Specialty Coffee and Breakfast at Café Frühling in Basel

In the heart of Kleinbasel, Café Frühling has been part of Basel’s specialty coffee scene since 2013. The café is part of the Kaffeemacher:innen collective, a team of coffee professionals who work along the entire coffee value chain with a strong focus on transparency, quality, and sustainability.

At frühling, you’ll always find two espresso options on the menu: one with a more classic, chocolaty profile, and another that’s fruit-forward and modern. For filter coffee, a changing selection of single origins is brewed by hand, ideal for those looking to explore different taste profiles and processing methods.

With Kaffeemacher:innen we run our own coffee farm in Nicaragua, where we work closely and directly with producers. This direct and transparent approach allows us to build long-term relationships, better understand conditions at origin, and steadily improve quality in the cup.

All coffees served at Café Frühling are roasted in Basel by the Kaffeemacher:innen team. Sofia Heuri, Swiss Coffee Roasting Champion 2024, and runner up Raúl Rivero are part of the roasting team and contribute their expertise to develop each coffee with clarity and balance.

Sofia and Raúl in our roastery

Specialty Coffee in Basel: A Pioneer’s Approach

Café frühling was among the first cafés in Switzerland to fully embrace the Third Wave Coffee philosophy. Since our beginning, we have treated coffee as a craft, not as a drink. The baristas are trained at our Coffee Academy, and many go on to compete or teach in the specialty coffee world. Whether you're ordering a flat white or a V60 pour-over, you can expect a cup brewed with intention and expertise.

Breakfast in Basel: All-Day Delights

Frühling serves breakfast every day. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or savory, there's something to match your mood—from creamy muesli and homemade pastries to poached eggs on sourdough bread alongside seasonal specials.

On weekends, our café becomes one of the city’s most popular brunch destinations. Be early to get a free spot.

Bakery: Handcrafted Pastries with a Nordic Twist

The bakery team: Pascal and Natasha

Frühling is also home to our own bakery: the Brootmacher:innen. Every morning, fresh sourdough bread and laminated pastries are baked on site. Inspired by Nordic baking traditions, the pastries reflect the same care and craftsmanship as the coffee.

Cinnamon Buns and Cardamom Buns: A Must-Try

If you visit Frühling and don’t try the cinnamon bun or cardamom bun, you’re missing out. Soft, layered, spiced. It might be a bit early to tell that it will be a cult, but we are on a good track.

Visit Café Frühling

📍 Klybeckstrasse 69, 4057 Basel

🕗 Mon–Fri: 8:00–18:00, Sat–Sun: 9:00–18:00 (brunch until 14:00)

🌐 www.cafe-fruehling.ch

📸 Follow us on Instagram: @fruehling_basel