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Basic Bistro

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"Had the pancetta pasta and it was amazing! Such a treat on a rainy day and definitely get your monies worth. Would definitely recommend!..."

Hayward

"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..."

Josie

"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..."

Kelsey Kim Shungking

"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..."

Hulie Malie

"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...."

Wilhelm Nauta

"We stopped here on our way home from Paarl. It was a great vibe and the outdoor seating was pretty coolThe food took quite a while to..."

Laylaa Trevor

"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..."

Carlo.barnard

"Lovely little date night spot in the heart of beautiful Stellenbosch. Definitely recommended their wine cocktails - so fruity and refreshing. I..."

Monica Fernandes

"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..."

Annaline Smith

"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..."

Miguel Dos Santos

"My absolute favorite breakfast and meeting spot with friends! Food and coffee is always perfectly delicious and the service is always friendly!..."

Mareli

"Basic Bistro is not Halaal so I cannot comment on the food, however they make quite a good Cheesecake and Ice Coffee. I would definitely go there..."

Mikhail Hathey

"Tequilla chicken pasta is a must! Friendly staff who can recommend their favourite dishes. Decor is unique and the atmosphere is vibrant. A very..."

Kerin Lowry

"Many interesting and diverse breakfast options. Nice unpretentious feel to restaurant. Great coffee, generous portion sizes. Loved my omelette and..."

Gary

"Had the "lazy Roberto wrap" and it was certainly delicious - and well paired with the fresh orange juice! Menu is simple and everything still looks..."

GabriellaFlorence

"Burgers. The patio. Wine selection. Great ambience!Recommend for date nights or a get together with family and friends. A bit cramped when full,..."

Sadewaal

"We had a delicious brunch this morning.It's always such a pleasure to eat at Basic Bistro. The photos do the food justice - everything we..."

Steph Jones

"Nice little place with good food and antique decor. Had a good time with friends here. Pricing was reasonable as well. Just a small place, however,..."

Mignon De Klerk

"Beautiful little restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch in Church street.Lovely breakfast and pretty well-priced. I thought the service..."

Aldo Laubscher

"Food came really quickly, was good quality and tasty. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Restaurant has limited seating space so I felt like other..."

Kelsey Anne Le Roux

"Very good ambiance, very good good. Difficult choice is deciding which meal to have, because they all sound good and are affordable. The..."

Glen Lester

"Stepped into the restaurant and loved all the wine display & ambience. The food here is lovely and well priced, also had very attentive waitresses...."

Nelly

"Favorite restaurant in Stellenbosch. Great atmosphere, good service, delicious food! I'm a sucker for the pancetta pasta. Make sure you book in..."

Tamryn Brown

"I often eat at Basic Bistro, the staff are friendly, professional, and obviously enjoy working there. The food is delicious and the portion sizes are..."

Michael Davidson

"My go to restaurant be it for a quick bite or to unwind. The Basil chicken pasta is my favorite, wonderful vibe and the Service is always..."

Diane Moyo

"Been here a few times for breakfast and I've never been disappointed. The menu has a big variety to choose from and everything I have ordered from..."

Jordan Hannah

"Quick Lunch in StellenboschFriendly service, yummy food and great atmosphere. On a chilly, winters day, the Italian Melts went down great...."

Emmerentia Du Plessis

"We wanted to try something new in stellenbosch, and found ourselves here. Lovely little restaurant very comfortable, the food was delicious! Had the..."

Holly

"This spot was an old favourite when I lived in Stellenbosch. Their menu is small enough to promise fresh produce but varied enough to satisfy someone..."

Melanie Du Toit

"I recently started Banting and my biggest fear is always eating out because of my dietary requirements but Basic Bistro caters to all sorts of diets..."

Tondani Ndou

"Best atmosphere. Best breakfast, lunch, dinner or even just cake and coffee. My favourite place in Stellenbosch. Highly recommend it to anyone...."

Ernest Lötter

"Tiny restaurant that I keep wanting to try but it's always full so we got lucky this time! I had a beautiful salad and they kindly replaced the..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Good food. Small establishment, Jazz and bottles of wine at every available corner on the walls. I have never been to a place and saw the manager and..."

