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De Vrije Burger is a fast food restaurant located on Drostdy Street in Stellenbosch, specializing in burgers and fries made with 100% free range beef and homemade buns. Their selection of fantastic wines on their wine wall and cold drinks make it the perfect place for anyone looking to relax and enjoy good company while savoring delicious food. No bookings are required, just show up and put your order in at the counter. For takeaways, order online through their website. Open from 12-8pm daily.

Recent social media posts

26/10/2026

What could be better than a De Vrije burger AND a roomys after a lazy day on the beach?

📍Come to De Vrije in Penarth Road, Sea Point - we are cooking until 9pm!

23/10/2026

Lucky for them, we have a version that will fill small tummies!

Our De Jonge Burger is now 90g beef - with an option to add another 90g patty, and still 100% of full delicious flavour!

20/10/2026

Your next study break will have to be De Vrije Burger! With a free 500ml Diesel & Dust b**r with every burger ordered, it’s exactly the pick me up you need to keep studying!

20/10/2026

If you know Deon Meyer novels, Benny Griessel is no stranger to you. We created a burger in his honour some time ago and he has been a “loyal regular“ ever since. Now Benny is back in Deon’s latest novel, Scorpio Rising, and we are celebrating the only way we know how. Order his burger, grab the book and enjoy both!

All our stores are open 12pm - 9pm daily.

📍 Stellenbosch — 13 Drostdy Street
📍 Sea Point — 7 Penarth Road
📍 Bellville — Welgemoed Forum, Kommissaris Street

19/10/2026

Die groot voël is here. Get voëlvry at De Vrije Burger!

19/10/2026

Soek jy die groot voël? The Voëlvry burger drops at De Vrije Burger tomorrow. This is sure to be a favourite on the De Vrije Burger menu!

10/10/2026

To celebrate the winds of change, on Monday evening, 12 October from 18:00, the first 30 burgers at each store are mahala. After that, pull in for a b**r on us!

06/10/2026

The sweet sounds of Welgemoed, is like music to our ears!

Come for a quick lunch, between meetings, school pickups, but also a spot to work… and all with a view!

We are open 12 - 9pm daily!

01/10/2026

Turns out the only thing these guys can agree on is which burger spot to come to.

Here at De Vrije we have seen it all, come stop by for any occasion, there’s always time for a De Vrije burger!

📍 Stellenbosch NOW open until 9pm — 13 Drostdy Street

23/09/2026

We asked you to show us all the places you go and you delivered. After weeks of incredible, real and genuinely lekker De Vrije moments from all over the Cape, we are thrilled to announce that .titus has taken the crown with their entry.

Four burgers, hand-cut tjips and cold b**rs for four people are heading your way. You earned it (Please DM us so that we can arrange your voucher).

To everyone who entered and shared their De Vrije moment with us, thank you. This is exactly what real burgers, by real people, for real people looks like and we loved every single entry. We will see you all at the counter!

Open daily from 12.

Address

13 Drostdy Street
Stellenbosch
7600

To get to the location on Drostdy Street in Stellenbosch, you can take a public transport bus or taxi to the Stellenbosch CBD. From there, walk towards Drostdy Street until you reach the destination.

If driving, take the N2 highway towards Stellenbosch and exit onto Adam Tas Road. Continue straight until you reach Merriman Avenue and turn right. Follow Merriman Avenue until you reach Dorp Street and turn left. Continue straight until you reach Drostdy Street and turn right.

Parking options include street parking on Drostdy Street or nearby parking garages such as Eikestad Mall Parking Garage or Ryneveld Plaza Parking Garage.

Opening Hours

Monday	12:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	12:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	12:00 - 20:00
Thursday	12:00 - 20:00
Friday	12:00 - 20:00
Saturday	12:00 - 20:00
Sunday	12:00 - 20:00

Website

https://bertusbasson.com/#

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What people say

Burger restaurants are a staple in the fast food industry, and De Vrije Burger in Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch is no exception. What sets them apart from the rest is their commitment to using 100% free-range beef and homemade buns with all the trimmings. Their burgers are juicy, flavorful, and simply delicious.

But what's a burger without a good beverage to wash it down? De Vrije Burger has got you covered with a selection of fantastic wines on their wine wall or your drink of choice straight out of the fridge. Whether you prefer a chilled beer or an ice-cold Coca-Cola, they have something for everyone.

What's even better is that De Vrije Burger is open seven days a week from 12-8pm, so you can satisfy your burger cravings any day of the week. No bookings required, just show up and put your order in at the counter. For takeaways, order online through their website.

And if you happen to be in Stellenbosch on International Burger Day (May 28th), make sure to stop by De Vrije Burger for their special offer - 2 Diesel & Dust Craft Beers for the price of 1! It's the perfect way to celebrate this delicious holiday.

Overall, De Vrije Burger is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for some of the best burgers and fries in town. Their commitment to quality ingredients and laid-back atmosphere make it a must-try spot for any burger lover.