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    Basil & Bunny

    4.8 (73 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    The fluffy chix sandwich, buffalo chix sandwich and the potato nachos!!     It was all delicious!
    Margie S.

    Update on a past review. I haven't been back in a while. I met a friend for lunch yesterday. The menu had some added items. We tried the cozy cottage and crab Rangoon burger. Both were delicious! Very generous portions. Service was excellent! Josie helped us with the menu and drinks. The cherry , ginger ale I definitely recommend. The place is as cute as ever. Great lil spot for a quick lunch. Highly recommend.

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    Stephanie T.

    Basil & Bunny was a stop on the inaugural Triple Play: Best Donuts, Best Cookies, & Best Cupcakes by RI FOOD FIGHTS journey. The Triple Play runs from April 1st thru April 30th. The coupon at Basil & Bunny was for 1 chocolate chip cookie. The chocolate chip cookie was sooooo good. The cookie was ultra soft and chewy and its edges were slightly crisp. I would definitely come back and get the chocolate chip cookie. I voted Basil & Bunny for the best cookie. Since it was near lunchtime, I also ordered one of the specials, the Frickle Burger, small bunny fries, and a slice of the lemon lavender cake. The frickle burger was absolutely delicious - the seasoned impossible patty, cheese, hand battered fried pickles, lettuce, tomato, spicy ranch on a toasted brioche - worked so well together. The bunny fries came out piping hot and were fried for perfection. I ordered a small, but it was definitely a good amount of fries. I dipped the fries in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. The lemon lavender cake had good flavor, but it was a little dry. I am not vegan, but all the food flavors were spot on and I will definitely be back. Basil & Bunny is located in Bristol's Unity Park complex alongside many other businesses. There are a lot of parking spaces in the complex and street parking. I walked in and the space was very open and inviting. Lyslie Smith, owner and founder of Basil & Bunny, was in the kitchen and popped her head out to welcome me to the restaurant. There are plenty of seating tables inside and outside. The staff member who took my order was very friendly. In a few minutes, my order was ready and as I was leaving, Lyslie said bye and best wishes to enjoy the meal. Customer service was amazing.

    Philly steak
    Michelle S.

    The food was delicious and they also had an assortment of cookies , cakes and cupcakes. Had to get a bunch to try. All delicious. Me and my boyfriend had the Philly steaks which were so tasty and filling. We had some fries and Mac and cheese. Will definitely come back even though it was a 50 min drive. Decent prices and nice atmosphere. You order and they deliver to table.

    Wings
    Alicia S.

    This place is LOVELY!! My boys and I tried the wings, homemade burger, fries and whoopie pie and were impressed. Plant based burgers are often mushy- but this was a double patty, and stayed firm (even for 8yo hands). The ambiance is whimsical and bright, and modern. We can't wait to return!

    Buff bunny
    Michael P.

    Basil and bunny never disappoints. Evwrytime I don't get the Buff Bunny, I wish I did. That's exactly what I got this time- no regrets. Basil and Bunny makes the best seitan sandwiches around, no exceptions. They transform vital wheat gluten into a firm, meaty piece of "chicken" that they season perfectly and fry up for one really solid sandwich. This time the seitan patty seemed a little softer texture wise than it has in the past and it was less crisp, but it was still really good. I'm sure it just varies batch to batch and this is the first time out of the dozen or so sandwiches I've had that seemed a little different- still very good and maybe even a more preferable version to some people. Staff is always friendly and if you eat in, you get to enjoy their calming, clean and "nature filled" dining area. They have plants and lots of light coming in everywhere, highly recommend.

    Chorizo tostadas and fried pickle chips
    Stefan C.

    Fantabulous! My made up word which perfectly describes this superb vegan experience within the heart of Bristol, RI. Superior customer service today (which seems to be the norm), hand crafted plant based foods and always fresh.

    Sweet potato fries
    Kamal B.

    Man do I love me some bomb vegan food!!! This place never fails to make me feel absolutely FULL and content with their delicious meals. I absolutely recommend getting the Nacho Fries--they are truly a wonderful delight and just jam packed with flavor. The burgers are great--so great that you forget it's not even meat! Portions are literally great for the price and you gotta get the bunny sauce on the side!! From the staff to the food to the cute decor, go get yourself some Basil & Bunny today!

