I think it's an absolute must-visit if you're in Gothenburg--Ahlström Café is truly something…read morespecial. Stepping inside feels like stepping back in time, almost as if the last century never ended. Servers wear old fashion dresses and happily servers you. The atmosphere is so authentic and untouched, it's like a hidden pocket of history in the middle of the city. The baked goods are among the best I've had in Gothenburg. The menu features all the traditional cakes, sandwiches, and buns you'd hope for in a classic Swedish café. The cinnamon roll in particular, paired with a cup of coffee served in delicate porcelain cups, brought a deep sense of nostalgia and calm--a moment of stillness before heading back into the bustle of town. That said, the space is quite tight and narrow, both inside and around the café. I wouldn't recommend it for backpackers or families with strollers--there just isn't the room. Even the two tiny bathrooms feel like they belong in a dollhouse. But that's all part of the charm. If you're after a quiet, old-world café experience, Ahlström is an absolute gem.

Conveniently located in the downtown area of Gothenburg, I found this konditori to be decent. I…read moreordered a slice of princesstårta and it was solid. The inside of the place was nice and cozy and spacey.

Nice little place, very rustic, located in Haga neighborhood which is a historical part of town…read more This is the cafe, so all the baked goods looked amazing. But we were there for lunch, so I got salmon with mashed potatoes, and it was excellent. Good size, good seasoning, good amount of salt, served very quickly - all in all, an excellent bite (and not too expensive). Recommended.

I visited with my girlfriend Emma on a busy Saturday afternoon and it wowed my socks off!…read more Cakes pouring out of the kitchen Marie-Antoinette-style, lashings of tea and all a stones throw away from the hubbub of järntorget. An essential Gothenburg experience!

We went here with an international tour group and one desert was part of the tour for free. They…read moreonly had one person working there but she was terrific at getting everyone served quickly and answered their questions in perfect English. My daughter and I are gluten free and thought we would not have an option or if we did it would be average. Well, it was terrific, we had a coconut pastry and a sesame seed pastry. Both hit the spot. Got back to the bus and talked with the group and I couldn't remember the name of this place and other tourists had gone back to get additional deserts from her. Everyone enjoyed it very much, great job. We sat on a bench outside and enjoyed the deserts.

We stopped in late in the day for a treat. Not much left so sampled an orange cup cake which was…read moresimple but nice. My iced mocha latte was perfectly made. I recommend visiting early in the day to have a wide variety of treats.

I've worked in food service for long enough that I never thought I would argue with a staff member…read more Today changed that. Pastries were bad--sat out all day and you could literally see the insects eating the food. The service was shockingly horrible. There are no prices listed so tourists can be charged more. They do not offer a receipt (which is illegal in Sweden) because they overcharge tourists. Three of us walked in asked how much an item was. My friend was charged that price and I was charged double it. When I said that did not seem to be the price we had been told (or my friend 30 seconds before paid). They tried to have my friend pay extra again (despite the reason that was paid was we were told the price). Staff was extremely rude and manipulative during the whole situation. Cafes and people in the area are so lovely, go to literally anywhere else.

Absolute treasure of a find. We ventured into Haga on our way thru and found this quiet, charming…read morelittle place. The service was personal and friendly, we immediately opted for the offered "buffet" style breakfast that came with a little strawberry smoothie, coffee and tea, and a big assortment of warm breads and pastries, hard boiled eggs, a dozen different preserves and jams, and fresh fruit and cheeses. It was all so delicious. If I lived nearby I would eat this home cooked, delicious food often. Such a great experience.

This place is definitely for the gimmick of the super huge kanelbulle. The inside is ok, but it…read moreseems a bit outdated and not so fresh. When you enter you get in line and grab a tray, then order your coffee and food at the register and they will place the food and drinks on your tray, or have you step to the side while they finish making your drinks. We came on a busy Sunday afternoon and waited about 20 minutes. The kanelbulle was huge but not dry and was quite good. I ordered an iced coffee and it was also good. The food selection was pretty typical sandwiches and pastries. The staff was not super friendly and a bit stressed snapping at people to move along or repeat their order. I don't think I'd come back here again even with tourists, there's nicer options just down the street or other parts of Gothenburg.

The cinnamon rolls are giant and delicious! The outside rolls can be a little bit more dry until…read moreyou get to the middle, pairs well with coffee and tea. Everything was so delicious and the line moves quickly. A lot of people order the shrimp toast. Nice service staff too. Thought it was be more of a tourist trap but turned out great! Clean bathroom but they only have the one, so be patient if you're needing to use the restroom. At least it's free for customers!

Ordered: Kardemummabulle (42 SEK): cardamom bun…read moreKanelbulle (42 SEK): cinnamon bun Omelett med Bladspenat (59 SEK): omelette with spinach Bryggkaffe Liten (35 SEK) Aya's take: Da Matteo is a popular cafe in Gothenberg with many locations. This location in particular has plenty of indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating. Great place to get work done, catch up with friends, or enjoy some peace & quiet! The Bryggkaffe Liten was warm, smooth, and light. Both buns were absolutely delicious and the perfect size. Every bite was filled with flavor. I wish they were served warm. Same with the Omelett. It's a good, keto-friendly option but it needed to be heated up and could've used some cheese too. Make this one of your fika stops in Gothenberg!

There's actually two da Matteo places in this cute square. There's food trucks here for lunch. One…read moreis throwback and the other is modern so take your pick of environments. Flat white is good. They have oatley without upcharge. Hint: purchase their slightly expired coffee for a discount. It's still good as it hasn't been opened.

CT24 used to be Cafe TinTin for many years. It changed in I believe early 2011…read more This café is opened 24 hrs. They have a few different breakfast offers that are pretty decent. You can get "kaviar" to the egg. Oatmeal or rice pudding with jam. Milk is served out of the container so fill a glass of milk to bring to your table for the porridge. On weekends you can get American pancakes. But as always - fake maple syrup. Also no butter. You can order whipped cream (out of a can type that shrinks) or jam to an extra charge though.

I came to Café Tintin on the suggestion of my husband, who logged a lot of time in this 24 hour…read morecafe when he was a student in Göteborg. Posters from the famous Tintin graphic novel series adorn the walls. Free wifi, a large selection of decent-looking pastries, sandwiches, and brunch items, and strong coffee. My cappuccino did not disappoint. Not a destination in itself, but Tintin made for a good place to sit and read for several hours.

This cafe was very convenient to my hotel (next door) and is located in the Gothenburg Library…read more It's a very pleasant place, filled mostly with locals, who I assume, came to use the library. It's a self-service counter, and has a variety of sandwiches, soups, wraps, and pastries. Coffee and other drinks are available. The food all seems to be health-oriented, with lots of vegetarian options. My wife was happy with her soup, and blueberry cream cheese muffin. I had a chicken salad that was nicely composed. The seating area was cheerful and sunny and it made for a pleasant lunch.

I don't understand swedish so I don't know why the first reviewer have 2 stars..but as a visitor, I…read moreloved this place! It was right next to my hotel, and it is open when the library is open. It had nice selection of salad & sandwich items along with coffee, smoothies, and cookies. I love a good cafe in a bookstore but never had a great cafe experience at a library. The library itself is a gem, and this cafe is on the second floor. Quiet, cute, reasonably priced, and really good coffee! (I had a cortado, which came almost at a size of small cappuccino) Also I loved the cardamom almond cake I ordered. Both a only 60Krona. I am so in love with this place and will be back as much as I can while I stay here!