Sundbergs Konditori is a must for anyone craving a classic Swedish fika in a truly historic…read moresetting. Sundberg's is Stockholm's oldest café, dating back to 1785. The semla, princess cake, and lemon cheesecake are standouts, and coffee refills are free. It's a cozy, old-world spot in Gamla Stan with limited seating, so come early or off-peak. Prices match the quality and location. Service varies, but the charm and tradition make it worth the visit. We had a sandwich, as well as coffee and dessert, and enjoyed sitting in the square, and the best people watching. If you want to enjoy a traditional "old Sweden" fika, this is the place!

The Sundberg's bakery was founded in 1785 and is located in one of the Old Town Stockholm's Main…read morestreets. The place is always full and expect some waiting to be seated. So wait, is worth it. The menu is comprehensive but at the end of the day, this is a bakery, skip everything else. The Coffee and hot chocolate are highly recommended. Try a tables outside, so to its location, is great for people watching.

When it comes to a culinary adventure, it can be difficult to tell whether or not a feeling of…read morefamiliarity is a good sign. At times it suggests that a concept is overdone or unoriginal, and at other times that familiarity strikes us at a more profound level -- as if we've been there before in a past life, or as if there's something there that feels like home. I was lucky to find this feeling at a stunning café nestled into the greenery of Djurgården in southern Stockholm, a beacon of warmth and light amidst the afternoon chill. My traveling companion and I had spent the morning perusing the vast collections at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, finding ourselves enchanted by the glorious staterooms and the expertly curated painting exhibitions. It's a known fact that museums always tend to make me hungry, and so after exploring the grounds I was just about ready for something to nibble on. By this point in my Swedish adventure, fika had become the most cherished hour (or several) of the day. From cardamom buns to princess cake, I had become fully absorbed in this tradition and was fully committed to incorporating it into my life back in the States. While the simplest translation is "a coffee break," for my traveling companion and I had had become so much more -- an invitation to unwind, to take refuge from the Swedish cold, and perhaps most importantly, to indulge a little. This stunning spot came at a recommendation of a friend of mine who had studied in Copenhagen for a semester and ended up here on a class trip. Luckily, this friend has impeccable taste. Rooted in (pun intended) community, Rosendals Trädgård is a veritable jack-of-all trades. From producing many of their own ingredients on site to serving treats and hearty fare alike, there is so much that this place gets right. To get to the café you walk past a series of plots alive in the soil, wondering what grows there and who planted it. When you reach the café you find that it's a real greenhouse, steeped in sunlight and awash in a rich sea of blues. It's beautiful on the outside, and even more gorgeous on the inside. Something about the self-serve style setup made me feel like I was at a friend's house for tea, contributing to the delightfully homey feel that had seeped into every corner of the abode. I sampled a couple of cookies from the buffet, and my dining companion did the same. When we took our seats, we found that each bite left us feeling warm and comforted despite the nip of Swedish spring beyond the walls of the greenhouse. It was a simple meal, an afternoon pick-me-up, yet it seemed to fill us up in spirit the same way a four-course meal would have filled our bellies. For a plate full of something that feels like home even if you're thousands of miles away from your own, Rosendals Trädgård is an immaculate refuge. Just like the plants that grow on its grounds, you'll find yourself feeling cherished and tended to. What more can we ask of a meal? Read more reviews at letsgetdinner8.wordpress.com.

This place is a short walk from the tram and it's worth the trek after visiting Vasa museum or…read moreSkansen. The walk is absolutely gorgeous and it makes you feel as if you're stepping into an oasis away from Stockholm. They had some Christmas decorations up and a tree, so it felt very festive, even if most of the trees were bare for winter. I loved the meal setup -- there were some quick bites available to grab, as well as pastries, and there were dishes you could order. I got an Asian slaw sandwich and a saffransbulle (LOVE these). I also opted for one of their flavored hot teas, because it was cold in Stockholm in November! The food was great in the cafe, but even better was the plant shop next door! They had Christmas ornaments for sale, as well as lots of handcrafted items and lots of plants. Definitely worth a visit!

