Finally a place in town that has decent food at not exorbitant prices. Aside from a great bakery…read moreand coffee menu, they also have an excellent lunch and dinner menu with again, reasonable prices, particularly for Bergen. In addition, alcohol might be cheaper here than anywhere else in Bergen. You find me a place that serves a whiskey sour or a pink lady or a mojito for the 90 Kr they do and I'll eat my hat. And most importantly despite the price, the food is really good..luxury? No, of course not. But for something casual and filling and decent and good drink specials I can't recommend them enough.

The husband and I stopped in kaffelade to warm up on a cold winter day and enjoyed a couple of…read morelattes. The coffee was decent and the restaurant was comfortable. It has a chain like feel, but it was fine. They sell lots of desserts as well, but we didn't have one. Prices were average.

Colonialen Litteraturhuset is one of three elegant upscale Colonialen menus near Old Bergen…read more The room is beautiful with great decorating and a fantastic triptych painting on one wall. The food is arranged artfully. How is the food? * * * * * * * Well, the buttered toast that came with my steak tartare was excellent ... * * * * * * * My wife liked her gnocchi because they had no cheese. * * * * * * * I think I have run out of good things to say. * * * * * * * We had other stuff besides buttered toast garnishes and gnocchi. Nothing was terrible. I have had better pea soups in Swedish sports bars. I have had better steak tartare in American Korean restaurants. Everything looked nice but was undistinguished ... except for the price. * * * One of their sister restaurants offers a tasting menu at a price far higher than what we paid at the Litteraturhuset branch. Given the ho hum nature of what we had ... That tasting menu looks like a bad gamble.

Location: In the heart of Bergen and easily walkable if you're staying in the center…read more The place: It reminds me of a super modern, partially hipster-y cafeteria. Great decor - semi minimal but warm and cozy. I dig it. The goods: After eating random Icelandic cuisine for a few days, I was really looking for something light. I order the chicken salad and it was delicious! The greens were fresh, the check was tender, and the whole damn thing was full of flavour. The dressing was similar to a Caesar dressing, which appealed to me less but it was good nonetheless. I got some raspberry juice and that was a lovely treat. Great little spot to check out if you're in Bergen. Service: OK. Price point: All I know is that shit is expensive in Norway. Especially if, like me, you're coming from Canada. Our dollar generally sucks! That said, this didn't break the bank (I don't think... ).

Easily the best ambiance and breakfast food I had during my whole trip! Adorable cafe located in…read morethe library!

I came here with my family and we all thought it was great! We had a pulled pork sandwich, a ham…read moreand cheese sandwich, and melted cheese sandwich (listed as toast). We gobbled up everything! The setting is in a bookstore and is very comfortable and relaxed.

They have some amazing sandwiches!! We picked up breakfast and coffee from here the day we were…read moreheading to Flam. Really good sandwiches with a lot of micro greens.

Stopped by for lunch. Our family did custom sandwiches. Breads were great. Sad they ran out of…read morebaguette but really liked the olive focaccia. Fresh cheeses. Fresh meats. Decent amount of seating inside or outside in the front and back. Back is quieter and less windy. The Skillingsboller was pretty good, not too sweet with only a hint of spices.

Nice chain bakery/cafe. Stopped in to get the classic cinnamon roll. Not bad - not as heavy or…read moresweet as North American cinnamon rolls. Service was fast. Small seating area. Definitely worth a stop to get baked goods

This charming bakery hit the spot for my daughter and I on a recent day trip to Bergen. I always…read morewanted to try Norwegian Skolebolle. My only experience previously was School Bread from Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe at the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. Don't laugh! Now, I've had the real thing. Excellent.

Was looking for a breakfast place that opens early and found this place…read more They have good ambiance. We dined in the second floor (outdoor) and we loved it! We ordered avocado toast and iced mocha. Food is good, and they have good pastries too! I just didn't like my iced mocha much because the chocolate they used isn't melted. They were even hard chocolate that was tried to crush in smaller pieces kind of. The ladies were helpful and friendly. Overall a good experience:) (Forgot to take food photos because in a rush to eat and go lol)

As you can tell by the picture - we couldn't decide on what's pastry to get... I would recommend…read morecoming here with a group to split and share. No better way to start the morning than with your favorite kind of caffeine and a little slice of heaven!

A simple bakery, good for a short stop. Less touristy than the hipster coffee shops around (but…read morealso less cool ) ... :)

Came by for breakfast the other day and it was a decent experience. The sidewalk has plenty of…read moreparking for the city's electric scooters. There was a wide variety of pastries. However the vast majority of the options were lacking protein. Opted for a ham and cheese sandwich along with a latte and it was ok, by small city standards. I've definitely had better in larger cities. Seating was available both indoors and out. Staff brought out drinks to your table when dining in. Note that pricing is slightly elevated when dining in.

