Luleå
This perpetually popular cafe on Storgatan serves some of the town's best coffee, salads, sandwiches and a dish-of-the-day lunch, and segues into an after…
Must-see restaurants in Sweden
Södermalm
For a late-night after-bar soaker-upper, it's hard to beat the buffet at Folkets Kebab. The kebabs on the regular menu are also good value. Don't expect…
Småland
The pick of Gränna’s eateries is this time-warp bakery-cafe, complete with retro jukebox, chequered floor and record-clad walls. Tackle tasty grilled…
Kiruna
This is a bit of a go-to for budget travellers, but don’t let the plastic tablecloths fool you – this informal joint cooks up excellent Thai dishes,…
Uppsala
Get your fix of cheap and (relatively) healthy felafel, kebabs and meze platters at this efficient fast-food joint right on the main square, with some…
Småland
This stylish, floorboarded bakery-bistro sells freshly baked cookies, cinnamon buns, muffins and scones, as well as salubrious salads, sandwiches and…
Örebro
OK, maybe Tex-Mex isn’t exactly what you expected to be eating in the middle of Sweden, but the fun decor and chirpy music at Pacos, a small Swedish chain…
Uppsala
This popular burger joint is slowly expanding its footprint in Central Sweden and is a great alternative to the big name fast food franchises when you're…
Central Sweden
A charming cafe with a boutique shop attached, 'Hellmans' is a nice spot for lunch, with soups, salads, lasagne and focaccia, complimented by decent…
Småland
Overlooking the main square and making a change from the ubiquitous cafes, this unfortunately named Thai restaurant is great for a cold beer and a spicy…
Skåne
On the ground floor of the splendid 58m-high water tower (1912), selling sandwiches, cakes and other yummy snacks; snag an outdoor table in the fabulous…
Lappland
The lovely proprietor from northern Thailand has been winning many local and visiting fans with her fiery curries, stir-fried dishes and oodles of noodles…
Southern Sweden
Old-school bakery with a fantastic tubular retro ceiling, two outdoor terraces, and calorific treats. Try the delectable (if unfortunately named) munk;…
Skåne
This cafe at the Regionmuseet Kristianstad complex serves great snacks using organic ingredients and herbs and flowers picked from the owner's garden.
Helsingborg
This hip cafe-microroastery is your best bet for top-notch coffee. The savvy young owners sell their own roasted beans, alongside scrumptious edibles like…
Dalarna
This surprisingly chic cafe is located inside the SälenGallerian shopping centre and serves up pizzas (89kr to 115kr), light lunches and a simple daily…
The Bothnian Coast
Head here, just opposite the station, to get your burger fix, with 15 types of burger on offer. There are also about 25 beer options, plus fried chicken,…
The Bothnian Coast
Bustling, informal waterfront joint specialising in stir-fry and noodle dishes of a Chinese/Thai persuasion, the latter packing some welcome heat. The…
Lake Siljan
For a quick lunch – such as basic salads, quiches and sandwiches – or a coffee-and-pastry break, head to this popular, stylish little coffee shop. It has…
Southeastern Sweden
Overlooking Mörbylånga's main (albeit modest) square with a cosy stone-clad dining room, flower-flanked terrace and grassy seating out back; the pizzas…
Central Sweden
Popular Café Kaka is a funky, upbeat cafe and meeting place, serving sandwiches, wraps, and big, filling salads, with the occasional crooner or live DJ to…
The Bothnian Coast
Fresh, imaginative salads, dish-of-the-day lunches with a Mediterranean lean, some of the best coffee in town and scrumptious cakes await at this popular…
Central Sweden
This homey cafe on the main drag serving hot coffee and home-baked cakes and pastries feels like an auntie’s living room, complete with family portraits…
Central Sweden
This tiny bakery in an old wooden building on a side street has a broad range of baked goodies, decadent pastries and hearty rustic breads to take away.
Lappland
The only place to chow down in Karesuando, west of the tourist office and near the petrol station. Burgers or Asian-style fry-up: the choice is yours.
Lake Siljan
This popular bakery-cafe on the main pedestrian street draws a devoted local crowd with plenty of homemade bread, sandwiches and delicious pastries.
Småland
Grab a slice of cake and park yourself under a palm tree inside the pyramid greenhouse, or enjoy the outdoor tables overlooking this gorgeous park.
Småland
Head to this chocolate shop–cafe for exquisite homemade ice cream and chocolates (try the namesake Jolla with cognac, orange and lime).
Skåne
Packs people like sardines into its tiny shop. The smokehouse’s salmon baguettes and crayfish cakes on brown bread are worth the crush.
Restaurang & Pizzeria Istanbul
Skåne
This bustling place has a huge menu of pasta, pizza, salad and kebabs, plus pricier local fish and meat dishes.
Central Sweden
This bright little cafe in the town park serves sandwiches, snacks, light lunches and makes a mean cup o' Joe.
Småland
You'll find decadent cakes and good coffee at this quaint cafe on Norra Storgatan.
The Bothnian Coast
The (Mediterranean) Force is strong with this one: besides the well-conceived platters of meze, there's hummus, saksuka and grilled veg to tempt non…
