I have family in Mount Horeb, so we visit once or twice a year. Sjolinds was recommended to us by our neighbor in our Colorado mountain community who is also from Mt Horeb. It was an excellent recommendation. We ordered a variety of items from the cases. The cherry cobbler was especially memorable, but everything was good. We've decided to make a visit to Sjolinds for breakfast/brunch on our way out of town a part of future Mt Horeb visits. read more

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3.5 rounded up. I came on a late Sunday afternoon about 30 min before closing so I will give this place the benefit of the doubt. It's cute, it's Swedish and it has a lot of variety! Not to mention it was quite popular! I loved the selection of hot chocolate options and the translation for each. However I wasn't very impressed by the French one I ordered (dark chocolate plus vanilla). It was good but not as decadent as I was anticipating and even with 30 min to close I asked to dine in but they gave me everything in Togo containers. I also got a Swede sandwich- which was ham, Swiss and Dijon mustard. Nothing to write home about. It was very very average. However I did get an almond cookie with chocolate ganache which was fantastic. Sitting at a table in this shop and looking at all the treats was great. I have a feeling if I come back at an earlier time this place could really blow me away, but as of right now. It's mid. I'm not impressed and what was left at the end of the day was just average. Also the three items cost me about $20 so I would say this place Is on the pricer end read more

Best quiche ever! Quaint atmosphere and good Scandi food w/ wonderful coffee!! Just SO wish the west side shop was open...

Wasn't acknowledged at the counter. I was there for almost five minutes and the three employees plus the owner walked by me dozens of times. Not even a glance in my direction. I had a simple question and tried to get their attention. Nothing. Put what we intended to purchase back on the shelves and left. read more

Sjölinds is a "Scandinavian Style" bakery / coffee shop / chocolate shop. It has a very Scandinavian feel to it, without being specifically of one certain country. Their savory pastries are really great. I like the "Finnish pie," which is a pastry crust with some hearty, nicely seasoned pork and onions inside. They have a few different kinds. They have the best coffee in Mount Horeb, and also the best Swedish meatballs. The atmosphere is very homey. You can sit there all morning and meet new people. It's kind of an artistic center in Mount Horeb. At least one local novelist has written whole books there. Highly recommend. read more

The mushroom and wild rice soup was delicious and the cherry cobbler was just plain amazing.

When I saw they had Swedish meatballs with lingonberries, it was a done deal that we'd be eating there! This is a lovely cafe, with a delectable array of desserts (that we didn't try) and a nice lunch menu. I had the pea soup, which came with a few tasty croutons on the side and the offspring and I both had the meatballs. The portion was generous and the meatballs were very tasty. If you're accustomed to those at IKEA, these are a bit softer and maybe a titch bigger. The rye bread was gorgeous - toasted perfectly and amazing with butter. The offspring approved of the meatballs and actually ate most of theirs. They also have a nice selection of chocolates and a few other candies, and I could not leave without a package of handmade hazelnut marshmallows. There's plenty of seating (lots of space in the back) and they had lovely art on the walls (I assume supporting local artists). We'll be back! read more

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We found this great place while looking for some coffee in town and came back the next day with our kids. It has a full espresso bar but also pastries, quiche, and some salads and soups. Scandinavian foods are a speciality, including Finnish pies and Swedish meatballs, and tea cakes. I ate some of the best scones I have had in a long time: crisp on the outside and crumbly on the inside. read more

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If you are looking for a Christmas gift for someone, this would be a great place! It is very quiet, and cozy inside. I came here and got the Swedish yellow pea soup, and for dessert, the German chocolate cake. The soup was good, and it came with crisp toast (almost like a crouton) to dip in it. The chocolate cake was delicious, and had this gooey coconut frosting on top. I also got a German hot chocolate with gingerbread spices in it. I will be ordering that again! This is a really nice place, and I recommend it. read more

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I would post pictures of the amazing gumbo I had this Sunday morning, but I ate it too fast to think to take one. It was seasoned so perfectly, I loved it. They always have amazing food and their Sunbuckle cookies are melt in your mouth delicious. The interior is also so cute and cozy with so many varieties of goodies around you. Waitstaff and other workers are always open to giving more details and answering questions about their food and goods too. I always leave Sjolinds satisfied and enticed to return. read more

Came here while camping at bluemound. Cute cafe. I ordered the hot cereal and it was tasty along with coffee. They have chocolates for sale too. Overall I'd come back read more

Amazing chocolate products, coffee, too many other delicious snacks to list! We simply love this place! We're so spoiled to have them in Mount Horeb! Literally try anything there it's all delicious!! The spiced hot chocolate powder is my favorite to add to coffee at home! read more

Super authentic. Options galore for holiday gifting. Convenient location. Kinda grumpy like a troll.

