Switzerland is well known for "army knives" and watches and of course, chocolate. Läderach is one…read moreof the better outlets for great Swiss chocolate. This shop is on the main gallery above the train platforms in the Basel SBB station. The young lady who helped me with my small box of hazelnut chocolate spoke perfect English and she wrapped up my chocolate perfectly. And no, this particular purchase did not manage to make it home. It was consumed on the train to Colmar. Oops. [Review 21165 overall - 47 in Switzerland - 128 of 2024.]

Yummy Fresh chocolates but expensive. It is a must try though. I bought a small sample bag for 18+…read moreSwiss Francs I cant stop eating them. I do recommend.

Really great service. Happy to explain the products…read more The tarts were wonderful. Be prepared to pay for it. Nothing is cheap here, but the variety and quality are excellent.

So glad we found this place. The chocolate selection from around the world is amazing. You must…read morehave a piece of their cake also. We tried the Madagascar and it was insanely delicious. I want it every day. I also tried the Marie Antoinette and Tanzania drinking chocolate and both were amazing. I so love this place. Thank you for doing an excellent job!!

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!

On our last day in Basel, before we started our Viking Cruise, we decided to wander out for…read morebreakfast instead of doing the Hotel's buffet again. We found this option on Yelp, and it is a pretty cool building and very quaint inside. Unfortunately, the person behind the counter, and our server, did not speak any English...and we didn't speak German. And the menu was in German. So we really struggled to order our breakfast. But they were friendly, and we did manage to order something that we were okay with. However, in hind sight, we should have just stood at the counter and pointed to something in the display case to get the pastry or egg dish we wanted. Oh well, maybe next time!

Awesome breakfast! My husband got the bigger omelette (he says it was bigger than he expected which…read moreis very positive) and I had the scheisser breakfast with hot chocolate, juice, bread, and we both had croissants with butter & jam. The jam was delightful and the hot chocolate was good too! It came in a tea pot with my breakfast and there was enough for both my husband & I. You need to have a vaccination card to eat here. We had a lovely experience!

As best I can tell from the map, this is the very small chocolate shop just about a half a block…read morefrom the main Marktplatz that we stopped in and did quite a bit of damage. When I say small, the salesperson behind the counter and my husband and I filled the space. When another patron stopped in, it got crowded. The display of chocolates was easy on the eyes and called to the chocolate lover within. The saleswoman introduced us to Lackerli, a kind of shortbread style cookie, but soft like a brownie. Only available in Basel, it make the trip back to the U.S.A. to be shared with friends. There was a great deal of construction going on right outside the door and we had to return because when we found it, it was closed, however, during the day we missed it the first time we walked past. So, just a little heads up.

Another Swiss recommended chocolate shop with a lot of truffles. Smaller selection compared to…read moresome nearby.

A beautiful little bakery! We were staying across the street and I admired very much their Santa…read morewindow display so popped in when they were open. We bought a little bread man (grittibänz) and it was tasty and fairly priced. They didn't have very much in there actually, but maybe you are supposed to ask for what you want. I was happy overall, though!

I was out walking around in Basel and wanted to pick up something to eat before going back to my…read morehotel to get a little work done. I happened by this little shop and thought I'd take a look to see what they had. What they had were amazing sandwiches. They also had some great looking pastries. I can't comment on how they tasted, but if the sandwiches are any indication, I'm sure they are awesome

This is huge store, with a large assortment of chocolates, both Dark, Milk and White…read more Sprüngli is known as Lindt-Sprüngli in North America. I first visited one of their stores in Zurich, on guess where? Bahnhofstraße, of course. Clearly the company knows what travelers want for their journey. This store is very similar to that one in setup. But no matter how much you spend here, it never seems enough when the chocolate is gone. And now four weeks after my visit to this store, I'm lamenting my short sightedness. Yes, they're that delicious! Incredible really. According to the company... "Lindt & Sprungli is America's #1 premium chocolate company. Lindt & Spugli is a premium Swiss chocolate company, who is famous for producing the Lindor Chocolate, the tasty chocolate with a hard shell, and a creamy, and smooth chocolate center. Lindt & Spugli also is known for making their popular hollow chocolate bunnies, which are available during Easter."

Sprungli came highly recommended by our tour guide while visiting Basel as great Swiss chocolate…read morethat is not easily available in the US (as opposed to Lindt, Toblerone, etc). Definitely felt the joy of a kid in a candy shop - this place is a feast for the eyes! Hard to decide/restrain myself on what to buy, so we opted to try one of their specialty truffles. The chocolate was smooth with nice infused flavor, definitely a specialty experience. Price point is a bit higher to match the quality and specialty of the shop.

I have recieved a package of Brandli, as a gift. It was the best chocolate i can remember tasting…read more Normally I would share gifts of food with others. In this case there was no sharing, I would have broken the arm of anyone who would dare to try and eat a piece of this candy. If I should ever visit Switzerland again, I shall visit your store. Do you ship to the United States? MorriCat

The interior is quite modern with bright colors. In the back there is more seating with a bathroom…read moreand a TV. On the TV they have a variety of their desserts being made! It's very cool to watch the many steps some of their creations go through. I finally got to try Cremeschnitte. It's a yummy little dessert with layers of cream and pastry. I think as a joke they make the top a hard jelly layer so it's impossible to cut without smashing the whole thing to pieces. Oh well, it still tastes lovely. Anyway, the people working here were nice and the desserts were yummy. It's just a typical cafe but the thing on the TV was pretty awesome. I guess it makes me feel less guilty paying so much for small candies, the're all hand made with tender love and care, after all. Dieses Cafe ist hertzig und modern. Durch das Cafe ist ein Fernseher an den Wand. Ich habe das Fernseher angeshauen und ich habe uber der Schocolade gelearnt. Es war sehr interesant. Ich habe Cremeschnitte auch geschmekt und es war sehr gut!

Beschle gets me through the winter and summer in Basel. They make a mean club sandwich well as all…read morethe regular Swiss confiserie grub. And for dessert? Saint Honoré of course! But go early in the day because they tend to run out of this sumptuously light cream and puff pastry delight. When you sit down, be sure to ask your server to save you a Stück. Have you really never heard of it? Well now you have, so don't say I didn't warn you!