Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
International
Western
Buffet
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
European
Breakfast

Small chain of vegetarian buffet restaurants - this one est. the 2000s. Self-service spread features a range of salads, hot dishes, soups, sandwiches, juices, breads, and desserts. Dishes are labeled with ingredient info. Pay for food by weight. Brunch on Sunday. Open Mon-Thu 7:00am-11:30pm, Fri 7:00am-12:00am, Sat 8:00am-12:00am, Sun 8:00am-11:00pm.


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95 Reviews

First Review by pradipd

EatToPerform

Points +16

Vegan
07 Mar 2019

Pricey but delicious!

Very tasty and great atmosphere! You have to be careful though not to put too much food on your plate. Do it cleverly, and you‘ll be full spending around 10-15 chf.

Pros: Almost everything is vegan, Very tasty

Cons: Expensive

SzilardZ

Points +42

Vegan
31 Dec 2018

Great atmosphere

Very nice place with fantastic atmosphere. The foods were great and fresh with large selection. We liked this place so much, during our 4 days in Basel we visited it 2 times. That's true it's a little bit pricey but not that bad. It is highly recommended not for only vegetarians but also for vegans, because the majority of the foods are vegan.

becks_the_beer

Points +57

Vegan
05 Dec 2018

Delicious but pricey

There is a huge variety of foods to choose from, it's in buffet form and you pay per weight. The food is amazing but for me, as a student, it is quite pricey. The store-made ice tea is also amazing.

martint

Points +8310

Vegan
10 Nov 2018

Excelent but pricey

I loved almost everything about this place: the food, the location, the deco. I had a really nice time there. The only one downside is the price. You pay according to the weight of the food you choose. 43 CHF per kg is for me way too much.

Pros: very tasty, nice decoration

Cons: expensive

Lina.ina

Points +23

Vegetarian
09 Oct 2018

Very delicious

Very delicious and healthy food! Best vegetarian restaurant for lunch.

Louise_G

Points +511

Vegan
18 Sep 2018

So much food to choose from !

The only downside of eating here is you end up eating way too much thanks to the choice! Really nice food , allergens well marked and hot food tasted fresh ; nothing seemed like it had been left out too long as can be the case with buffets.

Pros: So many vegan options

Cons: Quite pricey

rosie

Points +502

Vegan
04 Sep 2018

Tasty lunch if s little pricey

Good range of stuff and everything is labelled fir allergens. It was quite hot inside (not sure if Tibits ever have air con?). Everything is by weight (and it is Switzerland...) , so it was a bit pricey about 50CF for lunch for two of us. But quite tasty and it’s useful to have onions, garlic and nuts labelled

4p0

Points +34

Vegan
04 Aug 2018

Unsuitable for vegans

I am vegan because of my allergies to milk and eggs: my body cannot digest more than half a tablespoon of the latter. I love Hiltl and really wanted to enjoy this derived restaurant, but despite my careful attention to the labels I had multiple allergic reactions; I didn't feel well during my meal and lost my appetite. I suspect the "vegan" (no "O" or "L" sign) lemon cake and the chocolate mousse, I'm not sure. Beware of the unlabeled peas with chunks of cheese which genuinely look like potatoes (luckily I noticed the taste before swallowing, though it did make my tongue sore). On the other hand, the salads were very good and the multilingual staff was very kind. However after a stomach ache and an eczema reaction, I do not feel like coming again.

dbader13

Points +2211

Vegan
01 Jul 2018

Fantastic vegan buffet

This cafe has outdoor seating and an amazing vegetarian buffet! All items are clearly labeled and the majority of choices are vegan. Food is amazing! I'll be back!

ana.moniz

Points +36

Vegan
15 May 2018

Lot of variety

This place is nice and the food delicious.

Cons: Quite expensive

Mondblueme

Points +89

Vegan
12 Apr 2018

Great food

This is a place for everyone, vegans, vegetarians and omnivores as well. The food is so delicious and there are so many choices that I don't need to persuade my meat-loving friends to accompany me to this fully vegetarian restaurant.

Pros: buffet

Cons: can become rather crowded

healthie.veggie

Points +2058

Vegan
11 Feb 2018

Amazing food, amazing place

The choice on offer was incredible! So much tasty vegan food. Very accessible to non-vegan/vegetarians too :)

PaolaNell

Points +286

Vegan
06 Sep 2017

Super lecker!!!

Mega leckeres Essen, cooles Konzept. Man zahlt nach Gewicht und hat wirklich viel Auswahl.

Pros: Viele vegane Optionen

marky_mark

Points +22167

Vegan
15 May 2017

No food sundays after 10:30 pm sharp

Very good food. 10 mins by foot from central train station (or two tram stops). Sundays, no food after 10:30 pm sharp (i.e., sharp on the second, literally). Onions and garlic clearly labeled. Nice food ideas, e.g., peas with peppermint. // Very expensive if you come from Europe: Food for 2 will cost around 70 €.

Updated from previous review on 2017-05-14

Pros: High quality, easy to reach, good atmosphere

Cons: Really expensive if you come from Europe

Ryecatcher

Points +2218

Vegetarian
31 Mar 2017

Tibits

Tibits is located in downtown Basel. They provide a buffet with all kind of food. So you just take a plate, pick what you want and go to the counter to pay (you pay for the weight of the food, regardless what dishes you have choosen). The price is 42CHF/kilo. One (small) roll is free, it won't be weighed - so be sure to take one.
The range is good, so is the spacious venue. No complaints about the quality neither. Overall good stuff, although nothing exciting.
The labeling was slightly confusing for me: All vegan food is labeled, but there are other lables as well, gluten free and whatnot, so everything has it's own letter. Also disappointing is that you have to wait at the counter while your food becomes cold. For the rest, of cause, it's expensive; somewhat pointless to say it time and again, since that's how the prices are in Switzerland, but I can't possibly not mention that either.
Since you pay by weight - it would be interesting to know what the best picks are. Certainly lightweight food that satisfies and most certainly no potatoes, no rice and suchlike. But for instance: Sauces yes or no?
I would possibly go again, but mainly due to lack of other options.

