Zum Kuss is a relaxing cafe that you can sit inside or outdoor table for beer/wine or just coffee…read moredrinks. It's next to a park so you feel more relaxed than cafes in the city next to trams or busy streets. Very friendly service and complimentary water (comes with a bottle of water, not just a small glass). There are some big tables that you might need to share with others but that can be fun too.

I love how they provide free water and their selection of gin and tonic is perfect - a bit pricy…read morethough...

This was certainly a first for me! I've never seen a cofee/tea shop that is built into the side of…read morea gothic church. We stumbled across this nice little cafe when we were walking around Basel. If you're trying to find it the name of the church is Elisabethenkirche. It's very easily accessible from the public transit line that has a stop nearby. The cafe is on a corner of the church. It's tiny inside and you go and enjoy your drinks outside. It was nice to sip on a hot chocolate and watch the people that were walking by on the street. After you enjoy your drinks make sure you take a walk to the nearby Tinguely fountain (Tinguely Brunnen). Just like this cafe it's unusual and something you'll remember.

This is a charming cafe located at a little corner of the Elisabethen church. Good number of…read moreoutdoor sittings (no indoor sitting). Very peaceful ... You can have entree like calzone, pasta or cheese plate, or just cafe/beer/wine at very affordable price. You can go see this lovely church and stop by for a cafe or simple bites. PS: Toilet (restroom) is upstairs :)

Stopped for a drink in a hot summer day, and their blonde beer hit the spot! The atmosphere is very…read morecool at the patio seating, and the view unbeatable!

One of the few places in Basel open on Sundays. The owners of this coffee shop/lounge must have…read morepicked up all their furniture at the nearby Vitra Design Museum--lots of eames chairs, gehry lighting, etc. I liked spending Sundays curled up with a good book and a cappuccino.

Loved this place - only had coffee here but the lattes were solid... very nice. I also loved the…read morevibe. There is both inside and outside seating and while it was a little rainy we took advantage of a little covered area in the more or less hidden outdoor courtyard. The food looked good. If I've got time, I'll be back!

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.

It is always my mission to find hipster coffee places wherever I travel. This is just such a place…read more It is tiny but very conveniently located. I got to taste a local roasting company that the polite and bubbly cashier taught me about. I'd recommend it on your way to or from the cathedral.