ChaCha

"Love this place. The burgers and pastas are fantastic and are good value. I've had the tequila pasta and the Boksombende Burger and can highly..."

Michael Muller

"Quaint little bistro with hearty good food. Portion sizes are great to share for women like me.. The seafood pasta was delicious but had a slight..."

KylieJDV

"Great meal had by all except my wife which leads to unhappy wife unhappy life. She had the Thai curry which was awful. I had the burger which was..."

Peterle8295

"After two visits I'm becoming a huge fan! It's one of my favourite restaurants in Stellenbosch. The waiters are friendly and attentive and the..."

Nicolevw13

"I love this place. Your food has always been tasty and plentiful, and well presented. The atmosphere is welcoming, but seclusive, which makes for an..."

Jessica

"Always pumping! It has a homely, feel-good faire in the heart of Stellenbosch. The side dish of hand-cut home-made crisps topped my meal of a..."

Kyla Meyerson

"Really a great place in the buzzing church street. The burgers are amazing and full of flavours. The chips is a gold, I have never tasted such..."

Shauny D Foodie

"Funky and cozy ambience with simple food made with extra flair. I tried the Bruce Lee Burger which was spicy and truly interesting. Service was quick..."

TASTEXPLORER

"Basic Bistro is a gem. Warm and cosy for a early morning breakfast. Food is definitely made with love and the service is good. They also have great..."

Lizanne

"The home made ice teas and coffee are fantastic and the butternut soup is a firm regular favorite. We eat here often and are always..."

Stef And Bobo

"We had a wonderful lunch on Sunday. We ordered from the lunch menu. The wrap was filled to the max, burgers were done to perfection with lot of sauce..."

Bernice Bryce

"It was a gold night outside so we chose tons it inside an the nice cosy interior. The restaurant us really small but very cosy with red and orange..."

Magda Oosthuysen

"A quaint little place in Stellenbosch, with some really good breakfasts and some homely feel. We enjoy going here when breaking away from some of the..."

LeMarc Gouws

"We had such a lovely lunch here on Friday. It was a miserable day in Stellies and even though inside looked super cosy, we opted to sit outside as..."

Bronwyn Coltman

"Basic Bistro is the cutest bistro I have come across in Stellenbosch and it's nice to sit outside by the road. The food here is awesome!..I have..."

Sritama Bose

"Very cosy little restaurant with a great atmosphere, service and tasty food with a delicious combination of flavours. Will definitely visit again...."

JG92

"Although Basic Bistro has a well-established reputation as one of the top dining spots in Stellenbosch, my expectations were still exceeded by far..."

Jana Lorraine Pretorius

"Lovely cozy atmosphere and a very unique menu that makes it hard to choose! The place tends to be surprisingly busy, so make sure you arrive early or..."

Miècke Krüger

"We had a pleasant experience here. We shared the cape Malay chicken and the Oceans Leaven. It was flavorful and the portion sizes are just right. The..."

Erhardkk

"Went for lunch yesterday and I never have a bad thing to say about this place. Tasted the tequila chicken pasta which is divine and the wafer chips..."

Brittny Geyer

"Decided to try this place for breakfast this morning and was not disappointed .Yummy food and great service. Great breakfast menu with lots of..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Awesome little place with character and delicious food. Friendly service. Thai Veg curry was amazing and all the pastas looked awesome. Good solid..."

Wikus Du Toit

"Great cappuccino at the Basic Bistro earlier today. The service was fast and friendly. The price of the coffee here is on par with other cafés in..."

Vincit-Lee Lloyd

"This remains one of my favourite restaurants in Stellenbosch. It’s a quaint little European style café, tucked away in picturesque Church Street,..."

Rita Van Eck

"Loved so much I came twice in one day. Went to Basic Bistro this Sunday morning for brunch with my friends. It was busy but the friendly staff went..."

Ruda Herselman

"The service is on an extreme go slow but this place makes really great food :) Make sure that you go hungry because the portion sizes are made for..."

