Really good high quality food! I heard the chef was formally with a high end dining establishment in town. The food supported this statement. It definitely wanted just the same old thing served the same old way! Our waitress was really attentive and very knowledgeable about how each dish was prepared. No ambience in the decor, but clean and functional. They offer catering service which judging by the food will be something I will explore! read more

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Chef Freddy has done it again! I normally get the pastrami in wrap form (my go-to), however, I decided to try something new! Don't sleep on Basil's French Dip... thin sliced roast beef, provolone, grilled onions and a horseradish sauce that has some kick! Served with a side of au jus for dipping, pesto pasta salad (or side of choice) & drink. Table service (patio seating also available)--where patrons are greeted with friendly small talk and a smile--where every customer is treated like family! They offer carryout and catering services, too! read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - French dip w/au jus and pesto pasta salad (side) - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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Neat little spot! Kind of overlooked, but had great food. Had a good Cajun bowl and tasted my husband's pasta with a vodka sauce. Both very tasty!! The waitress was very friendly and attentive. May have to save room for dessert next time, they seemed to have some good options! read more

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I've passed by this spot many times, but this was my first time visiting. We were immediately greeted with a warm welcome when we walked through the door. Asked if we were dining in or taking to go, we were told we could take a seat anywhere, and the waitress quickly came out to tell us about the spot, and the specials they were currently offering. She told us it is a family owned spot and the chef makes many of the sauces from scratch. We looked through the menu, they have a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches and rotating entrees. Struggling to settle on one item, my wife and I decided to share the Penne a la vodka sauce and a Cajun Grill Chicken bowl. The food came out pretty quickly, and the looked and smelled great. The smells were a good indicator, as we began eating we realized it tasted just as good as it smelled! This food was great, but I definitely enjoyed the penne the most. The sauce was delicious! Basil is a true gem, and a spot I'm wishing I had tried sooner. We would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a good "home cooked" meal. The staff was incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in to the time we left. We will certainly return. read more

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Food and service are good. They also have a little spot outside you can eat at. It's clean. read more

Freddie and his team rocks ! Great atmosphere and great food . Please come try them . They will be glad to see you! read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - He is our corporate chef! - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

So check this out... we stumbled upon this place based on an article I found listing the best diner/cafe/restaurant in each of the 50 cities/towns in NC... and this was listed as the one for High Point... so we went after a trip to the Market first for the cake slices we are obsessed with.. this place is small and unassuming from outside. DO NOT PASS IT BY!!! STOP!!!! Moving along.. reading the article about this small sleeper hit, and then reading reviews, we were stopping-- period. We entered into a small, empty space with an extremely friendly, smiling, cashier who greeted us promptly and made us feel very welcomed right away. She asked if we would be dining in and seemed a little bummed we were ordering to go. Next time we will be eating in. ** We started drooling reading the features but I also knew I wanted soup so asked what their soups were. She eagerly offered us samples of the bean and bacon, and the tomato basil (they always have this one) and with one tiny sip, we both looked right at each other with huge eyes! This is DELICIOUS!! Both of them!! Packed full of perfect flavor! If this was just the soup, we couldn't wait to try everything else! I love both of those soups, and at Basil?--They are THE BEST EVER! Go NOWHERE else for tomato or bean soup! Nowhere!!! My ancestors can't even touch the flavor packed in here! We both chose the beef kabobs on rice with the collards on the side. We then also both got a bowl of soup--- one of each because the samples blew us away! We were SO eager, we also ordered sandwiches to go for our road trip the next morning. I ordered the Italian and he ordered the Old Fashioned Club. We spent some time hanging out and chatting at the counter. The cashier was just lovely and we felt welcome and like we were with an old friend. She shared with us they are open evenings and serve lunch and dinner. Based on the soup alone we told her we would be back next week. We got home. I devoured that bowl of tomato basil. Actually inhaled it. Drank it. Wanted more. Best tomato soup ever made and has no milk in it. True tomato soup. Not a creamy one. Absolutely delicious. He bit into the greens first. "HOLY SH%^! He put his FOOT IN THESE!!!" Was all I heard So I had to try them. They were AMAZING! SOOOO GOOD! Couldn't stop and devoured those too! Next was the meat on the kabob. Him: "OMG THIS GUY CAN COOK HIS A$$ OFF!" Sorry, but yes, these were the words on the flavor and the tenderness of this beef! Seasoned perfectly, cooked perfectly, perfectly tender. Not overpowered or under seasoned. Just right! The veggies on the kabob the same! The rice was also cooked perfectly and perfectly complimented the meat and veggies. Absolutely delicious. The next day-- we had stored our sandwiches in the fridge overnight for our road trip. Half way to Orlando we pulled them from the cooler... I couldn't wait. Even after being in the fridge and knowing the bread wouldn't be as soft as when they were fresh made, HOLY COW!! Again, the FLAVOR!!! The sauce on the Italian is fire!!!! Every single thing we had is absolutely delicious! The flavors!!! Again!' The flavors! This is true chef work and is now going to be a weekly staple for us! Don't walk, don't bike, DRIVE FAST to this place! Try everything! Sample the soup! It's AMAZING!!!!! Check in on yelp for a free drink while waiting for your food! Eat in! Support local! Take it home who cares! Just go ORDER!!! They also have fresh made desserts that look just as amazing and we will try those next week! The strawberry tres leches was tugging at my heartstrings! It's up next! They have a regular menu of sandwiches, soups, a cafe variety. But also the daily specials for entrees and the desserts! Lots of options to choose from. Just go!! Now!!!! read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - Italian Sub - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

