Stockholm10

15 Best Coffee Shops in Stockholm

The best coffee shops in Stockholm depend on how you plan to use them: a focused specialty coffee stop, traditional fika, a quick breakfast, or time with a laptop. Several options also make room for light food and lunch.

Compare coffee style, seating, food needs, and the length of your visit. If you need to work or hold a meeting, check the designated areas and expected setting before choosing a table.

How this guide is ordered

The ordering reflects specific visitor needs such as specialty coffee, breakfast, pastries, vegan and vegetarian choices, laptop work, business meetings, traditional fika, and convenient Old Town breaks. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

Top 3 Ranking Map How to choose

Stockholm’s Three Best Cafés for Coffee

Open each listing to see services, location, and contact details.

Explore 15 Coffee Shops in Stockholm

Volca Coffee Roaster #1

Volca Coffee Roaster

4.7550 reviews
Hantverkargatan 8, 112 21 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Specialty coffee drinkersA relaxed breakfast or lunch

Volca Coffee Roaster brings a warm, intimate café atmosphere to Stockholm, with carefully prepared coffee and a menu suited to breakfast, lunch or a quick bite. Its cortado, pupusas and Chicha Morada offer a distinctive Latin American touch, while vegan and vegetarian choices make the menu easy to share across different preferences.

The café works equally well for takeaway, a relaxed meal or solo laptop time. A rotating selection of coffees includes beans from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, giving coffee drinkers plenty to explore beyond a standard cup.

Café Pascal - Östermalm #2

Café Pascal - Östermalm

4.6542 reviews
Sturegatan 8, 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
A thoughtful coffee and compact lunch

Café Pascal - Östermalm is a small, cosy coffee shop where careful roasting meets a compact menu of sandwiches, pastries and light plates. The coffee program ranges from decaffeinated Colombian beans to espresso selections from Uganda and Honduras, alongside coffees from Indonesia and Costa Rica.

It is particularly well suited to a focused coffee break, solo breakfast or a simple lunch. The cinnamon bun is a highlight, and the avocado egg toast on dark rye gives the pastry counter a more substantial companion. Outdoor seating and takeaway add flexibility.

Café Pascal #3

Café Pascal

4.52651 reviews
Norrtullsgatan 4, 113 29 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Laptop-friendly coffee breaksBreakfast, lunch or delivery

Café Pascal is a Stockholm café and coffee roastery with an inviting atmosphere, a food menu for breakfast or lunch, and coffee ranging from decaffeinated Colombian beans to espresso from Uganda and Honduras. Indonesian and Costa Rican coffees round out the selection for those who enjoy comparing origins.

The café offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and delivery, while laptop-friendly tables suit a longer solo visit. Cinnamon buns, sandwiches and organic dishes make the menu easy to adapt from a quick coffee to a fuller meal.

Älskade traditioner #4
What stands out
  • Freakshakes and ice cream

Älskade traditioner

4.51791 reviews
Södermannagatan 42, 116 40 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Creative waffle lunchesA nostalgic fika

Älskade Traditioner is a Södermalm café with a nostalgic 1950s character and a menu built around waffles. Its savoury waffles, including spicy chicken, sit alongside sweet versions such as Nutella, creating an unusually broad fika and comfort-food offer.

Coffee, organic dishes and vegan or vegetarian choices make the menu flexible, while beer, wine and cocktails extend the visit beyond daytime. Freakshakes and ice cream add a playful finish, and outdoor seating provides another way to enjoy the colourful setting.

Caffetteria del corso #5

Caffetteria del corso

4.7254 reviews
Drottninggatan 56, 111 21 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Espresso and a small Italian-style treatA quick coffee stop during city sightseeing

Caffetteria del corso is a casual Stockholm café with an authentically Italian feel, centred on espresso, latte and small sweet bites. The espresso is a natural reason to visit, while the espressino with cocoa offers a more distinctive option alongside pastries and quick food.

Its location near Drottninggatan and Scandic Klara makes it a convenient stop during a city walk. Italian is heard in the room and among the team, adding to the sense of a genuine neighbourhood caffetteria rather than a generic coffee counter.

GelatoKiosken #6

GelatoKiosken

4.7233 reviews
Norr Mälarstrand 36, 112 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
A summer dessert stopFamilies wanting a casual café

GelatoKiosken brings premium gelato and espresso drinks to a charming café setting in Stockholm, with outdoor seating that suits a relaxed summer stop by the water. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it easy to settle in with family or pick up something sweet to enjoy elsewhere.

