Organic Restaurants in Basel

Basel has an attractive selection of organic restaurants, organic markets, and organic grocery stores. Here you’ll find a complete list of all organic restaurants (based on information provided by the restaurants) in Basel, listed in alphabetical order.

Mostly organic.

A bakery offering a wide variety of homemade, vegan, organic products.

At “Castelrosso,” you’ll find an exquisite selection of fresh baked goods and ice cream specialties.
The variety of vegan and vegetarian products is particularly noteworthy.

Castelrosso Bakery, Andreasplatz 14, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: castelrosso.ch |
Image source: castelrosso

Mostly organic.

Focus on Demeter and organic products.

Mezzomezzo is known for its Southern Italian pizzas and pasta. The restaurant uses primarily Demeter-certified and mostly organic ingredients.

Mezzomezzo, Mülhauserstrasse 53, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: mezzomezzo.ch |
Image source: Mezzomezzo

Mostly organic.

The café is committed to social and environmental justice.

The food and drink offerings are selected based on organic, regional, and fair-trade criteria.

Jêle Café, Mülhauserstrasse 129, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: jelecafe.ch |
Image source: Jêle Café

Update: Closed

A restaurant and café that uses as many organic ingredients as possible.

The “Gemeinsam Café” not only offers a variety of organic food but also helps refugee women enter the workforce. Whether you’re in the mood for a Fair Trade coffee or a delicious lunch, it’s worth a visit. The prices are reasonable—tips are greatly appreciated. 😊

Gemeinsam Café, Markgräflerstrasse 14, 4057 Basel | Phone: 061 631 37 37

Mostly organic.

Bakery & Restaurant Offering Primarily Organic Products

At Bio Andreas, you can not only enjoy delicious baked goods from the wood-fired oven, but also fresh ice cream made with an ice stone.

Bio Andreas Wood-Fired Bakery, Andreasplatz 14, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Bio Andreas Schneidegasse, Schneidergasse 27, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Bio Andreas Market Stall, Marktplatz, 4051 Basel | Website: bio-andreas.ch |
Image source: Bio Andreas

100% organic. The only certified organic restaurant.

A certified Bio-Knospe restaurant serving almost exclusively Bio-Knospe and ProSpecieRara dishes.

The Bürgerspital’s Bio Bistro is the The first organic restaurant in Basel certified with the Bio Suisse Bud has been certified. The wide selection of sandwiches, crisp salads, delicious set meals, and à la carte options is made primarily from regional and organic ingredients, as well as ProSpecieRara products—often even from our own farm.

Bio Bistro Basel, Dornacherstrasse 192, 4053 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: biobistro.ch | Image source: Bürgerspital Basel

Some menu items/ingredients are organic.

Self-service
restaurants featuring Bio Suisse products.

95% of all Coop restaurants offer a wide selection of organic foods certified with the Bio Suisse Bud are labeled. The beef, veal, and pork come almost exclusively from Switzerland, and the fish comes from sustainable sources.

Coop Restaurant Gundeli, Güterstrasse 190, 4053 Basel (Google Maps) | Coop Restaurant Pfauen, Freie Strasse 75, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Coop Restaurant Marktplatz, Gerbergasse 4, 4001 Basel (Google Maps) | Coop Restaurant Volta Zentrum, Vogesenplatz 10, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.coop-restaurant.ch | Image source: Coop Restaurant

A lot of organic stuff.

A café featuring organic, regional, and seasonal products.

Café Frühling is committed to a sustainable
and careful handling of its products. They are fresh, regional, seasonal, and organic. The coffee
comes from the café’s own coffee roastery, Spring Roasters.

​The portion sizes are carefully calculated to minimize food waste . If the portion is too small, you can ask for seconds.

Café frühling, Klybeckstrasse 69, 4057 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.cafe-fruehling.ch |
Image source: Café frühling

Pretty much everything is organic.

A restaurant that primarily serves seasonal and regional organic products.

Simple recipes, basic ingredients, and surprising flavors. La Fourchette places great importance on direct trade. This means they source many of their products exclusively from local farmers and producers—organic whenever possible.

Once a month, there is also an all-you-can-eat brunch. On all other weekends, La Fourchette is open for private events.

La Fourchette, Klybeckstrasse 122, 4057 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.lafourchettebasel.com | Image source: La Fourchette

Everything is organic and fair trade.

Organic restaurant, fair trade and locally sourced.

The Landhof organic restaurant is operated by Sinnenvoll. Sinnenvoll helps people who have difficulty finding an apprenticeship on the open job market.

Fresh meals are prepared daily using regional organic milk, vegetables, fruits, fish, and meat. The wines are exclusively organic, the organic beer is from “Unser Bier,” and the iced tea is homemade.

Their motto: “We have no intention of being—or becoming—a stuffy gourmet restaurant; rather, we want to be a place where dining is experienced as an expression of a carefree zest for life.”

