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Brunch in Basel

There’s a brunch option for everyone in Basel. Here, you will find eateries with the best breakfast that makes getting out of bed worthwhile – especially at the weekend!

Brunch – why limit yourself to Sundays?

In these cafés and restaurants, you can also enjoy brunch during the week and on Saturdays.

Pancakes, bacon, baked beans and a fried egg whenever you fancy: at Switzerland’s first boutique hostel, breakfast is served all day – not just in the morning. SILO soulfood’s varied cuisine has its roots in the fascinating world of soul food.

Brunch_Bohemia — Located directly on the Marktplatz, Bohemia has a fantastic brunch menu that includes omelettes, bagels with cream cheese, and scrambled eggs with salmon. They also roast their own coffee and source the beans from sustainable agriculture.

The Les Gareçons at the Badischer Bahnhof is famous throughout the city for its big breakfast platter – and they serve it daily. There is also a family brunch every Sunday in the Bar du Nord.

This charming neighbourhood restaurant in Kleinbasel serves up an all-you-can-eat brunch with muffins, tortillas, cheese, cold meats, salmon, hummus, guacamole and bread from the popular Bäckerei Kult every Saturday and Sunday.

The Bistro | Restaurant Chez Jeannot at Museum Tinguely serves brunch on three-tiered platters. You can enjoy it on the terrace overlooking the Rhine or in the artistic atmosphere of the bistro. A visit to Museum Tinguely is a great experience for the whole family

At DasBreiteHotel, the lobby is transformed into a culinary paradise every weekend. Everything is fresh and home-made, from fried eggs and rösti or marinated asparagus to generous meat and cheese platters. They also serve up a selection of delicious snacks, home-made Bircher muesli, chocolate mousse and fruit cake.

The largest coffee house in Basel offers you the choice between small, large, vegan and luxury options – all of which are made with local organic ingredients wherever possible.

Brunch Depot Deli Basel — Situated between the Vitra Schaudepot by Herzog & de Meuron and the fire station by Zaha Hadid, the Depot Deli offers meals prepared fresh each day, featuring a varied menu and high-quality, natural ingredients. On Sundays, you can enjoy their six-course local brunch.

Avant-Gouz_3 — The huge range of brunch options on offer have made Avant-Gouz a true brunch hotspot. Well, actually it’s two hotspots – they also have a second location in Basel. Tip: make sure to book a table!

Naturally, the best place for a hearty full Irish breakfast with fried eggs, sausages and baked beans is an Irish pub. And you’re welcome to some buttermilk pancakes if you have more of a sweet tooth.

Sunday brunch

After a long night out, you deserve to sleep in and then enjoy a leisurely start to the day.

Fancy a brunch fit for a king? Head to the brasserie of the five-star Les Trois Rois hotel on the banks of the Rhine. They serve a classic breakfast, a huge range of hearty dishes and a wide selection of home-made cakes and pastries.

For those who like to sleep in, the Design & Lifestyle Hotel Nomad offers a generous brunch buffet with coffee, tea, juices and Prosecco every Sunday. You can also enjoy live music while you eat.

Tibits Basel serves up a huge selection of vegetarian brunch specialities. Help yourself to the hearty dishes at the buffet, including rösti and scrambled eggs made with organic eggs, as well as sweeter options like pancakes with maple syrup. All dishes are also available to take away.

At Bio Andreas, the bread is made by hand according to traditional baking methods, and the dough is given plenty of time to prove. On Sunday mornings, the café serves up a generous and delicious selection of Swiss breakfast dishes.

zmorgeland2 — The old market hall in Basel is where people come to chat, shop and, on Sundays, enjoy an extensive brunch. There is something to suit every taste at Zmorgeland, including vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as options for people with food allergies.

At the big buffet at the Basler Papiermühle in the St. Alban-Tal, you can eat as much as you like of the delicious local products they serve up, including plaited loaves, bread, cheese, cold meats, muesli and locally produced honey and jam.

Enjoy all-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, salmon, various bread rolls, cold cuts and much more, with a glass of Prosecco to round off a relaxed start to your Sunday.

Avocado smoothie, quinoa rolls, caffe latte with soya milk and fresh berries – these are just a few of the delicacies served at Hotel Odelya. They grow a lot of the ingredients in their garden. You can also get a completely vegan brunch on request.

Dine like the well-known Basel couple Christoph and Margaretha Merian used to do. A hearty brunch is served in the Villa Merian including bread, croissants, egg dishes, cheese, fruit and vegetables straight from the garden. The Merian Gardens are the perfect place for a post-brunch stroll.

LORA combines the loves of food and art. Alongside bagels, muesli and fresh baked products, diners at the Art Brunch can enjoy a vernissage. Speak to the artists at the event and find out more about the works from the people who created them.

Unterwegs mit dem «Rhystärn»_5 — Every Sunday, the brunch ship cruises on the Rhine and invites passengers to enjoy a relaxing brunch, linger and get together. The BPG loves to source products from its regional partners and uses exquisite products from Basel wherever possible.

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