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What to order
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Vegetarian Buffet
Most frequently praised item in the reviews: guests repeatedly mention the large, varied buffet with many vegetarian and vegan choices, fresh food, and excellent flavor.
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Vegan Dishes
Highly recommended because multiple reviews call out the inventive, delicious, and fresh vegan selection, with many guests returning specifically for the vegan options.
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Salad
Recommended for being fresh and delicious, with one reviewer specifically highlighting a salad meal as a great value and saying they would come back again.
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Nachos
Mentioned positively as a starter alongside drinks, adding to the enjoyable buffet-style meal and overall dining experience.
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Soup
Praised as part of the daily selection, with reviewers noting the soup options as flavorful additions to the varied buffet.
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Raclette
Specifically mentioned as one of the tasty buffet choices, standing out among the many different hot items offered.
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Desserts
Repeatedly highlighted as very good, with a diverse and large selection that impressed diners at the end of the meal.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
About tibits
tibits is a vegetarian and vegan buffet restaurant in Basel, Switzerland, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar service. Reviewers consistently praise the self-service buffet, the wide variety of international vegetarian and vegan dishes, and the pay-by-weight setup. The space is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with indoor seating and outdoor terrace seating. It is also noted for friendly service, good coffee, desserts, and tea.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is tibits known for?
tibits is best known for its vegetarian and vegan buffet, where you choose dishes from a large self-service spread and pay by weight. Reviewers repeatedly mention the variety of international food, fresh salads, and the ability to build a meal that can be as light or filling as you want.
What dishes are most recommended at tibits?
Reviewers commonly highlight the salad bar, soups, breaded vegetable dishes, potato dishes, raclette, and the daily vegan and vegetarian buffet items. Several also mention good desserts, plus add-ons like nuts and salt for customizing plates.
What is the atmosphere like at tibits?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with a bright, spacious dining room and seating options upstairs, indoors, and on the terrace. It suits solo diners, colleagues, groups, and even dates, since reviewers mention it as a peaceful place to work, study, or gather.
Is tibits good value, and what does it cost?
tibits is priced around CHF 20 to 30, and reviewers say a meal can feel affordable if you build a smaller plate, though heavier plates cost more because it is charged by weight. One review notes a full meal for two with wine at about CHF 55, while others say the quality-price ratio is strong for Basel.
When is the best time to visit tibits?
Lunch is especially popular, and reviewers say the buffet selection and flavors make it worth coming back for midday meals. The food variety can change by day, so returning on another day can give you a different mix of dishes.
Is parking available at tibits?
Yes. Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot is available.
Does tibits have vegetarian options?
Yes, tibits offers vegan options.
Is tibits kid-friendly?
Yes, tibits is good for kids.
