We stopped in for a quick bite to go on our train ride. The lady behind counter was so sweet and…read morepatient. We picked up a couple croissants filled and sandwiches for later. The inside is so organized and chocolates are very good.

7 of us outside dining. They have lunch specials. Lightly buttered then pan fried Fish was served…read morein large or small portions with potatoes, carrots, leeks, cauliflower and zucchini. It was good. One in our party was not adventurous and had chicken nuggets with fries. He cleaned his plate. My husband had ratatouille. Very hot and he said it was good. The shade, the river the overall ambience is the best part of the meal. The meal is filling and good. Not gourmet. Children would certainly be welcome as well as all forms of casual dress. Waitstaff very friendly. For 2 we spent 50 francs. So it was pricey? Maybe.

This place has everything. The food selection and restaurant is out of this world. Prices are…read morereasonable. Service is decent. So many floors, so little time! Highly recommended.

This place used to be our go-to but has gone tremendously downhill. The food is sub-par, the…read moreservice is sporadic, and the rooms are spartan at best with next to no amenities. I'd steer clear, no matter how great the proximity to the train station seems.

Very nice, very clean, very friendly (English speaking) staff. This was our base for six days at…read morethe end of July, to the first few days of August. It's a bit of an older hotel, but it would have been nice to have a mini fridge, air conditioning, and a shower that isn't the size of a phone booth. We had breakfast there every day and it was a buffet with many tasty options, sadly it was the same spread every day. Dinner was choice of four main courses, and an appetizer, desert was always interesting (such as a desert that looked just like an apple, pear, lemon) and all excellent! The hotel is close to the train station, the cable car, and the lovely (car free) town, and yes we would recommend this hotel!

Bern has got loads of shopping, but this shop really stood out and I liked what they stood for…read more All item are beautifully handcrafted by locals I think with disabilities or something. The shop is beautifully merchandised with really a lovely collection of gifts, go check it out you wont be disappointed.

We ended up here by a stroke of luck --- the restaurant we were aiming for wasn't open for dinner…read moreyet, and after a round of overstuffed pitas at the Pittaria, I don't see how it could have compared. The owner is really the centerpiece of the place --- friendly, conversant in several languages, and happy to tell how he followed the girl of his dreams to Switzerland 30+ years ago. (The only other staff member we met has an annoying affinity for loud vacuum cleaners). Rolling in post-hike on a Saturday, the owner mentioned he was out of several fillings; in particular, the eggplant-and-peppers Betenjan that grabbed my eye first wasn't available. That turned out to be fine, as the standards he did have were excellent. Our group ended up with a mix of lamb Shish Kebab, veggie Falafel, and simple Hummus. All were heavily laden with extras --- veggies, lettuce, a sweet chutney that nicely complemented the main flavors, and hot sauce to order. The hummus and falafel options are variations on a theme --- either a large scoop of hummus and two falafel balls, or 6+ falafel balls and a small dollop of hummus. The lamb in the shish kebab is in large, tender chunks, and nicely roasted. The bread is much more substantial than many pitas --- more of a crusty roll, but so filled with goodies that the ratios are still right. Drinks are fairly standard --- a few beers and sodas, boxed Ayran yogurt drink, and a giant urn of oddly spiced tea by the glass. Definitely a must-eat for a day around Solothurn.

The sales person was very helpful in helping me select fabric and then packaging it to send back to…read morethe USA Very friendly staff and nice selection of fabrics