The nine major FIKA sanctuaries in Stockholm

"Let's fika" is the daily mantra of the Swedes, a time to enjoy coffee, delicious pastries, and engage in pleasant conversations with friends. This is the perfect FIKA in the minds of the Swedes - a journey of relaxation and a chance to indulge our taste buds, experiencing the essence of life.

Located in the bustling Odenplan district, you will find this café called Café Pascal in the quietest corner. In January, it was awarded the best café in Stockholm by the prestigious Golden Dragon Award. In addition to serving extraordinary coffee, their shrimp sandwich is also a signature delicacy.

Flickorna Helin Café

This café is tucked away in a secluded spot and surrounded by greenery. It is known for its wide variety of baked goods that are popular among locals. Flickorna Helin Voltaire is located on the walking street of Djurgården Island, and its building looks like a castle. It is an excellent place to have lunch or take a break while visiting the Skansen Open-Air Museum, the Vasa Museum, and other nearby attractions.
This creative bakery is run by two renowned chefs, Mathias Dahlgren and Martin Berg. Its core philosophy revolves around organic ingredients and environmental sustainability. In addition to bread and baked goods, Green Rabbit offers breakfast, Danish-inspired butter pastries, and a variety of delicious soups for lunch. Playfulness and novelty are the standards this shop sets for its food, allowing diners to feast both their taste buds and their eyes. Swedish bread culture is celebrated here, providing more and more customers with a unique culinary experience.
Vete-Katten, located at multiple locations in central Stockholm, is one of the best-preserved traditional coffee houses in the area. You can enjoy high-quality traditional Swedish pastries there.

Saturnus

People go to Saturnus to enjoy large bowls of hot lattes and the legendary cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon rolls here are the largest and have been described by local media as 'the best in town.' It is both a café and a great place for lunch. The interior is warmly decorated with a French flair, and it is just a stone's throw from Stureplan, making it convenient to visit cultural attractions like the Zita Cinema and the National Library of Sweden.

Drop Coffeehouse

Drop Coffee is the favorite coffeehouse of locals in Stockholm. If you come to this city and miss it, you will definitely miss out on the purest Stockholm coffee culture. It was established in 2009 and has won multiple championships in the World Barista Championship. The coffeehouse is located at Mariatorget in Södermalm, the southern part of Stockholm, which is one of the hippest areas in Stockholm, surrounded by many boutique stores and second-hand shops.
Not far from Sankt Eriksplan, you will find a top-notch café offering a variety of high-quality coffees. Kaffeverket is very popular among locals and ranks high in the White Guide Café rankings. White tiles, black ceiling lights, and soft gray-green interiors create a perfect continental tone. Enjoying breakfast in such an environment is an unforgettable life experience. Of course, visitors can also enjoy delicious baked goods, sandwiches, smoothies, juices, and salads. Everything here is made from fresh and carefully selected ingredients.
Haga Tårtcompani offers beautifully presented cakes and a variety of baked goods infused with modern creativity. The sweets made here are small, exquisite, and delightful, akin to works of art. They strive to use natural and organic ingredients as much as possible, with sourdough and stone ovens setting the tone for their dishes. Here, you'll find classic butter cakes and sandwich cakes making a comeback. At lunchtime, savor a rich bowl of soup or a carefully crafted sandwich, leaving a lasting impression. Tårtcompaniet has been nominated for the Golden Dragon Award for two consecutive years and has three branches.
Fabrique has several chain stores in the center of Stockholm, featuring traditional wood-fired baked bread. Here, you can find freshly baked top-quality sourdough bread, rolls, and handmade traditional cakes, all made from natural ingredients. A word of advice: don't miss the store's most famous blueberry bread!