Amazing quiche. Yummy sweets as well. Friendly service in a quaint space. Love downtown moho!

The best quiche I have ever had. All the bakery was delicious! Good coffee, friendly staff. A most stop if you are in Mt Horeb!

Really great chocolate from bean to bar and more.

Love this place! Right on the main drag in Mount Horeb. I've been here many times, sometimes just to purchase more of their containers of Mexican hot chocolate for myself or gifts (so good!) and other times I've had drinks, desserts, etc. here. Everything has been excellent. I've taken friends/family here when they've been visiting as well. Just a gem. Only drawback is that it's fairly small so can get pretty crowded and long lines at times. read more

I'm in love with this place. There's all kinds of amazing-looking cakes in the glass case, and I look forward to trying each and every one. For lunch, try a Scandinavian meat pie--holy cow. Just... holy cow. Happy tum. I had the beef/onion/mushroom because they were out of the Finnish pie that day. I've stopped in a few times now for a cup of the Mexican hot chocolate. It has a dense, flavorful profile that's rich and satisfying. The cinnamon and chocolate are punched up with just a touch of capsaicin (cayenne, I think?). Try it... seriously. If you need to cheer yourself up, stop in. If you need to get a friend a little gift of prewrapped chocolate cheer, stop in. If you need something sweet, stop in. If you want a hearty, happy lunch, stop in. Mt Horeb is magic. Come for Sjolinds or Shubert's, stay for Moonlight Mercantile, Duluth, Telsaan, or any of the other fun little shops. On-street parking is ample in this town, and there are so many choices for food and shopping. read more

Hopefully this lovely spot has a scone Alexa which I never had before. Many hours cloyingly sweet with sugar on top, how many are dry like eating paper towels. This one's perfect sweet enough but not too sweet with some moisture that is perfect. hooray for Chris, Owner and Baker. Not to mention the quiche was the best I've ever had, but saying two things are the best probably sounds like I'm a plant, but I'm not read more

A must stop for gourmands! Food prepared the way it should be...natural and real! The Prinsesstårta is to die for. You will not go wrong with any selection. Coffee is on point. One of the best establishments in the world. Really. read more

During a break in the action from my daughter's soccer tournament, we ventured to Sjolinds Chocolate House in search of a home-style cooking. While the experience did not blow my hair back, the food was generally well prepared with fresh ingredients. Even factoring in the imperfections, I would return if travelling through Mount Horeb. On a brilliantly sunny day, the sunlight struggled to make it into the interior of the store. If you are looking to catch some rays while you eat, there is a nice elevated patio behind the restaurant. The cashier, the pastry display case and the tiny kitchen are located in the center of the restaurant. It gets a little cramped in the ordering area when more than a couple patrons queue up to order. The lunch menu is small (six sandwiches and three savory Finnish pies). In addition, several soup, salad and lunch specials change on a daily basis. The food is prepared by hand with fresh ingredients. Because the small kitchen size, our food came out two dishes at a time and it took a while for all five members of our group to receive our food. The food is generally worth the wait. When discussing the meal, everyone in our group liked their food, but there was always one thing that prevented them from loving the dish. The roasted tomato soup with bacon was brimming with tomato flavor, but the smokiness of the bacon seemed out of place. The borscht was chock full of vegetables, but the tomatoes seemed of place with the cabbage and the beets. While I enjoyed the soup, it lacked the deep earthy flavor that I associate with this dish. The sausage in my lunch special ($7.25) was superb. When I saw that it was sliced in half lengthwise, I was worried about it being too dry. However, that was not the case. It was moist, well seasoned and packed with flavor. My only misgiving - it was far too small in relation to the massive serving of potato salad and Limpa. Please sir, could I have some more... The red potato salad served with my lunch was lightly dressed and well seasoned with a generous dose of dill. I also enjoyed the hearty slices of Limpa (Swedish rye bread), peppered with caraway and anise was practically a meal by itself. Cut into triangular wedges, I imagine Frodo and Sam could sustain themselves on their journey to Mt. Doom with just a slice or two of this bread. My gooey mozzarella and cheddar in my daughter's grilled cheese sandwich would make the heart of a seasoned Cheesehead melt in delight. However, the English muffin bread was too dry and in need of a little more butter. The lefse wrap ordered by my wife and mother-in-law spawned a strong difference of opinion. My wife thought the lefse served as an effective wrap for the succulent turkey and crisp greens. My mother-in-law, who probably gone through a metric ton of potatoes making the holiday lefse for her family was less than impressed with the quality of the lefse and was not a fan of her sandwich. I have enjoyed the scone and cinnamon rolls and they are an excellent value at $2. I soooo wish I could give Sjolind's a 3.5. It's clearly better than A-OK, but the rough edges to the meal make me hesitate from entering "I'm a fan" territory. Since I have a soft spot for family-owned and operated businesses and for restaurants that apply some effort when preparing their dishes, I'll round up to four stars. read more

