In addition to many flavours of ice cream in a very central area, this Ben & Jerry's scoop shop…read morealso does freshly made waffles and coffee. And if the weather's cooperative there's a patio area out front. We found ourselves here after a rainy Fjord cruise (the waterfront's a short distance away). However nonsensical it may be, I happen to like a warm waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce after a cold boat ride. (Don't knock it til you try it!) All in all, I'd rate this a good spot to take a load off after shopping or seafaring.

Good gelato experience. Service was quick and there were many flavors. Pistachio gelato was nutty…read moreand not too sweet. A tad under European gelato but overall good for Norway. The chocolate sorbet is more like gelato and dark and very good. Overall would try once if you're craving gelato and we will likely be back.

Best gelato in Oslo, but it was the only gelato we had in Oslo. Seriously though it was quite good…read morewith many great flavors and each of the ones we tried were amazing. You'll probably encounter a line but they move quickly.

In the middle of town and just perfect for what we were seeking. Wasn't looking for a full meal but…read moremore than just a snack. Premade sandwiches, some pastries, coffee, and some specialty teas. I got a great cup of cappuccino, and barista made a fun latte art. They heated the sandwich for me, and it just hit the spot. Friendly, lots of seating inside, and some tables outside if the weather's nice.

They pre-make all their sandwiches. The problem with this is that if you want any variation of what…read morethey've already made, you're out of luck. All of their sandwiches had cream cheese in them (which I don't eat) so I opted to buy one and bring it home so I could scrape off the cream cheese. When I asked if they had any bagels or English muffins without anything on them, I heard a stern "no!". Also, they can heat sandwiches but not toast their bagels. It was a disappointing experience. On a positive note, they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the young woman behind the counter was friendly.

Nordvegan was the first place I checked out when visiting Oslo. I was glad it was so close to…read morecentral Oslo, where my partner and I were staying. What I later realized to be common at restaurants in Oslo was a buffet-like display of food, but the dishes are singular menu items vs. being able to add a little of everything to your plate. I opted for a salad-bowl type dish, full of fresh delicious veggies (which was much needed after a long flight.) However, they also had plenty of heartier dishes if you needed something with a bit more weigh to it. All food is ordered at the counter and the employees were very helpful guiding my partner and I (and easily accommodated our english only language skills.) The space on the inside was a bit on the small side, but they had a lovely patio in the back that's perfect in the beautiful summer season of Oslo. Definitely a necessary stop for vegans traveling through.

This is probably more 4.5 stars: I wish the Nord Vegan was a bit more Nord, haha, and I was a bit…read moresurprised this wasn't table service after we had made a reservation; I also wish the alkoholfrei beer was better. Small complaints though! Tasty and fresh vegan food (my wife is vegetarian, I'm an omnivore FWIW), especially the deserts and sushi. Friendly and fast service, those two women were really hustling! Lovely garden out back.

Named after Pastry Chef Pascal Dupuy, born French but trained in Norway and part of Oslo's dining…read morescene since 1995, Pascal now consists of several Patisseries and Restaurants including the largest near The Royal Palace. Officially addressed Henrik Ibsens Gate 36, one of the few locations open on Sunday while much of Oslo rests, guests are invited to dine from 12h00 to 17h00 on a collection of Pastries, Salads, Soups, Sandwiches and Desserts. Staffed by friendly servers from take-out to the table, all English fluent with a menu to match, Coffee ranges 49-65 NOK including everything from an honest Espresso to a towering Mocha on Ice. Regarded by Relais Dessert International and Guide des Croqueurs de Chocolat, a range of Truffles lining shelves, Viennoserie is a mixed experience including a good Pan au Chocolate but soggy Almond Croissant while Flan a la Vanille consists of a good Crust surrounding soft Custard with evidence of pure Vanilla Beans throughout. More pricey for Entremet, available to go but plated with Crème Anglaise or Fruit Purees on-site, Pascal's Rhubarb Tart is artful in terms of taste as well as texture while the Feuilletine trends a bit sticky in the Caramel layer which makes cutting without a knife something of a mess. Perhaps best known for homemade Softeis, undeniably produced with top quality Cream and smooth as silk, diners may choose to add a number of toppings with Sea Salt Caramel and crumbled Macarons in a variety of flavors the most popular for good reason.

