George Tsapos and Ioanna Gkoutsai, originally from Greece and living in Luxembourg for the past seven years, are the couple behind it. They both come from a fitness coaching background, but food was always Ioanna’s thing.
They had me at the story of the name: Hugo, their French bulldog. “Loyal, tender, uncomplicated joy” and that’s the spirit they wanted the place to carry (and it doesn’t fail to do so). As foreigners in Luxembourg, they didn’t just want to open a brunch spot. They wanted to create a “feeling of home”. And I must say that you can really feel that through the space itself.
Hugo is set inside a house, which changes the experience of the brunch. It’s very spacious, with different corners you can settle into, so even when it’s busy you don’t feel like you’re sitting on top of each other. Upstairs there’s a large room with a big table that’s perfect if you come as a group. They even have a kids’ corner with toys, which makes it easy to turn brunch into a larger family outing.
It feels cosy and lived-in, something that’s not often the case at brunch places.
The menu is curated by Ioanna and changes every four months, which keeps things seasonal. Everything is made in-house. You’ll find brunch classics like the Royal Benedict: brioche, smoked salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise (€21), or truffled poached eggs (€24) if you want a fancier touch to it.
Then, of course, there are Greek-inspired options like Kagianas (€19), a traditional combination of tomatoes, eggs, and feta served on bread. I went for something sweet: the Speculoos Pancake (€16) with speculoos biscuit, speculoos paste, banana, and caramel sauce. The portion is generous. Very generous.
I can handle that kind of sugar intake, but this is not for small league players… Overall, the portions are big and the pricing feels very fair for what you get. At the counter, you’ll also find a wide selection of sweets: bars, chocolate bites, different cheesecakes, some gluten-free options, and pastries sourced directly from Greece.
They mentioned that they put strong emphasis on ingredient quality and follow a no-added-sugar philosophy where possible, working with Greek suppliers they trust.
Drink-wise, you’ll find the usual brunch choices: chai latte (€5), matcha (€5), and good coffee. But since we’re talking Greek-inspired, they also serve Freddo Espresso (€4.60) and Freddo Cappuccino (€5). A freddo is basically a Greek-style iced coffee: espresso shaken with ice until frothy and served cold, with the cappuccino version topped with cold milk foam.
If you’ve ever been to Greece, you know it’s a classic.
There are also a few mocktails if you’re in the mood for something different.
Hugo doesn’t feel like a concept built for Instagram, and I mean this in the best way. It feels intentional and warm, not over-complicated. If you’re in the mood for a warm, intimate space and generous brunch portions that actually fill you up, you’re in the right place.
Food quality: 4/5
Family-friendly: 5/5
Budget-friendly: 4,5/5
Date-friendly: 4/5
Veggie-friendly: 4/5
