Java Bistro - Stellenbosch

I've been here a few times, and the food is incredible. I tried the vegan bowl, which was very good, though a bit small. I’m giving it 3 stars because the Belgi... read more I've been here a few times, and the food is incredible. I tried the vegan bowl, which was very good, though a bit small. I’m giving it 3 stars because the Belgian waffles I had for dessert were quite dry, and the chocolate sauce I purchased was served cold. It's a shame because the chocolate sauce that comes with the brownie is delicious and homemade. Overall, the other food and desserts are fantastic, and it's definitely worth a visit! This review has been updated from my previous one on June 20, 2021.

I enjoyed a delightful birthday breakfast with my dad, accompanied by a large, delicious mandelmilch coffee! The service and food were fantastic, and there were... read more I enjoyed a delightful birthday breakfast with my dad, accompanied by a large, delicious mandelmilch coffee! The service and food were fantastic, and there were many enticing options for lunch and dinner that I can't wait to try on my next visit. The bread was exceptionally fresh and tasty every morning.

I had a large vegan pizza topped with vegan cheese, and it was delicious. The service was great as well! read more I had a large vegan pizza topped with vegan cheese, and it was delicious. The service was great as well!

The lentil crunch wrap was fantastic, and there are plenty of options on the menu. It tends to attract a younger crowd, but the clientele is quite varied. I ima... read more The lentil crunch wrap was fantastic, and there are plenty of options on the menu. It tends to attract a younger crowd, but the clientele is quite varied. I imagine it gets quite lively later in the evening, so I recommend going early if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.

We visited in February 2023 and, at first glance, the menu displayed at the entrance didn't seem very vegan-friendly. However, there were vegetarian options tha... read more We visited in February 2023 and, at first glance, the menu displayed at the entrance didn't seem very vegan-friendly. However, there were vegetarian options that we could adapt to be vegan. Once we were seated and received the full menus, we discovered that there were actually some great vegan choices available, including pizza, pasta, and starters. Although I didn’t take any photos of the menu, the vegan dishes we tried—mushroom and thyme cream sauce pasta and vegan curry pasta—were delicious and beautifully presented.