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    Big Basin Cafe

    3.3 (603 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    BIG BASIN CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Too hot
    Marina B.

    Disappointed as I was actually looking forward to having nice lunch. Cappuccino was almost at a boiling point, so couldn't taste the coffee in it. Artichoke quiche was drowned in cheese and was way too salty. Will not come back.

    Gelato
    Emile T.

    Visited for coffee. Our order was taken and we got our drinks pretty quickly. The cafe is cozy and it's great to see the bulk coffee and coffee roasters, but the cafe felt cramped. The coconut vanilla latte was tasty. Nice to see the variety of food options available.

    Avocado toast
    Monty H.

    Nice cafe with reasonable prices. The caramel macchiato and the avocado toast were great, was especially pleased with the toast as the price was really great for added eggs and bacon. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

    Nikita K.

    This is a cute cafe in downtown saratoga with lots of food and drinks too. I got the masala chai, it was pretty good with a strong flavor. The ambiance is nice for working or socializing too. I'd probably try one of the baked goods next time. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It was nice and warm inside on a rainy day and not too crowded.

    Ollalaberry Pie
    Cynthia H.

    Loved this small cafe with a large selection of goodies for everyone. Nice outdoor seating where you see the locals gather, pups are well behaved and waiting at tables, and the food was excellent

    Avocado Toast & Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
    Sahridaya N.

    We've been here on multiple occasions mostly for their carrot cake which is superior imo. Their non-flavoured drinks like mocha, cappuccino are pretty good too but the food can be a hit or miss. We tried their avocado toast on sourdough last time which was good but the Broccoli cheddar quiche was definitely not fresh & just reheated to make it palatable. It's a nice little place that opens up early, where you can work out of for the day, stroll the downtown and have a good evening to end with. That's the perk, otherwise I'd say just stop by for the carrot cake goodness.

    Delicious mocha that my husband initially thought was his cappuccino until he took a sip
    Stephanie C.

    We came here on a Saturday for lunch because the line at the bakery we'd come to get pastries from was a bit long and we hadn't had breakfast, and it ended up being a fortunate thing about that line because we've discovered a great spot! My husband ordered a sandwich (probably the BLT, I was too focused on my food to remember, LOL), and I ordered a slice of the tamale pie, which was like if you made a chili into a shepherd's pie and replaced the mashed potatoes with corn bread. I'd never seen this before (maybe I live under a rock? Is this common?), and it was really good! I had it with a mocha, which was also really lovely. My husband enjoyed his sandwich and cappuccino, and then suggested we get a slice of pie given that they had vegan pie slices (I am allergic to eggs, and also very tired of asking about which desserts have egg in them, so this was an amazing find for me). I got the olallieberry pie and he got the New York coffee cake to go with the remainder of his cappuccino, and we very much enjoyed our respective desserts! The cafe itself is pretty cute, and has some nice outdoor and indoor seating (we started outdoors since it's usually quieter outside of most cafes etc., but it ended up being a little too cold and windy that day so we moved inside). They have what looks like roasting equipment and beans on site, and sell their beans, so we will have to look into that in the future as well! The staff was polite and efficient, and there's a single occupancy bathroom in the corner (which I think counts as all gender-friendly). We will almost certainly be back again next time we are in the area, this is a lovely local gem along the main street.

    Chai Latte
    Elie M.

    The quiche and rhubarb pie were delicious for an afternoon snack on a cool day. The service was very fast and prompt. There are good options for indoor and outdoor seating. However, if you have a pet, there are ample places to sit outside. Great place for a quick snack and coffee.

    Blueberry Pie
    Allie G.

    Consistently cozy! I'd been to Big Basin Cafe a few times before, and loved the warm, homey atmosphere. On a Saturday afternoon, they were pretty busy, but we were able to order at the counter right away. I got a Blueberry Lavender Latte and Avocado Toast. The Blueberry Lavender Latte was incredible - great flavors, perfect for a rainy day. The Avocado Toast was very average, and came with a mountain of sprouts on top, so I ended up picking some off. It was a decent snack, but not particularly filling. Since we were still hungry, my roommate and I got a Mushroom Quiche and slice of Blueberry Pie to share. The Mushroom Quiche was pretty good (cheesy, nice texture), but the Blueberry Pie was easily the highlight. It wasn't overly sweetened, the blueberry filling was delicious, and it went great with whipped cream. They also had a massive selection of pies, so I would love to try more in the future. Would return!

    Berry pie.. so good
    Trish T.

    Cute cafe with sandwiches and homemade desserts. Coffee and tea was also served. Clean. Nice servers.

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