The best cafés when you want to have coffee in Stockholm

Located across from Vasaparken, Ritorno has been around since the 1930s, and it almost seems like the original furniture is still there. Worn, comfy chairs and sofas are overlooked and abutted by badly hung paintings, jukeboxes, odd curiosities, and even a cuckoo clock – it’s like sitting in your eccentric aunt’s living room. There is a great selection of pastries, cakes, and sandwiches, and a great tea menu. And the coffee? It’s among the best in the city.

It might bill itself as a French café but Saturnus has established itself as one of Stockholm’s favorite places to not just fika but to grab a delicious bite at any time of the day. It’s also rumored to have the biggest pastries and cake slices in the city, such as the massive cinnamon buns (kanelbulle), which are slightly smaller than your average hubcap. Brunch is served during the weekends Tucked away on a side street but still centrally located, this place is always busy and they don’t take reservations, so plan your trip here well.

A cozy maze of rooms awaits you on your visit to this very traditional Stockholm café, which has the kind of dusty elegance one doesn’t see much anymore. Since 1928, Vete-Katten has baked buns and bread here, and everything is made from scratch – from the dizzying array of pastries and cakes to the excellent daily set lunch. In the cozy coffee room, both famous and less well-known Stockholmers have been talking about life over a cup of coffee.

Vete-Katten calls themselves a ‘Schweizeri’ because they also serve light food such as salads, open-face sandwiches, and prawn sandwiches. And don’t miss the excellent afternoon tea here. The staff is passionately invested in their wonderful café, something that’s reflected in the warm, welcoming atmosphere and truly spectacular service.

What about having coffee in a fabulous pink world? Then you should head to The Pink Company in Vasastan. A telephone booth, flamingos, velvet chairs, and a bathtub are just some of the details that will greet you as you step through the door of this unique café. Everything is thought out in the smallest detail – from the decor to the design of the pastries and food. The thing that primarily makes The Pink Company one of Stockholm’s best cafés is their luxurious brunch where you can enjoy fresh fruit, acai bowls, American Pancakes, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and tasty desserts. And if you’re looking for perfect Instagram photos in a cafe setting, you’ll never get enough.

The name of this cozy coffee shop is actually the native name of the Swedish specialty ‘Chocolate Sticky Brownie’. Served with whipped cream or ice cream it will blow your mind. Not only do they make the best ‘kladdkaka’ in Stockholm, but Café Kladdkakan also serves great salads, healthy plates, and baguettes with a variety of fillings. Being located in the center of Old Town, a stop here should be on your to-do list.