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    Fresh Basil Cafe

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

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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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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    Food is tasteless. We all ordered different dishes and each one tasted like it was microwaved. Go elsewhere.

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    8 years ago

    Very good lobster salad. Healthy. Lobster roll was good too. Looking forward to trying the Gyros next.

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    8 years ago

    Great expresso! The staff was very attentative and salads are really fresh. Try lobster dreams salad.

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    6 years ago

    Great food, pretty atmosphere. The couple running are very nice. Will eat here again next time I come to Saugatuck.

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    My friends and I visited Saugatuck for a bachelorette party, and this restaurant ended up on our…read moreschedule after a couple of people in our group made a reservation without checking with everyone first. Once we all looked at the menu ahead of time, including the people who made the reservation, we all quickly realized it was much more upscale and limited than what most of us were looking for. Seriously, this place is for sophisticated eaters, and it is not right for everyone. Ya know, it's right for those people who like to spend hundreds of dollars not to get full and then like to gloat about how fancy their palette is because they ate at a gourmet restaurant. We all saw the movie "The Menu", right? We tried calling to cancel our reservation, but were told that cancellations within 24 hours require a $20 per person fee, which would have totaled over $200 for our group. Because of that, we decided to eat elsewhere beforehand and came here mostly for drinks or dessert; only a few people in our group ordered food. While the dishes looked beautiful and high quality, the portions were quite small for the price and felt too specific for my personal taste. I understand the concept of quality over quantity and the blending of flavors perfectly meshing together, but this menu just was not our group's vibe. There were also only a handful of very specific entree options to choose from. They do have a six-course meal option for $110 a person or a nine-course meal option for $160 a person, with wine pairings being optional for $60 more a person, but I was not about to spend $200 for dinner, nor did I want to sample every meal option they had available. I ended up just ordering the sorbet, and it was delicious. When we arrived, we were seated in a private area near the front window at a long table, which was nice in theory, but the space was extremely hot. It was uncomfortable enough that several of us commented on it throughout the night. Our waitress was professional, although it felt a bit awkward since most of us were not ordering full meals. I can understand how that may not have been ideal for a large group from a service standpoint because she was probably expecting a huge bill and, consequently, a huge tip from our party. Overall, I am sure the food is excellent for those who enjoy a more refined and curated dining experience. It just was not the right fit for our group or for me personally, and I would not choose to return on my own. I hope everyone who chooses to come here loves the food and enjoys the experience.

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    Oh. My. Heavens. For…read morethose that don't know, I will only leave a review if I'm extremely impressed or very disappointed and dissatisfied. I'm a huge snob, even when it comes to dive restaurants. I have resolved to only write positive reviews on places that I believe truly deserve the praise they have earned. This is one of those places. This joint is completely unassuming. Sparse decoration, low drop-tile ceiling, brightly lit (too bright for your usual Mediterranean joint), HDTV menus near the front register... But, does a restaurant need anything other than a great menu and delicious, freshly prepared, well-spiced fare to be an amazing experience? I answer loudly "NO!" This restaurant is wonderful. They serve some of the best Mediterranean food I've had, and I've been many places throughout the US and internationally. Finding this in my own back yard makes me so happy to live in GR. My wife and I split the spicy feta fries, which neither of us could stop shoving in our mouths. Now, a bit about me - I survived a massive heart attack five years ago. Five bypasses. Month in a coma. Six months learning to walk again. I SHOULD NOT BE EATING FRIES!! And yet... I couldn't help myself. Each bite was perfection in crispy potato form. And a heavy garlic presence. The toum is worth it. Completely worth it. Gives Sheshco a serious run for best in town. Not greasy or too "mayonnaise-y." She had the shish tawook ("chicken kabob") and I had a gyro pita. Her chicken was stunningly tender and temptingly well-seasoned. Rice was floral and delicious. Hummus, not quite garlicky enough, but smooth and refreshing. And the Nutella cheesecake was heavy and smooth and wonderful. My gyro was obviously done in-house, same as the pickled turnips ("liyft"). love pickled turnips, and I truly believe that these aren't the commercially available jarred ones. Gyro meat was well-spiced, perfectly tasty and amazingly tender. The service was warm and friendly. Wife and I will be back again...and again. We hope to see you there!! Worth a drive and some time. Bring an empty tummy and get ready to enjoy!!

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