Cheap Eats in Gothenburg

SOL Bageri och Kaffe

• ★ 4.8
• Bakery
• $
• Vasastaden

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.

Cafe Husaren

• ★ 4.7
• Swedish Bakery
• $
• Haga

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.

Steinbrenner och Nyberg

• ★ 4.7
• Artisan Bakery
• $
• Vasastaden

Order Pain au chocolat, Semlor (in season), Rye bread

Steinbrenner och Nyberg is a long-running Vasastaden favourite baking European-style loaves, tarts and croissants in a bright corner shop that doubles.

Da Matteo Magasinsgatan

• ★ 4.7
• Café
• $
• Centrum

Drink Espresso with house-roasted beans

Da Matteo's Magasinsgatan branch houses the company's roastery and serves espresso and filter drinks using beans roasted on site. Located in Centrum.

Da Matteo Vallgatan

• ★ 4.6
• Bakery
• $
• Centrum

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.

Korv Kiosk Mariaplan

• ★ 4.6
• Nordic
• $
• Majorna

Order Halv Special, Hel Special, Korv med brod

Korv Kiosk on Mariaplan is the yellow cube on the corner that has been grilling halv special since the 1950s and was named Swedens Korvkiosk of the Year.

Brogyllen

• ★ 4.5
• Café
• $
• Centrum

Drink Coffee with kanelbulle

Brogyllen has been a Gothenburg bakery institution since 1962. Order the coffee with kanelbulle. At Vastra Hamngatan 2. Booking recommended.

Morgon Coffee Roasters

• ★ 4.5
• Café
• $
• Hisingen

Drink Hand-poured filter coffee

Morgon Coffee Roasters operates its roastery and cafe at Lindholmen on Hisingen, accessible by the Stenpiren ferry. Order the hand-poured filter coffee.

Hermanos Tacokiosk

• ★ 4.5
• Mexican Tacos
• $
• Majorna

Order Al pastor taco, Carnitas taco, House salsa verde

Hermanos Tacokiosk at Sannaplan in Majorna is the city's most praised taco stand, frying house-made corn tortillas and loading them with slow-cooked pork.

Rada Gelato

• ★ 4.5
• Italian Gelato
• $
• Majorna

Order Seasonal fruit sorbet, Pistachio gelato, Stracciatella

Rada Gelato near Haga is Gothenburg's finest Italian ice cream shop, churning small-batch gelato from seasonal Swedish fruit and imported Italian dairy.

Kaffelabbet

• ★ 4.4
• Café
• $
• Majorna

Drink Hand-brewed pour-over

Kaffelabbet on Landsvagsgatan in Majorna is part coffee gear shop and part brew bar. Open mon-fri 08:00-17:00, sat 10:00-17:00. At Landsvagsgatan 15.

Brogyllen Vastra Hamngatan

• ★ 4.4
• Café
• $
• Centrum

Drink Coffee with kanelbulle

Brogyllen has been a Gothenburg bakery institution since 1962. Order the coffee with kanelbulle. At Vastra Hamngatan 2. Booking recommended.

Gringo Nordic Coffee Roasters

• ★ 4.4
• Coffee roaster
• $
• Majorna

Gringo Nordic is a Majorna-based specialty roaster with an intimate cafe where filter coffee is brewed to order, backed by a serious approach to green-bean.

Viktors Kaffe

• ★ 4.4
• Coffee roaster
• $
• Vasastaden

Viktors Kaffe is the quintessential Vasastaden coffee shop, serving carefully brewed filter and espresso drinks to the neighbourhood's architects.

O/O Brewing Linné

• ★ 4.4
• Brewery
• $
• Linné

O/O Brewing on Bangatan in Goteborgs Linne is the small Hisingen brewerys downtown taproom, pouring pale ales, IPAs and rotating guest taps.

Tizne

• ★ 4.4
• Mexican
• $
• Linne

Order Double smash burger, Loaded fries with jalapeno mayo, Quesadilla

Tizne on Fjarde Langgatan is a Linne fast-casual favourite fusing Mexican and Swedish sensibilities in smash burgers, loaded fries and quesadillas.

Vagas

• ★ 4.3
• Swedish Bakery
• $
• Haga

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.

Brunchoteket

• ★ 4.3
• Café
• $
• Linne

Drink Coffee with eggs Benedict

Brunchoteket on Linnegatan is Gothenburg's best-known brunch cafe, serving avocado toast, eggs Benedict, pancakes and chicken waffles every day.

Alkemisten Kaffebar

• ★ 4.3
• Coffee roaster
• $
• Hisingen

Alkemisten Kaffebar is a Hisingen specialist focused on single-origin filter coffee, run by a team of baristas who trained in the Nordic competition circuit.