The lemon sorbet is a particularly appealing choice, while vegetarian and organic dishes add variety beyond dessert. Coffee, takeaway, dine-in seating and catering are all part of the offer, although the espresso style may feel quite dark and bitter for some palates.

Caffé L`Antico #7

Caffé L`Antico

4.6389 reviews
Dalagatan 58, 113 24 Stockholm, Sweden

Caffé L’Antico is a Stockholm café with a strong breakfast focus. Egg Royal, salmon and dark bread form a particularly appealing combination, complemented by well-made cappuccino and attentive service.

Gluten-free options make the menu more flexible, whether you are stopping in for a substantial breakfast or a straightforward coffee break.

Balue #8
What stands out
  • East Asian-inspired desserts

Balue

4.7181 reviews
Nackagatan 5, 116 49 Stockholm, Sweden

Balue is a calm, minimalist café in Stockholm with an East Asian-inspired menu and a distinctive dessert focus. The selection includes carefully presented matcha, Colombian coffee, misugaru, sencha rhubarb lemonade and delicate cakes and puddings, including black sesame options.

The warm, uncluttered setting and welcoming service make it a pleasant destination for a slow coffee or a dessert stop rather than a standard grab-and-go café visit. Staff are happy to explain the menu and help match drinks to individual preferences, while the adjoining flower-shop character adds to Balue’s quiet, aesthetic appeal.

Café Schweizer #9

Café Schweizer

4.43488 reviews
Västerlånggatan 9, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden

Café Schweizer brings traditional Swedish fika to Gamla Stan, with roots reaching back to 1920. Its appeal lies in a broad pastry and dessert selection, fresh presentation and a coffee tradition that also draws inspiration from cafés beyond Sweden.

Cinnamon buns are a natural order, while the pistachio cake and bowl-served latte offer alternatives for a slower break. The setting has plenty of character, though its compact, highly decorated interior can feel busy at peak moments.

Drop Coffee Roasters #10

Drop Coffee Roasters

4.42140 reviews
Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 10, 118 50 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Speciality coffee and a quick breakfastLaptop work in a designated area

Drop Coffee Roasters is a Stockholm coffee shop for carefully prepared coffee, quick bites and a focused café routine. The coffee is the clear centrepiece, with smooth, well-made cups and a rotating selection that rewards curious drinkers. Breakfast, sandwiches and vegan or vegetarian options make it practical as well as specialised.

The baristas are efficient and friendly even when the room is busy, and takeaway is available for visitors on the move. Laptop users have a designated area, which helps preserve a more relaxed atmosphere elsewhere in the café. Outdoor seating and solo-friendly tables add further flexibility.

Johan & Nyström - Swedenborgsgatan #11

Johan & Nyström - Swedenborgsgatan

4.42003 reviews
Swedenborgsgatan 7, 118 48 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Balanced coffee, pastries and light food

Johan & Nyström’s Swedenborgsgatan café offers a calm, attentive setting for balanced coffee, pastries and simple prepared foods. The coffee is handled with precision, while the selection of pastries gives a visit enough substance for breakfast, a quick bite or a slower fika. Outdoor seating, takeaway and solo dining make it easy to fit into a Stockholm day.

The café also reflects the roaster’s wider focus on responsibly sourced coffee and long-term farming projects. Laptop work is supported, so it can serve both as a quiet work stop and as a comfortable place to concentrate on the cup in front of you.

CONVENDUM Coffee #12

CONVENDUM Coffee

4.7117 reviews
Kungsgatan 9, 111 43 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Business meetingsLaptop work

CONVENDUM Coffee combines a casual coffee-shop atmosphere with the practical feel of a coworking setting in central Stockholm. It is designed for more than a quick espresso: breakfast, lunch, desserts and coffee all fit comfortably into a workday, whether you are meeting someone or settling in alone.

The warm interior, attentive service and personalised approach give the café a welcoming quality. Laptop users can make use of the workspace-oriented environment, while takeaway and dine-in options keep the format flexible. Its cosy, contemporary feel makes it equally suitable for a focused work session, a business meeting or an informal coffee break.

Coffee Stop #13
What stands out
  • Quiet Gamla Stan fika stop

Coffee Stop

4.4455 reviews
Skomakargatan 9, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Cinnamon buns and cakesSolo coffee breaks

Coffee Stop is a cosy Stockholm café tucked into a quieter corner of Gamla Stan. It suits a relaxed fika, with coffee, tea, freshly made cakes, cinnamon buns, carrot cake and princess cake forming the main attraction. The compact setting feels welcoming for a solo break, while outdoor seating and takeaway offer alternatives when you are exploring the area.

