I stopped at Vete-Katten twice during a recent visit to Stockholm. It is a charming place with good food and desserts. Be sure to try a slice of Princess cake! read more

Quite a few goodies in this small space with a few seats. Mostly it's a to-go place since it's literally on the way to/from the T-Centralen station. Bread, cookies, small various refrigerated sweets, sandwiches, wraps, and more. Coffee, tea, soda. They do cakes, too. I was there in the early evening and they were wiped out of many products. read more

Vete-Katten - The two refrigerated sweets I tried. The Sarah Berhardt had a mocha flavor. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

I remember coming here on my trip to Sweden. I remember getting a cheese danish here. It was later at night and mom and I wanted pastries with our coffee in the morning. I believe this was also the place we got a few sugar-free pastries as well! We went to so many little bakeries in Sweden! I do remember this location because the shopkeeper was extremely sweet! If this is the location, we got the sugar-free then she was more than sweet and also helped us with the language barrier! read more

Oh Vete Katten, how I love this spot. This location is their largest, as they've now expanded to multiple locations across the city. I love their princess cake (66SEK for a slice) and cardamom buns 44SEK. The ambiance is also super cute with plenty of seating. This place was packed everytime we came, but you'll find a seat as there's a lot of turnover. The latte wasn't great but the treats more than make up for it. read more

Ambiance is very nice and clean Service is great and friendly Everything look good, I tried a few things and it was good also bought few bags of cookies home too read more

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We were so excited to be in Stockholm Sweden and to go to a very famous Fika spot. We loved it! The inside was like being transported through time and space to an old fashioned elegant time. We ordered a slice of Princess Torta and I almost cried it tasted so good. The cream was so light and yummy. Each bite with a sip of strong coffee was like a dream come true. It is not a sit down place. You order at the counter and then sit down. I would have liked to have been served but it was still a really special experience. I have a very short video of it on YouTube if you are interested. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c8atRmKjuLc read more

My first foodie adventure in Stockholm was this bakery and I came back 3 more times! They have the best variety of baked goods, breakfast items, desserts and drinks coffee, tea and alcoholic ! The service is always so good and they are so polite. I loved the old time feel yet the capture a little modern into it too. They have a few different locations. All are great . I loved the first one I went to with the outdoor garden. I had my first Swedish cinnamon bun here and that is pretty much my go to here. I also loved the apple muffin . The coffee is nice and strong and served in their lovely cups and their bubbly is a good treat with pastries too surprisingly . They have counter service, to go, or you can do the sit down service too. Definitely seek these bakeries out if you're in the city. You won't be sorry! This was my first Fika and my last in Stockholm and a tradition I truly loved! The central train station has a kiosk of the bakery and I got some cinnamon buns to go home with me too. read more

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How freaking cute is this place!? High ceilings, with beautiful light fixtures, light and bright. We came here several times during our trip and it was always packed, that's how you know it's good! The staff was always friendly and kind as we attempted to order. Every pastry and cake we had was out of this world outstanding. You absolutely must get the princess cake. Light and fresh it was the perfect afternoon sweet for Fika! I seriously dream of these pastries and would come back to Stockholm just for some of that princess cake! read more

Great pastries and coffee and quite a variety of choices. Cute restaurant, felt very French. Items were costly but you get what you pay for. read more

Vete-Katten - Cinnamon bun and cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Coming straight out of Arlanda airport, Vette-Katten was our first stop. For anyone that needs a coffee or pastry after a long flight, Vette-Katten is the perfect place. My friend and I were not the only ones who came straight from the airport (or going to the airport) as there were a few customers with luggage. There were more than enough tables to grab a seat and I went to order food for me and my friend. We ordered the princess cake, white chocolate mousse, the skagen toast, a latte and a capuccino. I don't know what all these other yelp reviewers are talking about, but the princess cake was made for royalty. I'm usually not a fan of fondant, but this fondant was different. The fondant isn't too sweet, has a pleasant tartness, and complements the fluffy cream and fresh raspberries. I was tempted, but properly dissuaded, from bringing a few slices back to New York. Aside from the perfect princess cake, the white chocolate mousse is super soft and balanced, the skagen toast was refreshing, and the coffee was pretty good. Overall, I think Vete-Katten shines when it comes to their pastries. The only difficult part of ordering in Vette-Katten is that I couldn't read anything and had to point to things/ask lots of questions. This wouldn't be so bad if there weren't a lot of people waiting behind us. If we did more research beforehand, I would've tried the cloudberry dessert instead of the white chocolate mousse (which is more of a universal dessert). Despite that, the workers are really friendly, helpful, and patient. I could see myself grabbing a coffee and a pastry alone or with friends if I lived in the area. There is a casual coziness despite a lot of people coming in and out. You won't be pressured to leave as there are just as many groups having relaxed conversations over tea and pastries. I'll continue to dream about Swedish pastries and Fika until the time comes to visit again. read more

