I wish I had more time to try Petrus, but for a quick fika on a busy day exploring Stockholm, it…read moremore than exceeded expectations. I can't tell if the multitude of American reviews are because 1) Petrus has managed to attract tourists; 2) these particular Americans have taste; 3) Swedish people don't really use Yelp; or 4) some combination thereof. Needless to say, Petrus was recommended by some other friends who had previously visited Stockholm as the go-to for buns. It is well worth the trip. As many have noted, the storefront is small and tucked away off of a fairly high traffic pedestrian thorough fare. Given how many people are obsessed with staring into their phones, surely following google maps to the address won't be tough, but I've learned to lower my expectations of people over time. ANYWAY, I was pleased to stop into a coffee shop that wasn't Espresso House or Fabrique, the latter of which I'm lucky enough to enjoy at home. I was able to grab a seat by the door which gave an interior view (through a window) to their bakery which occupies the other space on the first floor of their building. Despite the baking appearing done for the day at that time, it was neat to see the machinery behind the delectable treats we were having. Coffee was straightforward and lacking in pretension, as you served yourself from the drip coffee thermos in the restaurant. As many have suggested, I'm sure the kanelbulle would have been as tasty as the kardamummabulle and "breakfast bun" (a slightly sweet combo of various nuts and seeds) I had. Everything was quick, pleasant, and tasty, just as a coffee shop / fika place should be; in a quiet, residential area which was relaxing; and a perfect beginning to get the day jump started.

My favorite bakery that we've had on our trip. Ok I forgot the name of one of the buns, but it was…read moresoft and buttery and so good! The cardamom buns were good too. Definitely not as sweet as some of the other places, which is why I liked it

The service was really nice. They had free wifi and played good music. They also had non dairy milk…read morewhich hasn't been very common for me to find.

Cozy place in Gamla Stan with an assortment of salads, sandwiches, panini, cake, sodas, and juice…read more We (2 adults + 2 kids) decided to try their paninis with prosciutto/mozarella, the egg/avocado/schrimp salad, and some italian lemonades. The food was good but nothing beyond the ordinary. A positive thing is free still water (with or without lemon).

I stopped by this cozy cafe to get a reprieve from the cold weather and have a fika with friends…read more The Swedish tradition of fika involves enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of pastry. It's also about slowing down and savoring the moment rather than rushing off with a to-go cup. After a long afternoon of walking around and exploring Stockholm, I was grateful for an opportunity to sit back and relax. It was clear from the first moment we entered that this wasn't your fast-paced type coffee shop. There was only one person making the beverages and taking payments at the register. He skillfully crafted each beverage with a design on top while each person on the line waited patiently for their turn to order. The restaurant is pretty narrow and the order counter is by the door, so the order line quickly snaked outside the restaurant. The counter is on the right side of the restaurant, surrounded by a case of pastries and a wall-mounted blackboard with a list of beverages. There was a small seating area directly across from the register and a few more tables in the back. My friends and I ordered lattes and cinnamon pastries and squeezed into the high-top seats at one of the tables to enjoy them. My pastry was light and sweet and the latte was decent. We took advantage of the free WiFi to send some emails and texts, but for the most part enjoyed our conversations with each other.

Nice spot, good coffee, good pastries and dogs are allowed.read more

Amazing little neighborhood family cafe popular with locals. Coming to this place made me realize…read moreStockholm is a foodie city. *drool* Food was absolutely delicious (unpretentious, lovingly cooked). Specials change daily - staff gives really great recommendations. Awesome pastries too. My absolute favorite was the cardamom bread. Can't get enough! Very reasonable prices for the quality. I went there twice during my stay in Stockholm - only wish I visited more so I got to try more of their daily specials. Hard to get a seat during lunchtime. Lots of people being turned away - so if you see a table, snatch it up. You won't regret it!

