Coffee is pretty simple from a machine (nothing fancy you'd get from a coffeeshop except a latte or…read morecappuccino), but it was still good. The pastries were amazing and fresh. There are so many to choose from it is hard to decide.

Backstube is a take away breakfast place that has pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. The coffee is…read moredrip coffee or machine latte/ mocha etc. I had the raspberry pastry and it tasted like the American toaster strudel. This place is good if you're looking for a quick and affordable bite to eat, but will probably disappoint if you're looking for high quality pastries and great coffee.

Elias Mat & Sant is a delightful restaurant in Oslo, a city that has endless restaurants. But…read moreElias Mat & Sant is perfect if you're looking for classic, Norwegian food in a casual setting. I enjoyed my time here. Elias Mat & Sant is located in the sentrum, Oslo's city center, so is walking distance to many sites and attractions. I visited here after walking from the palace along Karl Johans Gate as the restaurant is located off this main drag. Make reservations here for the restaurant is small and intimate. It was time to try reindeer while in the Nordic region of the world, so here I did. I ordered the reindeer stew, which was delicious. The reindeer stew was similar to a beef stew, but the reindeer is leaner, so didn't taste as heavy, which is a good thing. Over some mashed potatoes with a gravy and herbs and a side of lingonberry, it completed the meal. It also came with a side of complimentary bread, which is not always the case at other restaurants. That was a nice bonus though because the bread helped soaked up the stew. Perfection!

What a great stop for traditional Norwegian fare. Both had reindeer stew and it was awesome. It…read morecomes with, lingon berries on the side you are meant to mix into the stew. They added a nice layer of sweet and tart. The places looks brand new, limited cocktails and only four craft beers on tap. Service was excellent, thanks to our server we knew to mix the berries. If you are in Oslo, call ahead and enjoy a great meal.

What a great place! I was looking for breakfast in Oslo and this came up as a top pick. I can't…read morebelieve how large the place is, yet has a comfy cozy feel to it. I was there at 9:00 am so still a bit early for a place that stays open until 3:00 am regularly! I took the waitresses recommendation and ordered the avocado toast. I added the fried poached egg out of curiosity. It was amazing! The toast had fresh tomatoes and seasoning. I have never had a fried poached egg... it was so expertly prepared, a real work of art and measure of culinary skill! I can't wait to return to try some other dishes

Usually when I stay in Oslo, I am staying at a hotel that serves some sort of a breakfast buffet…read more This time I am not, so needed to find someplace to fill that need. (and I didn't want to just do a cafe run). A friend reccomended this place and it was a couple of blocks away from where I am staying so I gave it a shot (bonus was that it's open at 0730 M-F, so for someone jet lagged, it was a great way to kill some time early in the morning) Got in and got seated (breakfast restaurants aren't really a thing in Norway, so it was empty when I arrived). Ordered the fried Brussels sprouts as a snack and the eggs, bacon and hash browns as a main w/ locally made sourdough bread from a local bakery on the side. The food was all presented well and tasted great. The hash browns were less shredded potatoes as puréed, then fried. (still tasted fine) and the eggs were scrambled perfectly with the bacon crisped up and sprinkled on top with some sprouts. The bread came lightly oiled and fried (so no need for butter). The Brussels sprouted were roasted with some peppers and served on top of some aioli. Service was great, food was great and will come back at least one more time before I leave town. Yes, it's pretty expensive (this all ran me ~$35 converting from NOK to USD) but Norway in general has a high cost of living, so this is on par with any other sit down meal in a comparable restaurant.

Considered by many to be Oslo's best Bakery Godt Brød has six locations across the capitol, but for…read morethose desiring the freshest Pastries and Rolls the best bet is to visit either the Bislett or Grünerløkka location where everything is made on-site daily. All Organic from Grains to dairy with an expansive Cafe divided across two distinct areas it is from friendly staff that orders are fulfilled, complimentary water and serviceware found at a station at the center with free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating throughout. Offering Sandwiches, Salads and more since 1995, though most early risers will be found matching Coffee to a pillowy Kanelbolle, fans of Cream Cheese Danishes will not be disappointed by SommerBolle with or without Fruit while the Brownie is toothsome and rich thanks to three types of Chocolate.

This place is 100% delicious and everything is full of flavour. I'm a vegetarian and found it…read morereally easy to eat here. They had pre made healthy vegan sandwiches. Would definitely recommend!

Perfect way to end your Oslo trip. Beautiful chill place with a classical + industrial vibe…read more I came the morning of my flight back to Madrid and ordered something, but they ran out. Our server Kate was very apologetic giving us two free pastries and orange juice. It was amazing service with a very welcoming and delicious and beautiful food!