Bio Restaurant Landhof, Hertnerstrasse 19, at the corner of Münchackerstrasse, 4133 Pratteln (Google Maps) | Website: landhof-pratteln.ch | Image source: Bio Restaurant Landhof

Pretty much everything is organic and fair trade.

We want to use only the best ingredients and strive to offer as many organic or fair-trade products as possible, most of which come from the region or even the neighborhood.

The Hirscheneck restaurant primarily uses vegetables and fruits that are in season. It uses as few processed products as possible in its dishes. At Hirscheneck, you can enjoy delicious lunches, dinners, and Sunday brunches—most of which are organic.

Restaurant Hirscheneck, Lindenberg 23, 4058 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: hirscheneck.ch | Image source: Restaurant Hirscheneck

Individual organic meal options.

Indian restaurant offering set menus featuring organic vegetables.

The Indian restaurant Mandir offers delicious meals to suit every taste, both for dining in and takeout. Some dishes feature organic vegetables, such as the Organic Vegetable Curry or the Chef’s Vegetable Plate.

Restaurant Mandir, Schützenmattstr. 2, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: hotel-spalenbrunnen.ch | Image source: Restaurant Mandir

Mostly organic!

Enjoy a Meal at the Bio Bistro—Sustainable, Healthy, and Organic

The Bio Bistro Basel offers healthy, organic, and varied lunch options in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The Bio Bistros are certified with the Bio Suisse “Knospe” label and primarily use regional organic products as well as ProSpecieRara ingredients. Herbs, berries, and flowers are grown on-site and lend the dishes a special freshness.

Bio Bistro, Hegenheimermattweg 167B, 4123 Allschwil (Google Maps) | Website: biobistro.bsb.ch | Image source: Bio Bistro

Mostly organic.

A restaurant that primarily serves seasonal and regional organic products.

The cuisine at Rubino Restaurant is varied
and healthy. It combines Mediterranean creations with hearty Swiss dishes. Whenever possible, Rubino Restaurant uses seasonal and regional organic products. Host Beat Rubitschung’s menu is designed for people who make conscious consumption choices and value a sustainable lifestyle.

Rubino, Luftgässlein 1, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: rubino-basel.ch | Image source: Rubino

Mostly organic and Demeter.

Ayurvedic restaurant featuring primarily organic and Demeter-certified products.

Beautifully situated in St. Johann, with a cozy terrace right on the Rhine, you can enjoy delicious and healthy food. The Sri Veda Restaurant offers a variety of dishes, most of which are organic and Demeter-certified. The Ayurvedic dishes are light, gluten-free, and vegan. In Sanskrit, “Ayurveda” means “the knowledge” (veda) “of long life” ( ayur).

Sri Veda Restaurant, St. Johanns-Vorstadt 70, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.sriveda.ch | Image source: Sri Veda Restaurant

Only a few are organic (in which case they are labeled as such).

Selected products labeled as organic or Demeter-certified. No genetically modified foods and no MSG. Gluten-free options available.

At tibits, you can help yourself to a varied buffet that changes daily. Every dish must first meet high standards of taste and freshness. The vegetarian buffet selection is tailored to the season so that the vegetables, fruits, and berries are sun-ripened and sourced fresh from Switzerland or nearby European countries. The only exception for products from overseas are exotic fruits and vegetables that are not available in Europe or Africa.

tibits Restaurant Basel, Stänzlergasse 4, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.tibits.ch | Image source: tibits Restaurant

Pretty much everything is organic.

Organic restaurant and organic café featuring regional and seasonal ingredients.

At Unternehmen Mitte, regional, seasonal, and organic lunch menus are available every weekday . The weekend offerings are equally impressive: on Saturdays and Sundays, you can start your day with a balanced breakfast . Whether you’re vegan or vegetarian, an organic food enthusiast, or a fan of fish and meat
—there’s something for everyone.

You can also hire Tobi and his team for cocktail receptions and banquets.

Unternehmen Mitte, Gerbergasse 30, 4001 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: mitte.ch/food | Image source: Unternehmen Mitte

Mostly organic and locally sourced.

A café and restaurant featuring regional and seasonal ingredients, including produce from our own organic garden.

Villa Merian is open to visitors daily starting at 9 a.m. You’ll be treated to great coffee, a delicious breakfast, hot meals, and many other culinary delights.

The authentic cuisine delights with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the region. Whenever possible, dishes are prepared using produce from the restaurant’s own organic garden. Simply heavenly!

Villa Merian, Unter Brüglingen 1, 4052 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.villa-merian.ch | Image source: Villa Merian

Demeter Fruits & Vegetables

“Matt & Elly” is a love story about two globetrotters and their passion for food and drink.