Pros: opening hours, one of few fairly decent options in Basel, good range

Cons: expensive, nothing exciting, food becomes cold whilst queueing

theveganhobbit

Points +206

Vegan
07 Mar 2017

vegan tuesday

I usually go there on Tuesdays, the buffet is almost all vegan (its labelled with "v"). Tons of options for all tastes. You should definately give the desert options a try too they are delicous ;)
Not the cheapest option but absolutely worth it ☺️

Dinie

Points +128

Vegan
28 Jan 2017

Family diner

Lovely place for easy vegan Food with the family. My son loves the choice and the clear indication next to each dish gives him a great independance. We live it on sundays.

Pros: Choice, Great indication of ingredient, Take out!

Cons: Can be crowded

m@earthville

Points +9566

Vegan
06 Oct 2016

Vegan Tuesdays are great!

Another great Tibits location, with the same high-quality food. This one has ample seating (unlike the original location in Bern), and the atmosphere in the upstairs seating section is more relaxed. The all-vegan buffet on Tuesdays is even more of a treat than usual.

Enjoy!

phex

Points +44

Herbivore
11 Sep 2016

Great selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly food

Tibits offers a huge selection of vegetarian dishes, most of which are also vegan. Every Tuesday is also "Vegan Tuesday" where everything across the board - with very few, minor but labelled exceptions - is vegan.

The food is delicious and filling, the prices - while a little on the steep side - are fair.

One pitfall that should be mentioned is that some "vegetarian" products are in fact pescetarian (e.g. tuna sauce). So keep your eyes peeled and your brains sharp ;-P

Pros: HUGE selection of vegetarian dishes, Relaxed and cozy atmosphere

Cons: A bit on the expensive side, Some options are pescetarian

AppetiteForChange

26 Oct 2016

Hi phex

Just read your comment about some dishes at tibits being pescetarian. The tuna sauce at tibits is made from seaweed, capers and pascal celery and is indeed vegan. :) The dishes at tibits are 100% vegetarian and about 80% vegan.

Best regards,
Claire

KarmaDonden

Points +39

Vegan
31 Jul 2016

Great food, very expensive

The food was really enjoyable... Really great vegan options, which is just so welcome when on holiday, especially in France / Switzerland where everything contains dairy!! Only downside is the price.. It is very overpriced.. Expect about 25CHF for one plate (and still slightly hungry)! Although, everything in Switzerland is expensive.

Pros: vegan variety, tasty

Cons: very expensive for what you get

Mbonett04

Points +40

Vegan
23 Jun 2016

Really great vegan food.

Really great restaurant. I went on Tuesday, which is a vegan only day and I wasn't disappointed! There were so many options and different styles of cuisine to taste.
There were constantly chefs roaming to replenish any food that is getting low.
It's also good for those that just want to get a drink as they also offer alcoholic drinks (as well as other non-alcoholic ones).
After my dinner, I went to the bar and bought a slice of their zucchini and chocolate cake and a bottle of their homemade matcha ice tea (all ice teas are homemade).
If you find yourself in Basel, you definitely need to check Tibits out!

Pros: Large selection of food, Good quality, Choice of seating (inside or outside)

Cons: Self-service

AnnaAnnaAnnaAnna

Points +210

Vegetarian
06 Jun 2016

super lecker

super lecker, viel vegan!immer voll besetzt :)

Pros: super lecker

Cons: ziemlich teuer

RespectKitchen

Points +276

Vegan
24 Nov 2015

Fantastic food and atmosphere

This restaurant was a highlight of my trip to Basel.
I went on Tuesday and it was vegan night which was perfect for me.
A huge variety of salads and warm food such as rosti, mushroom ale pie, tempeh veges, as well as dessert options.
A must try in Basel or any of their other locations.

Pros: you pay for the weight of the food you choose. thi

10littleOrcs

Points +26

Vegan
19 Nov 2015

Unglaublich leckere Salate

Das Restaurant hat insgesamt ein sehr nettes Ambiente und freundliches Personal. Man kann auch sehr gut draußen sitzen. Die Speisen sind nicht ganz billig, aber es lohnt sich: sowohl Salate als auch warme Speisen sind einfallsreich und sehr lecker zubereitet, und die Auswahl ist sehr groß! Tüpfelchen auf dem i sind vegane Süßspeisen und sogar Eiscreme.

Pros: viele vegane Salate und warme Speisen, veganer Nac

ethnia

Points +158

Vegan
10 Nov 2015

Very good buffet

I found it a very good restaurant. It is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant with the vegan option marked. The buffet includes a piece of bread and the food is weighted and paid per kg. The price is the usual in Basel.

Franck

Points +30

Vegan
16 Jul 2015

very expansive and not really funny

The food is mostly vegetarian and average. But the price is al but cheap. 42 €/kg of the buffet.

The place is well located otherwise.

Pros: location, atmosphere

Cons: average food, expansive

AndreaVeg

Points +214

Vegan
09 Jul 2015

Good quality food

ok ok, it's not cheap, that's a fact. however this place has a lot of choice, good ingredients, recipes ranging from exotic and sweet and sour to a crisp and labels are clear and understandable. normally I love the most smaller and intimate to eat, but we were still very good.

Pros: tasty food, good quality, lots of choice

Cons: the price




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