Breakfast, lunch, wine and beer extend the visit beyond coffee and cake. The staff are known for a warm, thoughtful manner, making this a pleasant stop for a gentle morning, an afternoon treat or a quick drink away from the busiest square.

Bellmans Cafe #14

Bellmans Cafe

4.4368 reviews
Västerlånggatan 45, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Traditional fika and pastriesA cosy break while exploring the Old Town

Bellmans Cafe is a cosy coffee shop in the heart of Gamla stan, combining historic charm with a homely atmosphere. It is a natural place to pause while exploring Stockholm, whether for coffee, a quick bite or a pastry-led fika.

The café is especially appealing on a rainy day, when its comfortable seating and warm character come into their own. Pastries are a major draw, including chocolate cannoli and Swedish semla served throughout the year, while delivery and office orders extend the offer beyond the café itself.

Kaffekoppen #15
What stands out
  • Medieval cellar-vault setting

  • Classic Swedish fika

Kaffekoppen

4.21416 reviews
Stortorget 20, 111 29 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Historic Gamla Stan breaksSwedish cakes and hot chocolate

Kaffekoppen is a historic café in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, set in a characterful building dating from 1648. Its distinctive medieval cellar vault gives the café a memorable atmosphere, while the menu covers breakfast, brunch, lunch and traditional Swedish fika.

Hembaked cakes, cinnamon buns, chocolate cake, hot chocolate and generous savoury sandwiches are central to the appeal. The setting works particularly well after sightseeing or on a cold day when a warm, unhurried break is welcome. Outdoor seating, takeaway and dine-in service provide flexibility, with coffee, beer and spirits available alongside the food.

Do you run a business?

Manage or add my business

Map of coffee shops in Stockholm

Use the map to compare coffee shops around your planned route through Stockholm, whether you are heading to work, meeting someone, or exploring the Old Town. Distance matters when you want a quick breakfast or coffee break, while seating and atmosphere matter more for laptops and meetings.

Check the visit’s practical fit before walking over.

Coffee shop options

  • Specialty coffeeVolca Coffee Roaster and Drop Coffee Roasters suit visitors focused on specialty coffee.
  • Breakfast and lunchSeveral cafés pair coffee with a relaxed breakfast, compact lunch, or light meal.
  • Vegan and vegetarian visitsVolca Coffee Roaster is a useful option for vegan and vegetarian café visits.
  • Laptop workDrop Coffee Roasters has a designated area for laptop work, while CONVENDUM Coffee suits work-focused breaks.
  • Business meetingsCONVENDUM Coffee is suited to business meetings and practical coffee breaks.
  • Traditional fikaBellmans Cafe suits traditional fika, pastries, and a cosy Old Town pause.
  • Pastries and light foodJohan & Nyström offers a balanced stop for coffee, pastries, and light food.

How to choose a Stockholm coffee shop

  1. Decide whether coffee, food, work, or fika is the priority.
  2. Check seating rules before planning a laptop session.
  3. Choose a designated work area for longer computer use.
  4. Ask about vegan or vegetarian options if needed.
  5. Pick a compact breakfast stop when your route is tight.
  6. Confirm the setting is suitable for a business meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find specialty coffee in Stockholm?

Volca Coffee Roaster and Drop Coffee Roasters are strong matches for specialty coffee drinkers. Both can suit a focused coffee visit, with Drop also associated with a quick breakfast and laptop work.

Check the available seating if you plan to stay rather than take coffee to go.

Which cafés suit laptop work?

Drop Coffee Roasters has a designated area for laptop work, while CONVENDUM Coffee is suited to laptop work, business meetings, and daily coffee breaks. For a longer session, confirm the seating arrangement and choose a time that fits the café’s atmosphere.

Where can I have traditional fika?

Bellmans Cafe is associated with traditional fika and pastries, making it a natural choice for a classic coffee break. It also suits a cosy pause while exploring Stockholm’s Old Town.

Consider how close it is to the rest of your walking route.

Which coffee shops offer breakfast or lunch?

Volca Coffee Roaster suits a relaxed breakfast or lunch, while Café Pascal is associated with a thoughtful coffee and compact lunch. Café Albert also fits a quick breakfast or lunch with coffee.

Choose between a slower meal and a short stop based on your schedule.

Are there cafés with vegan or vegetarian options?

Volca Coffee Roaster is specifically associated with vegan and vegetarian café visits. It can work well when dietary choice needs to be considered alongside specialty coffee.

Confirm the current food selection before travelling if a particular dish or ingredient matters.

Related guides