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    Fresh Basil Cafe

    4.0 (60 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Ontario
    Stella G.

    Love you so much! Great food, service, and ambiance. This place just never misses! I love avocado & sun dried tomatoes so this place definitely has my heart. Will be back again and again

    Avocado melt
    Jess L.

    I stopped here for lunch. I got the avocado melt, which came with lots of fresh veggies on a perfectly pressed panini. My dining companion got the lobster roll. I had been eyeing that was well, but they said it's only a percentage of lobster and mixed with fish. She enjoyed it, but compared it to a tuna sandwich. Service is friendly and quick. The place is small, but cozy and clean with a patio. A good lunch option.

    a hot dog with pickles and chips
    Sarah B.

    This place is simply okay. It was quick and relatively cheap -- and they have a nice outdoor seating area. I definitely wouldn't rave about the food or anything, but it is hard to go wrong with a toasted chicken sandwich smothered in cheese with a pickle on top. The chips were probably just out of some bag, but they weren't bad either. Obviously nothing crazy. This place also has a fairly large menu so it's safe to assume that there is probably something for everyone here, so that's a positive.

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    The service the scenery everything is so amazing. The margarita pizza is the best item here!!! if you're in the town come here for lunch!!

    Lobster roll and chicken kebab.
    John B.

    What an awesome little Greek hidden spot. Fresh food, friendly and welcoming. We loved this spot.

    a cup of ice cream
    Hillary S.

    I saw that they had Affogatos on the menu and had to stop in! It was delicious, several Gelato flavors to choose from. I was checking out the rest of the menu while waiting and I regret that I had already eaten lunch! They had a huge variety of delicious looking food. Very nice service, cute little place!

    Lobster Roll

    Friendly Find! Super great food and service! Sandwiches are reasonably priced!! Check it out!!

    Gyro wrap, no tomato, sauce on the side
    Danielle D.

    A friend and I stopped into this place to enjoy an informal dinner at a place that had outdoor tables in the shade (at the time of day we visited). The menu is large with a wide variety of items from burgers and sandwiches, to pasta, pizza, salads, and wraps with Mediterranean flair, so there's something for everyone here, even a kids menu. Order at the counter, seat yourself, your food will be brought to you. We were there on a Friday night in July around 730pm and it was not busy at all on a (HOT) summer evening. I ordered the gyro and it was delicious, especially the bread - I cant describe it but it was slightly sweet, soft and spongy, maybe like Olga's bread?! My friend ordered the chick pea salad which was very colorful and had lovely presentation. The side of pita served with hummus is a different pita bread than the wrap, it was still very good - the bread came out hot and fresh. The gal at the counter was very friendly and gave us honest feedback about the menu. They also have a full espresso bar and gelato. I'm always a little disappointed when I dine in somwehere and a restaurant uses disposable serviceware, as was the case here.

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    Great food! Great service! Many healthy options and a few halal options. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy our lunch right on water st.

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    great sandwiches and salads and the staff were so nice! lovely seating on the patio too

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    We had a big group and everyone was able to find a delicious meal! The service was fast and owner was very friendly.

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    Cutest spot near the water to stop and enjoy a variety of sandwiches for lunch! Quick and fabulous service as well!

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    The views are stellar. Nestled right on the water, it's a tourist hot spot without a doubt. We came…read morein the winter so the town was quiet with not a lot of commotion. And subsequently there was no wait to grab a table at the Butler. I've only ever been outside on their massive patio in the summer that they recently built, so this was the first time dining inside. It was definitely dated inside. Carpets throughout with an old school supper club vibe. The food was good, not great. Nothing noteworthy. Our family ordered got the Butler burger, mac and cheese with brisket, pickle fries, caesar salad, and the stuffed mushrooms. The service was probably the highlight. Our server was incredibly nice and even spoke Spanish to our uncles who were visiting us from Ecuador. He was super attentive and on top of everything. You should check them out in the summer and enjoy the patio views. Hold off on going during the winter if you're able to.

