24 budget eating worth the trip across Sweden, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Sweden guides.
Feskekorkka Prawn Counter ★ 4.6 · Gothenburg
Centrum · Fisktorget 3, 411 20 Goteborg
Standing at the prawn counter inside Feskekorkka with a bag of fresh-cooked West Coast prawns and a piece of sourdough bread is Gothenburg's most iconic food.
Hermanos Tacokiosk ★ 4.5 · Gothenburg
Majorna · Sannaplan 4a, 414 63 Goteborg
Hermanos Tacokiosk at Sannaplan is Gothenburg's best-value meal, serving hand-pressed corn tacos loaded with slow-cooked pork and salsa verde for around 60 $.
Cafe Husaren ★ 4.5 · Gothenburg
Haga · Haga Nygata 28, 413 01 Goteborg
For around 65 $ you can eat the city's most famous cinnamon bun at Cafe Husaren in Haga, the giant hagabulle that alone can stand in for breakfast.
Grano ★ 4.5 · Gothenburg
Vasastaden · Vasagatan 9, 411 37 Goteborg
Grano in Vasastaden sells Roman-style pizza by the slice from around 65-90 $ a portion, making it one of the best-value quick lunches in Gothenburg without.
Rada Gelato ★ 4.5 · Gothenburg
Majorna · Landsvagsgatan 38, 414 61 Goteborg
Rada Gelato near Haga offers two scoops for around 65 $, making it one of Gothenburg's best-value sweet treats, especially after a cinnamon bun at Husaren.
Tizne ★ 4.4 · Gothenburg
Linne · Fjarde Langgatan 3, 413 28 Goteborg
Tizne on Fjarde Langgatan delivers smash burgers and loaded fries for under 140 $, operating as one of the cheapest and best-value eating stops in the Linne.
BAO Goteborg ★ 4.4 · Gothenburg
Linne · Andra Langgatan 14, 413 03 Goteborg
BAO Goteborg offers two steamed bao buns plus a side for around 130-160 $, providing a filling and flavour-packed lunch at great value for the quality.
Kajsas Fisk ★ 4.4 · Stockholm
norrmalm · Hötorget 3, 111 57 Stockholm
Kajsas Fisk at Hötorgshallen in Stockholm pours unlimited fish soup with bread, aioli and crispbread; one of the cheapest sit-down meals in the city centre.
Tip: Closed Sunday. The soup-and-bread bowl is unlimited refills; arrive 11:30 to claim a counter seat.
Bang Bang Bangers ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg
Centrum · Lilla Bommen 2, 411 04 Göteborg
Bang Bang Bangers is a gourmet korv bar at Lilla Bommen serving lamb parmesan, Tyringer and Bamsekorv sausages in homemade bread with house toppings.
Diket ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg
Majorna · Karl Johansgatan 11, 414 55 Goteborg
Diket on Karl Johansgatan offers a weekday set lunch menu at around 160-180 $ in a plant-filled neighbourhood room, providing above-average cooking.
Benne Pastabar ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg
Linne · Andra Langgatan 16, 413 03 Goteborg
Benne Pastabar serves generous bowls of freshly made pasta from around 130 $ in Linne, offering exceptional value for a sit-down restaurant meal in one.
Beerbliotek Taproom Snacks ★ 4.3 · Gothenburg
Kungssten · Varholmsgatan 4, 414 74 Goteborg
Beerbliotek's Kungssten taproom on Varholmsgatan offers a half-pint of their house lager for under 60 $ with simple pretzels and snacks, making it one.
Sunset Falafelkungen ★ 4.2 · Gothenburg
Vasastaden · Erik Dahlbergsgatan 4, 411 26 Goteborg
Sunset Falafelkungen near Kungstorget fries fresh chickpea falafel and stuffs them into flatbread with tahini and pickled vegetables for one.
