Haenowitz & Page

Tucked away in a residential ‘hood near a large park and a short tram ride from the Basler HB lies the direct trade coffee roasters of Haenowitz & Page. The shop, recessed slightly from the street, is fairly open, airy and outfitted with a handful of comfy chairs and tables. Nearby stands an espresso machine on a tall table for easy access.
We arrived around 11.30 and were promptly greeted by one of the owners. After a few short pleasantries, he gave us the ‘low down’ on H&P ‘s fine and varied bean selection neatly displayed along the wall to the right as one enters the shop. Based on my express preferences, we were then asked if we’d care to try a couple of different roasts in espresso form. We were also given super clear instructions on how to make the perfect cup of joe via aeropress. I wish I had thought to have taken notes! I may shoot them an email at
just to get clarification.
Unlike Globus Basel (only stocks Velvet and Strong varieties) and Café Saint Louis, the roasters sell their beans not just in 250 gr increments, but also in 500 gr increments. Their special blend, a small batch production of rotating stock, is only sold here at the source.
If you’re keen on excellent coffee sourced sustainably and sold with a tremendously knowledgable touch, then do visit H & P. These folks all have ‘day jobs’ as their opening hours reflect, so shoot them a mail, order online, or make a pilgrimage during the week to Basel in order to grab a bag of beans from Globus. This coffee is worth it!