Immediately felt welcome in this place. Friendly host, bartenders and waitstaff. The mocktails were…read moredelicious. We had buffalo tots which were quite good. Crispy with big chunks of bacon and bleu cheese. Also had their house made sausage Tuesday special. Very yummy with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes right in the middle. If you need GF options they have em. Didn't have room for dessert but the selections sounded divine. Was a very comfy cozy atmosphere. Not loud and obnoxious where you can't hear your table mates. Seemed like the parking lot was fuller than the crowd let on but found out many folks were attending a show at the PAC so probably walked from there. I will take every future opportunity to go back to this place. Mwah!

This place has incredible food. It's probably the best burger in town. They also have some top…read morequality specials. The service is always good, nice drink options and great appetizers. Highly recommend!

We order takeout and it was beautifully prepared. The food…read morewas very flavorful, delicious, and plentiful.

Delicious! They've got good variety on the menu and it makes it hard to choose. Lest you're…read moreoverwhelmed with the front side of the menu, check out the back with all of their bowls! They have lots of different 'flavors' and you can customize the base (cilantro-lime rice, quinoa, or greens). I had the Greek bowl with the rise, and it was very good. Also a very large helping, enough that I could take quite a bit home. We also split the new york cheesecake with caramel sauce for dessert, and it had a great flavor. Our server was pretty good, though we did wait a bit once for refills on drinks, Aside from that, she was attentive and friendly so it was really fine. The vibe is kind of modern, as the name suggests, and we were seated by a window where it was a bit chilly. But overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely go back!

The food was great and service was great. Beautiful clean place. Definitely going back.read more

We forgot to snap photos before we ate. Overall, okay meal. Quite pricey for smaller portions…read morecompared to a hole in the wall place elsewhere. Flavors were okay but very muted across the board. Not quite spicy and scale is very mild. Seasoning also mild and the actual Thai flavors are muddled across the board. We got several dishes including curry, fried rice, the lime pork appetizer, chicken satay, etc to try a bit of everything. Slightly disappointed. Atmosphere was cute. Short tables and tall tables. Could accommodate larger groups of tables pushed together. There is a bar. Our service was subpar. Seemed like he hated his job or maybe just monotone. Either way, he fumbled around getting our order and then seemed to struggle to keep up with his tables. Unfortunately, likely not coming back since there are other options in the area. Happy eating!

Wouldn't be Christmas or Easter Dinner (now or for the last three generations) without a ham from…read moreJacobs!

Beef jerky is great and they have gift certificates so I was able to share the experience. Will…read moredefinitely visit again.

Came here for a late lunch on the weekend. Quick seating, good service…read more Would pass on the food. Ordered the tonkatsu ramen. Lacking flavor/depth. Added chili oil for an additional cost which only added a bit of a heat. Pork was meh, again, no flavor, not melt in your mouth. Would pass up on this place. Could make an instant pack at home a lot better.

This place was a pleasant surprise The ramen was really flavorful, with a rich broth and perfectly…read morecooked noodles that made the wait worth it. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and you can tell care goes into each bowl. The wait was a bit longer than expected, but once the food arrived, it was easy to forget about it. Definitely worth trying if you're craving tasty, satisfying ramen and don't mind a little patience. There is metered parking outdoors that takes quarters and also has an app.

