Il caffe e piu - Basel

Früher hiess es il Caffé. Hatte Kultcharakter und war ein Muss hinzugehen. Heute enttäuscht es und nach der neuen Führung und Redesign kein Highlight mehr. Schade.

Local institution, bar e cafè basilea, as they call it. Nice little place in the historical centre, few step from the Basel market square and the lovely, bustling Barfüsserplatz. Cosy and welcoming, friendly service, good coffee, always a pleasure to pop in. Free daily newspapers are a nice touch.

I have been going to this place for 6 years now because it is beside where I work. I always order a cappucino and go always with a friend. Most times I buy a sweetie to go with my coffee, sometimes I have my own chocolate or sweetie to enjoy with my coffee. This particular day Today I was sitting outside drinking my cappucino with a friend and enjoying 1/2 of a macaroon with my friend that I had just purchased around the corner and I was confronted by our waitress who said I couldn't eat that here. I was very shocked as I had did this numerous times in the last 6 yrs. I understand they have a few sweeties to sell as well but it wasn't like I was eating a sandwich or a croissant. When I left I went to tell the blonde witch behind the counter that I have been a client for 6 yrs. and have referred many clients there but I would never come back. As is normal in Switzerland she said " good goodbye, bye bye" as I was talking to her. As is normal in der Schweiz there is non existent customer service. I have lived here 7 yrs. in Basel as an American they dont give a **** what your experience is like. Poor taste from poorly mannered people. And they want a pay raise in this country. To make 4000 chf a month as a minimum salary for untrained & unkind and ugly mannered people.

Latte Macchiato, Caffé Latte Freddo, Caffé Freddo Shakkerato, Ristretto, Caffé Corretto, Espresso Doppio, Espresscino... klingt italienisch und ist es auch. Hier gibt es echt NUR Kaffee, dafür auch den besten in ganz Basel wie ich finde. Das ist ein bisschen wie ein Kurzurlaub in Italien. Meist ist es eher voll, kein Wunder, aber für einen Espresso an der Bar ist eigentlich immer Platz, wer im Sommer glück hat bekommt einen der kleinen Tische auf dem Bürgersteig. Die Preise sind leider nicht italienisch, aber für die Schweiz normal. An der Wand hängt dafür eine riesen Auswahl an Zeitungen und Zeitschriften. Für die Damen z.B. auch teure Publikationen wie die Vogue oder Elle oder Spezialzeitschriften wie die AD – da hat man den Preis für den Kaffee dann gleich wieder drinnen.

Great salads, soups and Italian dishes offered in a cosy atmosphere. Summertime you can enjoy the shady terrace in the back. Pick a salad or sandwich and sit by the Rhine. Reservation is advised.