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As one of the first breakfast/meals that we had in Sweden, we stopped by here. We just had a cinnamon bun and the Princess cake. I enjoyed the cinnamon bun, which wasn't too sweet which I really appreciated. If America had this, I could see myself eating this over the American version just for the reduced amount of sugar. The princess cake was good, but the fondant wasn't the best. In general I think fondant isn't the best. If they left the fondant off I would have enjoyed it a lot more. A nice cream on top and it would've been perfect for me, but sadly it was fondant which meh. Overall, I enjoyed Vete-Katten and these type of cafes are not as rare in America, but by far the food I feel like is better and overall atmosphere. If we come back I think we could spend a little longer here and take our time while sipping coffee. I think though there are so many cafes, but I thought this place had a lot of seating and would be great for big groups. read more

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Delicious place for Fika! Excellent and quick service. There is a wide variety of pastries, cakes, breads, buns, sandwiches, coffee drinks and smoothies. Everything is very fresh. For a late breakfast, I had a cappuccino and cardamom sweet bun which rich in flavor and taste. If you like cardamom, I would highly recommend it. Plenty of spacious seating indoor. Great place to meet friends for coffee and a treat. Highly recommend it. read more

Vete-Katten - Cappuccino and Kardemumma (CardamomPastry Bread) - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Unique and amazing variety of traditional and new age pastries and delicacies. Busy for a good reason with fast turn over. Old school decor, with unique appearance maintaining an age inspired charm. Good tasting food, great tasting pastries and elevated caffeinated drinks! read more

They don't have Chai latte or matcha latte. They don't have iced tea either. But pastries are lovely and I like that they have a lot of seats inside. You can actually sit down and relax. read more

Vete-Katten - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We had our first Swedish breakfast here. We had the cinnamon bun and Princess cake. If you are American, the cinnamon bun is completely different from what we normally have. It's not super sweet, doesn't get doused with icing, and is a bit more dense. I prefer the Swedish version. Princess cake is fluffy airy cake that reminds me of Asian cakes. I wasn't a big fan of the green fondant. read more

There are loads of these places it seems...we kept getting brekkies at the kiosk in the central station before getting the train on the way out to Maersta to see family - a double espresso and a vaniljbulle for me, a cappuccino and a saffransknut for my wife But the actual shop here on Kungsgatan was so much nicer, despite the ton of tourists...sit down, take your time with a pot of Earl Grey and a bun...very pleasant We even ordered a birthday cake for my brother in law Its not that cheap - but it is nice read more

This place was so good, I made it a point to visit once a day during my weeklong stay in the city. Their grilled sandwiches with ham and cheese are ridiculously good, it's legit one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had, the Dijon mustard in it brings it to a whole another level. Princess cake and Smultron were my favorite sweets I tried, although you can't go wrong with any of them. Service was fantastic. As a non Swedish speaker, I was able to order and communicate with the staff. Ambiance was great, I was able to secure a seat for myself every time I visited. From the looks of it, seemed like a very popular spot for first dates among the locals! Overall a must visit for anyone in the city! read more

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Here are 85 characters about the Black Cat cafe in Stockholm (regardless of location). It's an institution. It's held up all these years because they're doing things RIGHT. Anytime I find myself in Stockholm, you can be assured that I will try to get to Vete-Katten at least ONCE per day for Fika. Every cafe should model itself on this place, seriously. It's great. read more

Vete-Katten is a requirement to visit if someone is in Sweden. Everything about this place is wonderful from the atmosphere to literally each and every dessert. I frequented here several times and I was in Sweden for less than a week, so that's saying something. Yes the princess cake is a classic and a must, but there's so much more out there, including solbulle, semla, and ostkaka. In short, whatever is seasonal was absolutely delicious. read more

Vete-Katten - The classic Princess Cake- a must get - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

This is a popular local cafe. It is bright and vibrant. I did not give five stars because it gets very crowded and busy thus slowing down service and making it a louder space than ai would like. However given that it is a city cafe this is to be expected it's just not something I prefer. By far the pastries in this cafe are divine! There are so many selections to chose from but I have had several (yes, I have gone more than once) and none of them disappointed me. Pastries with cream are creamy with the perfect texture and sweetness. While pastries with spices were a perfect blend of flavors with nothing overwhelming but balanced to enhance the treats. There are cold sandwiches that are a delightful quick lunch treat but the most delicious menu item I enjoyed was the ham and cheese quiche. It was magnificent! It was served hot with a cold crisp salad on the side a wonderful combo. read more