What a wonderful place to have lunch! We stopped here on a beautiful sunny day in June while…read morevisiting Stockholm and enjoyed delicious food while sitting in the sun on the sidewalk patio. Fresh baked breads were being pulled from the oven and placed on the counter while we stood there deciding what to order. The sandwiches listed on the chalk boards all sounded good and the lady working there was very friendly and happily translated and described the choices in English for us. I ordered a sandwich with avocado, onion, cottage cheese, arugula, and lettuce and since you are given a choice of any bread they have available I chose a pumpkin seed bread. The bread itself was very delicious and fresh as were all the ingredients and this was the perfect healthy lunch. My wife enjoyed her open face sandwich consisting of Serrano ham, arugula, lettuce, cucumber, pickle, and mozzarella cheese. There are a selection of beverages in the display case and I chose a can of flavored sparkling water and my wife had a bottled smoothie. There is also water available for free behind the counter. The atmosphere here was friendly, comforting, and inviting. The food was delicious, fresh, and healthy. If I had spent more time in Stockholm I would have certainly returned to Bulleboden.

Best cardamom buns in Stockholm! They're incredibly soft and have a bottom similar to a muffin. The…read morewoman at the counter was very helpful, as my Swedish definitely has room to improve! The atmosphere is very cute and there are lots of places to read or work. Would recommend to anyone in the area!

Otroligt goda enkla frukostmackor. Jätte trevlig tjej i kassan. Inte så mysigt cafe. Hellre take…read moreaway.

I am not a morning person... I went to Stinas and it was…read morestill early morning... I was received with a smile and that is a day-changer! I had an expresso and some small "things"... Lovely presentation... Will return!

I have to add that the Stina's staff is super nice and helpful. The other day, they had run out of…read moresomething I really like, and they offered to make it for me! Talk about great customer service. I love them :).

This is such a cute homey place. Yes it is touristy, but hey that's what I am and it does have a…read morelot of local Swedes as well. As I am a tourist, I got that crazy milkshake with a cinnamon bun on top of it just for good measure of course. The cinnamon buns in Sweden are obviously exceptional as they originated from there- crunchy on the outside and warm, melted, soft cinnamon goodness on the inside. The waffles are delicious as well, regardless of which waffle you get. All in all, this is a great place to go to if you're visiting Stockholm!

Super adorable little spot, furnished with thrifted furniture and decorated with vintage ads and…read moreitems. The wait staff all wear vintage style outfits as well. I'm not sure what Swedish waffles and 1950s diners have in common, but this place makes it work for sure. We came in on a Sunday morning, and were able to get seated right away. My cousin and I both had the raspberry waffle with whipped cream (75 sek, approx $8USD.). The waffle was perfectly crispy and the jam was delicious, but it wasn't a particularly filling for the price, really just a treat. They had fancier offerings as well, for a bit more money, as well as savory combinations. I overheard from a neighboring table that you can order a waffle with both whipped cream and ice cream. Where was this information when I was ordering? Oh well, next time. I would visit Älskade Traditioner again, but perhaps only for dessert. Alternatively I may try one of their savory options for a full meal.

We got a Princess Cake to go. Service was great. Shop was clean and cozy from what we could see…read more Most importantly the cake was yummy - marzipan outer layer, soft sponge cake layers and a whipped cream filling, all with the green color we expected. Advertised as 6 servings and that seemed right to us. 10/10!

We wandered into this little bakery on the way back to our hotel and were happy we did. I am always…read morea sucker for great baked goods, and Europe never disappoints. This little spot reminded me a bit of the 24/7 diners back home in New Jersey. Kind of just a clean, no-frills place to grab a decent bite and a coffee. They have glass cases full of the most delicious looking pastries in the front by the cash register, just like diners do. My husband and I had already eaten so we just got a bunch of pastries to take back to our room. Boy they had a rather stunning variety. My personal favorite look like horseshoes that are encrusted with sliced almonds and covered in honey. Then the two ends of the horseshoe are dipped in chocolate. I have no idea what they are called. But holy Charlie Bucket, go get yourself one or three. I could've been very happy with a cup of coffee and one of those for breakfast a lot of mornings. One caution: the baked goods here are VERY sweet. They use a lot of honey and other gooey sweet sticky stuff in their baking. It's delicious. But if you need to watch your sugar intake like I do, be warned. Service was fine... not friendly and not unfriendly.