When it comes to a culinary adventure, it can be difficult to tell whether or not a feeling of…read morefamiliarity is a good sign. At times it suggests that a concept is overdone or unoriginal, and at other times that familiarity strikes us at a more profound level -- as if we've been there before in a past life, or as if there's something there that feels like home. I was lucky to find this feeling at a stunning café nestled into the greenery of Djurgården in southern Stockholm, a beacon of warmth and light amidst the afternoon chill. My traveling companion and I had spent the morning perusing the vast collections at Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde, finding ourselves enchanted by the glorious staterooms and the expertly curated painting exhibitions. It's a known fact that museums always tend to make me hungry, and so after exploring the grounds I was just about ready for something to nibble on. By this point in my Swedish adventure, fika had become the most cherished hour (or several) of the day. From cardamom buns to princess cake, I had become fully absorbed in this tradition and was fully committed to incorporating it into my life back in the States. While the simplest translation is "a coffee break," for my traveling companion and I had had become so much more -- an invitation to unwind, to take refuge from the Swedish cold, and perhaps most importantly, to indulge a little. This stunning spot came at a recommendation of a friend of mine who had studied in Copenhagen for a semester and ended up here on a class trip. Luckily, this friend has impeccable taste. Rooted in (pun intended) community, Rosendals Trädgård is a veritable jack-of-all trades. From producing many of their own ingredients on site to serving treats and hearty fare alike, there is so much that this place gets right. To get to the café you walk past a series of plots alive in the soil, wondering what grows there and who planted it. When you reach the café you find that it's a real greenhouse, steeped in sunlight and awash in a rich sea of blues. It's beautiful on the outside, and even more gorgeous on the inside. Something about the self-serve style setup made me feel like I was at a friend's house for tea, contributing to the delightfully homey feel that had seeped into every corner of the abode. I sampled a couple of cookies from the buffet, and my dining companion did the same. When we took our seats, we found that each bite left us feeling warm and comforted despite the nip of Swedish spring beyond the walls of the greenhouse. It was a simple meal, an afternoon pick-me-up, yet it seemed to fill us up in spirit the same way a four-course meal would have filled our bellies. For a plate full of something that feels like home even if you're thousands of miles away from your own, Rosendals Trädgård is an immaculate refuge. Just like the plants that grow on its grounds, you'll find yourself feeling cherished and tended to. What more can we ask of a meal? Read more reviews at letsgetdinner8.wordpress.com.

This place is a short walk from the tram and it's worth the trek after visiting Vasa museum or…read moreSkansen. The walk is absolutely gorgeous and it makes you feel as if you're stepping into an oasis away from Stockholm. They had some Christmas decorations up and a tree, so it felt very festive, even if most of the trees were bare for winter. I loved the meal setup -- there were some quick bites available to grab, as well as pastries, and there were dishes you could order. I got an Asian slaw sandwich and a saffransbulle (LOVE these). I also opted for one of their flavored hot teas, because it was cold in Stockholm in November! The food was great in the cafe, but even better was the plant shop next door! They had Christmas ornaments for sale, as well as lots of handcrafted items and lots of plants. Definitely worth a visit!

Nice indoor/ outdoor cafe with coffees, pastries, salads, sandwiches, beer and wine. Ordered a…read morelatte which was okay and the apple pie with vanilla sauce was great. Service was huffy, impatient and painfully slow which is why I can't rate it higher. Prices are slightly reasonable here which is shocking because there is a view. Not my favorite place for a mid day "fika" as the Swedish would say but the setting is wonderful.

We randomly found this place the first time we came to Stockholm in early 2021 after a nice morning…read moreat ABBA Museum. I looked on Yelp for a lunch cafe close by and here we are, 5 years later enjoying another Scrap Fish Soup and a coffee. I follow Skroten Café and Skeppshandel on social media so I can see this place I fell in love with the first time I came here. We visit here at least a couple times every year when we are here for a visit. The fish soup is my favorite but I love the meatballs and the fish and chips as well. The vibe here had me at the sign in this alley where we found the place. It's a world wide favorite place for me. So cheers from Seattle WA! Love it here

On May 6, 26 my friend and me decided to have lunch at Skroten. At 12.20 hrs one of three lunch…read moremeals were not available. I ordered fried herring, my friend beet room steak. After ca 40 minutes my food came, ONE small herring, everything cold. When my friend's food came I had already eaten. Her food was cold too and the steaks uneatable. The food was very bad, service and attitude as well. WARNING! Must be the worst lunch place on Djurgården!

Cute little place for brunch. I had the eggs and my friend the Acai bowl. The eggs were so fluffy…read moreit was great. You order up front and then can sit anywhere. Lots of locals and the place was cute

We happened to stay in the neighborhood and visited Pom & Flora four times in 7 days. What a…read morewonderful breakfast place. Coffee is great as are the homemade juices. We found numerous dishes to try. Great eggs and yogurts.

