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Krisjans Serves Up All-Day Joy
All-day breakfasts are severely underrated. How many times have you paged through the menu of a quaint cafe or bistro, salivating at the variety of breakfasts, only, it's 11am, and by some simple universal law, you may not eat eggs anymore? Enter Krisjans, an old favourite among the coffee shop connoisseurs in Windhoek, serving all-day breakfasts among a laundry list of other delights.
Nestled in the centrally located Tenbergen Village complex, Krisjans boasts ample cosy, indoor seating as well as outdoor tables tucked between the charming building and on a shaded deck lined with herb and spekboom planters. Oozing European bistro vibes, the chequered floor and rustic tables, paired with a nostalgic blue hue and vintage Vespa, this daytime restaurant undoubtedly passes the aesthetics test.
Under new ownership, the menu has seen a renaissance from basic bistro items, to an impressive selection ranging from wholesome pastas and hearty salad bowls to nachos and even seared sirloin. Furthermore, their drinks selection and fully stocked bar signal a mimosa-fueled morning or afternoon cocktail, while refreshing fruit crushers are one of the best sellers – particularly the lip-smacking and tart lemonade and mint, or fresh and fruity berry frost.
Fries are a great measure of what is to be expected from a restaurant, and Krisjans tops the list of crispiest, wellseasoned shoestring fries in the city. Accompanying a grilled chicken burger topped with brie, bacon and caramelised onions, it’s truly irresistible. The other burgers on their menu also tease with delicious possibilities, like the Korean BBQ smash burger consisting of two beef patties, chilli mayo and homemade slaw.
If you are not one to get too excited about salads, this bistro will surely surprise you. Their salad bowls feature more of the good stuff, like in the butternut and beetroot quinoa bowl, and less of the green stuff. Drizzled with a ginger soy dressing and topped with roasted pumpkin seeds, this quinoa bowl light lunch is one to return for, time and again. Alternatively, the chicken fajita burrito bowl, with guacamole, salsa, veggies and nacho chips defies the definition of a salad, but we’re not mad about that!
Lending itself to business lunches, baby showers or kitchen teas, both inside and outdoors feels breezy and calm, considering Krisjan’s central location. There truly is something on the menu for every taste, and their confections including cakes and Belgian chocolate truffles, round off the menu selection.
Be it a Saturday brunch with friends, a weekday business lunch, or anything in between, Krisjans can easily take their place as your new favourite. And if you find that you have forgotten about this little gem of a bistro, here’s your invitation to return and let their friendly staff and frankly lekker menu convert you back to a regular!