Friendly folks and quick service. My wife liked her pastry, and my sandwich was tasty. Great place…read moreto grand food and go.

Delightful little bakery with a too cute for it's own good feel. Part Japanese and part Nordic…read moreminimalism, there cheery blue and green soft colors and lots of natural light. There are some nice chairs by the window with a call and quiet atmosphere for a chat, a good read, or contemplative stare into the harbour. After reading the reviews, we stayed away from the staples (eg croissants) and instead tried the specialty goods. We are a gorgeous orange mousse cake that was equally delicious with passion fruit mousse. It had a nice somewhat crisp outside and an incredible soft creamy mouthfeel with just enough sweetness and tart. The cake sponge was fluffy and chewy, as you'd hope.

"Into each life some rain must fall" (Ella Fitzgerald and The Ink Spots)…read more What does rain symbolize in the arts? Is it sadness, rejection, or despair (as Ernest Hemingway evoked in "A Farewell to Arms") or is it rebirth, emotional cleansing & relief, and happiness (as in that "most romantic movie ever", The Notebook, towards which my feelings approximate its Rotten Tomatoes score... of 52%)? Regardless of your feelings and emotional state of the day i.e. treating dessert as an indulgence or as food therapy, I believe Sweet Rain deserves to be a part of your experience as either a local or a tourist in Bergen - and I'm mystified that I'm the first to review (on yelp) this fine Nordic inspired French themed patisserie... or, is it a French inspired Nordic patisserie? As I peered over the extensive sweet selection, a veritable downpour, of delectable treats in this confectionery store and café, it didn't help my decision process to spot a spinach pie that hinted at the Bulgarian heritage of the owner(s). But, it certainly helped me balance the salt/sugar ratio of my diet for the day. I also picked up a selection of distinctive cookies for my friend's family - and they spoke glowingly of the Lemon and Lavender cookies, brown cheese cookies with white chocolate, and the almond shortbread. But, I was here for the pastries - and sampled many during my stay in Bergen. I would think an interpretation of the Chocolate Souffle or of the Trio petit cake is almost ubiquitous at French themed patisseries worldwide, and so one can probably skip those in favor of a dessert unique to Sweet Rain. Of those, I particularly liked the aesthetics and flavors of Passion and Desire (passion fruit mousse with chocolate), Caramel Sun (caramel mousse, pretzel base), and Thea (named after the owner's daughter: (70% chocolate, orange marmalade, nougat, and Hazelnut biscuit). But, I could just as well recommend the brown cheese cheesecake that's unique on account of the primary ingredient. Sweet Rain has a lot to offer. I don't expect everyone to fall in love with their croissants or other viennoiseries (I wasn't tempted and focused instead on the cakes); some may love their macarons, others may not. But, you will surely find it a unique experience in Bergen: warm and relaxing for those seeking a break from their travels, open kitchen for the curious, breadth of selection for the greedy (like moi), minimalistic but beautiful aesthetic for those demanding both form AND function, free wifi, friendly and knowledgeable service, and far from the madding crowds (perhaps explaining my FTR). But, your walk here will allow you a glimpse of one of the most photographed tourist attractions in Bergen across the water. That much is not up for interpretation, or debate. I know you don't have too many data points, but trust me on Sweet Rain... (4.5 stars rounded up)

Excellent little coffee shop tucked away behind the Floibanen. It was voted Bergens Beste kaffe by…read moreBergens Beste 24. I had the kaffe mocca mint and the carrot cake. Both were excellent. The carrot cake was definitely better than your usual carrot cake. Pro Tip: Come here in the morning before the cruise ship crowd comes in and buys up all the pastries.

Stopped by this little gem of a cafe when we were hiking down to the town center from Mt Floyen…read moreafter the funicular ride. We found it on Google Maps, verified it with the Yelp app and got warm and cozy here after a drizzly morning. We opted to sat inside in one of the high tops by the window in this very intimate coffee shop. Some patrons were enjoying their cup of joes outside by the two-top tables with provided blankets. The Lemon Tart and Kaffe Mocha Mint was our unanimous choice for a midday snack and drink as we weren't that famished yet even after the hour long hike from Floyen. F&D were both really good. Props to the Lemon Tart which wasn't too sweet for a pie. Crew was helpful and spoke good English. This "Little Coffee Company" deserves the accolades that were posted allover the place including the toilet which had plaques dating way back in 2002.