Java Bistro stands out with its dedication to quality food and wine, setting it apart from typical restaurants. With 15 years of commitment to delivering excellence at reasonable prices, they offer a diverse bistro-style menu from breakfast to dinner. Guests can enjoy watching qualified chefs prepare gourmet meals in the open kitchen, complemented by an extensive wine list and non-alcoholic options during lockdown.
| Restaurant Name | Java Bistr |
| Cuisine Type | Fast food |
| Opening Hours | 9 am – 10 pm |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
Java Bistro Menu
Java Bistro offers full breakfasts, lunch, and dinner with an open show kitchen where qualified chefs prepare gourmet meals. With sidewalk seating and an extensive wine cellar, it’s the perfect spot in Stellenbosch for good food, great value, and an authentic dining experience.
BREAKFAST
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| SUNRISE BREAKFAST | One slice of toasted ciabatta topped with two eggs and bacon | R39 |
| MUFFIN / SCONES | Homemade scones / muffin served with cream | R29 |
| ENGLISH BREAKFAST | Two rashes of bacon, pan-fried cherry tomatoes, two eggs, mushrooms and toast | R55 |
| FRENCH TOAST | Two slices of ciabatta with maple syrup on the side *add bacon and banana for | R49 |
| HEALTH BREAKFAST | Seasonal fruits served with homemade granola, lemon yoghurt mousse, and a small fruit smoothie | R49 |
| JAVA BENEDICT | Two poached eggs served on an English muffin topped with spinach, gypsy ham, and hollandaise sauce | R59 |
| ON THE FLY CROISSANT | Freshly baked croissant filled with bacon, scrambled eggs, rocket, and cheese | R69 |
| OMELETTE | Eggs, gypsy ham, baby spinach, mozzarella | R68 |
| JAVA TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST | Bacon, chipolata sausages, pan-fried cherry tomatoes, onions, baby spinach, and two eggs served with a slice of toast | R79 |
| POACHED EGGS AND AVOCADO | Open sandwich with 2 poached eggs, avocado, chopped tomatoes, served on a slice of Sourdough | R48 |
| OMELETTE | Plain 3-egg omelette | R38 |
PLATTERS
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHARCUTERIE PLATTER FOR 2 | A variety of cheeses, charcuterie meats, seasonal fruits, spreads, and freshly baked artisan breads | R180 |
| BREAD PLATTER FOR TWO | Our artisan breads served with beetroot hummus, eggplant spread, Mediterranean olives, cream cheese, and tzatziki | R105 |
TAPPAS
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| SOUP OF THE DAY | Served with toasted ciabatta slices | R45 |
| MEDITERRANEAN OLIVES | R49 | |
| HONEY COATED CHICKEN STRIPS | R39 | |
| BEETROOT HUMMUS | R35 | |
| BATTERED HAKE STRIPS | with tartare sauce | R39 |
| EGGPLANT SPREAD | R35 | |
| TZATZIKI | R35 |
GOURMET TOASTED SANDWICHES
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHICKEN AND MAYONNAISE | Roasted chicken breast with coriander, basil, spices and mayonnaise with lettuce | R69 |
| TOASTED TUNA MAYONNAISE | Two slices of toast, our secret mix of tuna and mayonnaise, watercress | R78 |
| JAVA DELUX | Toast layered with bacon, tomato, chicken, red onions, honey roasted garlic mayonnaise, rocket and avocado | R79 |
| HAM AND CHEESE | Ham and Cheddar cheese | R45 |
| POACHED EGG AND AVOCADO | Open sandwich with 2 poached eggs, avocado and chopped tomatoes | R48 |
TORTILLA WRAPS
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| SWEET CHILLI CHICKEN WRAP | Lettuce, carrots, cucumber | R69 |
| HONEY COATED SESAME SEED CHICKEN WRAP | Chicken strips marinated in honey and whole grain mustard, coated in sesame seeds with feta, avocado, honey mustard mayonnaise, and balsamic glaze | R89 |
| THE ORIGINAL CHICKEN WRAP | Grilled chicken with avocado, cherry tomatoes, crisp rocket, and pesto mayonnaise | R85 |
| PRAWN AND AVOCADO WRAP (Half Portion) | Prawn meat and avocado with herbed cream cheese, iceberg lettuce, and a thousand island sauce | R65 |
| PRAWN AND AVOCADO WRAP (Full Portion) | Prawn meat and avocado with herbed cream cheese, iceberg lettuce, and a thousand island sauce | R95 |