It’s all about the atmosphere that arises during a cozy get-together, getting to know new cultures, drinking creative beers, and enjoying delicious food. They source their fruits and vegetables from Demeter farmers. Fish and meat are purchased exclusively from sustainable Swiss producers.

Since December 2019, you can join other craft beer and food lovers at the new “Matt & Elly Brewery & Kitchen” in Erlenmatt, Basel.

Matt & Elly, Erlenmattstrasse 93
, 4058 Basel (Google Maps)/ | Website: www.matt-elly.com | Image source: Matt & Elly

as organic as possible

At Locanda, you can enjoy organic vegetarian meals for lunch Monday through Friday.

The chefs come from all over the world and prepare healthy and affordable 2- or 3-course lunches

LoLa Community Center, Lothringerstrasse 63, 4056 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: qtp-basel.ch | Image source: LoLa Community Center

almost entirely organic

At the restaurant, you’ll enjoy almost exclusively biodynamic or organic dishes.

The restaurant also offers high-quality beverages such as fresh organic juices, Demeter coffee, and a wide selection of organic teas.

The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Vital Speisehaus, Dorneckstrasse 2
, 4143 Dornach (Google Maps) | Website: www.speisehaus.ch | Image source: TripAdvisor

whenever possible, organic and fair trade

The library uses organic and Fair Trade-certified products whenever possible.

In addition, the Basler Bar prioritizes local sourcing when it comes to partnerships and products. The shrimp come from Rheinfelden, the salmon from Graubünden, and the tofu from Basel-Stadt.

If you want to treat yourself at home every now and then, your order will arrive in an FSC-certified box.

Library, Kohlenberg 7
, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.bibliothekbar.ch | Image source: Library

carefully selected organic ingredients

LILY’s promises healthy and delicious Asian dishes made with select organic ingredients. These include Swiss tofu and organic eggs, which are sourced locally.

You can also enjoy ice cream from Kalte Lust, made with organic milk.

Last but not least , LILY’s serves wine from Demeter-certified and organic vineyards.

LILY’s, Rebgasse 1
, 4058 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.lilys.ch | Image source: LILY’s

All made from certified Bio SUISSE products

The Kozak Buvette serves Ukrainian specialties with traditional flavors and a modern twist.

In keeping with the principles of the Slow Food movement, Kozak is committed to using only regional organic products. With great dedication, these ingredients are transformed into delicious specialties of Ukrainian and Hungarian cuisine.

The stall is located in the market hall and caters to all food lovers who appreciate the culinary diversity of the East and value regional ingredients.

Kozak Buvette, Viaduktstrasse 10
, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.kozakbuvette.com | Image source: Kozak Buvette

Update: Closed

A Swiss restaurant that serves some organic dishes. The meat and fish are sourced from Switzerland.

Every day, Kuuhl prepares modern takes on traditional recipes that you can enjoy in a “mountain atmosphere.” And it’s right in the heart of the city, right next to the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. The ingredients—mostly organic—come from the region or the Alps and are prepared right before your eyes.

Kuuhl, Steinenvorstadt 1a, 4051 Basel (Google Maps) | Website: www.kuuhl.ch | Image source: Kuuhl

Have we whetted your appetite? Would you like to try cooking with organic ingredients yourself? Here are some more places to buy organic food in Basel and the surrounding area.

Bio Andreas Basel (Wood-Fired Bakery)
Traditional Wood-Fired Bakery
www.bio-andreas.ch

Birsmatthof
Vegetable Subscription
www.birsmattehof.ch/gemuumlseabo.html

Bruderholzhof
Organic products straight from the farm at the farm store.
http://bruderholzhof.ch

Eden BioPunktBasel
Organic food and everyday products
www.biopunktbasel.com

Demeter Berg Nursery
Organic products with a focus on vegetables, lettuce, and herbs from our own Demeter-certified farm
www.altemarkthalle.ch/angebot/demeter-gaertnerei-berg

Fresh and Local
Organic and local food, home delivery available
www.frischundregional.ch

Höheners
Organic food; bike delivery service available
www.hoeheners.ch

Lola Organic Vegetable Market
“Organic Vegetable Outlet”
www.puretaste.ch/blog/fermentation-gegen-food-waste/bio-gemuesemarkt

Ökoladen Basel
Organic food, clothing for all ages, cosmetics, personal care products, and toys
www.oekoladen.ch

Sahara Basel – Three Oases in Basel
Organic and fair-trade food and wine, arts and crafts, jewelry, and accessories
www.sahara-basel.ch

Zum Kleeblatt
Organic grocery store; home delivery available
www.zum-kleeblatt.ch

Cafe Jêle
Offers organic gourmet food and organic beverages
https://www.jelecafe.ch/

By the way, the Basel City Gardening Department is committed to sustainability by using organic farming methods in the city gardens.

bionetz
A platform for companies across the entire value chain of organic products, connecting retail, processing, the foodservice industry, and financial services.
www.bionetz.ch

“Organic” generally refers to products that are “uncontaminated” and “natural.” The interpretation of this term varies in strictness depending on the organic label. Organic labels such as Knospe, Naturaplan (Coop), and Migros Bio all adhere to the clear criteria set by Bio Suisse:

• No synthetic chemical pesticides and no artificial fertilizers

• No Genetic Engineering

• Fair Trade Relations

• Energy Efficiency of Greenhouses

• Promoting Biodiversity

• Significantly Less Use of Antibiotics

• Social requirements, such as ensuring the health and safety of employees at the workplace, compensation for overtime, etc.