Right in the heart of the old town is Chokladkoppen, which makes for a great place to stop and rest…read moreafter lots of walking through Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town). Sometimes you just need somewhere to catch your breath, catch up, and plan for the rest of the day. Chokladkoppen did that for me. I had the Hot Chocolate and a cinnamon bun, and leisurely sat at my table for at least 30 minutes. There was never pressure to move on, which is so common, at least in the US ("Are you finished working on that? Can I bring you something else? Can I bring you a box?). The hot chocolate was dark, very much tasted like quality chocolate, and like a warm massage. I also ate one of their cinnamon buns, which are very popular in Stockholm. It also hit the spot. The cost of the hot chocolate was $6 USD and the cinnamon bun was a few cents less. The view from the table and people watching alone was worth the total $12 cost, but so was the hot chocolate and cinnamon bun.

This place had really great service and a cute interior which is why I am sad to have to give it…read moreless than five stars. Unfortunately, the broccoli soup I ordered was just not good, and my boyfriend got the chicken curry baked potato, only to receive a chicken salad potato. Perhaps a translation error, but it was not the best culinary experience.

The best salmon I ever had, and my wife enjoyed her pickled herring as well. Nice historic ambiance…read moreadds to the charm.

What a great find! We were on the Red HoHo bus and this was across the street from one of our…read morestops. Quaint authentic local place with excellent service and food for a quick lunch. Definitely on my come back list.

I remember coming here on my trip to Sweden. I remember…read moregetting a cheese danish here. It was later at night and mom and I wanted pastries with our coffee in the morning. I believe this was also the place we got a few sugar-free pastries as well! We went to so many little bakeries in Sweden! I do remember this location because the shopkeeper was extremely sweet! If this is the location, we got the sugar-free then she was more than sweet and also helped us with the language barrier!

Quite a few goodies in this small space with a few seats. Mostly it's a to-go place since it's…read moreliterally on the way to/from the T-Centralen station. Bread, cookies, small various refrigerated sweets, sandwiches, wraps, and more. Coffee, tea, soda. They do cakes, too. I was there in the early evening and they were wiped out of many products.

This 5 stars belong to their Semla & more! One of the best semlas. Nice, soft & light bread,…read moregenerous amount of marzipan and cream. I askes them if they bake it themselves and they do, very well done! The local is fresh and nicely decorated and offers lots of space. Staff are polite & friendly as well. No idea about the quality & taste of their food but it is gonna be really good if they do it as good as their semlas. Watch up for the Chair!!! Extreamly heavy! I did some lift-up training right after my semla to burm cals :) kidding, never feel guilty over Saturday treat, we worth it ;)

I live around the corner and this place was rated last year to have the best Semla in town - they…read moreare still so proud of it that the newspaper article is still hanging at both entrances. Cute! I was here two weeks ago or so and the Semla I ate was delicious. If you happen to be near Nacka Forum just come by and give it a try.

As I'd been up very early for this Monday morning jaunt around Djurgarden, the fuel from the 7.45am…read moreNorrmalm coffee and croissant was running out and I needed something more to power my bike ride through the rest of the park and back towards the city. The guide book suggested that Cafe Ekorren was worth a look and as it was at the far end of Djurgarden, it seemed like a natural stopping point. As I parked up, it was clear that I'd be the first customer of the day, as it was still just before 9am when I took a seat at the tables by the water's edge. What a view that provided. Ekorren is found on a peaceful promontory that sticks out a bit into the channel there, with lots of rather expensive looking boats at moorings. The sun was shining, the waters were mill-pond flat and there was no sound to be heard apart from a few insistent starlings. Set a little back from the pathway sits a small yellow cafe hut from where the meals are served which opened bang on 9am, enabling me to pick out something more substantial. I settled on a decent sized ham and brie baguette, which really hit the spot - a good mix of main fillings and salad, even the red peppers were tolerable (I usually hate these!). I'd gone for a tea to accompany the baguette, which was served as hot water in a glass, allowing me to dip the teabag in as long as I preferred. The only slight quibble was having to pay 5kr to use the single toilet stall, but that's no big deal overall. This is a great spot for a break if you're on a Djurgarden day out, although the view and the location are the main attractions.

Cute and cozy place for a Fika! Nice assortment of treats, bites and drinks after strolling around…read moreand enjoying Djurgarden!

Got a tip from a friend who went to Stockholm a few months back, when it was still snowing. Today…read morewas maybe one of the first days you could sit outside. We had a delicious lunch in the sun and it we had some room left we would have tried all the kaka (cookies and cakes) that were there. Ideal summer lunchspot!