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Basil Cafe is an excellent local gem in High Point, and really deserves to have some more attention! Located at the corner of Lexington Ave and Johnson street, it's just a block off the main drag, set back enough to be more quiet but easily accessible. The parking lot is smallish, but for the size of the place (about 10 tables with a lot of take-out business) it's more than sufficient. I ventured in recently seeking a warm home cooked meal, and also curious about their veggie selections thinking about soups or salads. I'm not vegan or even vegetarian, just trying to make a more concerted effort to eat a little less meat. They offer a nice stir-fry bowl over rice where you can go veggies, or add protein for incremental upcharges depending on type. I went with just the veggies, and for checking in on Yelp and showing it to the cashier, I was given a free tea! Gotta love that. I took a seat, and in about 10 minutes my bowl came out piping hot. It was very attractive to the eyes, featuring a generous helping of multi colored peppers, broccoli, carrots, and onion served over a nice pile of seasoned white rice. The veggies were not mushy, still slightly crisp, but with nice seared edges. The teriyaki sauce was not applied too heavily, just enough sweetness to keep it interesting. I watched as other more protein focused dishes came out to other tables, and truly, looks like the kind of place that can execute most anything well. My meal was excellent, the service was attentive and kind (cashier also operates as waiter for the small space) and you could see there is a lot of love poured into this small business. I look forward to going back for another meal soon! read more

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Great options for lunch at this barebones sandwich shop. Service was excellent as was the food. I loved the skinny sandwich choices. I also liked the soup of the day. I was disappointed that I had to tip at the counter before being served. I really hate this new expectation. Since service was excellent, I have no regrets. read more

What a gem! Great service, very reasonable prices for a superb meal! Topped it off with a homemade desert as well! Nice quaint little restaurant. Will return! read more

Food is great! Steak some of the best ever. Specials each week have a different focus. Staff is very friendly

The food was amazing and the service is top notch! They have daily chef specials along with their regular menu. If you haven't tried them, you are missing out! read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - Beef tips over rice with green beans and a side salad - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

