Had a good cup of joe here, a few of us stopped by to good some warm beverages during our stroll. staff was polite and friendly read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

We had a perfect day and this restaurant was part of it. I am celiac, but they told me all their bowls were gluten-free so I got the chic bowl. It was really fantastic. My daughter got one of their sandwiches and loved it as well. I was less a fan of their coffee, but it's really not a coffee place and there are great coffee shops everywhere but what I come here again? Absolutely. The people were nice too, and it was easy to get a seat outside on this gorgeous day, which was important because we had the dog with us read more

$ 19 for air fried 4 falafel balls ie mush no crunch / 4 very very cold tasteless mini grape leaves, ok Greek salad , great baba gan - Uncomfortable metal chairs Am Radio music Once and out. read more

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 read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - Chicken Ontario - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Came here because it is one of the only restaurants in the area with tofu for my vegan SIL. We got seated quickly and we got our food quickly even though there was a bit of a line. I also saw they have booster seats with trays. Gyro tray - this was a good size but super salty Breakfast sandwich - this was tasty but I wasn't expecting just meat and cheese. I'd recommend adding avocado read more

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. read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - a hot dog with pickles and chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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. read more

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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!! read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - The logo sign for fresh basil Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Friendly and delicious, such a big menu for a small looking place. Get the Chicken Melt! Was saved with a great experience here after a horrible experience at the place around the corner. read more

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.

Stopped here for a quick bite on our way into town. Very casual with a couple tables inside and then some tables and picnic tables for outdoor dining. You order at the window and they bring your food to your table. Quite a big menu but we stuck to the sandwiches and wraps since it was lunch. I had the falafel wrap and it was great- didn't skimp on the portion. Side is just some chips, nothing special. read more

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

Fresh Basil Cafe - Lobster roll and chicken kebab. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

Give me real falafel. Baked with corn meal is awful. It's an insult to falafel. Otherwise- the staff there and their other place (Boardwalk Deli) are really, super nice. read more

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! read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - a cup of ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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

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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. read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - Gyro wrap, no tomato, sauce on the side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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This is a great spot for fresh food! We have the avocado panini and guacamole and both were delicious and fresh. Paid back ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Quick and friendly service! read more

The affogato with vanilla bean was phenomenal! The espresso was perfect and not just coffee poured over the ice cream. My daughter ordered the mango sorbet and it tasted exactly like a fresh mango. This is the only ice cream spot we will frequent here! read more

Had the lobster roll! Ok, my GF and I each had one. This sandwich was stuffed to the max, made fresh, and super tasty. Looking for a wonderful relaxed lunch? Stop by and grab a Lobster Roll ... but they do sell out, so don't wait until too late in the day. read more

All the "fancy" restaurants nearby were on over an hour wait. I feel sorry for the folks who waited to eat over priced, however delicious food, because we hit the jackpot with Fresh Basil Cafe! I had the falafel wrap with/chips. Amazing! So fresh and light yet filling and satisfying. The hubs had the recommended Ontario Chicken panini. He loved it! Not a huge sandwich but perfect to save room for dessert. Outdoor dining is available but we opted to eat inside out of the heat. Dining room is smallish, comfortable and clean. Service was great too. The young man behind the counter was helpful and kind. I look forward to returning today! Highly recommend!! read more

Right in middle of downtown Saug - plenty of patio seating available - paid $16 for a very average salad, so a little overpriced in my book. Huge menu and dog friendly though. read more

This place just rocks. Service was great and the food was awesome. I will make sure to visit every time I'm in the area! read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - a woman standing in the kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

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

For the area, this is probably the best place if you're on a budget and want a decent amount of food. Every other restaurant in this tourist area of Saugatuck is extremely expensive and crowded. I found this place to have many menu options (which can be a con to those who are indecisive) that were decently priced and didn't break my bank. I ordered the Margherita pizza and it was just as expected! I would return again :-) read more

