There are a few of these cafes dispersed amongst this airport and oh my god I am obsessed…read more The salads and sandwiches and pizzas are super fresh and high quality (I die for the smoked salmon salad and I need to recreate this! ). The pastries are also bomb (I tried the cardamom bun). They obviously also have drinks, gelato, and sweets I didn't get to try.

RC Chocolate is a fairly newly opened cafe and chocolatier at Arlanda Airport. They now actually…read morehave two locations, this one is outside security in Sky City so not the one I frequent that often but since it is just outside the Clarion hotel I sometimes pick up a coffee here when I go there for meetings. They are actually raising the standard of what is offered at the airport. The coffee is pretty good, using beans from micro roaster Haugaard, and they beat most of the other competition at Arlanda but the coffee offering is actually starting to be pretty good now with Johan and Nyström in Terminal 2 and 4, RC Chocolat at Sky City and in Terminal 5 as well as espresso House at arrivals in Terminal 5. The coffee here is good and while the espresso based beverages can vary a bit in quality the batch brew is good and they do offer free refills as well. Chocolates are of course also good but I will also strongly recommend the croissants as well as the fresh juices and ice cream.

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!

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

Wonderful, just wonderful! Delicious espresso and cappuccinos, perfectly crafted chocolates and…read morepastries that cannot be topped. On top of that the owner was lovely and the ambiance was perfect. Magnificent!

From the owner: Awards: Our praline Havtorn won BRONZE in the World Finals, International Chocolate Awards 2019…read more Our praline Ardbeg and Havtorn won BRONZE in the International Chocolate Awards Scandinavia 2019. Nominated for "Star of the Year 2017" by White Guide. Recommended by White Guide Café 2018. Recommended by White Guide Café 2017. Winner of Stockholm's best chocolate 2016 by Yelp Sweden. We make handmade chocolates and confectionery made from quality chocolate as well as morsels perfect to gather around and enjoy. Everything with care, quality and taste in focus. Under our brand, Sjöstaden Gelato, we produce artisanally made Italian ice cream with pure clear flavors without coloring or artificial ingredients. . Our assortment includes chocolate boxes filled with our luxurious chocolate, licorice, almonds and other high-quality confectionery.

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.