Diket

• ★ 4.3
• Burgers
• $
• Majorna

Order Double smash burger, Crinkle fries, Late-night burger and beer

Diket stays open until 23:00 on weekends, making it the best late-night burger stop in Gothenburg's city centre for those who want a proper meal rather.

Kville Torget Market

• ★ 4.3
• Street food
• $
• Hisingen

Order Fresh exotic produce, Middle Eastern flatbread, Bulk spices

Kvilletorget on Hisingen is the Gothenburg market that guidebooks miss, a daily multicultural marketplace where Middle Eastern, West African and Swedish.

Bang Bang Bangers

• ★ 4.3
• Nordic
• $
• Centrum

Order Lammparmesan sausage, Bamsekorv, Louisiana Hot

Bang Bang Bangers is a gourmet korv bar at Lilla Bommen serving lamb parmesan, Tyringer and Bamsekorv sausages in homemade bread with house toppings.

Benne Pastabar

• ★ 4.3
• Italian Pasta
• $
• Linne

Order Cacio e pepe, Seasonal pesto pasta, Mushroom ragu

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
• American
• $
• Kungssten

Order Half-pint of house lager, Pretzel with mustard, Cheap tasting flight of 3

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.

Alvar och Ivar Surdegsbageri

• ★ 4.2
• Nordic
• $
• Linne

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.

Bar Italia

• ★ 4.2
• Café
• $
• Linne

Drink Espresso with pistachio croissant

Bar Italia on the corner of Linnegatan brings Italian cafe culture to Gothenburg's food street. The pistachio croissant is the single most talked-about item.

Sunset Falafelkungen

• ★ 4.2
• Middle Eastern
• $
• Vasastaden

Order Falafel wrap with tahini, Hummus plate, Falafel plate with sides

Sunset Falafelkungen near Kungstorget fries chickpea falafel to order and stuffs them into flatbread with pickled cabbage, tahini and fresh vegetables.

Specerihandlaren Deli

• ★ 4.2
• Nordic
• $
• Linne

Order Open sandwich on sourdough, Swedish cheese plate, House baked roll

Specerihandlaren on Linnegatan appears from outside to be a grocery shop, but inside serves house-baked bread, open sandwiches and a rotating selection.

Blue Brunch and Bar

• ★ 4.1
• Café
• $
• Vasastaden

Drink Coffee with avocado toast and brunch plates

Blue Brunch and Bar in Vasastaden is a bright, modern cafe serving a globally-inspired brunch menu alongside quality coffee. Open daily 08:00-17:00.

Cafe Hebbe Lelle

• ★ 4.1
• Café
• $
• Haga

Drink Coffee with giant cinnamon bun

Hebbe Lelle is a classic Haga fika cafe serving giant plate-sized cinnamon buns alongside coffee in a small wooden building on the main cobblestone street.

Koppar Kaffe

• ★ 4.1
• Coffee roaster
• $
• Centrum

Koppar Kaffe occupies a prime Avenyn spot and serves straightforward specialty coffee to commuters and tourists, offering reliable filter and espresso.

Magasinsgatan Food Trucks

• ★ 4.1
• International
• $
• Centrum

Order Korean fried chicken, Smoked salmon wrap, Street falafel

The pedestrian stretch of Magasinsgatan in central Goteborg hosts a rotating cluster of food trucks serving everything from Korean fried chicken to Swedish.

Andrum Buffet

• ★ 4.1
• Nordic
• $
• Centrum

Order Weekday lunch buffet, Swedish meatballs and potatoes, Herring selection

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
• Wine bar
• $
• Linne

Order Charcuterie plate, Cheese board, Bar snack combo

JINX wine bar on Andra Langgatan serves affordable bar snacks including charcuterie plates and cheese from around 80-120 $, making it a budget-friendly.

Pizzabar

• ★ 4.0
• Pizzeria
• $
• Linne

Order Classic cheese slice, 45-55 $.

Pizzabar on Olivedalsgatan in Linne sells New York-style slices from a counter. Order the classic cheese slice, 45-55 $. Kitchen leans new york-style pizza.

Specerihandlaren

• ★ 4.0
• Nordic
• $
• Linne

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.

Kuggen Bar

• ★ 4.0
• Cocktail bar
• $
• Hisingen

Order Swedish craft lager, Afternoon beer on the terrace, Campus bar snacks

Kuggen Bar serves the Chalmers Lindholmen campus on Hisingen with affordable craft beers, Swedish ciders and light bites in a student-friendly setting.