Kville Torget Market ★ 4.2 · Gothenburg
Hisingen · Kvilletorget 1, 422 42 Goteborg
Kvilletorget market on Hisingen sells the cheapest fresh produce in Gothenburg, with Middle Eastern, African and Swedish vendors offering seasonal vegetables.
Hermans Trädgårdscafé ★ 4.2 · Stockholm
sodermalm · Fjällgatan 23B, 116 28 Stockholm
Hermans on Fjällgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs an all-you-can-eat vegetarian and vegan buffet from a Söder hillside terrace; the Gamla Stan.
Tip: Buffet 11:00-16:00 weekdays. Dessert and coffee included in the buffet; the outdoor terrace runs spring through autumn.
K25 Asian Lunch Counters ★ 4.2 · Stockholm
norrmalm · Kungsgatan 25, 111 56 Stockholm
K25 on Kungsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm runs eight Asian counters under one roof; ramen, pho, dim sum and Korean fried chicken with lunch sets under 160.
Tip: Closed Sunday. The central seating fills at 13:00; arrive 12:00 or after 14:00.
Tahrir Falafel ★ 4.2 · Stockholm
sodermalm · Bondegatan 48, 116 33 Stockholm
Tahrir on Bondegatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs an Egyptian-Swedish falafel kitchen; the falafel-in-pita at 95 kronor is one of the cheapest sit-down.
Tip: Closed Sunday. Takeaway window faster than the dining-in queue.
Andrum Buffet ★ 4.1 · Gothenburg
Centrum · Gotabergsgatan 13, 411 34 Goteborg
Andrum serves a weekday lunch buffet at around 130-145 $ covering hot and cold Swedish dishes, salads and bread, making it the most affordable proper.
JINX Bar Snacks ★ 4.1 · Gothenburg
Linne · Andra Langgatan 34, 413 03 Goteborg
JINX wine bar on Andra Langgatan serves affordable bar snacks including charcuterie plates and cheese from around 80-120 $, making it a budget-friendly.
Tradition Dagens Lunch ★ 4.1 · Stockholm
gamla-stan · Österlånggatan 1, 111 31 Stockholm
Tradition on Österlånggatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan runs a dagens-lunch sitting at 150 kronor, the Swedish husmanskost menu including pyttipanna.
Tip: Lunch only 11:30-14:30. The dagens menu includes a salad, bread and water.
Östermalms Saluhall Lunch Counters ★ 4.1 · Stockholm
ostermalm · Östermalmstorg 31, 114 39 Stockholm
Östermalms Saluhall in Stockholm runs midweek lunch sets at the saluhall counters; Tysta Mari, Lisa Elmqvist and the meatball counters all set lunch options.
Tip: Lunch only 11:30-14:30. Tysta Mari runs the most-budget dagens lunch.
Sibyllans korvkiosk ★ 3.9 · Stockholm
norrmalm · Sveavägen 11, 111 57 Stockholm
Sibyllans Korvkiosk on Sveavägen in Stockholm's Norrmalm is the classic late-night hot-dog stand; tunnbrödsrulle with shrimp salad at 75 kronor is the budget.
Tip: Open until 23:00. Cash counter slightly faster than the card terminal.
Kebabhaket Late Roll ★ 3.9 · Stockholm
sodermalm · Götgatan 36, 116 21 Stockholm
Kebabhaket on Götgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the late-night halloumi-roll counter; halloumi-kebab-salad rolls at 95 kronor, open until 04:00 seven days.
Tip: Open until 04:00. Cash counter quickest after 02:00.
IKEA Restaurant Kungens Kurva ★ 3.7 · Stockholm
kungsholmen · Modulvägen 1, 141 75 Kungens Kurva
IKEA Kungens Kurva south of Stockholm runs the country's cheapest meatball plate at 85 kronor; classic meatballs with brown sauce, mash, lingonberry.
Tip: Open every day; cheapest plate Monday to Friday at 85 kronor. Bus from Liljeholmen takes 20 minutes.