Café Smilla

The Smilla has a Scandinavian feel to it; hygge is lived here. For coffee, there is an extensive breakfast, fine lunch menus or homemade cakes. The cheesecake is famous; it tastes just that little bit better here than elsewhere.

35 /40 Coffee

28 /30 Food

18 /20 Style

8 /10 Service

Breakfast

Outdoor Dining Area

Payment Conditions: Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, NFC

Grimselstrasse 1
4054 Basel
Switzerland
+41 (61) 3023131
+41 (61) 3023131 [email protected]
www.smilla.cafe

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