Basel's oldest cafe can be found on the Marktplatz. The wonderful location with a view of the city hall, along with the beautiful interior, which harks back to an earlier, more stylish epoch, ensure that a visit here is an event. This is where you'll meet upper class ladies of a certain age, who meet to gossip over tea and cakes. The patisserie in the ground floor ensures that the pleasures continue. Chocolate is also made here, but as a work of art rather than a foodstuff.
Unternehmen Mitte Basel is a cafe and event venue located in an renovated industrial building which used to be a bank. The coffee house not only serves as a trendy venue to meet up with friends after work, but also organizes special courses in the art of coffee-making. Several yoga and meditation events as well as talks on topics pertaining to the corporate sector are organized at Unternehmen Mitte Basel. The place also has a number of rooms which can be rented for events and parties.
Grand Café Huguenin is an ideal place to catch a bite or two when hunger pangs strike. Their delicious assortment of freshly made sandwiches stuffed with delicious fillings of fresh meat, cheese and vegetables will make you want to come back for more! Ice cream lovers will love their unique menu that promises a haven of sensual delights for one and all! Aromatic coffee serves as a perfect end to the perfect mini-meal. Come here for a bite, and walk away satisfied!