Rörstrandsgatan 15Tel: +46 8 31 84 87Try the Nobel dessert -07 at Xoko! Named Pastry of the Year 2008, Xoko is a dessert bistro that offers you a menu of sweets! Try different sorts of breads, chocolates, ice creams and cakes. The founder, Magnus Johansson, created the dessert for King Carl-Gustav’s 60st birthday as well as the desserts for the Nobel banquets the last five years. Xoko also serves a full à la carte menu for lunch- and dinner – even if the desserts are its specialties.www.xoko.se
Kungsgatan 55Tel: +46 8 20 84 05People in Stockholm tend to love coffee and our city offers a large number of cafés. We would therefore like to tell you about our favourite spots. A great place with a genuine, traditional atmosphere is just around the corner from Nordic Sea Hotel. ‘Vetekatten’ is one of Stockholm’s classic coffee houses where you can try local pastry, buns and. Sweets. ‘Vetekatten’ also serves Afternoon Tea and you can buy everything from small chocolates to homemade bread to bring home!www.vetekatten.se
Stortorget 5 Tel: +46 8 78 78 600If you’re looking for a cosy café in Gamla Stan, we recommend Grillska Huset’s café, run by the Stockholm City Mission. The café’s delightful courtyard is often packed on warm summer days. The historical setting in Stortorget square and the generous selection of cakes and buns are a bonus. www.stadsmissionen.se
Riddargatan 4Tel: +46 8 611 16 12If you’re on the lookout for a proper, old-fashioned café, then give Sturekatten in Östermalm a try. Right in the heart of the city you’ll find this unlikely retreat, with tables and chairs from the turn of the last century, woven rugs on the floors and flowers at the windows. The classics here include a cup of coffee with a cinnamon bun or a simple cheese sandwich, but of course there are more adventurous cakes and sandwiches. Equally suitable for a romantic encounter or a cup of tea with your grandmother.
Fjällgatan 23Tel: +46 8 643 94 80On the heights of Södermalm is Herman’s - a relaxed garden cafe, where a breathtaking view of Stockholm is combined with a verdant outdoor seating area and a mouth-watering vegetarian buffet. Ideal if you’re looking for a veggie meal or a coffee break in peaceful, relaxing surroundings. www.hermans.gastrogate.com
Djurgårdsvägen 64Tel: +46 8 663 87 59Next door to Liljevalchs Konsthall art gallery is Blå Porten. It’s a popular restaurant and café all year round, but the outdoor seating area is particularly busy during the summer months. Sample something from their delicious array of home baking and take the weight off your feet in the beautiful courtyard.www.blaporten.nu
Klockstapelsbacken 3Tel: +46 8 642 9900On the south side of Stockholm is ‘Fåfängan’, a café with a spectacular view across the city. The best way to get here is to take the underground to Slussen and then walk along the waterside and take the steps up at Londonviadukten. It takes around 15 minutes to walk from Slussen to Fåfängan. www.fafangan.se
Rosendalsterrassen 12Tel: +46 8 545 81 270Relax and enjoy a walk and a coffee in Rosendal’s Gardens – the perfect summer outing. In the middle of the island of Djurgården, you’ll find these famous gardens where everything is grown biodynamically. Rosendal has a royal history – it was first developed mainly by Queen Josefina, who had a passion for plant cultivation. Enjoy a stroll in the beautiful garden and then treat yourself to something tasty at the café where only organic foods and drinks are served. You can also visit the nursery or buy freshly baked bread from Rosendal’s own bakery. The easiest way to get to Rosendal’s Gardens is by taking bus number 47 to the last stop, Waldemarsudde, on Djurgården. From there it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the gardens. www.rosendalstradgard.se
Högalidsgatan 56Tel: +46 8 658 33 95Right next to the southern abutment of Västerbron bridge, in leafy Pålsundsparken, around 150 metres from Hornstull, is the oasis of Södermalm, Lasse i Parken – a little red cottage with decking, colourful flower beds and apple trees. Lasse i Parken might just remind you of eating cake in your grandmother’s garden. www.lasseiparken.se