Even though we had stopped at another location earlier for gifts, this was another stop on a food…read moretour. It seems like this is the "main" location, as there is a kitchen and dining area here. This location also seemed to have different goodies that the other location didn't carry. My biggest reason for not leaving 5 stars is the space here. The area to actually purchase in is quite cramped up against restaurant seating and difficulty to maneuver in the seating area as well.

On a cold, rainy day, it's best to hop on a number 2 bus to Sofia from Slussen and jump off at the…read morefirst stop. Here you'll find chokladfabriken- the clue being in the name, this place is a haven for chocolate fans (although they do have some pastries). We found ourselves on their super cosy platform of stairs in the cafe, you can take your shoes off, stretch out and read a book (though climbing down again can be a bit awkward!). The hot chocolate with marshmallow and jordgubbb meringue petit fours was a real treat, just right for a small fika and long conversation with friends. You can choose between white, milk and dark hot chocolate and they also do beautifully illustrated chocolate advent calendars at this time of year, By the end we were so comfy we had to force ourselves to leave!

There was too much rain to enjoy the late summer in the gardens designed for enjoying the…read moreconfectionary made on-site. A cold wind drove the chill of the rain straight into our bones, and we nearly piled straight back in the car to skip the stop in Trosa. We are so glad we pushed ourselves to stroll out to explore the Kutterkonfekt shop. Inside was an experience half-way between an old-style soda fountain, and a boutique coffee-shop. Artful displays of the intricate marzipans manufactured right upstairs lined almost every wall, and a table near the counter was elegantly arrayed with freshly baked confectionary. A handful of tables nestled by the large windows at the front of the shop, and most were full as we entered. We browsed the Marzipans for a moment, then wandered up to the counter to try our hands at ordering again in Swedish. The proprietress immediately picked up on my accent, however, and assisted us in English every bit as perfect as my own. We saw the selection of hot chocolates, and decided that was the best counter to the bitter morning rain. As we ordered, one table near the windows cleared, and we were able to nestle into one of the quaint tea-tables and watch as the sun finally broke out over the picturesque town of Trosa. The hot cocoa was indeed as perfect as we hoped, and the selection of Marzipans we bought for the road were every bit as pleasing to the mouth as they were to the eye. We happened in on a day of rest for the factory upstairs, but most days you can wander up the little, narrow staircase and watch the chefs and artists create the edible treasures arrayed in the shop below. The gleaming equipment was still on museum-like display, and was well worth a gander even while not in operation. All-in-all, this was a worthy stop on our way around Lake Malaren, and one we would highly recommend to anyone who gets the opportunity.

I really wish P&B Delikatesser och Goda Presenter did their own Get Your Guide licorice tours or…read moreeven just offered flights, because while the tour we took used them almost for shock value, I found the selection of licorice they carried so varied and intriguing. We started out with some insanely salty licorice - one which I didn't try and the "Supersalta Djoflar" which was salty to the point of discomfort. Then we moved on to the sweeter Lakrids brand that I absolutely adore and a Swedish fish that had been smoked and tasted almost like jerky. I ended up purchasing a few different types and the service was incredibly friendly and helpful. Their stall is rather small but it's almost floor to ceiling licorice, so if you're a fan of licorice (especially if you love salty licorice) you should absolutely stop in if you're in Stockholm.

Small but nice chocolate shop in Vaxholm where you can also find traditional Swedish candies like…read morelicorice and assorted hard candies. Don't expect a huge selection but I found what I was looking for and prices are pretty reasonable. Only problem was the staff. The lady didn't seem to know what most of the product is nor even the prices so that was a tad awkward. Okay to stop in if you're craving something sweet.

A Swedish chocolate shop that made most of their sweets in house. The other packaged items were…read moremade in another facility. They had quite a large selection and got there before they closed and was too rushed to make more photos. Something you would never think about Sweden is that they rock for great tasting chocolates, pastries, and licorice.

They have very tasty pralins with many to chose from. Wide international range and they usually…read morehave Charbonbel et Walker truffles which i adore. But really be aware of their prices for Anthon Bery Gold Boxes! They are 299kr instead of 99kr or 69kr at some grocery stores! O_o

Being out the door before 0800 while on holiday is an American thing, from our experience. We have…read morerarely found restaurants open before 0900 on our adventures through Europe, even those specializing in breakfast. Thus, RC Chocolat in Sigtuna gets a mark of distinction from the start for being open for service at 0730. The first ferry of tourists didn't dock in Sigtuna until around 0930 during our August visit, so we saw only a few tiny groups of locals when we went each morning to visit RC Chocolat before getting on the trains to Stockholm, or driving about the countryside. As we understand through further research, RC Chocolat isn't specialized in Breakfast per-se, but they excel at "Fika," a coffee and pastry ritual we don't have an analog for in the US. Really, after a single mandelbullar (almond bun), we were hooked on this place anyway. The Kardemummabullar we had on day three (mandelbullar not being available that morning) were also out of this world. Then again, I'm biased since cardamom is one of my favorite spices in all the world... Our second morning, we discovered the Räkmacka (shrimptoast), which is a pretty traditional Swedish dish that can be found at lunch counters all over the country. Lucky for us, RC Chocolat had them available at breakfast, because this was the best way to start a day, hearty, full of protein, and at the same time light. The shrimp salad involves a lot of dill, and there is a full boiled egg sliced finely beneath the shrimp salad on an oversized buttery, flaky croissant at RC Chocolat. There are some artfully placed leaves of lettuce in there that keep the shrimp salad from getting the bread soggy, so you have just a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. We can't tell you how they compare to the räkmacka at other places because we were so enamored of the perfection of this one that we did not branch out. We had it again for breakfast on Day three, and have been searching for their specific recipe ever since.

Had a cup of dark chocolate and Sigtuna Munk, which turned out to be the perfect pairing.read more