Our first stop off the train from the Stockholm airport, per a rec from a friend living here. The cardamom bun was delicious, the vanilla bun too! We also got a skagen (shrimp sandwich), and the dill sauce on it was perfect. You get refills on your coffee here too. I highly recommend this shop for fika time!!! read more

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Dessert: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Overall: A nice place for a chat over some lovely pastries! It's fika time!!! The extended review... Dessert: Swedish Princess Cake - 5/5 - Now this is one of the best I've had in my lifetime and a must try. There are so many layers to this fluffy cake. Don't let the green marzipan deter you! Chocolate Mousse Cake - 5/5 - So fluffy and delicious. It's definitely a different dessert in comparison to the Swedish Princess Cake. In the mood for chocolate? This is your option. Ambiance: The interior is huge! A nice clean space with multiple corridors. Service: Friendly staff. read more

Popped in here for a mandatory fika break during a day of walking all around town. I happened to amber walking by and noticed it had great reviews so I figured it was worth a stop. While there was a bit of a line it went quickly and all the women working behind the counters were hard at work. I devoured my pastry and slowed down with a big latte to keep me going. There is something to be said about a place that executes a coffee break well, a solid menu of items, great service and a comfy ambiance -- and Vete-Karen delivered. Definitely recommend. read more

Vete-Katten - Summarbullar (left) and cafe latte (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We came here solely for the Princess cake which is a traditional Swedish cake meant for special occasions and birthdays. A princess cake is a traditional Swedish layer cake consisting of alternating layers of airy sponge cake, pastry cream, and a thick-domed layer of whipped cream. This is topped by marzipan, giving the cake a smooth rounded top. The marzipan was extra sweet and made it difficult to finish the cake. I really liked the airy sponge cake and the berries. The green marzipan makes the cake look unique and adds an almond scent. Split the cake with a friend for dessert and it was just the right amount. read more

Vete-Katten - Princess cake - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Someone told me the Budapest cake here was actually better than the storied Princess cake. I didn't want to miss out, so I got both on my first visit. They are both really good, but the classic Budapest cake was my favorite. On my second visit, I got the strawberry Budapest cake and a blueberry pastry. Both were good, but still not as good as that classic Budapest cake. My second visit was around 5pm on a Wednesday afternoon in June after it had rained a few hours earlier. There were only 3 people in front of us in a fast moving line. Seats were easy to find. Totally different than my first visit on a sunny day in September when everyone was outside. read more

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Try the Princess cake! It was so light and fluffy that we ate it two days in a row. Be careful though, even though the cake practically melts in your mouth, it's still really rich and filling. We also tried their cardamom bun as well as cinnamon bun- all the pastries are extremely delicious and fresh. Service is also very fast and efficient. read more

Vete-Katten - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

This is a well renowned cafe and pastry spot in central Stockholm. Near to the central train station it offers a wide array of cakes, pastries, sandwiches and coffee drinks. The entire time we were there, the place was packed and finding a table took a bit of jockeying. There is no table service. All of the food we got was excellent and tasty. Would definitely come back. read more

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Came here to try the famous prinsesstårta (Swedish Princess Cake)! Most of my friends have seen this cake on the Great British Bake-off but, for those who don't know what it is (like me), it's DELICIOUS and consists of alternating layers of sponge cake, raspberry jam, whipped cream, and a thick pastry cream and topped with a layer of green marzipan. It's a must-try in Sweden! The cake is light and soft, and isn't too sweet. Cream to sponge cake is like 3:1 ratio, but because it's not heavy or too sweet I didn't mind. The green marzipan at Vete-Katten (VK) is a thing of beauty though. I don't usually like marzipan but VK's is so soft and delicate. Like 99% of Swedish places, employees speak perfect English and they accept Mastercard/American CC's in general. read more

Vete-Katten - Swedish Princess Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Quick! Need to finish my Yelping before I board the plane! I liked this place because it reminded me of Laduree in Paris. It's a historical cafe -- I think it's founded in 1928? Anyways, I was drawn in by the wide array of pastries... so epically beautiful. Especially the princesa cake. I ordered a semla, sat down and enjoyed my bun with a coffee. The semla is so light and delicate. The bun was like a pillowy cloud stuffed with very light cream - not too sweet thank God. It's a tad pricier than other places I believe but well worth the quality. The inside is very much like a French cafe. There are benches along the wall, some small circular tables where tourists gather. Very well-lit set-up and the space is enormous. Perfect last stop before I boarded to bus to Arlanda airport. read more