(4.25 stars) This small spot at Lexington and Hamilton has all the makings of a sleeper hit. It's clean, cozy, and more spacious than it appears from the outside. While the menu is somewhat limited and a bit basic (sandwiches and wraps include the usual culprits), the daily specials (which extend to entrees and desserts) show more flair. Prices are affordable, and Sherry, the owner, is friendly and upbeat. For my first visit, I took a chicken pesto flatbread and cherry cobbler (both daily specials) to go and was not disappointed. The flatbread (chicken, pesto, tomatoes, onion, and mozzarella) was excellent: tasty pesto, juicy chicken, melty cheese, and fresh flavors all around. The cherry cobbler, while less memorable, was still quite satisfying. All told, Basil Café is a very promising lunch option that should not be overlooked. read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - Pesto chicken flatbread - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Ordered the baked potato soup and BLT. The BLT was amazing!!! The fresh thick cut bacon and fresh bread with fresh tomato was sooooooo good. The soup was ok not completely my favorite. Oohhh but the brownie was homemade and fresh BEST I have had in long time.. read more

On Friday we decided to tried this new food place me and my husband. I order the chicken sandwich with a bag of chips with a sweet tea. I can say it was very clean and the owners was very nice customer service was Great. The food was fresh and I was full.GO visit you will be happy about your decision.# Let me know what you think. read more

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Came here for lunch with a girlfriend! Staff were very friendly. Service was quick. Food was fresh but I did feel it was expensive.

They could tell I had never been in before and that alone made me feel like it would be a good place. I don't live in High Point, but I'm here often for work and will be going back. The homemade chicken salad was really good and they offer a "skinny" style bread option which is great! read more

Charming atmosphere and great food. Just the right amount of food for the price. A great value. The cashier was friendly and came back around to check on us. It was busy but food came out hot and quickly. Great place to eat. read more

We arrived for dinner about 8:15-they close at 9:00. Great and friendly service-no concerns about the time. The menu has varied choices from sandwiches to lasagna to stew. A big chocolate chip cookie was my appetizer. It was soft and crunchy. I had the Latin stew with collard greens Large portion of Short ribs with celery and yucca along with The tomato-y base. The dense flavoring-so good. My husband had the baked wings-plain-they were served hot(temp)-he enjoyed them. We will be back! read more

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From the moment my wife and I walked in we were automatically enticed from the very pleasant and delicious smell of the food. I just knew it was going to be good , and my my was i right ! The lovely lady in the front was so nice and helpful. Both my wife and I chose the chicken basil sub and may I add it was delicious! She bought the bag of chips as a side and I bought a cup of freshly cut very tasty watermelon. The environment was nice and very clean as well, all the way down to the music is nice . They also have outside sitting , which my wife and I will sit next time . Was our first time and we will most definitely be returning with out a doubt ! Thank you Basil Cafe & Catering! read more

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Orders 3 Chicken Basil Sub/Wrap 2 wraps 1 sub Safe to say there were no leftovers! It was so delicious and the staff were incredibly nice. After a long college tour this is exactly what we needed. I highly recommend read more

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The service is always excellent! The quality and freshness of the food is one the best I have experienced at any price. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

This is the cutest quaint inviting cafe almost hidden in High Point. I happened to be next door getting my hair done and as I prepared to leave, I did a search for food nearby. Well Basil's was "get out my car and walk in" nearby. Upon entering it felt like waking into the entrance of a fresh garden. The owners greeted me pleasantly with a warm welcome. I browsed the menu and chose the stir fry seasoned rice with tea (half sweet half unsweetened). As I waited for my food, I admired the decor. The cafe is brightly highlighted with shades of green that again give the fresh garden feel. Out the back door is a cozy outdoor seating area with umbrellaed tables and adorned with my favorite plants --purple mums. Next a trip to the bathroom. Small but perfect size--fresh and clean with extra thoughtful amenities like scented lotion and Kleenex. (If you've ever washed your hands and wished you had some lotion you understand the appreciation). By the time I stepped out, my food was awaiting me. It was esthetically appealing. As I tried it out, I was pleased with the fresh crisp perfectly flavored vegetables and rice with a hint of soy sauce. Delicious and so fresh. I was checked on often and provided with tea refills and prepped with a cap off of tea to go. Very nice and fresh experience! Both the food, ambiance and service were great! read more