    We went during a blizzard, so expectations were already low. There was maybe one other couple in…read morethe restaurant and at least five people working, yet everything felt oddly chaotic. Our bartender kept saying they were so slow that everyone kept making mistakes--which was strange, given how empty the place was. Our order was wrong multiple times. The cheeseburger was greasy, and fries we didn't order showed up tasting like rancid oil. The onion rings we did order came out after we were basically done eating and were completely burnt and inedible. The chicken salad arrived with no chicken and kind of a sloppy mess. When we mentioned it, a plate of dried, overcooked chicken breast was brought out separately. The food overall felt like cheap diner food, but the prices are not cheap ($17-$24 for burgers and salads).The draft beers are good . We normally avoid eating here because the food is pretty abysmal. In the summer, the only real benefit is the patio. This visit just confirmed why we don't eat here--gave it another chance and now we are done

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    We originally popped into Phil's Bar & Grille just for a quick drink before our dinner…read morereservation... and yeah, that plan didn't stand a chance. We grabbed seats at the bar, and the place was full of locals which honestly tells you everything you need to know right there. And not just full... but full of the nicest people. The kind of place where you feel like you belong within five minutes. Now let's talk about Jimmy... WOW. Absolute rockstar behind the bar. Not only was he making amazing drinks, but he was also doing his best to convince us to ditch our dinner reservations and stay honestly, he almost had us The drinks were so good we ended up coming back later that night for dessert... because clearly we weren't done yet. But here's the part that got me I casually mentioned it was my birthday weekend, nothing big... and the NEXT DAY while we were walking around downtown, we look up and there's my name on the marquee wishing me a happy birthday. Like... who does that?! That kind of thoughtfulness is just next level and completely made my day. Phil's isn't just a bar--it's a whole experience. Every time we walked by, it was packed, and after being there... I get it. They're doing a lot right. If you're anywhere near Saugatuck--GO. Sit at the bar, order a drink, and just enjoy it. You'll probably end up staying longer than you planned too

    A longtime go-to for my wife and I. Hands down one of Saugatuck's best restaurants…read more The ambience is casual, food is top notch pub fare and the bar selection is great too. Service is always great too. If you haven't tried Phil's yet I suggest you put it in your rotation.

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    What a surprise. I knew it'd be good, but was not prepared for HOW good it was…read more Casual, laidback ambience. Easygoing, friendly, attentive staff. Incredible food that I'm Gibbs dream about for a few more nights yet. I had the walleye, my fiancée had the pot pie (called something else on the menu; I forget exactly what). She only didn't finish hers because she eats like a bird, but I finished hers even after I'd inhaled mine. I came even describe the flavors (except to say the horseradish mixed in the potato top of the pot pie is inspired!) I will just say that each bite hit the sweet, savory, and salty notes just right all at the same time. Can't forget to mention: the service was lovely. Our server was very kind, personable, and relaxed, and she offered us great recommendations, and boy am I glad I listened. I can't recommend this place enough. I hear the James Beard nominations may be snooping around, and they'd be right to.

    My friends and I came here as our last stop on our little weekend trip and it was almost our…read morebiggest mistake. When we got here, we were very confused on how to order so the takeout people told us to go to the hostess at the front of the restaurant, so we did. Then when we got to the front, they said that the patio is takeout only so we had to go back. Whatever no big deal. We go to the back and we order. One of the baristas was not nice. She was wearing a mask and had her hair cut short. She just was not nice to us. Didn't want to give us mugs or silverware because we were eating outside... umm ok??? We are waiting outside for our food and we see that one of the waitresses is taking people to be seated on the patio.... Ummmm what? I guess the other barista (her name was Anna) noticed and started bringing us silverware, ketchup, salt and pepper. Normally that would have been reserved for people dining in but she felt bad that the hostess lowkey lied to us. We ended up giving anna a tip because she was just so kind to us even tho she wasn't a waitress or anything.

    Fresh Basil Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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