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We found Vete-Katten by chance when visiting Stockholm and ended up coming here twice (and craving more as soon as we flew home). Vete-Katten is a cute, authentic European cafe to grab your FIKA! We came here for breakfast and after dinner for a dessert..and they have so many wonderful pastries and treats. Prices were reasonable also. You'll see many pastry shops in the area but Vete-Katten tasted fresh and were delicious! Would definitely recommend the Weiner Semla which was flaky, creamy pastry and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Plenty of places to relax and sit also in their cafe and feel like a local! read more

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Delicious, authentic Swedish pastries and quality coffee drinks. Came here once for a pastry breakfast and once for lunch. The pastries are a so delicious and not overly sweet. Just right. They have a nice selection of freshly made salads and sandwiches as well as grab and go options. It gets quite busy especially on the weekends so seating can be a bit tight. Overall, a great experience especially for a first timer in Stockholm! read more

Stopped by for the famous princess cake. I don't usually food hunt for sweets and my partner has zero interest for sweets so it was not easy convincing him to come here. I order the cake, take a bite and make him take a bite. Then I look at his face and he is embarrassed. He loved it. We never tried a cake similar and can't compare it to anything else. It is so unique and the bright color just makes you smile. The cake is very soft and melts in your mouth. I also couldn't help but to notice the free bread and water. People could just come here for free bread and water! This free station is near the ordering area but totally up for grabs. We had coffee to offset the cake but it wasn't overbearingly sweet. He ate the majority of it because he was mind-blown by the cake. The ambiance is great for friend meetups and chatting. read more

First time trying princess cake here and loved it. It was deliciously light - marzipan and torte and cream. Other pastries were also great and the seating is lovely. Good place to stop for breakfast or an afternoon snack. read more

Beautiful bakery with the feel of Bottega Louie in DTLA. Stop by for some afternoon tea and Swedish pastries in the beautiful bakery filled with locals and tourists. I'm not an expert in Swedish pastries, but we got a meringue tart and a slice of the princess cake. I was very excited to get the princess cake as I've seen this as part of the Great British Baking Show on one of the more recent episodes. While I have not been a huge fan of marzipan, this cake was so delightful. Fresh jam in the middle with the extremely moist cake. And the marzipan top was the finishing touch. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Some places sell food. Others are experiences. Vete-Katten is a bit of both. It's a culinary time capsule, an ode to a more genteel lifestyle, relaxed, that savors the blend of environment and eats, to make small table conversations over coffee and a bite to eat convivial, or intimate, or just a dash of dish about this person or that, on the day. What a wonderful morning we had there. Bright summer day. It's a place that more locals seem to frequent, and we could see why. Our pastries and coffee were first-rate. I had a cardamom bun that makes me sad that more people don't use this wonderful spice in their baking as a lead, not a role player, in the taste. We also sampled a fresh blueberry bun with wild blueberries that invoked old school summers, finding a pale, washing them, and then adding blueberries to everything. Their winter seating indoors is also quaint and traditional and intimate, but I can see why the garden in the back is so magic. Counter service, then sit. The salads, sandwiches and other treats looked great too. read more

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While visiting Stockholm I wanted a true Fika experience. Vete-Katten provided a wonderful atmosphere, a great cappuccino and cinnamon bun. read more

Vete-Katten - Cinnamon bun and cappuccino - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We were wandering Stockholm's downtown busy shopping district in search of a decent coffee spot. Ellen F. and I love the cafes in Europe as they are definitely unique and different from ours in the states, and when we get a chance we make it a mission to visit one. In comes Vete-Katten, it's located not far from Stockholm's main train station in Norrmalm. Very busy area loaded with many shops, I recommend you take the metro as it is reasonable and convenient. Definitly would have a hard time finding parking, if your a group of 4 or more then Über is worth the money. This place has been around since 1928, in my opinion very classy and old school on the inside. Huge seating area, should find a spot but at night after hours it does get crowded. The coffee was absolutely amazing along with thier desserts. The cheesecake was awesome, please order it. If you need water or more milk there is a station where you can help yourself. If your alone or with a companion and have time kill I highly recommend you stop by, everyone speaks great English as most Scandinavians do, and the prices are reasonable for what your getting. read more

