I've had kanel & kardemummabullar from Stockholm's well-frequented spots, like Fabrique, and lesser…read moreknown, like Saturnus, and Petrus takes the cake (or dare I say bread) everytime. If you are arriving from the south (i.e. arriving from Södra station), try to not get lured by Johan & Nyström's; go their for your caffeine fix at some later time, surely, but at the moment, direct all attention to Petrus. But try to not walk past it; because the café is what Swedes would refer to as "mysigt" (cozy), you could unknowingly walk past it and stride into Mariatorget. Upon entering, you will be tasked with placing an order from the all equally eye-catching buns. Reassuringly, know that you can do no wrong, but if it's your first time (and one of your first times having a fika), the Beginner's Guide to Fika (if there were one) would recommend a kanelbulle, or a cinnamon bun. It's sticky, it's doughy, it's sweet, and the cinnamon is all there, with a kick of cardamom. It's best complimented by a cup of tea, I think, because coffee might steal the spotlight from the flavor. For seasoned fika experts, a kardemummabulle will give you an even stronger kick of spice. The kanel and kardemumma "fikabrod" are like the buns, just made in a bigger quantity. The semlor (available from Jan-April) are also great, but know that they aren't the most conventional. They're a bit sweeter than normal, my hunch being that there's something in addition to the almond paste that's usually in the buns. Perhaps it's a little too sweet, but nothing that irritated me, or dare I say stopped me. Seating can be a bit tricky to find, but don't let that discourage you from coming here. Staff are always super friendly and kind. I wish I lived next door.

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.

Great pastries, mission and people: *portion of the proceeds…read morego to people with developmental disabilities *solid carrot cake and not too sweet *nutty pie slices are decadent *princess cake is super light and fluffy *don't miss the smorlock Check out the secret garden upstairs - our local guide told us about it, but too chilly for us Cali folk

Soooo many good sweets. We tried three different pastries and they were all delicious. The staff is…read morefriendly. You order at the counter and then find seating. It wasn't crowded even though it was prime fika time. They have self serve coffee and tea in the back that you order when you're at the counter. Nothing fancy. Just a carafe with coffee and/or hot water. They had rooibos as a decaf option.

A lovely bakery/ cafe. They have plenty of seats inside and outside. As well as the usual single-…read morebite pastries, they seem to have a lot of family-size loaves to take home. They open at 8:00 AM on Saturdays. It's one of the only cafes open early in this area. I arrived shortly after 8 and there were already a few people waiting in the queue. I had a matcha latte. They didn't have chai latte, but they had chai tea (presumably in teabags). It looks as though matcha latte is more common than chai latte in Stockholm. I had a croissant on and a cheese and tomato sandwich. They were both very good. Overall, very smooth and pleasant experience. I saw a few customers with babies and/ or dogs, which should be a good indicator of how comfortable and welcoming this place is.

This is a phenomenal cafe and bakery. The pastries are all original and made to perfection. The…read morequality of coffee and food rivals Paris. Help at the register could be a little more friendly but they are nice enough. Run, dont wall, to pascal!

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.

Famous Stockholm coffee shop. My wife enjoyed her Hojicha Latte. We grabbed sandwiches there too…read more Good experience. Nice place for a little respite to recharge and wait out the rain shower before returning to our itinerary. Onward!

We were very pleased with a really delicious cappuccino and matcha latte! Indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. Welcoming and helpful (bilingual) staff.

My first Fika in Sweden was at this lovely cafe. I later figured out they were everywhere. For…read moreonce, I didn't mind going to a chain. The space was brightly lit, fairly spacious, with comfortable seating, and an inviting atmosphere. I had this almond pastry covered with powdered sugar, along with a Hazelnut Latte. In total, this was around $11. The pastry was absolutely delectable! It was satisfyingly chewy, soft, with actual almond, as well as delightful almond flavor throughout. The Hazelnut Latte was prepared with care, and had a lovely design on top. However, it tasted more like a regular latte. There wasn't enough hazelnut in it. Stopped by another time during my trip, because they were the only bakery-like place still open (most close so early!) I saw they had the Hazelnut Roll, which they were out of last time, so of course I had to get it. The roll was huge, fluffy, flaky, with plenty of hazelnut and hazelnut spread. Mmm! I would be open to trying more from this spot, but would want to check out more non-chain cafes for Fika in the future.

Excellent coffee and very good pastries. Some of their traditional breads are not as good as other…read moretop bakeries in Stockholm, but for quick takeaway they are perfectly acceptable. Ambience is bakery hipster. Service was pleasant for fast casual coffee houses.

