Gingi

Yesterday, I discovered another gem-​of-​a-​store on Missionsstrasse just down from the Spalentor. Gingi, a wee shop dedicated to selling items devoid of animal products, has come at a good time for the ever growing no. of vegans to be found in Switzerland.
Having only opened mid-​August, the shop has a fresh feel to it and the on-​site owner (the place is run by a couple) was terribly helpful and extremely friendly. Although the shop is quite small, the owners have managed to fill every conceivable space with product. Among other things one finds: pet food, baking ingredients, sweets, beverages, refrigerated and canned goods, cleaning products and foot wear.
Not being vegan, but liking tofu, yeast extract, non-​dairy drinks and such, I will seek out shops like this one when traveling. For the American vegan/​vegetarian abroad who is visiting Basel, this store is a god-​send. As gingi is the first 100% vegan shop to open in town, the Basler vegans must be very happy indeed!