One of my favorite spots. It's a nice place to read something alone or hang out with friends. The…read moreinside is pretty spacious. It's Åpen Bakery in the daytime until 4pm and turns into Lofthus Samvirkelag pizza restaurant in the evening. The pizza restaurant serves great pizza with a good selection of wine too.

So when I was in Norway I heard about a place that was a "50's American-style diner, but in…read moreNorway". Most of the time when you're in a city or a country that's much different than your own, you want to experience their food, but I was so intrigued but this concept that I had to check it out for myself. Sure enough, when I walked in I felt like I ended '50s America. This was a legit old-school diner, but with more wooden fixtures than the checkered patterns and plastic type seating that you may be thinking of. It still had the look and feel of a diner, but with a slightly more polished looked. The wait brought over the menu and a small glass of water. If nothing else, come here just to read the menu. It's hysterical. Small jokes within each menu item. I decided to get breakfast here so I got eggs, bacon, toast and French fries because the waiter didn't understand that I wanted home fries, but whatever. It's a potato so I ate it. The eggs were cooked exactly how I asked for them and the bacon was nice and crispy. Looking around, the milkshakes were passing me by constantly and these huge sandwiches. It really made me see how much we, as Americans consume. Their portions were out of this world big if you got a sandwich or something like that. My meal was just the right size, but as most things in Norway, it was expensive so I passed on the milkshake because I'm sure it was out of my budget. A fun experience none the less. I would take friends here the next time Im in town and if I was a local I'd probably be a regular here if I lived nearby.

It was good, but it wasn't 400 nok ($45 usd) good. I got a beer, a burger with fries, and a small…read moreside of Mac and cheese. I went because I wanted to see Norway's interpretation of a real American diner. It really wasn't bad, but I had to do a triple take when I got the bill. That said, the fries were hot and crispy, the Mac and cheese was delightfully creamy, and the burger was okay. I'd want to try their great-looking breakfast menu, but don't want to go broke for American food on my vacation.

Cozy little local cafe, that is also a flower shop. Had a double latte, well made colombian coffee…read more Doesn't have space for many people, but is a intimate atmosphere. The prices of the coffee is cheaper than most of the chains around Oslo.

Snack cakes, sweets and fresh-roasted caffe. Me likey. Not much room to sit, but cute and cozy. If…read moreyou're on the move, it's a great place to grab some sugary energy & scoot. Oh, and you can buy flowers as well, oddly.

Mesh Cafe is the perfect place to grab some coffee, work, catch up on some reading, chill in a…read morespacious, fancy cafe, get some Wi-Fi, and find some respite when it's winter. Was looking for a coffee-shop while in Oslo to warm up in and glad we found Mesh. Their coffee was tasty. Plenty of good seating and tables. They had some heaters running. Internet was free and fast. Service was great - the guy manning the bar was from the UK. Fairly conversationally-quiet space as lots of people working on projects together. Would come back if ever in the area.

Why can't we have these in America? Mesh Cafe was such an amazing space. Huge, bright, airy. The…read moresandwiches are fantastic, made with bread that is so fresh. Gorgeous interior and typical minimalist Scandinavian design warmed up with live plants and fur throws.

OsloK is this adorable cafe that's tucked away. You wouldn't even know it was there unless you were…read morelooking for it. I however heard some great things so I was on a mission to find it. I was not disappointed. Both the iced latte and the croissant I had were very good. I'd gladly go back!

I've stopped by a few times on my way to work. Every time there's been an awkward, unprofessional…read moreatmosphere. They get an extra star for a beautiful location, but they definitely need some competition in this area.

We liked our cinnamon buns so much we came back twice during our stay in Oslo. They were big, soft…read moreand just the right amount of sweet. This place was easy to find along Karl Johan Gate. Counter right at the entrance and all pastries lined up. Both times staff were quite friendly and quick. Besides the bun, we also got the school bread which was also quite good with lots of shredded coconut and icing and a creamy center. Our macchiato coffee was small but also quite strong. Caffeine helped peel us up for the rest of our wandering around Oslo.

Solid choice for a quick bite if you're staying at one of the hotels nearby. We each had filtered…read morecoffee and quiche and shared a cinnamon roll. The quiche were excellent and the filtered (what we call drip in the States) coffee was among the best I've had in Norway on our visit - smooth! Cinnamon roll was good but not the best I've had. In closing, the service was friendly and attentive. Excellent free wifi and plenty of seating.