The best brunch spots in the city centre and Old Town

The best brunch spots in the city centre and Old Town

Fancy rounding off the week with a leisurely brunch in the heart of Stockholm city or among the cobblestone alleyways of the Old Town? There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, whether you're in the mood for a classic brunch buffet or a sit-down à la carte brunch. Tuck into goodies such as waffles, pancakes and pastries, or perhaps omelettes, sandwiches and smoothies. Why not accompany your meal with a classic Bloody Mary? We guide you to the best brunch spots in the city centre and Old Town.

In this guide
  1. Brunch in the city centre and Old Town
    1. Urban Deli – Brunch and shop for weekend treats
    2. Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – All-in meeting place
    3. Österlånggatan 17 – Neighbourhood gem
    4. Boqueria – Spanish brunch tapas
    5. Knut – Brunch, Northern Swedish style
    6. Tak – Like a Japanese beer hall
    7. Torpedverkstan – Popular weekend destination
    8. Restaurant Reiss – Classic brunch
    9. Dirty Coco – Enchanting interiors
    10. Jacqueline's – International flavours
    11. Weidao – Asian favourites
    12. Mister French – Shellfish brunch with views over the water
    13. Berns Asiatiska – Luxurious Asian brunch
    14. Ateneum – Jazzy gastronomy
    15. Bonnie's – Bonnie and Clyde-inspired brunch
    16. Griffins' Steakhouse – Grilled meat
    17. Kaferang – Brunch all week
    18. Gretas – 1920s glamour
    19. BodyBuddy – Brunch that does a body good

Brunch in the city centre and Old Town

Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen

Urban Deli

Brunch and shop for weekend treats

This social meeting place is open all week. At weekends they serve brunch dishes with international influences. A perfect opportunity to tuck into everything from hamburgers and Asian beef salad to banana pancakes with ice cream and maple syrup. While you're there, pick up some weekend treats in the food hall next door.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar

Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar

All-in meeting place

This laid-back meeting place on Hötorget from the ever-reliable Bockholmen restaurant group is open all week and serves a generous brunch menu wth European influences. Tuck into everything from filled croissants to egg dishes, main courses, lobster and oysters, alongside classic brunch cocktails.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17

Österlånggatan 17

Neighbourhood gem

Österlånggatan 17 serves a great long lunch with both small and main courses to choose from. Celebrate the weekend with mini burgers, small tacos, salads, meatballs and Swedish/French desserts.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria

Boqueria

Spanish brunch tapas

Spanish brunch tapas combine with drinks such as sangria, milkshakes and Bloody Marys at Boqueria in the Mood shopping arcade. A very popular à la carte tip for anyone in the mood for brunch with a Mediterranean flavour.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan

Knut

Brunch, Northern Swedish style

Knut Bar combines wilderness vibes with an urban edge and serves brunch with fruit, scrambled eggs, scones, flatbread wraps, Västerbotten cheese pie and sweet treats. Brunch is served as a buffet in the middle of the table for everyone in your party to share.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak

Tak

Like a Japanese beer hall

Izakaya, Tak's take on a traditional Japanese beer hall, serves brunch with Japanese influences and top-notch ingredients. The restaurant is fourteen floors up, with stunning views, and dishes include oysters and chicken wings with Japanese flavours, along with cocktails and juices.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan
Torpedverkstan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Torpedverkstan

Torpedverkstan

Popular weekend destination

Torpedverkstan is housed in a former torpedo factory on the waterfront of the city-centre island of Skeppsholmen. They serve a popular brunch at weekends and you can come by to enjoy popular classics such as avocado toast, eggs Benedict or brunch tacos which you can tailormake just the way you like them. 

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss

Restaurant Reiss

Classic brunch

On Skeppsbron, just a few steps from the waterfront, is the magnificent building that houses Hotell Reisen. The hotel has an elegant restaurant that's open all day and welcomes guests for everything from cocktails and jazz to everyday lunches and, not least, brunch with classic dishes such as eggs, salads, sandwiches and happy endings like French toast and pancakes.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan

Dirty Coco

Enchanting interiors

Waffles and pancakes are classic brunch elements, and at Dirty Coco they're served with strawberries, Nutella, ice cream and whipped cream. The decor is equally sugar-sweet, with tones of pink and walls and ceiling covered with thousands of flowers. If you don't have a particularly sweet tooth they also serve grilled sandwiches and healthy bowls.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's

Jacqueline's

International flavours

Jacqueline's on Malmskillnadsgatan takes you on a flavour journey from Stockholm city to cities such as Brooklyn and Tel Aviv. On Saturdays they serve brunch, with both classic dishes and exciting alternatives such as shakshuka, reuben sandwiches and their signature dish, pinsa, on the menu. 

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao

Weidao

Asian favourites

Round off the week with Asian flavours in the heart of town. Weidao gets its culinary inspiration from Asian cities such as Bangkok, Seoul and Beijing. Eat sushi, stir-fry, ramen and bimbimbap made with selected ingredients, all at reasonable prices.

  • Type of brunch: Weekend lunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French

Mister French

Shellfish brunch with views over the water

Mister French puts on a weekend brunch loaded with shellfish, grilled dishes and bubbles. You'll find oysters, mini burgers, cold cuts, masses of sides and, naturally, an entire dessert table. All served in a 1920s former custom house with unbeatable views over the harbour.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet

Berns Asiatiska

Luxurious Asian brunch

The hallowed halls of Berns are transformed into a buffet paradise at weekends. They lay out an Asian-influenced brunch with everything from dumplings to Thai meatballs. Round off your meal with homemade cakes and pastries from Berns' own bakery.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet

Ateneum

Jazzy gastronomy

Freshly made waffles, milkshakes and jazz... Miss Clara serves up an à la carte brunch inspired by New York and London. Pick and choose between everything from steak tartare to tuna ceviche, Eggs Benedict and chia pudding, as well as cocktails.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte

Bonnie's

Bonnie and Clyde-inspired brunch

At Bonnie's inside the Bank Hotel you can brunch in Breakfast at Tiffany's style surroundings. The restaurant is in a former banking hall that's been transformed with velvet sofas, chequered floors and chandeliers. Their brunch concept is called Lazy Breakfast & Bubbles and it consists of a cold buffet as well as a choice of à la carte dishes that you can pick and choose freely from. All topped off with a glass of champagne.

  • Type of brunch: Buffé och à la carte

Griffins' Steakhouse

Grilled meat

On Saturdays, Griffin's Steakhouse lays out their brunch buffet. Pick and choose from classic brunch dishes, as well as their own favourites, freshly-grilled meat, salads and vegetarian dishes. Just make sure you save some room for the dessert buffet.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet

Kaferang

Brunch all week

In addition to their usual offering, Kaferang also have several brunch dishes on their menu. How about pulled beef, cold-smoked salmon and pancakes?

  • Type of brunch: À la carte

Gretas

1920s glamour

Iconic Swedish film star Greta Garbo provides inspiration for this elegant restaurant which oozes 1920s glamour. The menu is frequently updated, with dishes dictated by the chefs' creativity and ingredients' seasonality - but we hope their avocado sandwich is here to stay.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte

BodyBuddy

Brunch that does a body good

BodyBuddy aims to make food that's both nutritious and delicious, from ingredients that are local, organic and seasonal. At weekends they serve colourful brunch dishes such as sandwiches, bowls and salads, in addition to their standard menu.

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