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    Basil Cafe & Catering

    4.7 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    French dip w/au jus and pesto pasta salad (side)
    Krisdena R.

    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!

    Meri A.

    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!

    Mike V.

    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.

    He is our corporate chef!

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

    Italian Sub
    Melissa Z.

    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!!!!

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    Erik S.

    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!

    Beef tips over rice with green beans and a side salad

    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!

    Pesto chicken flatbread
    Zac G.

    (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.

    This new restaurant was great
    Tamara T.

    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.

    Daily specials

    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!

    The Chicken Basil Sub
    Carlos P.

    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!

    Chicken basil wrap
    Riley A.

    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

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

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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.

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

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