Arriving at this airport while awaiting for a layover departure, I was hungrrrry! I came upon this…read moregrand cafe when heading to the terminals and they have a very nice buffet deal for 119 kroner, which is equivalent to roughly 18 dollars! Not too shabby at all - considering highly priced airport food! Their selections of the buffet included salads, sausages with pieces of pork, pancakes and bread! It was a deal! You get to dine in as well, which was leisurely great! If you are not too hungry for a buffet, they do offer quiches, sandwiches, beverages and the usual cafe items at the front! This grand cafe conveniently has wifi too! I loved to linger here while awaiting for my flight returning home!

I had a latte and princess cake in the cafe area (not the restaurant), and I enjoyed both. It's in…read morean airport, so it's not the cheapest place. But it has decent seating and outlets to charge your electronic devices. If I'm in Arlanda airport again, I'll pass this up and just go to the Starbucks in Sky City. I'm giving this three stars, because there is nothing remarkable about it, not because I necessarily had a bad experience.

Unfortunately, Joe & the Juice was under construction during my layover in Stockholm, OAK was the…read moreonly place offering semi-healthy options. There is also plenty of seating and its location is quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the main terminal area. Nice place to sit and sip a cup of coffee. They have a build your own salad bar, where you choose your base (kale, romaine, Asian slaw or African split pea salads), then add a protein (chicken, steak, smoked salmon or falafel) then two other topping, like vegetables, cheeses, beans or seeds. Additional toppings are about 1.50 USD extra but not needed, as their portions are very generous. All in all fresh, gluten-free and vegan friendly.

Was here to get a tasty snack with just half an hour to spare. Went for the Burger Sandwich. I can…read morereally recommend it, was very good, even comes with mushrooms, and what I liked best are the potato chips served alongside, which were really great. However the meat wasn't as you would expect, but rather little cubes which was a little strange, but tasty anyway...

I needed a sandwich. And a coffee…read more Really, really badly...needed both. I seriously couldn't wait until reaching my hotel in the centre of Stockholm (almost an hour) -- so I made a quick stop here at Johan & Nyström, was equipped swiftly with a small roast beef sandwich (with radish and kiwi!) and a nicely made cappuccino. The surrounding cafe tables and seating are quite nice, stylish and well decorated. In true Swedish form, it feels sophisticated and comfortable without being over the top or garish. Even the airport cafes have style, it's true. If you are arriving from outside the Nordics, this is likely your first "sticker shock" moment -- yes, everything is expensive. For this little snack it was nearly 20 euros. C'est la Sweden... *accepts cards. *free wifi at airport. *right outside T2 arrivals (good place to meet pre-arranged car as well) Sustained me on my long journey to my hotel...as nice as it gets for a quick snack in an airport.

Finally a chance to get great coffee at Arlanda, I thought…read more I'm used to the superb coffee and great service I've encountered at Johan & Nyström, both at Södermalm and in Helsinki so admittedly my expectations are high. The barista sits in a corner reading a book and it takes a bit before zie wakes up. I ask for a double cappuccino to go and I am genuinely disappointed when I drink it. It's weak, and it tastes more like a diluted single latte. Perhaps both the barista and I had a bad day but this was definitely below par and what I'd expect from Johan & Nyström.

How do you get your coffee before everyone else? Tell them your name is Fire. When they call your…read morename, everyone else quickly runs out. Starbucks coffee isn't very good at the best of times. I never saw the appeal. My salmon bagel had ham in it and no salmon. I was too tired to go back, so I ate it. One of the cashiers was sitting on top of the counter. To the side, but still, not very hygienic.

Not a fan of Starbucks, and not only because their coffee is crap, but hey, the first one in Sweden…read moreshould at least be tried out, right? Been here a few times now (because if you need a soy latte fix this is at least a place that gives you that, even if they're not good at making it) and the experience never gets any better so no more. The wi-fi has never worked. The place is dirty, dishes left everywhere and noone seems to wipe off the tables regularly. The service is sluggish and the sandwiches always dry (old?). The last straw was the fact that the last time I was there and really needed that soy latte fix, I ordered it but when I was to pick it up they were suddenly out of soy milk... I got a couple of coupons for a free beverage of choice next time. Very unlikely there'll be a next time.

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!

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.

A great alternative for coffee, juices and shakes, all in one place…read more Go and have a great time while having your drink and waiting for your plane.

Sometimes airports can be a pain. I needed something small to eat before boarding a flight, and…read moreeverywhere at Arlanda terminal 4 was packed. Then I spotted in the distance, at the very end of the row of gates, a sign saying "Joe & The Juice". I looked closer, and they had some limited food, as well as coffee and juices. I ordered a spicy tuna sandwich, which was hot (temperature) and had some spiciness in the tuna mix. The bread was a whole grain, rather flat, but very tasty, and overall it hit the spot. They were out of the nitro cold brew, so I just had a normal cup of coffee. It was a perfectly good cup of coffee. Having finished that I felt ready to travel.

Special (shaved beef, potatoes & lingonberries) & sandwiches were delicious; limited drink…read moreselection (out of ginger beer ) but good alternatives offered; long delay for sandwiches but they made it right with complimentary coffee & "pudding" (decadent chocolate cake with whipped cream & edible dried lavender petals - yum)! Will be back.

I had a great lunch here in May. The French onion soup and complementary bread was excellent. There…read moreare a few nice dessert options. The space was cozy. I would definitely recommend!