Vete Katten has been around since 1928 and this is their original location. They are famous for…read moreSwedish fika (coffee and cake break) and their popular items are the Princess cake and cinnamon buns. Princess cake - (68 SEK = $6.81 USD) - A princess cake consists of a layer of green marzipan that is chewy and has a strong almond flavor. The one here is thinner than most places I have tried. Underneath it is some whipped cream, a vanilla sponge cake layered with custard and then a thin layer of raspberries. It tasted incredible and I really enjoyed it, especially how fresh all the ingredients were. Budapest pastry - (68 SEK = $6.81 USD) - This consisted of a hazelnut meringue with a very nutty taste. On the inside was a roll of pastry cream and strawberries. This was another great tasting pastry. Cappuccino - (54 SEK = $5.41 USD) - The cappuccino here is smooth and not bad. Overall Vette Katten is a must stop to try the Princess cake. I heard their cinnamon buns are good too, but didn't get a chance to try them.

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.

On my first visit, I was fighting that anxiety of not having my smartphone to take photos, because…read moreI'm silly like that. I was soon comforted because Güntherska Hovkonditoriet was so cool, I knew we would be back soon. The salmon/baked chèvre/lemon/honey salad I had on our first visit was so tasty, we came back within a week and both ordered it. The salads are pricy at 165kr. But each one comes with plenty of bread, mineral water, a coffee (normally 30kr!), and a choice of one of their fancy dressings. We loved the "herb aioli" and "garlic" dressings. I might have put the salad dressing on my bread by accident, but I can tell you it was tasty there too. Heads up, they won't let you upgrade the coffee to another drink, but nbd. Aside from salads, we tried two custards and a latte that were amazing. Atmosphere-wise, Güntherska is that old classy-casual style that's popular with fika spots. Like striped wallpaper and ornate lighting fixtures. It's also a popular "seat yourself" place. They request that you find a seat before you order. It can be tricky, but it's worth it. There's more seating in the back, and even more in the outdoor courtyard in the back. We've had such good experiences here, it's hard to try other places!

Pea soup that comes with freshly baked bread, hard boiled egg, shrimp, tea/coffee and sparkling…read morewater meal. Ham sandwich on the upper right hand corner. The location is great with areas to sit outside of cafe. The staff are very efficient and try to help me. I still miss the food here after leaving Sweden so definitely give the soup a try!

Sweet cafe in an old building from the 1600s. Wobbly floor and old furniture help you feel like…read moreyou've been transported back in time. Delicious but simple sandwiches and pastries. Great service. Cute aprons.

Our last stop in Sigtuna (and Sweden!) last week before heading to the airport was Tant Bruns…read moreKaffestuga. I'm so glad we stopped by. From the sign at the corner of Strandvägen and Laurentii gränd pointing us in the direction of the cafe, I knew I'd love it. At the front entrance is a charming doll (Tant Bruns?), and then it opens up into the most charming outdoor cafe (there is some indoor seating that is also adorable). A very sweet staff member came out almost immediately with menus, and we wanted everything. They have pastries and sandwiches and coffee and ice cream (there were a few girls sharing a banana split not too far from us). We got a couple of cappuccinos, a Sigtuna donut (turns out that a Sigtuna donut is pretty similar to a US glazed donut, only way better - that lamination in the dough made it fluffy and light), and a lox open-faced sandwich. Full of charm, do not miss a stop at Tant Bruns if you're in Sigtuna!

Cute cafe! The spanish hot chocolate was delicious as well as the pecan pie!read more

Being out the door before 0800 while on holiday is an American thing, from our experience. We have…read morerarely found restaurants open before 0900 on our adventures through Europe, even those specializing in breakfast. Thus, RC Chocolat in Sigtuna gets a mark of distinction from the start for being open for service at 0730. The first ferry of tourists didn't dock in Sigtuna until around 0930 during our August visit, so we saw only a few tiny groups of locals when we went each morning to visit RC Chocolat before getting on the trains to Stockholm, or driving about the countryside. As we understand through further research, RC Chocolat isn't specialized in Breakfast per-se, but they excel at "Fika," a coffee and pastry ritual we don't have an analog for in the US. Really, after a single mandelbullar (almond bun), we were hooked on this place anyway. The Kardemummabullar we had on day three (mandelbullar not being available that morning) were also out of this world. Then again, I'm biased since cardamom is one of my favorite spices in all the world... Our second morning, we discovered the Räkmacka (shrimptoast), which is a pretty traditional Swedish dish that can be found at lunch counters all over the country. Lucky for us, RC Chocolat had them available at breakfast, because this was the best way to start a day, hearty, full of protein, and at the same time light. The shrimp salad involves a lot of dill, and there is a full boiled egg sliced finely beneath the shrimp salad on an oversized buttery, flaky croissant at RC Chocolat. There are some artfully placed leaves of lettuce in there that keep the shrimp salad from getting the bread soggy, so you have just a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. We can't tell you how they compare to the räkmacka at other places because we were so enamored of the perfection of this one that we did not branch out. We had it again for breakfast on Day three, and have been searching for their specific recipe ever since.

