I loved visiting this place when I lived in CH. Not only did Hiob always seem to have something I…read morewanted to buy from furniture to dishware, and from postcards to art, the prices were so decently reasonable as to make me part with my francs for a bag full of plenty pretty much each & every visit. The women who work the register are friendly & efficient. Occasionally, they'd round down the total for no other reason than that they felt like it. I always found that an unexpectedly nice touch. If you're looking for 20th century art, furniture, household goods, books, textiles & more, then do visit Hiob. It will be worth your while. Trust me.

Good selection of unusual candles and other small items, at friendly prices. English is spoken. Two…read moreblocks from Marktplatz. Much more interesting than the big chain candle stores.

When looking for a flat in Basel - we gave the relocation assistant one criteria - It MUST be…read morewithin walking distance of Manor!!! Manor is a department store of similar style/quality as Macy's (USA) or John Lewis (UK) BUT in the basement there is a grocery store/food hall that is simply amazing!! What's most amazing is it really can be your everyday place to shop - but in addition to your onions, potatoes, juice, milk, flour, cleaning supplies..... there is also an astounding selection of cheeses, meats, poultry, fish, fresh bakery for breads and cakes and a small café with pizzas, salads, stir-fry's (a bigger café is on the top floor). There is a good selection of organic produce (labelled BIO), and most of the fruit and veg are local and very seasonal. In the US and UK I got used to having access to pretty much anything at any time of the year, so the seasonality was a bit strange at first but now I look forward to changes in produce as the year progresses. Besides the cheese.... I mean food, there is a good selection of accessories (I LOVE tights and nearly passed out when I saw the selection), clothing for all the family, beautiful home goods, and a good selection of electronics. Prices are, well, Swiss but overall its not too bad and twice a year (Jan and July) there are really good sales. Maybe being within walking distance wasn't such a good idea..... ;-)

When you cross the river (from old town and a side where train station is), Manor is just a few…read moresteps away from the bridge. It is a department store having great super market on the basement level and good food court on the 5th floor (it says restaurant on the directory). It is very reasonable and lots of options for salad, desserts and fresh fruit juices. They offer three sizes at different prices. You can choose portion size too! On 4th floor, you can find some Switzerland souvenirs and cute accessories/toys. On basement level, there are salad bar and bakery and supermarket. Prices are good (a little cheaper than Coop store or other supermarket). PS: Dairy stuff, chocolate and bread are so good and cheap! Get some!!!

Great NEW grocery store! Globus department store has levels for clothes, travel, Christmas. The…read morestaff is fantastic! Very expensive Swiss + Italian goods, foods, clothes! Review: 5+

Globus is a high-end department store with two levels of gourmet grocery. It reminds of the Food…read moreEmporium in New York. I sampled the tart and sweet red currants, and HKB bought a selection of chocolates here the last time he visited Basel. There is a bistro on the fourth floor and a self-serve cafeteria on the fifth floor.

Terrific English bookstore…read more Upstairs in this German bookstore, there is a large and excellent English bookstore. Extremely well stocked not only with light reading, bestsellers, and books about Switzerland, but with the latest titles form New York and London papers. Makes it eaasy to keep up with what's happening back home. Oh, and if you're longing for a taste of home, there is a well-stocked selection of British comfort food. Marmite, tinned puddings, Colman's mustard, all the brands Mum used.

You'll find this one in the footbridge area above the train platforms. Lots of seasonal gifts in a…read morecrowded shop, if you haven't already made your gift purchases in Basel then you have the opportunity to do so here. It looks like nearly everything is imported from somewhere. I did not find any local Switzerland items but maybe I didn't look hard enough. Still, interesting stuff and it's priced quite well. Aisles are tight - you'll do better leaving your rollaboard suitcase with a friend in the hallway for your browse. [Review 21167 overall - 49 in Switzerland - 130 of 2024.]

I think this is the best super market in Basel. The store is big and has very good selections of…read morefish, wine, bread and cheese. If you are looking for something very good quality (maybe pay a few CHF more but not extreme), you should check out this store. My sushi chef friend shop his fish here. I found pastries/cakes are very reasonably priced. This is my favorite place to shop for groceries in Basel.