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Excellent service, from scratch pastries, soup, sandwiches, cookies and chocolates. If you have kids they do have a small kids activity table. Wide array of their own chocolates to buy and other brands. The chocolate cake will leave you drooling for more. Will not disappoint. read more

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I can't pronounce the name, but who needs to. Once you come here, you'll remember it. The place is small and quaint, just like you'd want it. The coffee is amazing, and the quiche....the QUICHE!!! Get there early because they go fast. Totally delicious! Oh, and the chocolate. Anything you could ever want, dark, light, white, milk, nuts, no nuts, anything, they have it. and its perfectly made and just the right amount of sweetness to brighten your day. I do wish they had integrated some outside seating in their design. there is a bench and some chairs, but something more significant would have made this place a true step above all the rest!!! read more

Great coffee and bakery goods. Great place to meet up with friends. Great service. Holiday goodies.

Seriously the best quiche I have ever eaten. I also recommend the B and G. The building is quaint and the service is surprisingly fast given the alternative set-up. Get there early, because the quiche might run out! read more

When you walk into Sjolinds Chocolate House, it feels like you've stepped into a tearoom outpost of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory: you're greeted by shelves full of cheerful chocolate and cookies, a glowing case of cakes and quiches, and quiet, clean tables waiting to hold your hot cocoas and smörbrod (open-face sandwiches). With its calm atmosphere, Sjolinds is one of the few places in the area that feels like somewhere you can hole up for a few hours to get work done -- if only it were open later! It closes at 2pm, and this is honestly my only complaint for Sjolinds. Even despite its early closing hour, Sjolinds Chocolate House is well worth a visit. All of its food is delicious, from its savory Nordic fare to its sweet chocolate vittles! read more

Simply the best, in so many ways. Among other things, the best quiche I've ever had, anywhere in the world.

Having had both good and bad coffee from Maui to Mauston, and Solvang to Saugus I can honestly say Sjjolinds is top rate. Plus the "rustic tort" for Saturday breakfast is a delicious slice off egg, ham, pepper and cheese, no wonder it sells out by noon! Mellissa and her crew are warm and accomodating. This is where you'll find a warm smile, great conversation, and a great cup of joe. read more

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I love Sjolinds for many reasons. The food is fantastic. Since I'm usually there in the morning, I get a scone or piece of quiche right out of the oven. They are simply fantastic! I've never had food there that I didn't like or wasn't good. Besides pastries, the also have a combination of in house crafted chocolates and treats as well as some from all over the world to purchase. Their hand made truffles are amazing! The coffee is nothing special (this isn't a starbucks or coffee shop), but it passes well to accompany the breakfast foods. They also carry an assortment of juice boxes and milk for little ones. You can get day old scones and bakery treats for a fraction of the cost and they are still quite delicious! The atmosphere is nice and local. There is local artwork and pictures from local events. There is also a bulletin board to advertise local events and activities. When you first walk in from the street, don't be deceived by what seems to be a small amount of seating. There is twice as much seating in the back. They also have a stash of toys for little ones to play with. This is definitely a family environment. You can also find lots of locals here talking shop or catching up. The staff has always been friendly and kind. This is a family owned and run business, and it shows! We are always warmly greeted and they love to interact with my 2 year old son. Overall, this is a great local gem of a business. Sjolinds has the right combination of good food, quality service, and welcoming environment. If you are in Madison, you definitely need to stop in! read more

I come to the Driftless Area annually for biking, and always make a point to stop at Sjolinds on Main Street for coffee and a pastry. They are outstanding! One of these days I'll try the Scandinavian meat pies. They close promptly at 2 pm; I wish they were open later in the afternoon. read more

Every small town should have a Sjolinds Chocolate House. This place is adorable, inside and out. Stopped in for hot chocolate (they have at least a dozen global varieties - the French, with dark chocolate and vanilla bean, was awesome) and ended up with a bag full of goodies. Make sure to stop in and check out the house-made goodies like chocolate and caramel drizzled popcorn and cinnamon/chocolate caramels as well as all the interestingly flavored chocolate bars (beef jerky chocolate anyone???) read more

They have the absolute best quiche ever! Coffee and scones and carrot cake make one drool--lovely people, very fine part of Mt. Horeb.

