Had the pancetta pasta and it was amazing! Such a treat on a rainy day and definitely get your monies worth. Would definitely recommend!
This was my first time at Basic Bistro and I will definitely be going there again as well as recommending it to friends.
It was quite busy as I think everyone else had the same idea of a Sunday brunch. But despite that we sat outside where they had heaters so we didn’t get cold and the service was quick. With the exception of getting the bill which took quite a long time.
I ordered the “For the Love of Avo”, the avo was fresh and the egg was perfectly poached. It could also easily be turned into a #vegan dish by having it without the egg. The food is simple yet delicious.
We didn’t go inside so I can’t comment on the decor, but the outside is nice and subtly decorated.
i had a really great burger here and the atmosphere was great! The staff are super friendly too. Just wish the inside setting wasn’t as cramped up as it is.
I read about it as a "hidden CPT Gem"_ And yes, it's easy to overlook it because of its vintage look and feel. At the same time, that's what makes it special!!!!
When you're in there, the aura is of "a good old time"_
The FOOOOD!!!!! NOTHING SHORT OF DELICIOUS! It bursts with flavour and love mh! I could almost swear they cook from grandma's old recipe books, with the perfect hit!
One of the few places that do not use paperstraws, and not non-biodegradeable either, but made their straws from PASTA!!!!! OOOOOH!!!! I was impressed! 👌🏾🙌🏾
Wow!!!!! Loved it, and would recommend it to EVERYONE!
Just remember to make a reservation, it can get really packed 😅
I had an order for breakfast that was not straight from the menu. It was executed without hassle and with perfection. Very switched on waitress. Thumbs up.
We stopped here on our way home from Paarl. It was a great vibe and the outdoor seating was pretty cool
The food took quite a while to arrive but it was worth the wait!
By far the best burger I’ve had in a long time. Great ambience and great service. Variety of good wines as well. Definitely worth a visit 👍🏻😁
Lovely little date night spot in the heart of beautiful Stellenbosch. Definitely recommended their wine cocktails - so fruity and refreshing. I ordered the Greek burger which was really good, but the favorite of the evening was the seafood pasta. It was so creamy and more-ish.
Found the little gem on the Zomato app. It's really worth it with well priced items. I had the wrap which tasted like a pizza rolled with the freshest ingredients. They will definitely see me again.
Wonderful little restaurant with amazing food. Portion sizes are great and the food itself is super tasty and fresh. The staff were friendly but a bit slow. Overall a real gem.
Took my wife here for a date night. Nice spot. Ideal for a more intimate setting. They weren’t too busy and the music isn’t too loud so you can actually have conversations without raising your voice. The service was good and the food excellent. Very tasty and well prepared. I had the Boksombende burger and my wife the Thai green curry. They’re slap Chips are amazing and the burger was very good although overpriced in my opinion. My wife really enjoyed her curry. It was flavourful and not too strong. We’ll be back.
Food was very tasty and well prepared. Warm Cajun chicken salad was just the right amount of spice level. Steak was prepared as ordered. The wafer chips could have been a bit more crispy though. The wraps can be shared, but if you hungry I suggest you don't share. Service was very good.
Cute little bistro. The menu has good vegan and vegetarian options. We enjoyed avocado and mushroom toast. The staff was a friendly blond lady (I don't know her name sorry), very attentive and welcoming. I'd recommend this place, located in the centre of Stellenbosch.
Provided you can get a table this place serves a great meal. Beautiful setting with a view on a typical Stellenbosch street. A real treat. We did however failed to get service on the second visit (for a coffee) even though there were open tables as the waiters was frantically busy preparing for a large group later. Ended up leaving to avoid a patron offering his table!
Darren Croucher (darcro)
+4
Visited for a hearty lunch with a group of 7. One of the group had visited many times previously and recommended the Dukkah pasta. Everyone was happy with their meals, but our request for additional side seasoning never arrived so we had to do without.
Asian Thai and vegan/vegetarian options available 🌟🌟🌟 The food is really delicious, the staff is friendly and ready to satisfy your demands. Big variety of choice like steaks, burgers, pasta, noodles, curry, wraps and salads 🥗 The portions are very generous and the only negative thing about the Basic bistro is that they’re fully booked most of the time and you need to book in advance to try their scrumptious food 🥘
Such a vibe! They serve tasty meals (especially their signature potato crisps with balsamic glaze). My wrap was massive - it can easily be shared between 2 people. My husband had delicious cajun chicken pasta with a lovely creamy sauce. We ended it off by sharing a massive piece of chocolate cake, drenched in chocolate sauce and served with ice cream. The service was very good, and the owner himself came around to chat to us.
Thank you for a delicious meal. Homely and very welcoming. Efficient and friendly service. Will definitely visit again on our next visit.
Great breakfast special
I went there this weekend. The place has seating inside and outside. The menu has quite a bit of variety. I’m not sure if I chose the wrong things on the menu but I was not extremely impressed. It was more basic.
I was impressed though they did have an vegan menu and would change things up if you are vegetarian which was a bonus.
We order the veggie burger with waffle chip. The veggie burger was suppose to be on a brioche, debatable if it was. It said waffle chips but was just regular round slices of chip but at least it tasted good. It had a nice sauce with a bit of kick which was so nice.
I ordered a pasta but it was between okay and good but not amazing. The sauce was nice, pasta Al denta as it should be. Would I order it again maybe not.
The fresh blueberry milkshake was amazing and the peach ice tea.
I would try it again, because I did get many recommendations to go but maybe I just ordered the wrong things and had different expectations.
Mixed reviews but I won’t write them off.
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While imperfect, this cozy gem in the heart of Stellenbosch, is unique in the warmth of its human connection. You are almost guaranteed to recieve a friendly and sincere greeting and check in from the owner, who makes sure to keep the customer at the center of his team's attention. I was recently served by an absolutely lovely waitress, Lisa, who deserves to be mentioned by name. Their coffee is really good and though it doesn't come in the most exciting teaware - the basic white cup my warm flatwhite arrived in suited their down to earth energy well. I had a truly delicious chicken salad with tender and flavorsome strips of chicken complimented by fresh greens, warm vegetables, crunchy cashew nuts and soft feta with a balsamic glaze.
I highly recommend you try this local classic, that has been tried and tested over years. Enjoy this warm and intimate atmosphere, with a craft beer, good wine or a coffee. Inside it feels like the warm and jazzy living room of a music loving friend and outside it feels like a European street scene. A must try for a authentic taste of Stellenbosch.
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