Jakob's Basler Leckerly (Manufaktur & Laden) — Restaurant in Basel

I really quite enjoyed the tour of the bakery, it was something different and unique to do in our time in Basel. However, and I almost hesitate to say this given I'll likely be banned from ever entering Switzerland again, I found the Leckerli rather disappointing and, dare I say it, a little over-hyped. They are nothing much to write about (even though I'm doing that now) and, for my liking, a little dry. I should know, I ate 14 of them during the tour then brought a bag to take home afterwards! The bag however was for my Mum so I can prove to her she still makes the best biscuits ever. Then again, the biscuits have been around more than 200 years than I have and will surely be here long after I'm gone, so what do I know really?

I'd recommend a visit to the Bakery for the tour (especially as it's half price at time of writing with the Basel card) purely as it's something a little different, fun to do and the passion of the people working here clearly shines through. I just didn't get as enthusiastic about the biscuits...

I booked a guided tour of the manufactory for our team event and we had a great host in the form of the managing director and owner Andreas Kuster who took the time to present the history of the centuries-old company and answer all our questions.

A highlight was the tasty Leckerly degustation with recipes from the different centuries which made us want to go to the shop right away :)

I can recommend a visit to the manufactory and the shop to everyone and wish Jakob's Basler Leckerly continued success with this...

Visiting Jakob's Basler Leckerly was a delightful dive into Swiss baking tradition. The 60-minute tour offered a fascinating glimpse into the 270-year history of Basel's oldest biscuit manufactory, showcasing the evolution of the beloved Läckerli.

I was a little disappointed that filming wasn't allowed during the tour but understandably so, it was overall still a fun experience! Tasting recipes from three different centuries was a treat, and the hands-on experience of packaging our own Läckerli added a...