The best cafés on Södermalm

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Älskade Traditioner

Retro-café Älskade Traditioner mixes the typically Swedish with international evergreens (how about a cinnamon bun freakshake?). But the highlight of the menu is the waffles, both sweet and savory (called &quot;wraffles&quot;).

Beck Kaffebar

Close to Medborgarplatsen, you’ll find Beck Kaffebar. In addition to organic coffee, they offer a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked treats, and salads. There are also great options for vegans, vegetarians, and those who are gluten intolerant.

Bröd och salt Tullhuset

Bröd &amp; Salt is a small chain of artisanal bakeries found in several locations across Stockholm. The bread is freshly baked daily, made with sourdough and lactose-free. In addition to fresh bread, buns, and pastries, there’s also a selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps for those looking for lunch.Bröd &amp; Salt Tullhuset also has outdoor seating.

Bröd & Salt Tullhuset

Cafées in Stockholm. Pasteries at Café Pascal on Södermalm.

Café Pascal

Café Pascal has three locations; Odenplan in Vasastan, Skånegatan on Södermalm, and Sturegatan in Östermalm. All are defined by their generous sandwiches, a large selection of pastries, and freshly brewed coffee.

Café Pascal Södermalm

Drop Coffee

A popular place run by true coffee aficionados with very high focus on quality and craftsmanship. All coffee served is both organic and fair-trade and also roasted in their own award-winning roastery. Two-time winner of Barista Cup.

Smoothies, juices and other drinks at the café Fern and Fika in Hornstull.

The motto of Fern and Fika (previously known as STHLM Raw)  is that everybody deserves a fika every day, but without feeling like your stuffing yourself with unhealthy snacks. Hence, their delicious treats are made without additives, gluten, lactose or granulated sugar and instead filled with eco-friendly and sustainable sweats.

Fern and Fika

Gildas rum

The décor is stylishly kitschy, with muted red and gold tones. The bookshelf pattern on the wallpaper and the comfy armchairs lend the feeling of an old-fashioned reading room. The selection of home-baked goodies is popular, as well as the fresh lunch menu. Located in Bohemian SoFo, with popular outdoor seating in the summertime.

: A bird´s eye view over a couple of people sharing brunch, a black coffee and a latte together with an Eggs Benedict and Avocado toast is on the table.

This is a great brunch spot from breakfast to dinner, offering a menu of British classics with a modern twist. At Greasy Spoon you can have your eggs benedict any time of the day, together with the sound of the jukebox or even a Bloody Mary.There are three Greasy Spoon venues; at Tjärhovsgatan 19 and Södermannagatan 53 in the Södermalm area, and in Hagagatan 4 by Odenplan in the Vasastan district.

Greasy Spoon

Take a well-deserved coffee break in the heart of busy Södermalm at one of the local’s favorite “fika” spots. Unpretentious and cozy, Il Caffé offers pastries, simple lunches and fresh bread from their own bakery. Check out their other locations, too!

Il Caffé Södermannagatan

Johan & Nyström

Combined coffee bar, roastery and concept store for coffee aficionados. The fair-trade organic beans are roasted in their own roastery. Try the &quot;roast of the week&quot; or ask the friendly and knowledgeable baristas for personal advice on what to order.

Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan

Movie and Swedish crime-fans might recognize the cozy Kaffe as Daniel Craig’s coffee bar of choice in the film adaption of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The coffee served is strictly Italian, with bitter espressos and creamy lattes, but the snacks are from all over.

Kaffe

Kaffe och en macka

At Kersh, they serve their own coffee alongside fika and traditional Swedish snacks. The café, located in a former tobacco shop, has quickly become a popular gathering spot in Södermalm. In addition to the food and drinks, visitors appreciate the music and the welcoming atmosphere.

Kersh

La Gelateria SoFo contrasts the harsh cold of northern Sweden with the sunny warmth of Italy. Classic flavors like pistachio and limoncello mingle with nordic newcomers like cloudberries, lingonberries and sea buckthorn. All the ice cream in the store is artisanally made on-site.

La Gelateria SoFo

Lasse i Parken

Not far from the city center in Hornstull you find Lasse i Parken, a green paradise with garden seating for 300 people. The house is from the seventeenth century and inside you´ll find the café. Visit for coffee, lunch or live music during summer.

Cafés in Stockholm. Lykke Kaffebar on Södermalm, interiör. A barista prepares coffe at Lykke. Cinamon buns a pastries are line up at the counter.

Lykke Kaffegårdar is on a mission to produce good coffee, made under decent conditions. At Lykke Nytorget you can taste the fruits of their work; the beans are harvested at Lykke&#x27;s own plantations around the world, and roasted at proprietary roasteries in Berlin and Stockholm.Brunch and home-baked goods are also served, and in the evenings cocktails and a simple but delicious dinner menu is offered. Lykke also hosts concerts on the regular – check out their Instagram profile for updates!

Lykke Nytorget

A bar in pink with a man behind with a light sign telling "the whole world in your coffee cup"

Muttley & Jack’s

On Södermalm, you’ll find Muttley &amp; Jack’s, a coffee bar offering a wide selection of coffees and beans. Their coffee is roasted at their own roastery out on Vaxholm. In addition to classic pastries, they serve breakfast and lunch, and on weekends, brunch is also available.

Pom & Flora

The breakfast deal at Pom &amp; Flora is known to be one of the best in town. The café on the corner of Bondegatan 64 in Södermalm serves up both beautiful interior and a menu worth returning for – whether you&#x27;re up for breakfast or lunch. They also have a café in Vasastan, on Odengatan.

Pom & Flora Södermalm

Cafées in Stockholm. Bageri Svedjan on Södermalm, exterior.

Svedjan

Svedjan offers its patrons a taste of northern Sweden. Since 2020, the bakery/café offers home-made sandwiches, exquisite pastries, and freshly brewed coffee. All dairy products used are from <a href="https://www.svedjanost.se/english/">the eponymous farm,</a> managed by the owners parents.

Svedjan Bageri

Cafees in Stockholm. Vurma on Södermalm.

Vurma

High cozy factor among the colorful interiors. With a personal and friendly style, considerate staff and tasty sandwiches with names like ‘buddy’, ‘stranger’ and ‘scruffy’, Vurma has become a popular spot for many locals in Hornstull.

Södermalm is teeming with both busy and relaxed cafés. These are some of the best.

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