SALADS
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| RUSTIC GARDEN SALAD | Fresh mix of lettuce with radish, cherry tomatoes, raisins, red pepper, feta, cucumber, red onion, and herbed croutons with a balsamic and olive oil dressing | R45 |
| THAI CHICKEN SALAD | Crispy sesame seed chicken served in a mixture of lettuce, red cabbage, red peppers, carrots, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta salad accompanied by a peanut butter dressing | R79 |
| SMOKED CHICKEN AND AVOCADO SALAD | Sliced smoked chicken with avocado and fried haloumi served with a mixture of lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber | R89 |
| HOUSE SPECIALITY SALAD | Grilled chicken, pan-fried sundried tomatoes, haloumi, cucumber, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs on a mixture or lettuce makes for a feast with our house dressing | R98 |
| TUNA SALAD | Tuna salad served with boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, fine beans, olives, and baby potatoes | R89 |
| BALSAMIC ROAST CHICKEN SALAD | Baby spinach, feta, fresh strawberries or gooseberries *seasonal, Roast Balsamic chicken breast and strawberry dressing | R98 |
| SALMON AND AVOCADO SALAD | Smoked salmon salad served with grilled pineapple, orange segments, avocado, rocket, red cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and soya sauce on the side | R99 |
THE JAVA GOURMET BURGERS
| Burger Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| LONESOME COWGIRL | Chicken Patty, Flame grilled to perfection with our homemade basting sauce (served with no fries and onion rings – burger only) | R49 |
| LONESOME COWBOY | Beef Patty, Flame grilled to perfection with our homemade basting sauce (served with no fries and onion rings – burger only) | R55 |
| CHICKEN RUN BURGER | Your choice of grilled or crumbed chicken breast marinated in our secret sauce and spices | R76 |
| SIMPLY CLASSIC BURGER | Flame grilled to perfection with our homemade basting sauce | R79 |
| INSANELY GOOD BURGER | Spicy iceberg lettuce sauce with a beef burger basted in sweet mustard, topped with cheddar, streaky bacon, sweet pickled red onion and gherkins | R89 |
| THE WESTERN BURGER | BBQ mushroom and melted white cheddar cheese sauce topped with crispy onion rings with a beef burger patty | R95 |
| BANTING BURGER | Grilled beef patty folded with bacon and topped with beetroot hummus, rocket, red onion, and tomato served with sweet potato fries | R98 |
| THE JAVA BURGER | Our most popular burger, topped with fried mushroom, white cheddar cheese, bacon, and a fried egg | R99 |
| VEG BURGER | Our homemade vegetable patty on a bun with tzatziki, cucumber, and red onion served with sweet potato fries | R89 |
| THE ROCK BURGER | 350g patty, flame grilled to perfection with white cheddar cheese and caramelised onions | R108 |
PASTAS
| Pasta Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| ROMA PASTA | Pasta penne dish with a fresh tomato, garlic and red onion sauce with grated parmesan cheese | R65 |
| Smaller portion | R45 | |
| ALFREDO | Mushrooms, ham, garlic, cream and spring onion | R76 |
| Smaller portion | R52 | |
| CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA | Marinated chicken strips tossed with sundried tomatoes, feta and fresh rocket cooked in a creamy cajun sauce | R87 |
| Smaller portion | R65 | |
| SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE | Spaghetti in homemade bolognese with cherry tomatoes and basil | R86 |
| Smaller portion | R62 | |
| BUTTERNUT AND CARROT GNOCCI | Freshly made gnocchi tossed in mascarpone cheese served with butternut and carrot puree and carrot crisps | R95 |
| Smaller portion | R69 | |
| MASCARPENNE | Pasta tossed with garlic, onions, cherry tomatoes and rocket coated with creamy mascarpone cheese | R87 |
| Smaller portion | R59 | |
| ROASTED CHICKEN PASTA | Chicken, mushroom, cherry tomatoes, pumpkin & spinach | R98 |
| Smaller portion | R75 |
MAIN MEALS
| Dish | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BOBOTI | Traditional South African dish, served with rice | R69 |