I am a first timer to Basil Cafe and wanted to share my experience. I moved here from the Bay Area…read moreand I love any type of Asian food. All my local friends recommended that I try Basil Cafe. And I did and it was the worst restaurant experience I have ever had in 40 years. I asked a friend if she had tried this cafe and she hadn't. FYI, I called around 7:15 prior to our arrival and asked what time they closed. He said come now since the kitchen closes at 8 and all orders have to be in before then. It was a Friday night, we arrived at the restaurant and were sat immediately. At 7:20ish the restaurant was still busy which we thought was a good sign. Our server greeted us with the menus and walked away. I didn't think anything of it until she returned to take our order. The initial impression was EXTREMELY uninviting and we should have left at that point. Her first words, "you know we close at 8" which we knew and were trying to hurry to be respectful of the chefs. We immediately ordered which was approximately 5 minutes after being sat. She asked if we wanted our food mild or spicy and then walked away. She did bring us water but never refilled until we were almost done with our meals. She even spilled water as she was pouring and not once to she say sorry or clean it up. Our food was delivered promptly by another server who at least had a smile. As we unfolded our napkins to eat, our server dropped the check and requested to flip it over when ready to pay. My guest looked at me in amazement and stated, "Wow we haven't even taken a bite." As we ate our meals, not once did she approach us to ask if we needed anything else or how the food was. I watched her interact with another table and she seemed to attend to their requests. I was in disbelief by the way she handled herself as a server. I just kept thinking, wow I'm actually paying money for this. We were never rude and remained polite even though her service was HORRIBLE. My guest looked at me and said, "I have lived her all my life and have never had this kind of experience at a restaurant." I was so disappointed about my choice of restaurant that I did not even finish my meal. I took maybe 2 bites and was done. Being that I barely touched my meal, most waitress would have asked if it was ok but not our server. "You want that boxed?" I was like "Yes Please" while thinking "hell yes so I can get out of here." We left within 40 minutes of our arrival so the kitchen had barely rung the closing bell. As soon as I got in my car, I immediately texted my friend who raved about your restaurant and advised "F that place, never again, I have never been treated so badly by a server." I did check the restaurant reviews after this and it spoke of the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the food, and the drinks. Well I wish I could have experienced that but no! I contemplated writing this review since it usually goes nowhere so I spoked to my friends who have visited your establishment and those who have not. The friends who have visited were very disappointed and others stated, "they would not be dining there". They all came to the same conclusion to share so if anyone is trying to figure out whether Panda Express or Basil Cafe, the Panda would be my first choice after this. If I could give you a ZERO star I would but 1 star it is since that is my only option. I will say the food was good so thanks to the chef. But I rather dine at a restaurant with crappy food with an exceptional server than the opposite. I did give her a tip even though she did not deserve it. Hopefully she shares her tips with the chef since they did all the work.

I have heard about Basil Café for a while and finally checked it out with a few friends just before…read moreChristmas. We all shared the bang bang broccoli. Oh my goodness, sooo good. I could use the bang bang broccoli as an entrée. I ordered the entrée feature for this season. I believe it was called Guay Tiew. Had beef bone and a meatball for the protein. It was definitely good but it was a lacking some flavor. I want to visit again soon. Staff was fantastic.

This was our first time there so we had no idea what to expect. The ambience is very nice Thai…read moredecor. Very nice touch bringing warm hand, towels, and orange infused water. Along with the menus they brought a sample of three soup bases to sample. You can select your food to be prepared on a spiciness scale that runs from 1-10 to suit your taste. The menu is huge, the food delicious and their service was excellent.

Excellent Thai dishes! My curry was wonderful and authentically prepared. I ordered a spice level…read morethree, which was sufficiently spicy for my taste (my nose was only slightly running). Superb and friendly service. Leisurely atmosphere, so be prepared to linger.

First want to start with how kind the staff are!! They are very helpful and attentive. We decided…read moreto eat in and this place is fairly small but still welcoming. It was mid day on a Tuesday so not too busy but they did have several to go orders and other tables full inside. They're extremely fast getting food out however! We got the Thai iced tea, one chicken egg roll, one pork roll, two stuffed chicken wings (one for each of us), a pork pad Thai that ended up coming out with chicken instead (happy accident), and the chicken Thai pad see ew. I have had far too many egg rolls to admit to a number but the egg rolls here are TRULY THE BEST EGGROLLS IVE EVER HAD. The pork was my favorite of the two we tried but the chicken was just as good. They're perfectly proportional of filling to crispy and flaky exterior. They also come with sweet & sour sauce or spicy and they are AMAZING to mix together. I wish I had a photo to show but we devoured these. The stuffed chicken was DELICIOUS as well. Really not sure how they do these but clearly they are known for these and they are truly the bomb! The pad Thai was accidentally made with chicken but it was still delicious! The plate is much bigger than we thought so my partner only got through maybe half of this before getting a take away box. It was tangier than we expected with no spice but after adding the spicy sauce from the eggrolls it was perfect for his taste. Finally the Thai pad see ew was a welcome dish. The noodles were thicker than I'm used to but again no harm there. It also was a huge dish so maybe half way through got a box. This place is so good. I absolutely recommend stopping for some delicious eats. We saw some pho bowls and they are huge but look amazing. I can't imagine not finding something to like about this place.

