Confiserie Bachmann

Perfect place for tea time on a rainy saturday afternoon.

Cozy, beautifully decorated tea room in the heart of Basel’s shopping area. Great for a quick bite, coffee or tea (good selection — wish they had English Breakfast though), or a sweet treat. It’s not overly expensive (for Switzerland…): $ 21 CHF for a 1 coffee, 1 tea, and 2 desserts. We ordered a raisin-​studded brioche roll and the Swiss speciality of sweet chestnut paste pressed through a ricer, and placed on top of a wafer and whipped cream. I don’t remember what it’s called, but it looks like pasta and you’ll know it the minute you see it (you see it everywhere). It was ok — not my favorite flavor combination, but I think you have to try it once. The brioche was very good — a bit dense and not too sweet. The service was slow. It was 2:30pm — nearly the highpoint of «coffee break» time — and the place was pack. Still, this is a good place to take a rest from the cold and enjoy a nice treat.