| HAKE & CHIPS | Deep fried beer battered hake with fries and tartare sauce | R79 |
| HOMEMADE CHICKEN PIE | Chicken, mushroom, fresh thyme and rosemary, baked with puff pastry served with fries | R69 |
| MALAY CHICKEN SKEWERS | Malay chicken skewers served with tzatziki and your choice of vegetables or salad | R69 |
| CHICKEN STIR FRY | Asian marinated chicken strips with egg noodles, stir fried with red cabbage, peppers, onions and pineapple | R69 |
| CHICKEN STACK | Grilled chicken fillet, sundries tomato, basil pesto, cream cheese with crushed potatoes | R99 |
| BUTTER CHICKEN | Our Chef’s speciality recipe, served with rice | R89 |
| SCHNITZEL QUESADILLA | Chicken schnitzel, avocado, cheese sauce, tomato served with a spicy roasted corn and coriander salsa | R89 |
| THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY | Chicken strips with vegetables in coconut milk and Thai green curry sauce with basmati rice and poppadum | R95 |
| RIBS & CHIPS | Supreme South African pork belly ribs grilled with our own homemade basting sauce served with fries | |
| 600g | R109 | |
| 1kg | R189 | |
| SIRLOIN STEAK PAN | Grilled sirloin steak, corn on the cob, cherry tomatoes, potato wedges and a creamy mushroom sauce with a twist | R125 |
| OXTAIL AND MUTTON PAN | Slow cooked oxtail and mutton served with winter garden greens and mashed potatoes | R105 |
| BRAISED DEBONED BEEF SHORT RIB | Beef short rib slow braised with a honey soya, garlic and ginger glaze served with mashed potatoes, baby carrots and an Asian infused red wine jus | R125 |
| SLOW ROAST PORK BELLY | With roasted carrot puree, baby marrow, plum sauce and french fries | R149 |
| HAKE AND PRAWNS | Pan fried hake served with half shell mussels, prawn meat glazed with white wine, coconut milk and coriander. Garnished with fresh lemon and orange segments | R159 |
| LAMB SHANK | Lamb shank served o a bed of mash and garden greens with a red wine juis *limited quantities available daily | R165 |
| RIBEYE STEAK | Grilled ribeye served with a mix herb gnocchi & mushrooms with honey mustard aioli | |
| 500g | R270 | |
| BEEF FILLET | Grilled beef fillet served with your choice of baby potatoes, mashed potatoes, fries or wedges. | |
| 200g | R150 | |
| 400g | R280 |
WOOD FIRED PIZZA
| Pizza Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| PAPA GARLIC | Brushed with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, feta and paprika | R45 |
| MARGARITA | Mapolitana sauce, mixed herbs and mozzarella | R59 |
| SMOKEY JO | Smoked chicken, brie cheese and caramelized onions | R92 |
| CHICKEN TANDOORI | Tandoori chicken with yoghurt and fresh coriander | R89 |
| IN SEASON | Caramelized onion, gypsy ham, blue cheese and fresh rocket | R98 |
| THREE LITTLE PIGS | Bacon, salami and ham | R99 |
| MILANO | Avocado, feta and bacon | R99 |
| PEPPERONI | Buffalo mozzarella, roast cherry tomatoes, salami, basil, mushrooms and onion | R119 |
| SOMETHING SPICY | Mozzarella, salami, chilli, olives and fried basil | R109 |
DESSERTS
| Dessert Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| MALVA PUDDING | Home made malva pudding served with ice cream | R39 |
| ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE | Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce | R39 |
| BAKED CHEESE CAKE | Oven baked traditional cheese cake | R42 |
| CHOCOLATE BROWNIE | Chocolate brownie with chocolate frosting and vanilla ice cream | R45 |
| CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE | A chilled cheese cake topped with a layer of chocolate ganache | R46 |
| CHOCOLATE CAKE | Home baked chocolate cake with hazelnuts covered in a chocolate sauce | R49 |
| CARROT CAKE | Carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting and walnuts | R49 |
| MOUSSE SURPRISE | R49 | |
| BELGIUM WAFFLES | Served with berry compote, ice cream and your choice of maple syrup or chocolate sauce | R58 |
| Half portion | R39 | |
| SORBET TRIO | Freshly made sorbets served with seasonal fruits | R55 |
| (*add a shot of Absolut Vodka) | R21 |
