This is our walking-distance bakery, but I never noticed it until I actually searched for a bakery…read moreafter getting off the Wettsteinplatz tram (it's across the street). They have a small variety, but well-executed breads and pastries. I don't recall what it's called, but there is a rustic-looking bread that comes in a large loaf (you'll know when you see it as it's the biggest loaf) that is especially tasty. Great with cheese, meats, or peanut butter and jelly ( :) ). Breads are reasonably priced (just a few Swiss francs) and the counter ladies are friendly and accommodating.

The caces are just awesome!!! The only pastry I believe in the city that makes your cake just the…read moreway you want it!!!

Decent Italian bakery. The croissants which people Mentioned…read morewere the best in Basel we alright and there was certainly a line almost out the door. The cannoli looked fabulous - I'd probably choose a cannoli over a croissant. The coffee was serviceable. The service was pleasant and efficient.

Go here for croissants and coffee!…read more I stopped by Da Graziella mid-day because my Swiss colleagues said they have the best croissants in Basel. I think true! My latte macchiato and croissant were divine (and reasonably priced)! P.S. They serve sandwiches and other pastries too (Italian and Swiss). Indoor and Outdoor seating. Skip Starbucks and go to Da Graziella!

Just like the other review- steps from Banhof SBB main train station. They have sweets and…read moredifferent types of bread with ham or egg etc. Fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee, delicious chocolates! A great stop!

Coffee, pastries, chocolates!…read more No outdoor seating but plenty inside. Located just steps from Basel SBB main train station and major tram stops. Gorgeous looking sandwich and pastry selection. Big selection of chocolates both pre-boxed and select-your-own. Coffee bar. They use a semi-automated machine but my cappuccino tasted great. Great service, brand new store, and comfy seating. Go HERE for a coffee break if you are stuck at the station for awhile!

Good Olten Bakery across the river, away from the train station. They sell espresso, coffee,…read morecroissants and confectionary items. Lots of tables, warm inside. Review: 4

Three words- Almond Chocolate Croissant. Before swimming down the Rhine River, we popped into this…read morepopular bakery due to the crowd surrounding it. "It has to be good," we thought. Yes, yes it is so good! It's tiny inside by the staff keep the flow running. Both my daughter and I loved their croissants.

I visited this bakery in a few weeks ago and the service was terrible. The person serving me took…read moresuch a long time to gather my order and when I mistakenly took someone else's drink because it was placed in front of me, her colleague was extremely rude to me. It was very embarrassing because the cafe was full and people were then paying attention as a result. Both colleagues were then talking to each in German while myself and my mother figured out the order ourselves. With the only tiny surface available which is inconveniently placed before the card machine, my mother tried to put a lid on her coffee and a rude insensitive customer pushed into her to pay and the coffee spilled all over her hand. The person behind the counter said nothing and only thing she did was hand over a dirty cloth. It was the worst service I have ever had in a cafe, which is a pity because the goods they sell are of high quality.

My favourite thing about this place is their righteous brownies. They come in two sizes: huge…read more(4.50) and not-so-huge (2.50) and are filled with chopped walnuts. Brownies, for me, are best when made with walnuts and Cool Beans does not skimp! In addition to the flag-ship brownies, CB sells brioche of various size, cookies and pastries, wood-oven baked breads (all sourdough, I was told), Flammenkuchen/pizza, and a few different types of sandwiches. When I was there the other day (buying my brownie), I noticed the proprietor piling onto a veggie burger a generous dollop of guacamole. Nice. -side of greens came on the plate as well. Tea and scones are now also on the menu. C.B. have quite a compilation of lovely china. Tea tastes better out of a dainty cup detailed with roses, for sure. Cool Beans, run by super chill folk from the Netherlands, if I'm not mistaken, has a groovy vibe and aims to please. Smells wafting from the wood-oven, located just before the entrance of the Markthalle, are a sure-fire draw. Business folk looking for lunch, tourists ambling by and those, like me, who are fans of Basel, would do well to pop into the Markthalle and sample the fare of Cool Beans. I wasn't able to locate the CB website, however, they do have a (not-very-often-updated) Facebook page. Have a gander: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cool-Beans-Markthalle-B%C3%A4ckerei/162035154003176?sk=timeline **no pizza on Friday **long shopping days: Thursday and Saturday C.B. is open until 9.30pm I tried entering the opening hours on the business page, but repeatedly received an error message. Because the hours of operation vary somewhat from day to day, I'm going to post them here: Dienstag und Mittwoch 07.00-18.00 Uhr Donnerstag 07.00-21.30 Uhr Freitag 11.00-14.00Uhr Samstag 08.00-21.30 Uhr Sonntag 10.00-17.00 Uhr

Great coffee, pastry and ambiance. This was our corner cafe, and it delivers in all categories…read more BTW, the place takes cards and not just cash.

I spent 5 hours in this cafe doing work. The shakshuka was great. The coffee was made with care…read more The staff were very friendly. Would come again.