Casual eatery. Order at the counter. Fresh rolls were fresh, but not a lot of substance; i.e no…read morecarrots, cucumber, etc. just lettuce and rice noodles. I had the pad see ew and my wife had the pad Thai. Both were tasty. Although my chicken was a little dry. Her tofu was fried perfectly. You can order each dish medium, spicy, or very spicy. As someone who likes some heat the medium more than delivered. My wife found it too spicy for her palette. Overall food was good. Would definitely return.

I first visited this place back in 2017/2018 as a recommendation from a friend from the area since…read moreI was in town for a wedding. I absolutely loved it and it became one of my top 3 favorite brunch places in Wisconsin. I happened to be back in town for work, and of course, I had to come back. Of course, it's still just as great. I've since come back 3 mornings in a row while I was in town as I don't even want to try anything else in the area. Their ingredients are fresh and local, and their service is great. Everyone is really nice and on top of it. The only complaint I have is that their brewed coffee isn't good and really shouldn't be the case. It was burnt and even smelled like it. Could barely drink it. I'd love to see them up their coffee game. However, I didn't mind because I love their brunch that much. Just be sure to make reservations on the weekends as they book up pretty quick ahead of time.

2025 update: get the butternut squash Benedict…read more We have never had a bad meal at SAP. The baked goods are amazing, the breakfast dishes so perfectly prepared and the lunch specials always great. Service is fantastic and we usually sit at the bar. Especially recommend the seasonal barista specials. The lemon ricotta pancakes are out of this wor

I usually try to find hidden gems wherever I travel, and I came across this place from one of the…read moreNFL Packer player's wives Instagram. This place is such a hit for me that I will absolutely be coming back the next time I'm in town. The food/ingredients are so fresh and you can tell they are local. It provided such a great combo of flavors but wasn't heavy or overpowering... honestly, it was just right and hit the spot. The place is also such a cute little place and has a great ambience for a date night especially. It's tucked away from downtown yet it's right by it. I highly recommend anyone to try this spot.. just be sure to make reservations since it's a small space and it fills up very quickly, even on weeknights. It could be difficult to get a table as a walk in.

We booked a reservation to celebrate a mini achievement in our lives and we are so happy we did. I…read morewant to stress, MAKE A RESERVATION. Very small chance that you will get a walk-in, especially on the weekend. They did have carry out as an option in case you are craving their food but they don't have seating availability. Atmosphere: Tiny little building. Street parking only. The inside is very cozy. The chairs are a little uncomfortable since there is no upper back support. They have a nice little bar area to sit at and you get to watch the team work their magic. They have a single person unisex bathroom and it was super clean. They also do hand towels instead of paper towels which is a cute touch and a nice dedication to sustainability. Food: The food is so delicious. The quality of ingredients is fantastic. I love the diversity of the menu and ingredients, some of the items you can't find in most other restaurants in the Fox Valley. I can't wait to come back and try more items off the menu. Service: Above and beyond that is why this is getting 5 stars. Taylor/Tayler*? had impeccable service. One of the items we ordered off the menu had a mishap that was completely unexpected and the staff was confused. They went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Their staff is built of rockstars. This place will always have a special place in our hearts for making sure that our celebration night will always be remembered. Thank you Ellinor!