Beautiful environment, amazing food and even better service! Everything we ordered was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and beautifully presented. A huge thank you to our waiter, Volat, for being so friendly, attentive, and making our experience so enjoyable even though we dined later at night. Such a kind soul. Most definitely stop by when visiting Gamla Stan!

Café Cronan is one of several small diners in Stockholm's old city, near the Royal Palace. Close…read moreenough to be convenient to the tourist trade, but off the well beaten path enough that it is popular with the locals. The staff were friendly and helpful, spoke adequate English (my Swedish is terrible...!). There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. The food was very good, reasonably priced and featured regional dishes.they had a selection of bottled and local draft beers to wash it all down.

A small and cozy cafe in Stockholm. A nice place to have a snack or fika if there's space as the…read moreshop is quite small. Good cinnamon buns and saffron buns.

Have yet to meet a baked good I didn't like from them. This location is close to yet somehow still…read morefeels tucked away on the edge of the busier tourist areas. Run here for anything they have including amazing bread selection! Service is fast and efficient and you'll be able to sit and enjoy or take away your treats!

Stopped in before we flew out of Stockholm. Grabbed a latte and a coffee and of course, had to have…read morethe Swedish croissant! All was well and delicious as we people watched!

Cafe Albert is one of the best cafe's I have been to during my trip to Sweden. The owner takes the…read moreorders and delivers you your food. I only went there once before and he remembered my previous order immediately. Overall Cafe Albert has a cozy ambiance and a calm atmosphere.

I arrived at 9:00 AM on a Friday and there was no wait. I placed the order quickly and found a…read moreseat. They have savoury sandwiches as well as sweet pastries. I had an egg mayo sandwich and a cardamon bun. They were both very nice. As far as I could see they didn't have chai latte or matcha latte, but luckily, they had black tea (Assam)! As someone who absolutely hates coffee, it's always a gamble to go to a new place. It's a small bakery and they only have a dozen or so seats inside, but there was no one else at the time. It's not somewhere you sit down and chill for a long time. In the 20 minutes or so that I spent there there was a high traffic of people ordering a coffee or pastries to go and only one other group who sat inside.

Visited on 3 April 2023…read more Tried: 1 kanel bulle, 1 vaniljbulle Thoughts: - small, cute shop with many pastries - pastry was good, but remember it not being the stand out from all the bakeries I tried around Stockholm

Very cool and hip coffee shop that had a very nice vibe! The shop is bicycling themed and has bike…read morephotos and even their television has on a local bike race. Our service was great and even though our barista was busy he took the time to chat with us for a bit. The coffee was great. My wife had an oat milk latte, and I being the plan guy I am when it comes to coffee just had an Americano which was also very good. So, if you're looking for a cool place to drink a nice hot cup of Joe and happen to be in Stockholm this could be the place for you.

All I want to say is that yes, you should come here. Get whatever you think you'd like and let me…read moreknow how it also blew your mind. 4/5 cause the WiFi was weak where we sat (in the side room)

My first Fika in Sweden was at this lovely cafe. I later figured out they were everywhere. For…read moreonce, I didn't mind going to a chain. The space was brightly lit, fairly spacious, with comfortable seating, and an inviting atmosphere. I had this almond pastry covered with powdered sugar, along with a Hazelnut Latte. In total, this was around $11. The pastry was absolutely delectable! It was satisfyingly chewy, soft, with actual almond, as well as delightful almond flavor throughout. The Hazelnut Latte was prepared with care, and had a lovely design on top. However, it tasted more like a regular latte. There wasn't enough hazelnut in it. Stopped by another time during my trip, because they were the only bakery-like place still open (most close so early!) I saw they had the Hazelnut Roll, which they were out of last time, so of course I had to get it. The roll was huge, fluffy, flaky, with plenty of hazelnut and hazelnut spread. Mmm! I would be open to trying more from this spot, but would want to check out more non-chain cafes for Fika in the future.

Excellent coffee and very good pastries. Some of their traditional breads are not as good as other…read moretop bakeries in Stockholm, but for quick takeaway they are perfectly acceptable. Ambience is bakery hipster. Service was pleasant for fast casual coffee houses.