4.5 stars There…read morearen't too many cafes in town so it was a nice little find. We walked here from town - 15 min or so. The food was quite fresh and high quality. The eggs and smoked salmon was quite good with the dense bread. The rhubarb cake and brownie were delicious too. They only have regular coffees and teas here - not the full range of coffee choices.

One of the most wonderful things about vacationing WITHOUT kids is the ability to spontaneously…read moreundertake a meal. And for this reason, we ended up at the lovely Baroniet Rosendal Cafe on a recent weekend trip. On the lush grounds of Baroniet Rosendal, a historic estate and manor situated in Kvinnherad in Hordaland county, Norway dating back to the 1660's. There is a small entrance fee to the grounds and gardens that will allow you access to the cafe, it is worth it. We did not opt to tour the estate, but it is a very nice site from the outside, regardless. We found ourselves enjoying gorgeous plates of salmon, sausage, salads and a bottle of rosé along with many other revelers. There is a converted greenhouse with dining tables as well as indoor at the cafe and a covered middle. The cover comes in handy as Norway is known for its vast amount of rain showers, and even though it was raining during our lunch it was wonderful none the less. The service was friendly and efficient. You order and pay at the counter and then your hot meals are brought to your table. The menu is short, but robust and very high quality. My salmon plate was delicious and filling. The crowd is mainly tourists in hiking/touring gear, so the setting is very casual. However, you can dine in style with white tablecloths and proper stemware and plateware from which to enjoy your meal. Truly beautiful and remote setting. If you are in the area, it's a must.

Good coffee, colorful and a genuinely happy staff. This has…read morebeen an (almost) daily stop over the last week while in Stavanger. I enjoy smiling, happy, faces and since the custom around here is for people to keep to themselves, it's nice to walk into a coffee shop and be greeted with good eye contact and a smile, regardless of who is behind the bar. The glass front of the shop allows for fun people watching while you sit and drink your coffee too.

I took my Hawaiian friend here for breakfast and it was an absolute success! Even though it was a…read moresimple selection of sandwiches they're so good AND they had two options for vegetarians, one of them vegan! We had the flat white coffee which was awesome, the chicken /bacon/avocado sandwich and the cream cheese/tomatoes/onions bagel. Also had to try the pink makron cake(picture) and it was heaven!! The lady who owns the café is so sweet and lovely. It's a private business and her and her husband built up this cafe and one in Sandnes. Good job!!! Creds!

We stopped in here for lunch.. Great food and ambiance. Service was very good as well. My friend…read moreand I both had the Shrimp sandwich and it was fresh and delicious. You won't be disappointed.

Charming interior, good service and large portions of delicious food. Our niece brought us here and…read morerecommended fish soup and the shrimp sandwich (the bread it's on is great!). Recommended.

From the owner: Her får du byens beste kaffe, god hjemmelaget mat og alltid god stemning. Hjertelig velkommen!read more

What a cool coffee joint! Books everywhere. Vibrant atmosphere with a front porch view and a…read morebackyard garden staff is supper friendly and talented. Check out the design on the cappuccino!

Bøker og Børst is a charming little café in Stavanger, Norway, and a perfect place to take a break…read morewhile exploring the city. We stopped in for coffee and cakes, and both were excellent--the coffee was rich and flavorful, and the cakes were fresh and delicious. With its cozy atmosphere and convenient location near the market, it's an ideal spot to relax, people-watch, and recharge during your stroll around Stavanger.

Wonderful bakery run by one man. Absolutely delicious and lovely. Saved us after getting off…read moreferry at 6:30am.

Smelled so yummy as we walked by. It was a great stop while touring the city. I tried their raisin…read morebread amd it was very soft and yummy! We also bought the cinnamon bread and a cinnamon bread with vanilla custard, both very delicious! Definitely a stop to be made while walking around and seeing the fun art all around the city

We walked all the way across Stavanger with the express purpose of eating in this one bakery…read more It was totally totally totally worth it. * * * The baked goods are what make this place stand out, But the coffee is pretty darn fine too. We have been drinking cafe lattes. Intrinsically, these don't vary much from place to place. As long as the coffee is not stale and the milk is fresh, you should be in business. But at Kanelsnurren, the cafe lattes are dramatically better. Better beans? The Edvard Grieg of Norwegian baristas making the espresso? Who knows? But the world perked up with the first sip. * * * But at a bakery you are there for the baked goods. They have both heavy Scandinavian breads and lighter fluffier wonders. I did not try the heavies such as the ryes or the korns. I had a ham sandwich with one of the mixed seed sandwich buns. Inferior versions of this taste okay and sit in your stomach like a shot put afterwards. This version of the bun tasted complex and amazing. The bread was light and ethereal both while being consumed and afterwards. Leaving the restaurant, I could have floated up the hill to the neighborhood church. (I actually did so. The cafe latte provided the additional lift.) * * * But as good as the sandwich was, the star of the show was dessert. I got a chocolate and hazelnut bun with a big dollop of chocolate on top. Surprise, surprise, the pastry was nearly empty inside, like a popover or a Yorkshire pudding. But it was rich and buttery and comforting like a Popover. Yes, the inside of the popover cavity had dollops of chocolate and of hazelnut. It was big enough to be filling, light enough to be ethereal, delicate enough to be guilt-free, and chocolatey-nutty enough to totally delight my inner three year old. Popovers for dessert? Proof that God exists and the Universe is a Wonderful Place. And the extra lightness got me down the other side of the hill with the church after the sandwich and the coffee had done their job. * * * The bread and pastry at Kanelsnurren are insanely good. But with all of that lightness, maybe one of their secret ingredients is helium?

The pizza roll warmed was delicious. I loved it as well as the kids also loved it. The cinnamon…read moreroll was fresh and delicious as well. Recommend a nice stop in here while at Port!