Venturing out of mid-town Stellenbosch this week (we actually had to get in a car), the choice of coffee and breakfast stop presented itself in the form of Dimi's Bistro on the corner of Dorp and Stadler street.
This beautiful little Greek bistro is bright with big windows and high ceilings, making it feel like there is always enough space for however many people decide to drop by. And many do take advantage of the opportunity to get out of town for a cup of coffee and quick meal, be it a group of students (guilty); business minded folk or just those looking for a quiet and friendly environment to work.
The menu that is thrown up on the wall is the right mix of exotic sounding delicacies and interspersed Greek words and phrases, which the head chef and owner, Dimitri Anastassopoulos, is only too happy to amble over and explain. Cue an impromptu lesson on the niceties of Greek pronunciation and explaining to a group of Engineering students that the sound "b" doesn't actually exist and they've been pronouncing β incorrectly all along!
The key question which needs asking is: "Can a Greek restaurant get coffee right?" The menu is definitely varied and provides something for everyone, whether it's a hot cup of Bar-One, straight up filter coffee or a vanilla-hazelnut cappuccino. The verdict though? The coffee itself doesn't have any "wow" factor but is definitely above average and extremely pleasant, especially when paired with the breakfast wrap.
Definite plus: a restaurant as versatile as this one is always bound to have a few surprises up its sleeve and rumour has it this one is no exception, with the ability to change from cosy coffee stop to a proper Mediterranean dining experience. This is a must if you're looking for an extremely friendly, personal and varied coffee/ eating experience.
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