Very quaint local coffee shop with bonus goodies and fresh lunch options. Save room for desert because these guys KNOW what they're doing in the sweets department. I had some kind of strawberry cake with homemade frosting and a jam layer that blew. my. face off! Strongly recommend you drop in if you're in town... You won't regret it! read more

The pancake here is nice and cheap, only $2. The place is nice and peaceful. I went here in a sunny afternoon and it was like a small little garden along the highway. read more

Funnily enough, I never come to Sjolinds in the mood for anything sweet; I want the savory dishes. I grew up in a Swedish-and-proud family so I spent lots of time around limpa, lingonberries and lutefisk, and one of the things I love about Wisconsin is that I can actually find those things without too much difficulty. Sjolinds is a winner because it's some nice Swedish dishes and they're priced very, very fairly. I'd always stuck to the Swede sandwich until my recent visit, which I certainly don't regret. However, the potato sausage plate is an absolute steal. $7.25 for sausage, potato salad, cabbage, and limpa. I practically had to be carried out of the building. For those not interested in Swedish food (madness), there's coffee, tea, quiche, cake, cookies, and chocolate. So I imagine the next time I'm in Mt. Horeb and my sweet tooth gets to me, this is where I'm going. read more

I had been intending to go to Sjolind's for months and finally got around to it today... and I'm sorry we waited! What a great little coffee/candy shop! The atmosphere is really more coffee shop than candy shop. They have quite a few options for teas, specialty drinks, several different types of hot chocolate, and juices for the kids. I had a toasted coconut latte - HUGE cup for $3.15. Hot chocolates were about $2.25 for an 8 oz. They also have many types of chocolates, both house-made and store-bought. Really, a great selection. For food, they have light brunch fair such as quiche, soups, scones, rolls, as well as cookies. Prices range from 50 cents - $1 for cookies, and $1-2 for baked goods. Overall, our cookies were awesome, drinks were awesome, prices were reasonable, and service was decent. They also have a small area for young kids to play. We will definitely become regulars! read more

A cute cafe that serves quality drinks and desserts. Whenever we're in Mt. Horeb we try to stop by Sjolinds. I love browsing around, taking a look at their different chocolate bars and treats. Afterwards, we'll order a chocolate cake or some truffles and a drink. I love their hot chocolates, and they provide a variety of different kinds based on the flavors of different countries. I tend to stick with the tried-and-true "regular" flavors such as the Norweigan's milk chocolate and peppermint or the Icelandic white chocolate (or maybe I'm just secretly a Nordic wannabe). One day I may try a more adventurous flavor, such as West Indies that has ginger and peanut butter. I've also never tried any of their lunch options because we usually wander in here after getting lunch at the Grumpy Troll, but the food does look great. There aren't too many tables in the store, but there are a handful. Sjolinds adds to the quaint feel of downtown Mt. Horeb. Definitely swing by and enjoy the quiet atmosphere along with a delicious cup of cocoa or a dessert. read more

As others have said, this is a quaint store that is imbued with a comforting homeyness. If I lived close I think I would be a regular for a new chocolate treat each week. On my visit I sampled the french hot chocolate a beef and onion pie and the chocolate raspberry scone. The pie was alright though I would have prefered a stronger flavor and the scone was quite delicious. Next time I'll also try a milk chocolate hot chocolate option. Good luck to you Sjolind. I'll be back! read more

Whenever I am in town I visit as much as possible! Their scones are such a mystery to me--how do they make them so tender and moist (rare amongst scones)? I always have a scone, coffee and any of their quiches. The crust on the quiche, oh the crust! How do they do it? Make it so flaky yet stand up so well? Visit and enjoy this place! read more

The Sjolinds Chocolate House is a misleading name, in my opinion. Sure, they have wonderful chocolates and lots of it (I highly recommend the chocolate covered toffee, btw), but they have so much more. They have quiche, sandwiches, wraps, tarts, danishes, cheesecake, cake, and a million other things. My fiance and I stopped in a few times while we were visiting Mt Horeb. She fell in love with the Winters Mix sandwich and the quiche (had french onion soup, and crab & asiago). My favorite thing was Princess cake, which I can't even describe it other than saying it has green icing, and white and pink stuff in the the middle - I've never had any cake like it, and I loved it. I also really enjoyed the beef pie and the apple cherry tart. Everything we had tasted like it was prepared with care and passion, and had a very 'homey' quality to it. There are so many options at Sjolinds, and chocolate is just one of them. If you stop in, you're bound to find something delicious. A true gem on the Mt Horeb trollway. read more