• Sustainable Water Use

• No clearing of virgin forest

• Import restrictions (e.g., no imports of fresh products from overseas)

• NO air transport for imports

• Prohibition of Additives Used for Coloring and Flavoring

• Animal welfare: Regular access to the outdoors, species-appropriate housing in spacious barns, natural breeding methods, and organic feed strengthen the animals’ immune systems and make organic animals less susceptible to disease.

Essentially, there are three reasons: personal health, the environment, and fair working conditions. Below, we explain exactly what this means.

From a self-interested perspective, health considerations argue in favor of consuming organic products. Meanwhile, “avoiding pesticide residues” is also the most important reason why Swiss people buy organic products (see the chart below for more details).

Organic products generally contain fewer pesticides and are more natural. Various tests show that, unfortunately, some conventional products contain too many pesticides and antibiotics:

• New Test: Pesticides in Fruit Pulp

  • “In addition to the peels, the inside of conventional fruits is often heavily contaminated with chemicals as well.”

  • “…it contained residues of seven different pesticides in a total amount of just under 10 milligrams per kilogram.

  • “The good news: Coop’s organic lemons contained no pesticides at all. The peel of the organic lemon from Migros contained traces of a pesticide, but only in very small amounts.”

  • The situation was even worse with the oranges: Migros’ M-Budget oranges contained over 40 milligrams of pesticides per kilogram.

  • In contrast, the lab found no traces of pesticides in either the Migros organic blood oranges or the Coop organic Blond oranges.

Pesticides in the Fruit Pulp: Oranges

• Saldo has once again tested potatoes. The results show, once again, that only Demeter and organic products are free of pesticide residues. The most expensive potatoes in the test even contained fluxapyroxad, a harmful fungicide that, according to the European Chemicals Agency, can be passed on to children through breast milk and is harmful to aquatic life.

No Pesticides in Demeter and Organic Potatoes

• Asian fresh produce such as Thai eggplant, watercress, and okra were tested by the Zurich Cantonal Laboratory: of the 20 samples tested, only eight received the rating “safe to eat.”

• A Personal Experiment: How Many Pesticides Do We Ingest When We Eat? Four “Kassensturz” staff members ate a conventional diet for a week and then ate only organic products. The lab found an alarming amount of pesticides in the urine samples.

• The banana test detected pesticides of concern, such as azoxystrobin.

• Multiresistant bacteria found on imported vegetables are classified as “alarming,” as these vegetables are too often contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

• Pesticides in Swiss Strawberries: A test conducted by Greenpeace Switzerland shows how widespread the use of pesticides is in Swiss strawberry fields. The lab found residues of ten different pesticides in a random sample and states, “Children are more sensitive to pesticides; for them, the levels measured in two samples are toxicologically concerning.” The organic products were pesticide-free.

• Pistachios: Snack Nuts Contaminated with Pesticides and Mycotoxins.

• Insecticides with undesirable side effects: “For example, the insecticide chlorpyrifos, a phosphoric acid ester, causes brain disorders and may contribute to the development of ADHD.”

Organic farming can also be more sustainable in the long term —for example, when it comes to water —because whatever is sprayed eventually ends up in our water:

• Too many pesticides in Swiss drinking water. The Swiss Hahnenburger is at risk. According to water suppliers, as early as 2017, one in five drinking water intakes already had concentrations that were too high.

• Persistently High Pesticide Levels in Small Swiss Streams

• Alarming pesticide levels in Swiss waterways. Experts consider pesticides to be one of the greatest current threats to our drinking water.

In addition to self-interested health considerations, there are also public-interest aspects that are taken into account by some organic labels (see above)—for example, fair trade practices and the prevention of rainforest deforestation. But bee decline is also a problem that can be attributed to insecticides.

Organic also means stricter rules regarding animal welfare. The animals have more regular access to the outdoors, and their barns are more spacious and designed to meet their species-specific needs.

According to the study“Biobarometer Switzerland 2022,”“animal welfare”is, incidentally, the second most important reason for Swiss people to buy organic products (after “avoiding pesticide residues”).

Reasons for buying organic products, according to the 2022 Swiss Biobarometer study.