Basil Cafe
Basil Cafe
food, ramen and noodles, noodle dish, noodle soup, ramen, noodles
Thai Lo mein with chicken
Indoor
Very tidy loo
Menu as of Nov'21
a glass of lemonade and a pitcher of lemonade
Basil Fried Rice w/tofu; no eggs. Spice level 4. Beyond delicious! (Get extra chili garlic sauce ots)
Tom Yum Soup
Indoor and bar
Condiments
Guay Tiew
Chicken Wings
Tom Yum Soup
Pad Kee Mao
Vegan pho
Menu as of Nov'21
Phó, Pad Kee Mao
Indoor
Shrimp Fried Rice
Red Curry, no protein, just broccoli, spice level 4. I wasn't a fan; lacked flavor
Pad Kee Mao - wide rice noodles
Lovely waiting area for carry-out orders
Gluten and dairy friendly. Professional, friendly staff. If I could eat here every day I would!
Keri B.
Dec 31, 2024
I have heard about Basil Café for a while and finally checked it out with a few friends just before Christmas. We all shared the bang bang broccoli. Oh my goodness, sooo good. I could use the bang bang broccoli as an entrée.I ordered the entrée feature for this season. I believe it was called Guay Tiew. Had beef bone and a meatball for the protein. It was definitely good but it was a lacking some flavor. I want to visit again soon. Staff was fantastic.
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Riley C.
Aug 27, 2024
Make sure you are going when they are open, because they close for a few weeks in the summer.Make reservations.Once you get there, there is parking in both sides. The tables are close, might be tight for some wheelchairs. The food is fresh and ask your spice level. The service is quick and attentive.
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Penny R.
Feb 8, 2025
Always awesome! Food and service is impeccable. By far the best food in Applet. The coconut water is a nice touch
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Long N.
Feb 18, 2024
Surprising find. Dont let the outside deter you away. Actually very cute and subtle inside. Good ambiance.Service was quick and nice. No complaints. We were sat quickly, ordered right away and food was out within 15-20mins during lunch hour.There's a shared parking lot with other stores.Food was delicious. Not overly salted or sweetened like many others. Lots of oil but that's expected with Thai food. Good flavors. We only got to try a few dishes so absolutely will be back.Prices are okay, a bit pricier for this particular cuisine but doable.Will be back!Happy eating!
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Alissa D.
Jan 10, 2025
Hands down, one of the best restaurants in Appleton. You can't go wrong with any dish you choose--seriously, just close your eyes, point, order it, and you're good to go.
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Michaela V.
Apr 13, 2024
A delightful surprise in Appleton! We came for a visit from Madison and are always look for a good Thai restaurant. From the outside this place doesn't look like much -- but don't let that keep you from entering in. This restaurant is obviously loved by its community -- it just got more and more packed as the night went on. The service was warm and friendly, and the food was delicious, fresh, and plentiful. I especially recommend trying their drunken noodles! -- They had that delicious burned wok flavor that you can only find at certain authentic Asian restaurants. YUM!
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Emily R.
Jan 24, 2025
The atmosphere, coconut water, and nearly all of the food here tasted wonderful. Unfortunately my husband and I got food poisoning. I feel the need to make this post for anyone else who dinned in this establishment on January 22nd 2025 and also got very sick. My husband and I make papaya salad on a weekly basis and are not at all shy with fermented fish sauce. It is a staple in our diet. I will even taste it straight from the bottle (I buy the three crabs brand). We notified the waitress that there was something rancid/off about the papaya salad we ordered. We didn't feel safe eating it and only took the initial bite. She insisted that it was the fish sauce and suggested that we must not be use to the flavor. We explained that we were both very use to the fish sauce ingredient and insisted that it wasn't due to this but instead with something spoiled in the dish. We felt as though she dismissed our strong concern to the dish being unsafe to eat. We paid the full price of the dish and the waitress did not help accommodate our feeling of lack of safety with the dish. We decided not to leave a tip based on this experience because we felt our strong concern went unbelieved and dismissed. It made us feel uncomfortable and upset. The dish tasted very rotten and turned my stomach. We were genuinely concerned about the safety of the other diners in the restaurant. We unfortunately paid the price 8 hours later and vomited and had diarrhea for the next two days. We also had to extend our stay in the area until we were well again to leave. We really wanted to like this place because it has mostly great reviews and a good atmosphere. We however, cannot go to a place where we feel unbelieved and dismissed when we bring up safety concerns. My husband left a comment on Thai Basil's google reviews that was further dismissed by the restaurant responding it was due to "fish sauce" flavor. The restaurant also reprimanded us in their response for not tipping which we found to be offensive due to the circumstances and further justified by the extreme sickness that followed. I am quite disappointed by their defensive response and we won't be eating here again.
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Ed K.
Jul 30, 2024
Basil Cafe is a place you try, like , then put in a favorites place to be happily discovered all over again! But the food and service is anything but forgettable. Like when you crave Asian, but want a way better meal than typical "Chinese " fare. Basil has a diverse and extensive menu that can be overwhelming on sit down. But the fun part is finding an unknown dish, and asking the staff for help....who, by the way, are very friendly and darn knowledgeable to help you.And the food: it's authentic, flavorful and savory. Just be aware of the spicy dishes, because they are indeed!Portions are very adequate and many could be split if you're an average eater. The place is clean, neat and comfortable too. Basil Cafe is a keeper for us, for sure!
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Rhonda E.
Sep 14, 2024
One of my favorite places to go in Appleton. The food is always amazing, the service is top notch, but thd owners are what makes this restaurant so special!
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Clarence D.
Feb 21, 2025
I've been waiting a long time to go to Basil Cafe! It has cool and classy decor and friendly staff. The main dishes are exceedingly good, probably the best in Appleton in terms of Vietnamese/Thai. I had the Pad Thai, and the portion size was generous. The appetizers are decent but perhaps not worth the price, and the boba tea was grossly overpriced ($9!). Overall, though, a positive experience.
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