Raymond Langa

"The food is definitely worth the fact that you mostly need a reservation . You can order a glass of wine no need for a whole bottle. Service is..."

Mariska Meyer

"Awesome melted Italian wraps:) and super friendly service. That is..."

Caris Zwane

"Lovely little spot in the heart of Stellenbosch! Their Basic Blanc cocktails are delicious, as is the pesto pasta. The portions are hearty, and..."

Taryn Ann Tibble-Vega

"Went here for breakfast and their omelette was really amazing. Definitely a place to go if you looking for a sit down brekkie in..."

Nicholas Erasmus

"Basic Bistro never disappoints and you can be sure to receive great service and a delicious meal!The servings are generous and the range of..."

Jess Lennon

"Lovely little spot on a great location, the food is great and the vibe is cool. Definitely going back for the pasta and to try out the salad it..."

Chisumbu

"A great find in the centre of Stellenbosch - a good contender for one of the best burgers in Cape Town. We were a table of 8 and were luckily enougb..."

Kerryn Rehse

"Had a lovely breakfast for 2 at this quaint spot - we sat outside on the front covered porch. They have a wide selection of breakfasts! The French..."

Jade

"One of the best spots in Stellenbosch. The food and service is always good. Great burgers and pastas. To avoid the crowds go for a later lunch, as..."

Cassey Toi

"I have always enjoyed Basic Bistro, as the vibe is local and casual, with above average music. If you like hearty, full of flavour meals, this is the..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"One of our 2 family favourite restaurants in Stellenbosch. Tasty food and good value. Homely atmosphere. Unpretentious. One of the best coffees in..."

Stefan De Villiers

"Was date night on Friday past and wanted to try something new - ended up making reservations at Basic Bistro in Church Street Stellenbosch - we had..."

Lauren Mushfieldt

"I love going to Basic Bistro. The breakfast options are great and the coffee some of the best you will find anywhere in Stellenbosch. Some of the..."

Dian Wessels

"Great impromptu dinner. Very pleasantly surprised. The steak and chips were very good, but the oceans leaven was the definite winner of the..."

Peter Ellis

"Wow I really love this place. If I'm looking for something healthy and very reasonable this is the place to go! I love the cuteness of this small..."

Chantelle Lamusse

"Not once have I had a slight let-down here. Very consistent food, service and what an atmosphere! Truly one of the leaders in Stellenbosch..."

Andre Blom

"Can't think of a better breakfast/brunch joint than this right here! Bananas and french toast and bacon - come on!!! Best ever. It's small and cozy,..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"Nice sidewalk cafe. Coffee chocolate milkshake very good. Not too sweet and good balance between coffee and chocolate. Scrumptiously light malva pud..."

Jean Du Preez

"This time of year Stellenbosch is nice and quiet. Glass of bubbly and gooye chocolate brownie cake perfect for a lazy afternoon. Good service. The..."

Ilinda Du Preez

"Flipping amazing mushroom burger. I think this place is definitely in contention for the best burger in Stellenbosch. There is indoor and outdoor..."

Christian Locatell

"Brilliant cappuccino and free wifi all wrapped up in the cosiest of settings. What's not to like? Great little find on a cold and rainy winter's..."

Richard Warren-Tangney

"Another great Stellenbosch dining place that you HAVE to make a reservation for, unless you are prepared to sit at a teeny tiny table way out on the..."

Monique Van Tonder

"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..."

Kobykenoby

"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..."

Anne-mare Relling

"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..."

Simona Marinkova

"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..."

Isabel le Roux

"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..."

Darren Croucher (darcro)

"Asian Thai and vegan/vegetarian options available 🌟🌟🌟 The food is really delicious, the staff is friendly and ready to satisfy your demands...."

Dilia Kayumova

"Such a vibe! They serve tasty meals (especially their signature potato crisps with balsamic glaze). My wrap was massive - it can easily be shared..."

Maryké Steyn

"Thank you for a delicious meal. Homely and very welcoming. Efficient and friendly service. Will definitely visit again on our next visit. Great..."

Berenice L

"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..."

Melissa Naidoo

"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..."

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