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

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!

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.

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!

Coffee to the people! Best place to get your coffee, with great personell and brilliant service…read more Support your local independent coffee shop! These guys are experts.

Great coffee, brilliant service! Independent coffee shop,…read moreway better than Starbucks and the like.

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?

We were looking for a place to get something simple but good to eat, to accommodate my better…read morehalf's somewhat particular tastes, and thins place delivered. Fantastic service, staff who managed not to make us feel awkward about our somewhat complicated order. In addition the food was excellent, and the prices pretty usual for Norway. Highly recommended!

Good selection of gluten free food is the force of Jordbaerpikene. Also, the location in the new…read moremall offers a tranquil and inviting place. The burgers are not more than average, but the cakes are supposedly delicious. The service is unfortunately lacking a lot. Did the staff ever get any training? On my previous visit they prepared the food, but forgot to bring it to the table. The long wait rendered it hardened and substandard. However, no compensation was offered. The next time the waitress denied that there was a wifi. While I went to the the cashier to get the password, the same waitress cleaned off my table - before I had been served. Taking a good bite of my burger, I realized it was a cheddar burger without cheddar. The waitress brought the burger back to the kitchen where they put on the cheddar - on the burger I had started on. Being reheated it ended up too dry, lacking in taste. On the other hand, the staff are friendly and smile - that compensates for a lot.

Tasty and affordable sandwiches, this is my to go lunch spot when I'm at work in town. Very…read morefriendly people working there. Definitely a laid back spot, great for grabbing coffee with a group of friends.

An excellent place with a delightful atmosphere, serving both the cheesiest mouthwatering pizzas,…read moreas well as shakes, coffees and other delicacies. With a gracious hospitality, seldom found in your average coffee bar. My most excellent recommendations to this one of Stavanger's oldest of its kind. Very affordable prices.

Charles & De and Gamla Værket are competing for the main position in the café/restaurant/bistro…read moresegment in Sandnes. C&D are still pretty far ahead of GV in terms of reliability and quality. Premises split into a café and a bistro area. Seasonal menu with specials replaced regularly, with a focus on locally produced ingredients. Avoid Saturday mornings as it's completely crowded. Makes the best bread in town! (available as take-away)