name Nanesse is inspired by a beloved local figure, a strong and spirited woman known for her quick-wit, independence and amazing cooking. She was a boteresse, a seller walking around town carrying a big wood basket on her back with fruits and vegetables. She was also a party planner and has said to have spent long nights drinking beers with Charlemagne himself and her husband Tchantchès. Tchantchès, she represents the soul of Liège: authentic, independent, and full of heart.
That's the energy we put into everything we serve.