Vete-Katten - Vit Cheesecake. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Owned by Chef Johan Sandelin since 2012 and founded by Ester Nordhammar in 1928 it can safely be said that Vete-Katten is something of a Stockholm institution, and conveniently located just a few blocks from Central Station it proved a convenient stop en route from Arlanda Airport to a hotel in Kristineberg, nearly twenty hours of travel finally coming to a conclusion in a comfortable chair with eight selections ranging from Cakes to Tarts and Rolls. Officially located at Kungsgatan 55 since its inception and later opening a smaller kiosk at T-Central, the bilingual staff ready and happy to explain items listed in Swedish to a mixed crowd of tourists and locals, it was after surveying several cases that tough decisions were made to omit several delectable looking Pastries in favor of others, items boxed or placed on trays with self-service Water available in addition to Coffee, Tea and other Beverages. Famous for classic confections crafted by an all-female staff until the 1960s, the service still entirely young ladies from what could be seen across the space's expanse, it was shortly after seating that first bites were taken of an Almond and Brown Sugar Tosca that eats much like Canadian Buttercake at the bottom, a similar consistency forming the base of a thick round labeled Katalan which replaces Brown Sugar and sliced Nuts with Raspberry Jam atop the Almond Flour. At this point unfamiliar with many of Sweden's culinary traditions but quick to learn across eighteen bakeries visited over the next nine days, both Vete-Katten's Cardamom Bun and Solbulle a bit drier and less fluffy than those found elsewhere, it was in two seasonal specials that the shop managed to impress the most, a Blueberry-riddled Brioche called Sommarbulle benefitting the Dough with Fruit Juice while a Summertime Budapest Cake replaced traditional Chocolate and Orange with Almond Cream and Strawberries amidst the Meringue. Finding the Nut Roll also better than Chef Sandelin's Kardemumma Bulle, the added Sweetness of Brown Sugar and textural juxtaposition of Nuts making the base seem not so dry, it was finally in Vete-Katten's famous Princess Cake that the tasting reached its end, the Sponge Cake a bit more dense than others and the Pastry Cream not too Sweet which seemed an odd choice in the setting of sour Raspberry Jam that was not featured as part of the Cake offered elsewhere. read more

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Vete-Katten offers one of the coolest fika experiences in Stockholm, the highlight of course being the extensive tea rooms within this specific location. It seems like everyone in Stockholm knows of this place. So if you go at peak fika hour, you'll find yourself hovering over tables for a while. I've only tried two of the menu items at Vete-Katten despite having been there multiple times, and it's because Vete-Katten is my go-to semla spot in all of Stockholm. Every time I go, I try and tell myself that I'll branch out and try something new, but I end up keep going back to the semlor. The bun is so soft, almost brioche-y, the cream is light and indulgent, and the almond paste, in adequate quantity, is neither overpowering nor too sweet. The cardamom in the bun is my favorite part; it's not overpowering and almost cancels out the heaviness of the almond paste. Most of the time, when you finish eating a semla, you won't be able to stomach food for a long time afterwards because it tends to be too heavy. This isn't the case for Vete-Katten's semlor. The prinsesstårta is also great; the cake is fluffy, and the cream is reminiscent of the one in the semlor. It could be a bit sweeter, considering the jam and the cream dull out the existing sweetness. I've only gotten it once, because the semla is always what I am there for, and what you should be there for too. read more

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This is the best hidden-gem we have found in quite a while! I emphasize the hidden part because we never found the main and theoretically most obvious entrance, and we were searching. Our host in Sigtuna mentioned that if we were taking the train to the Stockholm City stop, that the exit to the train was pretty close to one of Vete-Katten's entrances. That's not the one we found. Stumbling around a side-street while waiting for Google and City Mapper to agree on something, we saw a modest little sign for the shop, entered an enclosed alleyway through a nondescript door, and entered another nondescript door some way farther along the alley. Met with a tiny bakery counter, we ordered some pastries and a coffee, and were directed through a door to either side and advised we would find coffee nearer a table. Somewhat skeptically, we went through one of these small doorways and around a very cosy and private tearoom, and only then found ourselves in a broad, open-plan room with small tables, chairs, and couches dotted about the sides while a large circular table held coffee services and a ring of cups and saucers at the ready. I prepared my coffee, and we ducked around yet another corner to find a perfect table for two in a cosy nook where we took our time devouring our amazing pastries. Vete-Katten is what every hip, young coffee house wishes it could be when it grows up. My breakfast there will be one of my fondest memories of Stockholm, and should I ever make it back to the lovely city my first order of business will be to try and find it again! read more

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