Bakery counters in Gothenburg worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

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Where to queue for bread and pastry

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Brogyllen

Order Cinnamon bun, Cardamom twist, Rye sourdough

Brogyllen has anchored Vastra Hamngatan since 1962, turning out cinnamon buns, cardamom twists and rye loaves from a stone-floor bakehouse at the heart.

Cafe Husaren

Order Hagabulle (giant cinnamon bun), Cardamom bun, Kladdkaka

Cafe Husaren in Haga has served the largest cinnamon bun in Goteborg since 1890, a plate-filling hagabulle that has become the city's most photographed fika.

SOL Bageri och Kaffe

Order Country sourdough, Kouign-amann, Almond croissant

SOL Bageri och Kaffe bakes long-ferment sourdough loaves and laminated pastries in Vasastaden, drawing a devoted queue of Goteborg bread lovers.

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Da Matteo Vallgatan

Order Cornetto, Sourdough toast, Double espresso

Da Matteo Vallgatan combines Sweden's finest espresso with house-baked pastries and breads in a handsome corner premises that anchors the Goteborg specialty.

Vagas

Order Cinnamon bun, Cardamom bun, Vanilla custard bun

Vagas occupies a classic Haga wooden house and bakes traditional Swedish buns alongside modern laminated pastries, making it a quieter alternative to Husaren.

Specerihandlaren

Order Open sandwich on sourdough, Daily bun, Swedish cheese board

Specerihandlaren is a popular Linnegatan deli-bakery hybrid serving house-baked bread, pastries and open sandwiches alongside a selected selection of Swedish.

Alvar och Ivar Surdegsbageri

Order Sourdough loaf, Cardamom bun, Seasonal cake of the day

Alvar och Ivar is a small Linnestaden sourdough bakery on Kastellgatan baking organic loaves from locally milled heritage grains, plus a short rotation.

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