De Vrije Burger

About De Vrije Burger

De Vrije Burger in Stellenbosch, Western Cape: is a phenomenal culinary gem tucked away beneath the historic oak trees and Cape Dutch architecture of Drostdy Road. As the original flagship branch created by celebrity chef Bertus Basson, this trendy, high-energy spot seamlessly takes casual street food to a gourmet level. The simple, focused counter-service menu centers on succulent 200g free-range beef patties grilled to absolute perfection and served on fresh, handmade buns alongside crispy double-fried fries and a curated wine list. Highly popular with university students, tourists, and families alike, the venue boasts a remarkably welcoming atmosphere complete with an outdoor seating deck, a children's sandpit, and full wheelchair accessibility. To round out an already fantastic value meal, every single burger ordered comes with their legendary, complimentary house soft-serve ice cream cone.