I took my Hawaiian friend here for breakfast and it was an absolute success! Even though it was a…read moresimple selection of sandwiches they're so good AND they had two options for vegetarians, one of them vegan! We had the flat white coffee which was awesome, the chicken /bacon/avocado sandwich and the cream cheese/tomatoes/onions bagel. Also had to try the pink makron cake(picture) and it was heaven!! The lady who owns the café is so sweet and lovely. It's a private business and her and her husband built up this cafe and one in Sandnes. Good job!!! Creds!

Good coffee, colorful and a genuinely happy staff. This has…read morebeen an (almost) daily stop over the last week while in Stavanger. I enjoy smiling, happy, faces and since the custom around here is for people to keep to themselves, it's nice to walk into a coffee shop and be greeted with good eye contact and a smile, regardless of who is behind the bar. The glass front of the shop allows for fun people watching while you sit and drink your coffee too.

We walked all the way across Stavanger with the express purpose of eating in this one bakery…read more It was totally totally totally worth it. * * * The baked goods are what make this place stand out, But the coffee is pretty darn fine too. We have been drinking cafe lattes. Intrinsically, these don't vary much from place to place. As long as the coffee is not stale and the milk is fresh, you should be in business. But at Kanelsnurren, the cafe lattes are dramatically better. Better beans? The Edvard Grieg of Norwegian baristas making the espresso? Who knows? But the world perked up with the first sip. * * * But at a bakery you are there for the baked goods. They have both heavy Scandinavian breads and lighter fluffier wonders. I did not try the heavies such as the ryes or the korns. I had a ham sandwich with one of the mixed seed sandwich buns. Inferior versions of this taste okay and sit in your stomach like a shot put afterwards. This version of the bun tasted complex and amazing. The bread was light and ethereal both while being consumed and afterwards. Leaving the restaurant, I could have floated up the hill to the neighborhood church. (I actually did so. The cafe latte provided the additional lift.) * * * But as good as the sandwich was, the star of the show was dessert. I got a chocolate and hazelnut bun with a big dollop of chocolate on top. Surprise, surprise, the pastry was nearly empty inside, like a popover or a Yorkshire pudding. But it was rich and buttery and comforting like a Popover. Yes, the inside of the popover cavity had dollops of chocolate and of hazelnut. It was big enough to be filling, light enough to be ethereal, delicate enough to be guilt-free, and chocolatey-nutty enough to totally delight my inner three year old. Popovers for dessert? Proof that God exists and the Universe is a Wonderful Place. And the extra lightness got me down the other side of the hill with the church after the sandwich and the coffee had done their job. * * * The bread and pastry at Kanelsnurren are insanely good. But with all of that lightness, maybe one of their secret ingredients is helium?

Great service. They open earlier than many other shops. Large selection of pastries, sandwiches and…read morebread.

Lovely little cafe with nice staff and tasty coffee. Didn't eat but they have a few sweets and…read moresavories that looked good.

Not necessarily my first choice of coffee places, especially when travelling outside of US where I…read moreshould be trying local fare, but this location was convenient for a quick stop before boarding the nearby fjord tour boat in the harbor. Love that they use reusable dishes for in-restaurant orders. Unique here when compared to US - they have these delicious thin waffles they served with jam. Highly recommend this for a local flavor!

Normally, I am not a fan of Starbucks. When we are traveling in another country, though, Starbucks…read moreis a familiar and welcoming sight. Such was the case for this branch in Stavanger, Norway. As is normal in most Starbucks stores in the United States, this place was busy. They were also quite large. Lots of seating areas for customers, and almost everyone of those seats had a person sitting in them. Service was good. Restroom was clean, and free for customers. There was also free Wifi with good signal!! 4 stars! I am a fan of this Starbucks!

From the owner: Vi spesialiserer oss på lunsjmat. God, franskinspirert mat i form av sandwicher, dagens suppe og…read moredagens salat. Maten er laget fersk på stedet hver morgen, og vil alltid ha fokus på god, smak, laget av ferske råvarer uten tilsetningsstoffer. Vi vil også finne gode alternativer til de som ønsker vegetar -eller veganmat, samt til de med de vanligste matallergiene som glutenallergi, laktoseallergi eller nøtteallergi. Au revoir!

This is the place for art & locals, long conversations, and authentic cafe culture. If you expect…read morerestaurant service you may disappointed, and the food is pretty good but not why to come. The location is directly adjacent to the Valberg Tornet, the old fire watchtower which dominates the skyline. I have visited Sting every couple of years since the early 90s, when it was one of the only gay-friendly spots in town, and little has changed since--mostly in a good way. Easy to feel comfortable here lingering over coffee or drinks, have a long chat with friends, or to simply read.

Decent, if expensive, bar and restaurant at the top of Stavanger's tower hill. Okay food,…read moreinattentive service. Free WiFi for customers.

with a few chairs and tables outside, it's nice to sit and enjoy some gelato and espresso on a good…read moreday. if it's not nice enough to sit outside you'll just have to take it to go since there's no space to sit indoors. i had some gelato which was fresh and flavorful. didn't get to try their pizzas or anything else, but it seems like they do gelato catering and you can order sorbets and gelato from them in bulk. of course you have to order about 15 days in advance. they also have pastries, and other food as well.

Catherine and her team were swamped from the high school weekend(not sure name of it) on Sunday…read moremorning. They all stayed extremely professional and polite. Outstanding service. Thank you for your professionalism during a busy time.

Exactly what we needed for a quick lunch. Delicious shakes and panini-like sandwiches made to order…read morewith fresh ingredients. Perfect ratio of bread to sandwich innards (usually sandwiches in Norway have bread that is way too thick compared to the contents). Very convenient location just around the corner from bus stops and popular hotels. We enjoyed the dark surroundings and air conditioning on a bright and hot summer day.

Cute cafe along Fargegaten, The Street of Colors…read more When a local Stavanger hairdresser wanted to infuse a pop of color into this street who knew that he would create a tourist attraction? This cute cafe is so cozy and inviting. Love the colors, the books and the board games. Coffeeshop by day. Bar at night. A great place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with family and friends.

Nice bar to play board games and have a beer or two! We visited Bøker og Børst on a Sunday night,…read moreand it was busy but there were tables available. The bar has plant-themed wallpaper and both fake and real plants scattered about the bar. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating available. They offer mostly premade cocktails, but they do have a few basic options available. They also have a fairly wide draft beer selection and a decent selection of board games to play. If you want to play games and drink beer in Stavanger, then I think Bøker og Børst is the place!