taste bud eatery

had a latebreakfasthere and it was great! our waitresses were helpful and attentive. our coffees came quickly and we got to sit by a heater with blankets, really appreciated that! the coffee that they have is called uber coffee and it was so nice that we had two americanos each. forbreakfastmy partner had the eggs benedict and i had avo toast with danish feta and tomatoes on low gi - both were tasty. they accommodate vegetarians and reduce the price when they remove meat products, big bonus for me! the decor is amazing and the prices are good. i’ve also heard that their cakes are delicious!

this is a wonderful little restaurant forbreakfastand lunch, but i would recommend their lunch buffet specifically because the food is always fresh and there is always a selection of salads and vegetables to accompany the dishes of that particular day. service is efficient and very friendly and if you want a quick lunch without delay, then the buffet is a great option. i recently had lunch here and ate the chicken pie which was so creamy and delicious and complimented that with some fresh green veggies. the buffet can get a bit expensive because the food is weighed in order to determine the price, so a large plate of food is costly. the food is, however, delicious and this place is great for a quick lunch or leisurely coffee and cake with friends, as they also offer a range of scrumptious treats.

i had a one hour gap between two lectures and decided to go forbreakfastwith my mate. tastebud is literally a 3 minute walk from campus so it seemed convenient and quick. i've learnt quickly that stellenbosch functions on african time and this has become clear on the visits i have made to numerous cafés in town. tastebud was no different. it was relatively quiet for once so we didn't have to wait for a table which was a nice change. i've been to tastebud before where it's been absolutely packed. i've tried the harvest table and also ordered lunch from the menu. i haven't been disappointed with the food so far!

on friday, we were immediately approached and asked what we wanted to drink. their cappuccinos are good which for me is a big achievement. but unfortunately the cup was not big enough to last me the amount of time it took ourbreakfastto arrive. we waited over 20 minutes and it wasn't even full and on any other day i wouldn't have been too fussed but we had a lecture to get to.

mine came first, but they had made a mistake with my order and it had to be sent back. after another 5 minutes, the two meals we actually ordered came through. i must say it was all beautifully presented and smelt delicious. i had just enough time to snap a photo before we dug in! i had the vineyardbreakfastwhich included two perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs, juicy mushrooms, plump roasted baby tomatoes and potato and corn fritters. all this an a slice of seeded toast. i wish i had more time to savour it and eat it slower than i did but i would really love to go back and have it again when i can do just that!! despite the mix up with my order and the slow service, the food is really good, the staff are friendly and the whole environment feels laid-back and welcoming. my advise: treat your tastebuds and given them a visit!