Had a cup of dark chocolate and Sigtuna Munk, which turned out to be the perfect pairing.read more

As we were strolling through Stockholm, we went up one of those fun little alleyways that has a…read moremillion different shoppes and cafes that every other country seems to have except Amerika. There upon we stumbled our butts the Schweizerkonditoriet! This place is legititits and so cute and so cozy and oh my golly, I think we took 100+ photos here for the 'Gram. It's just THAT CUTE OH EM GEE! But on toppa all that, the food was delicious, too! I stuffed my fat face with all sorts of delicacies like Ham'n'Cheese Sammich from the Great North. Some Granola and Yoghurt from the Great South. Some Orange Juice from the Okay East. Apfelstrudel mit Vanillesoße from the Great Deutschland. Fresh Squeezed Pomegranate Juice that was Freshly Squeezed! Service was great. KThxBai! LuvYou! ^_______^

Here at opening. Great vibe. All the writing on the wall and great pastries. Not many coffee…read morechoices but what they did have was good.

The only sad things: it's only opened during the summer (May 1 to September 30) and seating is only…read moreoutside, so watch out for rain and bees! Café Victoria is located in Uppsala's Botanical Garden (Botaniska Trädgården). It's tucked away in the back, and you can see the edge of the garden. Seating consists of a patio of scrunched together tables with umbrellas and heaters, and tables scattered under the trees. The former are probably your only option on rainy or cold days, and the latter are wonderful on sunny days. We came for fika one day and lunch the next. Coffee is 15kr. It wasn't my favorite. Aside from coffee, they have a number of other espresso drinks. We tried the "Kall Latte," which is espresso, milk, ice cream, and whipped cream on top. More like a coffee-y milkshake, and a great treat. They also sell beer and cider. The pastries were tasty and fresh. I had the småbulle (which was quite large), and the linnebulle (which was huge!) We visited for lunch on the last day they were open, so the menu might have been shorter than usual. As is typical in Sweden, their lunch menu was short on vegetarian options. I think there was a cheese sandwich and cheese pie. I went pescetarian with the smoked salmon potato salad. It was a great mix of greens, sauces, potatoes and salads.

In summer Cafe Victoria serves the lunch and tappas in the afternoon. You can just sit on the gras…read moreand enjoy a nice meal and have the feeling that you are sitting in your own backyard. The food is very good and they have a good selection of meals. They also sell home made bread and if you are still hungry after lunch you can have a nice dessert, because they also have a large variety of pastry. I absolutely love this place in summer and it is definitely worth a visit!

The queue to the counter was the first promising sign that this is the place to get the sugar rush…read moreof the weekend. The cinnamon buns, buttercake and apricotmuffins are great & the semla is the best one I have ever had. The bun is rich in flavour, the cream fluffy & the almond paste has some chunks in it. Just the way I like my semla! The bakery delivers to around 20 cafees in Stockholm, Fotografiska among others. Its a bakery without any seats but it´s perfect to bring the fresh sweets to the dock two blocks away & enjoy your sunny Sunday afternoon!

Came here after reading their Semla was the best in Stockholm so my expectations was therefore very…read morehigh. Its a very small place and its almost just a counter with sweets in it, so it was hard to form a line inside the shop, because apparently others had heard the news also! I got there by lunch and was quite dissapointed when they announced they just sold out. They asked me to come back in an hour and grab some freshly made. Luckily i live pretty close so i returned an hour later and got them this time. And their newly baked Semla was truly good. Straight from the oven, not too big or too small, and just the right amount of almond, cream and taste of cardamom in the bread. Havent tried anything else there, but i bet everything is as good as the Semla and therefore, this place should be classified a very dangerous zone!

Even though we had stopped at another location earlier for gifts, this was another stop on a food…read moretour. It seems like this is the "main" location, as there is a kitchen and dining area here. This location also seemed to have different goodies that the other location didn't carry. My biggest reason for not leaving 5 stars is the space here. The area to actually purchase in is quite cramped up against restaurant seating and difficulty to maneuver in the seating area as well.

On a cold, rainy day, it's best to hop on a number 2 bus to Sofia from Slussen and jump off at the…read morefirst stop. Here you'll find chokladfabriken- the clue being in the name, this place is a haven for chocolate fans (although they do have some pastries). We found ourselves on their super cosy platform of stairs in the cafe, you can take your shoes off, stretch out and read a book (though climbing down again can be a bit awkward!). The hot chocolate with marshmallow and jordgubbb meringue petit fours was a real treat, just right for a small fika and long conversation with friends. You can choose between white, milk and dark hot chocolate and they also do beautifully illustrated chocolate advent calendars at this time of year, By the end we were so comfy we had to force ourselves to leave!