Like: Good coffee, delicious pastries, big window in front brings in outdoor light. Well organized…read moreyet cozy. Kept clean. Friendly staff. Wireless. Not so much: Seats along wall uncomfortable. My back lasts about 20 minutes at most. In pain now as I type this, in fact. So don't sit there if you want to hang out. Most tables are tiny. So, for me at least, nice to stop in for a quick coffee and bite. Not to relax or read or anything.

I don't know what we did before Simon's opened a little over a year ago--it has fast become a…read morestaple in our small town's fika scene. With outstanding espresso and regular coffees as well as high-quality baked goods, Simon's is usually my top choice for a stolen hour of reading, latte in hand, for fika with a friend I haven't seen in a while, or simply just for people watching on Storgatan. Their candle-lit tables and animal-skin-clad benches make it a cozy spot even when it is packed with people. And Simon's makes the best coffee in town. Simon's roasts their own coffees (weekly, I think!) in their roaster that's in the back of the cafe--and the freshness and knowledge of coffee shows. Both the regular "bryggkaffe" (filtered coffee) and the espresso are excellent, and there is usually a choice of blends for the bryggkaffe. Simon's also sells bags of their beans--the "Nordic Morning" blend is my favorite for everyday morning coffee, while some of the special edition beans (like the Ethiopian or Kenyan varietals he has had in the past) have been amazing. This year's Julkaffe (a Colombian bean) was perhaps my favorite coffee *ever.* The bullar (sweet buns), breads, and pastries are all excellent. Some of my favorites include the kardemummabulle, the mazarin, the apple cake, and the lemon meringue tartlet. The caprese (tomato-mozzarella) macka (sandwich) is crazy good--I have barely tried any other lunch items because I am addicted to that one! But my husband has had several of the salads and larger sandwiches on their menu and has loved them all. Additionally, Simon's serves kombucha, smoothies and freshly pressed juices, and healthier breakfasts like chia pudding. If you can be there early for lunch (say, ca 11.30) on a Wednesday, don't miss the special sourdough, thin-crust pizzas! Pizzaonsdagar are a special treat at Simon's and only last till all the dough has run out--so going early is a must. Simon's is tied with Babette's for my favorite cafe in Linköping, even though they are quite different in terms of emphasis and atmosphere. Babette's is much larger and has a more shabby chic feeling; Simon's is more Scandi-industrial-modern. Both are cozy and both make outstanding bullar (sweet buns), breads, and pastries. You can't go wrong with either, so have two fikas in Linköping and try them both!

I love this local non wait service place. It has beautiful views of Munksjon river with indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. It's romantic and the food is so lovely. They only use paper straws, the utensils are minimalist and lightweight, and pretty. The scrambled eggs w avocado and tomato and toast was perfect. The The tomato was bursting with flavor, the scrambled eggs were fluffy and tasty, even if it was a little bit salty ($7 ish in USD) The avocado toast ($7 ish in USD) was fresh, and they topped it with some sprinkles of black and white sesame seeds. The avocado toast was really good as well and fresh. The staff was very sweet and friendly and spoke English perfectly. They had an art piece that looked like NYC so i felt a piece of home in Jonkoping, Sweden. Free WiFi also.

Within a quality standard of average this Café and Bistro fills in properly. With one exception; a…read morenice view over a small lake right in the middle of the town. Makes things taste a bit better and gives the place a positive atmosphere. Add some charm and the satisfaction could be there.

Amazing spot for fika when in Linköping. We were lucky enough to be with a local who brought us…read morehere - otherwise I don't think we would've found it. Coffee options were great and sooo many great breads and pastries. The cinnamon rolls were delicious. Cannot recommend this place enough. Also such a cozy spot with many tables and couches.

Amazing spot for Fika. A hidden gem off the beaten path. A family member showed us this place and…read morewe're lucky to have tried it. It is a quaint spot that has plant of seating. Great place to relax, enjoy time with friends, study for school and read a book. Their coffee and chai tea is delicious. High recompense their pastries. I really enjoyed the chocolate croissant.

This place has a good vibe - smells like yum. I got the carrot cake. It was delicious. He got the…read morewhipped creme cake with strawberry preserves and loved it. Someone else tried some kind of rhubarb dessert with a cup of creme sauce to pour on it. We warned, "don't pour it all on before you taste it!" Too late. He tasted it and it turns out awesome. The desserts are too good in Sweden. Ima have to walk this off. Okay run it off would be more like it.

This spot is such a gem. There's a beautiful outdoor garden area to experience Swedish Fika with…read morehomemade pastries, cakes, and really good coffee. There's also an indoor cafe and a home and garden shop with fresh flowers, vases and things to decorate your home, such as ceramics. They are open seasonally so please call to check. They are open during warmer months and probably closed during winter. The people are super nice. https://www.instagram.com/hagebyhogahandelstradgard/ https://www.facebook.com/Hagebyh%C3%B6ga-Handelstr%C3%A4dg%C3%A5rd-Caf%C3%A9-1703787479649868/