Java Cafe/Bistro Stellenbosch

4 Ruan Stander - 5 months ago

Really nice spot, well priced and always busy. Great spot for breakfast in the heart of Stellenbosch. Good prices and a nice variety of food and drinks. I had flatbread and loaded fries (mix of potato and sweet potato) which was delicious. Portions are decent too. Great and friendly service by our waitress made it a good experience.

One negative: the flat white came in a MASSIVE cup and was both flat and white, not what you'd want in a Coffee.

5 Di V - a month ago

I simply love this café.
The first note I want to make is that this restaurant makes an effort to employ people who live in the area, some of whom are students. What a refreshing change! I've never once felt that the waiters that have served our table have been nonchalant or didn't have pride in delivery.
The menu is vast, quality of food good and the prices fair for the large portions served. Sit either on the covered pavement section to do some casual passerby onlooking or inside the restaurant; both vibes are lovely.
The chocolate cake is deathly and perfectly satisfies a post-diet craving. Their carrot cake is apparently decadent as well, so that'll be my next indulgence.
Oh, and they make good coffee! ☕️
What more can you ask for? Consider me a loyal patron. ????????

2 Ludwig Otto - 5 months ago

The first waiter that brought our menu and took our cappuccino order was really very unfriendly. I had the Java special burger and my wife the cheese burger, what a let down, it was dry, no sauce. Both of us did not finish our meal. We sat outside on the right against the window. We were there around 5. A short white waiter took our cappuccino order initially. A new waiter came to our table later, very tall young friendly colored guy.

4 Ria Du Plessis - 6 months ago

Great vibe. The place was packed, but we were lucky enough to get a table. A large variety on the menu and the prices are extremely good. I ordered a cafe latte and the chicken snitzchel quesadilla. My husband has a Coke light and the chicken snitzchel with chips and mushroom sauce. I did feel a bit like the waiter forgot about us at a stage. I ordered a side of chips with my food, which I never received. Luckily it was removed from the bill before we paid. Also really wanted to try the chocolate brownie with ice-cream, but our waiter took quite long to return to our table so we decided to rather skip it. They were very busy, so that was the only complain. Great vibe, generous portion and very reasonable prices.

2 helena mayoma - 2 months ago

This was my 1st time at the restaurant. I came for my sister's birthday dinner Saturday evening. Sad to say I did not enjoy my meal at all, I ordered a burger and asked the waiter to make sure it was well done. My burger came out the 1st time raw, with chips, onions rings and a nice sauce on the side. I told the waiter about the raw burger and he took away my plate. The 2nd time it came back I still had the chips, onion rings, burger still raw and no side sauce. By this time I was a bit fed up so just nibbled on the dry chips since my sauce was gone. My sister then called the waiter to advise him that my burger was still raw and I explained to him that I'm pregnant therefore cannot eat raw meat. He looked a bit annoyed and took my plate away. The 3rd time the burger came back, no chips, no onion rings, no sauce and just a sad dry burger with a slice of tomato, lettuce and finally a well done burger with no sauce to add taste to the burger. Worst meal ever. And not to mention when I ordered my chai tea the waiter placed my tea at a different table without even telling me that it was mine. I ended up not drinking it at all because by the time we realized it was my order the tea had gone cold and I lost my appetite. Needles to say I wasn't the only one at our table who didn't enjoy their meals. Worst experience for my 1st time, therefore probably wouldn't go back...

5 Melly Sch - 6 months ago

Gluten free is no problem!

We had a lovely dinner tonight. I am a celiac and so i habe to follow a strict gluten free diet. The waitress gave me a safe feeling and doublechecked with the kitchen. I ate a Pizza (Smokey Jo, with smoked chicken, brie and caramelized onions) and a fillet steak with vegetables. My boyfriend had the braised deboned beef short rips with mashed potatoes and a great sauce. We highly can recommand this restaurant!

4 johan jansen van rensburg - a month ago

When in Stellenbosch this is where we go.We walk past so many places that looks inviting but then we end up going here.We had so many good experiences here.This morning the breakfast hit the right spot????????Avo on toast with poached egg and eggs benedict????????????????Our waiter Luke was in training and he did excellent.His trainer was watching him like a hawk and he did not flinch an eyebrow.Well done young man!!