With no Desserts available at Meatballs - For The People it was after a pleasant walk through Söder…read morethat two guests found themselves at Åsö Konditori & Bageri, the two-story space at Åsögatan 102 remaining busy despite an hour during which many are normally at work as a result of comfortable confines and free WiFi plus some of Stockholm's best Pastries. Located on a largely residential street not far from the Metro Station and open seven-to-seven on Weekdays with slightly shorter hours on weekends, at least one Baker still present approaching 16h00 and presumably working on items for the next day, it was after browsing still-full shelves that six items were selected, the Café upstairs offering a pleasant place to dine as the majority of patrons filled seats outside. Using slightly different nomenclature than other Konditori around Stockholm, the Wienerbrod for instance dubbed Vaniljbulle thanks to the flavor of thick Custard inside its fluffy golden coils, it was with Princess Cake dressed pretty in Pink that one of the city's best slices was found, at least five separate layers including Cream and Raspberry Compote contributing to Pound Cake that was more buttery than others but still surprisingly light. Not about to pass on the classic Fika focused on throughout nine days in Sweden, Åsö's Cardamom Bun more leavened than others and thus open beneath the sugared top with a nice stretch to the Dough, it was with a dual layer of the same Raspberry Jam tasted earlier that a Katalan Tart shined while the Tosca also performed admirably, the now-predictable Chokladbol in this instance occurring by way of a "Lillebror" that replaced with Pearl Sugar around the Chocolate and Oat core.

Fine fine Nordic eating…read more * * * This is a bakery/cafe that covers the four basic food groups: 1) Bread 2) Pastry 3) Coffee 4) Lunch Five stars on all of the above. * * * Recipes here are standard Swedish. Where they make their mark is in execution. Let's start with the drip coffee. You know how in "Pulp Fiction" and "Twin Peaks" a running gag is Coffee that is so good, everyone stops everything they are doing to comment on how good the coffee is? Aso's drip coffee could be that amazing stop-everything coffee. My only regret is that I did not have Kyle MacLachlan or Harvey Keitel with me to enjoy a cup. * * * Lunch was Raksmorgas, a standard Swedish dish of shrimp, fresh dill, lemon, tomatoes and homemade mayonnaise on thinly sliced rye bread. Aso's adds a hard-boiled egg to the proceedings. What was so good about this? Just about everything. The shrimp were small but packed with flavor. Imagine the flavor intensity of a salami, but in small cold shrimp. Fresh dill is always wonderful. Fresh dill can make cardboard taste good. The hard boiled eggs were perfectly timed. Bright golden moist-crumbly yellow yolks. Most restaurants give you over-boiled rubbery yellow-green yolks. Net of cooking time, the eggs themselves were a lot better than the old commercial refrigerator eggs we get in the United States. I suspect these were fresh eggs. The decadent treat was the rye bread on the bottom. This covered with homemade mayonnaise. The difference between homemade mayonnaise and jar mayonnaise is like the difference between a real kiss and a picture of a kiss. The mayonnaise drips into the rye bread. So do the flavor leavings of the shrimp and the egg and the tomato. The result? Bread to die for. Sopping up the good stuff from your meal with bread is always good. Sopping up the good stuff from your meal with superior Swedish rye bread is over the top excellent. * * * How is the bakery as a bakery? Love of the life got a walnut bread with her salad that was first rate. It was stick to your ribs stuff. One roll's worth of walnut bread and you were fed for a week. And totally walnutted to boot. On the dessert side, they do have decadent blow-all-the-calories desserts. But many Swedish pastries are in the same family with English scones. These are meant to be a snack by themselves. Substantial. Restrained. Subtle but worthwhile flavor. I had a Katalan which is two thin layers of lingonberry filling between three layers of substantial pie crust. Katalan means "from Catalonia" and naturally there is nothing more Spanish than lingonberries. (Cough cough). Not a good dessert choice after a heavy meal, but it would have been perfect with coffee at four in the afternoon. * * * Overall, an absolutely fine establishment. And even better if your world stops spinning for good coffee.

I stopped at Vete-Katten twice during a recent visit to Stockholm. It is a charming place with good…read morefood and desserts. Be sure to try a slice of Princess cake!

This coffee shop is conveniently located in a main street, cozy ambiance, friendly staff. Anything…read morethat you choose is absolutely delicious, pastries in Stockholm are always a hit.

Was this the best Coop? Who knows, but it served the purpose with a quick and efficient stop in to…read moreget the basics. Not a huge store and therefore not much selection, so if you are looking for something specific I'm not sure you'd find it here. Clean enough, not super busy during mid day.

Interesting visit to a grocery store. Well stocked, clean and half the time we weren't sure what…read morewe were looking at. I saw the array of fruit smoothies. They sounded good so we tried that. Next to find yogurt. We found what appeared to be yogurt except that it was for cooking. We asked a staff worker who directed us to the correct section. All the staff were super nice. This is a cashless store. The register language can be changed to English. Bags for groceries costs extra so it is prudent to hand carry or have your own tote. The yogurt was great as were the smoothies! Yum! Good stop for a snack.