Zum Kuss — Restaurant in Basel

Zum Kuss (To the Kuss) is an island, or better yet, an oasis of uniqueness in culinary experiences in the middle of a park, nestled across the way from the Swiss Bahnhof. Offering a delightful variety of mouthwatering food, it can be a “lifesaver” for the weary traveler that has disembarked and heading into Basel to spend gobs of Swiss Francs.

From the reclining beach sling chairs next to small low tables where one can relax with a drink, to the vintage metal tables under large sunbrellas that invite groups of friends or business associates to dine and celebrate life, it’s a unforgettable experience including the sometimes rude service but that’s to be expected in...

Everything in this place speaks quality - the ingredients they use, the attitude of the staff, the water you have on your table as a default, the aesthetic of the place and the dishes they use. It's also situated in the nice park, so the outdoor sitting is especially pleasant and you easily spend here a few hours with a book. It's a pity we had only coffee, but we were glad to know they make very good cold cappuccino, which is a bliss in a hot summer day. And a sweet potato cake was great, not too sweet and you can never guess what...

“Zum Kuss” is a cosy little place where old friends meet to discuss family-news over an excellent cup of coffee, others have a little sandwich and a cake in the afternoon and some take a chai and read their book. The pavilion and Café atmosphere in the Parc gives you a feeling of a little oasis in Basel, while only being 2 minutes walk away from the Basel SBB train station. I would not recommend it if you are in search for a big lunch, but try it out for a snack and/or one of the wonderful cakes. Zum Kuss seems to be open 7...