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No we just bought for lunch the chicken pit pie ! And out of three that brought it we do not like it. read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

10/10 Great service, friendly atmosphere, fairly priced. Fresh (like SUPER fresh), hot, delicious. I'll be back for more! read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - Steak and Cheese with grilled onions and peppers. - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Excellent lunch spot! A nice bright atmosphere, clean, spacious dining area .. The food was delicious it was fresh and well prepared. We had a house salad, and a chicken wrap.. The staff is pleasant and welcoming . Cant wait to try more of their menu! read more

Owner seemed nice, interior was clean. Sandwich was hugely overpriced for a very small serving. Paid over $14 for a tiny sandwich and small, basic side of pasta salad. read more

Such an amazing spot! Glad we stopped in for lunch. All good very fresh and made with care! Owners are super nice a great addition to the community. read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - BLT with broccoli salad. - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

We came for lunch, and we each got a different daily special sandwich. They were both delicious. We saw many items on the menu that sounded yummy. We hope to return and try them. read more

Based on reviews wanted to try this little cafe out. I ordered the basil chicken sub and my husband had the Italian sub, we both had the baked potato salad. My husband said his sub was delicious, better than most he ever had. My sub was okay a little dry,I asked for no tomato but got tomato and no onions. The potato salad was lacking something, could use some bacon and cheese maybe. All was good but a little pricey. Paid about $35 for both subs , potato salad and drinks then with tip close to $40. Service was excellent so tip was well deserved. read more

Friendly staff, clean restaurant, and delicious food. I would highly recommend! I stopped by when I was in the area and very glad that I did! read more

Today was my first visit... and now I have a new GO TO spot. Walking in, the food smelled delicious. The owner took my to go order and was super friendly. I waited in the very clean dining area and even walked out to the patio area. The patio area looks like a nice place to meet friends for lunch on a pretty day! I got the Shaved Steak sandwich with pasta salad and it was YUMM-O! Reasonable prices, great food, lovely owner... all wins! I almost hate to tell ya'll about this hidden gem. I'd rather keep it to myself... but it deserves to be shared! 10/10 will do it again... and next time with friends!! read more

Food is delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is intimate and the service is too notch!

Food was delicious and the service was friendly and fast! Best Cuban sandwich i have had in quite a while...

Service A+ Chicken pot pie C- Nothing but bread, very disappointed, but flavor was good read more

Has a diner/cafe atmosphere. Food is good. Staff was very accommodating. I had a Old Fashioned Club and tomato soup. Wife had a Cajun Grilled Chicken Bowl. We liked our stuff. Is a great lunch or quick dinner to-go type place. read more

Been here several times and have yet to try a sandwich because the dinner specials are soooo good. The BBQ ribs were meaty and tender, The meatloaf had great texture and flavor and the portions were generous. They take pride in the details! Dinner offerings change weekly so there's always something new to try. read more

This is the second time i have eaten here and haven't been disappointed. Everything is made from scratch and Chief Freddy makes sure it is amazing. You should check them out. I know you will return again and again. i have had the skinny chicken salad sandwich and the penne made with homemade sauce and meatballs. Each time I visit, I plan to try something different read more

Basil Cafe & Catering - a bowl of pasta and meatballs - Salad Near Me - High Point, North Carolina

Took my mom here for lunch. We both had the special roast beef and cheddar sub with a delicious horseradish sauce on the side. I also took a chicken basil sandwich home for husband. Everything was great. We will be back! read more

I love this place and visit as often as I am able. The food is always good and the owners, Sherry and Freddy, are great! The food is made fresh daily and they have a very nice variety of items to choose from. If you are ever in downtown High Point, NC, give Basil Cafe and Catering a try. You will not be disappointed! read more