Big Basin Cafe — Restaurant in Saratoga

Cute cafe, with great coffee, but food service left something to be desired, if anyone has dietary restrictions.

I ordered a breakfast burrito without bacon, since I'm a vegetarian. The menu said no substitutions, so I clarified 3 times during ordering if it was okay to get the burrito without meat. I hate imposing requests, and would have ordered something else if it was a problem, but I was told it would be totally fine. When my food came... it was full of bacon. I apologized and politely asked for the burrito to be bacon free, and they said of course... but the next burrito that came back a minute later was the same one, which had been unwrapped, had some (but not all) of the bacon removed, and rewrapped. I realized after a couple bites that it tasted wrong, unwrapped it and looked again - voila. Slabs of bacon still. At that point I gave up, finished my delicious coffee, and left the meal uneaten. I could have asked for something else, but at that point I had lost my appetite, and just hit the road. Come for the coffee, and if you eat everything - it's probably great for you. If you have special requests, however, I would...

I’m a big fan of independent coffee houses and this place is high on my list of favorites. They only buy organic beans which they roast in-house in small batches. There are always three choices available by the cup including a Dark Roast and a Swiss Water Process Decaf. There’s also a large selection of the usual coffee drinks, both hot and iced, including Espresso, Cappuccino, Cafe Latte, and Mocha for chocolate lovers.

But this is so much more than a coffee house. The cafe has an all-day breakfast menu, as well as sandwiches and salads. They also offer a selection of freshly made artisan quiches by the slice. Those with a sweet tooth have plenty of choices including locally made pies, cookies, cakes, gelato, and sinfully delicate pastries. Vegetarians have lots of options too.

The Big Basin Cafe is located in the heart of historic downtown Saratoga and they’re open seven days a week. It’s a popular hangout for locals and can get quite crowded at lunchtime. The interior has a classic old school coffeehouse vibe. Grab a table on the patio and maybe you’ll be greeted by their very shy and...

I do NOT recommend going to get breakfast at the organic coffee shop in Saratoga, 30 minutes to get a cup of coffee, and an hour to get a breakfast burrito. I stood and watched them make my breakfast burrito because I figured if I didn't stand there and BE in their face it would never get done. 30 people got their food who ordered after me. When they wrapped my breakfast burrito they put tape on the wrapper and then stuck it in a microwave. REALLY? that is not fresh and organic. Won't be going back there. The person who rode in the car with me ordered JUST ahead of me and got his food delivered to some other table but still it was 20 minutes faster than mine. The owner wasn't really doing anything except going around taking photographs. Tables sat with dirty plates all over them for a long time and the whole counter next to the kitchen was piled high with...