I believe Pascal Dupuy is Norway's leading pastry chef. At least that was what the poster said…read more Besides, he has four of these cafes in Oslo, so who can argue with success? Even though Pascal serves savory cafe fare, most of the attention seemed focused on their rainbow macaroon display and their visually arresting desserts. What drew our attention was all their photos of their soft-serve which they call Softis. It looked really creamy and they covered it in colorful macaron crumbs and placed one macaroon on top. It would be our choice which one to select. After walking to the Royal Palace from our hotel near the train station, we felt we could justify splitting one as it was only about 63 NOK or about $6.50 in US dollars (photo: https://bit.ly/3PNxVtl). Quite a treat though we weren't allowed to sit in the cafe due, I believe, to COVID restrictions. Jamie W. wanted to return a week later when we were back in Oslo. He wanted his own cup since I pinched the peanut butter macaroon entirely. Sharing is for losers. I think that was what Mister Rogers said. SOFT-SERVE - 4 stars...creamy indulgence and a creative reuse of macarons AMBIANCE - 4 stars...a nice-looking pastry shop close to all the important sights SERVICE - 4 stars...service with a smile TOTAL - 4 stars...who doesn't need a softis? RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

Warm, cozy and inviting cafe with attentive and friendly service. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious- compliments to the chef! To start we ordered the olives and potatoes with aioli-- both fresh and a perfect bit to snack on while waiting for meals. My husband ordered the fish soup, I had the chevere salad with wine poached pears, our two young children had pasta and dessert was the chocolate fondant. All 4 were amazing! If you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere with good service and delicious food, you've found the place to go.

The service was slow and inattentive. 3 staff members observed me at the "wait here to be seated"…read moresign and ignored me. A 4th staff member was friendly and took my order. It took about 20 minutes to get my lunch. My chicken sandwich was not warm and the chicken was obviously previously frozen. The baked potatoes (fries) that came with it were cold and soggy with oil. I used my napkin to soak up as much as possible and they were still too greasy. Not once did any of the staff come by to check on us. I had to go inside to ask to pay the bill. I did inform the staff of my experience and was offered an apology and an offer to make something else but it had been nearly an hour since I arrived and I was ready to leave. I paid full price and walked away.

Super great food, everythibg taste good from the meals and desserts. The food are a bit pricey but…read moreworth it. I recommend that you eat here on special occasion if you life French cuisine.

The cakes here! OMG so so so good! Its become one of my favourite places in oslo. I love that the…read moreowners of the place actually are on site and run the place, they are there every day! The cakes are made onsite by the head chef and his team! Great wine selection, the meals are seriously amazing and all have a french twist to them! I go almost every second day for a coffee and learn norwegian over a glass of wine some nights a week! The have the best macaroons in the city!

This place is a total vibe. Good drink selection and super nice staff…read more The drinks are amazing and anything from basic looking. It's large has multiple rooms where you can sit relax and get work done if needed.

Delicious coffee and cute atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Had outdoor seating for those who wanted…read moreit.

Well this place is a little gem! I felt like I was in a spanish tapas cafe/restaurant as soon as I…read morewalked in the door here. It's like a proper delicatessen that is also a restaurant, and has a bunch of artesian gourmet products, sauces, dressings, cheese, meats that you can buy to take home with you. They have a a la carte menu for the restaurant, or you can just drop in and buy some of the freshly made salads of the day or even grab a slice of cake. We had a deal with a charcuterie board, a glass of red wine each, and dessert, and added some olives and vegetarian spring rolls to go with the meal, all very fresh. I had the cheesecake for dessert and my partner had the tiramisu. Both were delicious. I feel like I shouldn't review this place because I want to go back. It's small and intimate, and I want to be able to get a table next time, I'd be very surprised if it doesn't become popular :)

I live close to this place and have been walking by for months without thinking much of it. I…read morealways assumed it just had a bunch of imported products and crazy expensive prices and that was about it. However, yesterday my friend was craving some dessert late at night and after a quick search we realized that actual desserts are served here. Walked in around 9pm and they were wrapping up for the day, but the flan was staring at us along with some other desserts. We opted for a to go portion of the flan which was a great portion for two people and SUPER GOOD!!!!! I cannot wait to be back, grab some more flan and try their tiramisu and creme brulee. Prices for the desserts were all under 10USD which for Norway levels is okay.

Pastel. De. Nata. Make sure you order the pastry shop's namesake when you visit. Pastel De Nata is…read morea beautiful Portuguese egg tart pastry which is quite nice here - fluffy, sugary but not too sweet, brulee crust. It's made with more delicate touch than most sweets you find in town. The chef is passionate about his pasteis, as I overheard him talking to his souschef about experimenting variations yet finding perfection of the classic version that has stood over 150 years. The cafe is rather small, though not a problem: many customers come and get a pack of sweets to go. There are 5-10 different Portuguese pastries laid out for oohs and aahs of guests. It's nice to be able to get a variety of bite-size treats (4 for a reasonable 100kr) than one big one. I tried the daglunsj, a carrot-coriander soup, and also a tigelada and a coconut-chocolate cake thing. They were nice, but not special enough to make the trip like the pasteis. I'd give 3 for the soup and the other sweets, 4 for the pasteis.

My friend asked me the other day if this place pays for me to do their PR because everytime we pass…read moreby this place, I mention how good their Pastel de Nata's are. Seriously, super good. I got a chai too when I was here, but it wasn't anything to rave about. Slightly expensive of course but oh well.