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

We loved Fresh Basil! We were in Saugatuck for about 4 days and ate at Fresh Basil twice. We loved the service which was friendly, able to make customizations, and pretty quick! While the place may not have had AmBiAnCe it was exactly what we were looking for-- a cute cafe with outdoor seating; it also had a nice view of the strip and some pretty trees to shade you. I got the lobster roll both times and would go back for a third with no remorse. Our group also tried the gyro wrap and some salad options. Only set back was their side options were chips or spinach (no dressing). I really, really hate when chips are the side option. Just don't. My friend will be back in Michigan in July & she's been to the same rental for 25 years. She's never eaten at Fresh Basil because there are lots of dining options but now she's excited to take her family there and make a new tradition! read more

High quality ingredients and very attentive staff. Much of Saugatuck casual restaurants seems right off the Sysco (food distributor) truck, served by those doing you big favor. That is not the case at Fresh Basil. My wife had a falafel dish that I sampled. More tender deep fry than usual but nice. The Pizzas were great too Our food was served on the porch by family I would say. read more

I am lactose intolerant and asked for oat milk but got whole milk in my latte. Overpriced for raw veggies and tofu wasn't seasoned at all. Pasta was all oil. read more

I recommend anyone to eat here! They have so many options for food and the owners are the sweetest people ever. I always eat here for lunch in the summertime and it's never been a disappointment. It's very clean inside and it's my favorite cafe in Saugatuck :) read more

We have a Vegan daughter and I can't have dairy so this menu offered lots of delicious options. She had a falafel wrap and I enjoyed the gyro wrap once and chick pea salad another time. The dressings are tasty and we added chips and a drink to take to Oval beach. Not expensive either. Give it a try! read more

A lobster roll should only have lobster meat, not imitation crab meat!!!!! How about change the name to "Where's the Lobster?" I couldn't even tell u what amount of lobster it even had in it. You couldn't tell what the minced meat was. But a big piece unrolled in layers. Yeah, that's not lobster. read more

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

The food was so good and the service was great! The wraps were a great portion and so flavorful! We also enjoyed a coffee and were able to enjoy the outside seating. read more

We tried the lobster roll for lunch. Glad we only purchased one. It was WAAAY Too salty. Could not taste the lobster for all the salt. We couldn't finish it. What a disappointment! read more

Went here for lunch. Saw good reviews but left pretty disappointed. My partner got a wrap which they enjoyed - so maybe the wraps and sandwiches are ok. I got a pasta and I am 99% certain it was just a microwaveable meal as it came out within 5 mins of us ordering. Found a hair in it which made it hard to continue eating. Idk I guess avoid the pasta dishes. read more

When everywhere else is packed in Saugatuck on a Sunday evening, this is a reliable spot to get a quick delicious bite. We had some great sandwiches and coffee drinks and were very happy with our visit! read more

Its really Good Cafe..they have also Mediterranean menu..falafel wrap ,gyro wrap..I loved that..They have good staff and clean place read more

Fresh Basil Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saugatuck, Michigan

DO NOT EAT HERE. I am updating my review as I explained how my family took several bites of our food and had to throw it all away because it hardly tasted like food, was extremely low quality (microwave cooked "meat"), and it just seemed honestly not safe to eat. UPDATE: we ate here in the evening and the next morning 3 out of the 4 of us were sick and vomiting with terrible stomach pains. THIS PLACE DOES NOT SERVE REAL, FRESH FOOD. read more

Not a place to come for, for the ambience. More of a whole in the wall type place. Their menu is quite large so I was skeptical on how the food would taste. Was pretty impressed, I came with my family we were a group of 12. They were nice enough to arrange the tables for us so we could all sit together. From 2 year old kids to grandparents, we had a mix of everything and ordered quite a few things off the menu. Staff was very friendly and polite. I would definitely come back here again! read more

Nice little place with eclectic menu choices. We had the falafel and lamb gyro wrap. Both freshly made and tasty. I just wish restaurants would stay away from disposable silverware. read more