    Buff Bunny
    Cara P.

    What a delight it is to visit Basil & Bunny! I've been to their storefront a few times and they never disappoint. The atmosphere is totally stunning. It's light, bright, airy, and so perfectly decorated. The girl who took my order was also super friendly and welcoming and it added to the already enjoyable experience. I was with my husband this trip and we both ordered the Buff Bunny sandwich. This dish was a knockout! It was piled high with a huge piece of "chicky" seitan that was doused in buffalo sauce, topped with a crunchy slaw, crisp lettuce, and a juicy tomato slice, all held together on a soft brioche bun. These flavors and textures work so well together and make for a really delicious and cohesive sandwich. The seitan is prepared uniquely from other vegan restaurants I've been to because it's formed into a thick patty that is very reminiscent of a meat protein. A small side of dressed greens is also included, which is appreciated, and the house made "hunny" mustard is so tasty! We also split a chocolate chip cookie, which I thought was good too. It did have a different taste to it, which is to be expected from a vegan cookie, but I still liked it. My husband did not care for the cookie, so I ate his half, but we both agreed that the texture was excellent. It had crunchy edges and a soft middle - perfection. Neither my husband nor I are vegan, but we both love the food at Basil & Bunny. I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant regardless of your dietary needs as it will please everyone in the party. Though the drive is far for me, I will definitely be back and am looking forward to my next visit!

    Porchfest Impossible Burger
    Jacqueline S.

    My boyfriend and I had a really great time at this place. The food was delicious and the ambience is a hipster-type vibe. There was a festival going on at the time and it was great because there are a bunch of different places in the same plaza. We ended up eating food here and then heading over to listen to music and have some cocktails at one of the other places in the area.

    Avocado and Hunny Chicky Salads
    Heather M.

    Basil & Bunny is a super cute cafe with mouthwatering burgers, bowls, and salads in a very charming coastal town, Bristol, RI. We ordered the Hunny Crispy Chicky and Avocado Greens salads. Both super flavorful and delicious! I absolutely loved the Crispy Chicky Seitan strips! So crispy and the seitan was light and moist! The Hunny dressing IS MY NEW OBSESSION... soo good, I recommend ordering extra.  Paired with our salad, we enjoyed local kombuchas from Fieldstone Kombucha Co Next time we can't wait to try the burgers and sweet treats from foglia's pastry chef Piper. Also in the same plaza is Pivitol Brewing company. And near Colt State Park is 6 pack brewing. We loved that both breweries are pup friendly indoors and vegan friendly with exception to a couple with lactose.

    Funfetti cake (ended up choosing a Biscoff cake)
    Nadine M.

    Had the opportunity this afternoon to visit Basil & Bunny for lunch with my sister who is local. OMG - yum! Ordered the Bunny Mak burger (mushroom and bean patty) which was incredible. The sauce, the bun and the flavors all were on point. We also ordered the Korean Grain bowl with Gochuchang tofu and local kimchi. I will dream about this flavor combination for months to come.... Sipped on a Blue Mermaid lemonade which was another tasty treat. Finished it off with a slice of Biscoff Cake- heaven! My only disappointment is that I live in the Mountain West and won't be back often enough. 10/10 recommend this awesome eatery.

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    Mallory W.

    I went to Basil & Bunny yesterday for dinner. It was my birthday, so it was a treat. The food was delicious as always, the ambiance was so relaxing and fun. The service was outstanding! My friend and I ate outside, and towards the end of the meal, they brought out a cookie as a complimentary surprise for my birthday! That was so kind of them, and I'm much appreciated!

    Bunny Bacon Ranch
    Asha L.

    Excellent plant based restaurant, so happy to find it! Just had the best vegan burger I've ever had, house-made with Tempeh bacon and vegan ranch on a gf bun, all the while with awesome tunes groovin in the background We had the vegan Biscoff cake for dessert with delicious mermaid lemonade made with spirulina & butterfly pea

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    Great food highly recommend the cauliflower burrito bowl! The deserts are awesome and gluten free

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    The excellence of the food was only surpassed by the genuine kindness of the staff. Take the time and dine at Basil & Bunny.

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    This was one of the best Vegan restaurants that I have ever been to. I can't wait to return.

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    Everything was a little different than the usual but delicious! I love the unusual names they give for everything!

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