Lillebrors Bageri is a cafe in Vasastan, Stockholm.
Lillebrors Bageri on Rörstrandsgatan in Stockholm's Vasastan bakes the Vasastan cardamom bun the local press argues about; sourdough, pastries and coffee from the counter.
Tip: Open from 07:30. The semla in February sells out by 11:00; pre-order online for guaranteed pick-up.
Address: Rörstrandsgatan 12, 113 40 Stockholm
Café Pascal on Norrtullsgatan in Stockholm's Vasastan runs the third-wave coffee bar locals send friends to; the cardamom bun pulled apart and arranged is the dining-room signature.
Signature drink: Flat white with cardamom bun
Tip: Open from 07:30 weekdays. Queues hit hard at 09:00; arrive at 08:00 or after 13:00.
Konditori Ritorno on Odengatan in Stockholm's Vasastan has run the same 1950s konditori since 1959; princess cake, semla in Lent, meatballs from the kitchen and outdoor seating overlooking Vasaparken in summer.
Signature drink: Filter coffee with princess cake
Tip: Open from 07:00 weekdays. The Vasaparken-facing tables fill from spring through autumn; the back room runs quiet on weekday afternoons.
Vete-Katten on Kungsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm has run the classic Swedish konditori since 1928; semla, kanelbulle, princess cake and karlsbader buns from the counter.
Signature drink: Filter coffee with kanelbulle
Tip: Open from 08:00 weekdays, 09:30 weekends. The back rooms are quieter than the front window tables.
Café Pascal on Norrtullsgatan in Stockholm's Vasastan runs the third-wave coffee bar locals send friends to; the cardamom bun pulled apart and arranged is the dining-room signature.
Signature drink: Flat white with cardamom bun
Tip: Open from 07:30 weekdays. Queues hit hard at 09:00; arrive at 08:00 or after 13:00.
Drop Coffee on Wollmar Yxkullsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm is the third-wave cafe and roastery from 2009; light-roast filter, pour-over and a Mariatorget neighbourhood crowd.
Signature drink: Pour-over light-roast filter
Tip: Open until 18:00 weekdays. The standing counter is for espresso; the back room is for filter and laptops.
Johan and Nyström on Swedenborgsgatan in Stockholm's Södermalm runs the flagship roaster cafe; fair-trade beans roasted in-house, brewed at the counter and sold whole-bean.
Signature drink: Single-origin filter coffee
Tip: Open from 07:30. The street seating runs spring through autumn; in winter the back tables warm fastest.
Konditori Ritorno on Odengatan in Stockholm's Vasastan has run the same 1950s konditori since 1959; princess cake, semla in Lent, meatballs from the kitchen and outdoor seating overlooking Vasaparken in summer.
Signature drink: Filter coffee with princess cake
Tip: Open from 07:00 weekdays. The Vasaparken-facing tables fill from spring through autumn; the back room runs quiet on weekday afternoons.
Il Caffè on Bergsunds strand in Stockholm's Hornstull runs an Italian-leaning cafe with a waterside terrace; espresso, sandwiches and the Reimersholme bridge view.
Signature drink: Cappuccino with biscotti
Tip: Open until 19:00 in summer. The terrace seats fill from 11:00 on weekends; the smaller original on Södermannagatan is the back-up.
