Basil - Sevenoaks

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Address: 3-5 Bank St, Sevenoaks TN13 1UW, United Kingdom.
Phone: 1732496430.
Website: foodbybasil.com
Specialties: Coffee shop, Restaurant.
Other points of interest: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible car park, Coffee, Free water refills, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Toilet, Casual, Cosy, Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards, Good for kids, Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
Opinions: This company has 189 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.2/5.

📌 Location of Basil

Basil 3-5 Bank St, Sevenoaks TN13 1UW, United Kingdom

☎️1732496430

⏰ Open Hours of Basil

Monday: 9:30 am–4 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am–4 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am–4 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am–4 pm
Friday: 9:30 am–4 pm
Saturday: 9 am–5 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am–4 pm

Basil is a highly-rated coffee shop and restaurant located at the address 3-5 Bank St, Sevenoaks TN13 1UW, United Kingdom. The phone number is 1732496430, and the website is foodbybasil.com.

Specializing in coffee shop and restaurant experiences, Basil offers a range of services including outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, dine-in, and more. Their menu features a great selection of coffee, dessert, and tea, as well as options for breakfast, lunch, and catering. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and welcomes dogs both inside and outside.

With an impressive 189 reviews on Google My Business, Basil boasts an average rating of 4.2/5. Patrons often praise the attentive staff, delicious food and drinks, lovely atmosphere, and great music. Some highlights include the wide variety of healthy and vegan/vegetarian options available, as well as the option for quick bites or small plates. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are all accepted, making it a convenient choice for diners.

Here's what Basil customers have to say:

'Today (7/7/25) the 2 men running the restaurant were spectacular, my family and I spent a good 4 hours in this cafe. They were attentive and run ragged; all the food and drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was lovely and music was great. Your staff is a credit to your business.'

👍 Reviews of Basil

Rosie B.

5/5

Today (7/7/25) the 2 men running the restaurant were spectacular, my family and I spent a good 4 hours in this cafe. They were attentive and run ragged; all the food and drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was lovely and music was great. Your staff is a credit to your business.

L H.

5/5

Found this lovely cafe on a wander round Sevenoaks - it’s very cosy inside, the people running it were very friendly and chatty. Its also dog friendly on the ground floor, our two little dogs had a relaxing wee time there. Food was delicious we had some panini + salad meals, amazing pancake stack and soup. All yum. Will be back next time we’re in Sevenoaks.

Ben H.

5/5

This tucked away little cafe was perfect for a quick coffee, panini and fresh salad. The pastrami special was delicious especially with the side salad! Friendly staff and very attentive, thank you.

What Y. N. T. K.

2/5

A disappointment is how I’d describe our first (and probably last) visit to this Sevenoaks ‘café’.

Here’s what I liked:

• Somewhat friendly welcome.

• Promising looking menu

What I didn’t like:

• The pancakes which seem to be a prominent offering aren’t made fresh but rather in a ‘production facility’ according to the server.

• The bacon sandwich was a let down. The bacon dry, the bread roll heavy and dry and overall not very pleasant and served with an unnecessary leaf garnish. (Caveat: I don’t eat swine but my guest does and said it was awful).

• The toasted teacake was passable but only just and certainly not worth the cost.

• Not particularly comfortable seating

• Very expensive and really not good value at all.

It never ceases to amaze me with these independent places. They must think people are stupid to put up with what they turn out.

Independent businesses don’t have the luxury of the deep pockets the chains have so need to put a bit more effort in or their days are numbered. Never more so than now so be careful Basil and up your game!

Do I recommend going? NO
Will I go again? NO
Was it good value? NO
Price point: $

Trina

5/5

Well, I don’t know what I was expecting but I was incredibly pleasantly surprised. Impromptu breakfast this morning to plan my day, I walked in to ask if they had an outdoor seating area but the whole downstairs of the restaurant is doggy friendly! Result!
The mocha was banging and my goodness my avo, bacon and halloumi on toast was so good I almost fell off my chair after the first mouthful.

user4927

5/5

friend and i came here for brunch and to do some work, food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely and quiet to allow us to work. staff were very friendly and service was quick!

Lynne J.

1/5

I ordered one frittata to share with a large spoon of coleslaw on each,and two teas I was charged over £27! When I phoned to query this price I was told that the coleslaw was £7 per portion!Absolutely disgraceful-it would have cost the £14 to keep them going with coleslaw for days and days!! It really spoiled my day-would advise giving this cafe a miss.London prices don’t go down well in Sevenoaks I’m afraid

Dana D.

4/5

Nice food BUT unfortunately you can’t pay cash unless you have the exact change. A bit of a nuisance. I witnessed 3 couples who had to leave because of this. Such a shame.