Every time I buy beans here I regret it. The coffee quality is fine (sometimes the roasts are old), but I always feel unwelcome, and despite my thorough knowledge in coffee, coffee beans and coffee roasting, the salespersons don't seem motivated to give me detailed info on the beans or their flavour profiles. It was asked 3 times in 2 minutes if I needed my beans ground. No, I need whole beans thank you. I am a home coffee roaster since 10 years, I am glad I have to buy roasted beans only for emergencies but even those few times I do, I regret it. Definitely order online from (name removed) or choose another roaster in Basel, that will at least be happy to serve you. 2 stars, because the quality of the beans and the roast is normally ok. EDIT post answer: my German is good, I always speak German in La Columbiana. I write in English to reach more users. I live in Basel since 2007, I had the same opinion before corona times but decided only now to write a review after so many unwelcome experiences. You cannot always blame masks and corona.

Excellent coffee! Clearly a favorite in the neighborhood, just across the street from the train station. I got it to go.

We were really looking forward to trying the coffee here, as the description and selection looked interesting. The staff were very nice and cheerful, and the place has a lot of character. There is a large selection of roasted beans, that I did not try, and they may provide better results than the coffee that was served. They do not accept credit or debit card - cash only. I may have simply been unlucky or come on a bad day, but unfortunately the espresso was not well made. The puck was not properly tamped, and it wasn't a good pull. The result was more of a hot mess, I discarded it as it was undrinkable. Loose coffee grinds were everywhere, including on top of the lid and over the milk froth. There are plenty of good reviews (and a few negative ones), so maybe it was just an off day. However, based on this experience - if you are looking for specialty coffee - I would recommend that you look elsewhere.

Awful Service. Bad mood of the old lady is hard to understand. They have no skills to serve coffee lovers.

The coffee here is incredibly good and the staff are brilliant. This is by far the best latte that I have had in a long while and will definitely be coming back soon.

Best coffee in town. This is the real place. No hippster stuff. Italian style bar. Family owned and run for ages. Eveeytime i am in Basel i get a cappuccino and fresh beans.

I am a spanish good coffee lover. The best Expresso that I have taken. Here in Basel! I can’t believe it. They know how to prepare it and the coffee is wow, good!

Great place. Very nice personal advise, also in English. Good quality beans. Fully recommend.

Excellent location, very close to Basel SBB, excellent quality coffee including the Colombian one of course, well prepared everything, I’m 100% satisfied

By far the best coffee I could find at all! I am a fan of the Bologna Roast! I have tried anything and went to all shops that sell coffee beans. They offer a nice espresso and sweets! Very nice service and atmosphere. I am very sad to read negative reviews which I don’t understand but there are always people who needs to bring their negative opinion in the protection of the distance the internet give! Hope I will be coming here for a long time ❤️

Service was fine, coffee was not so fine. Cappuccino had scalded milk, but espresso may be good for those who like an extremely dark Italian roast.

Been coming here for years to buy my coffee, one of the best coffee roasters in basel. And while you are there you might as well grab an espresso!

My favorit coffee: Oro Fino. My recommendatiin: Linzertorte! So far you cant pay with Postcard, but that is not their fault. The service is very friendy.

Nice people, better for in and out quick coffee.

The owner is very nice,the location just behind Basel SBB, coffee bean come from many countries in the world, I love espresso and hot chocolate here. I can say , this is the best coffee in Basel