The guide to budget-friendly lunch in Stockholm

Masses of meze

There's no doubt that Babel Deli is a popular lunch spot. Hungry lunch guests queue up every day for meze, salads and wraps all made to order, to eat in or take away. The restaurant has a cheery Mediterranean-influenced atmosphere and the food is both popular and good value.

Gourmet streetfood

With food from some of the country's best chefs, Teatern food court in Skanstull has proved a huge hit. Top quality streetfood made from great ingredients and, best of all, plenty of bang for your buck.

Soup and focaccia to go

This little joint at Torsgatan 46 serves takeaway-friendly food made from Swedish ingredients. As well as hearty focaccias and soups, you can also pick up a coffee or perhaps a bottle of kombucha. If you'd rather eat in, there are around 15 places to sit inside.

Modern food court

K25 food court has offshoots of several popular Stockholm restaurants serving food from all over the world. If everyone in your party fancies different kinds of food, you can just choose and buy from separate outlets and then eat together in the communal food court. You can also order your food to take away. T

Healthy fast food

If you're after something fast, healthy and budget-friendly, head to Zoey's Freshfood. They serve healthy fast food in the form of salads, burritos, wraps and bowls with a wide choice of ingredients. Grab something to go, or sit and eat in.

Popular taco joint

This popular taqueria draws in diners looking for a simple and cheap, but still tasty, lunch. Food is ordered and collected at the counter and the menu consists of a selection of tacos and quesadillas in various sizes, with generous amounts of melted cheese. Count on a queue during the lunchtime rush.

Fast food from F12

F12's fastfood concept is all about quality and simplicity. The menu includes budget-friendly posh burgers, vegetarian dishes and salads. Order at the counter and eat in or on the go.

Falafel favourite

Falafelbaren have made a name for themselves with their organic falafel and stone-oven baked sourdough pita bread and delicious accompaniments. Choose from a range of different falafels or tuck into a falafel salad, and be prepared to wait a while - it gets pretty busy.

Creative salads and ambitious fish dishes

For a fast, good-value lunch get down to Brunkebergstorg, where you'll find sister restaurants The Fishery and The Farm Family. They serve, respectively, excellent fish dishes such as fish burgers and fish tacos, and hearty salads with fresh, tasty ingredients.

Green budget buffet

The buffet at Légumes on Bysistorget in Södermalm is completely vegetarian and it's easy on the wallet. Mediterranean-inspired food is served over the counter and eaten, ideally, al fresco on the outdoor dining area.

Skip the carbs

Fastfood joint Eggs Inc in Gallerian shopping arcade has created a gluten-free based around organic eggs, including egg pizzas and omelettes. Eat in or take away.

Thailand meets Mexico

Tamarindo is a little lunch restaurant in the heart of Södermalm which has Mexican and Thai dishes on the menu. You can also find salads and health plates at great prices and it's handily situated for both Slussen and Mariatorget.

Healthy in Östermalmshallen

Mesh, which used to be called Planet Food, can be found with the historic Östermalmshallen covered food market and they serve a popular healthfood plate with your choice of ingredients. They also serve wraps, juices and smoothies. Fast, nutritious and tasty.

Modern Indian streetfood

This award-winning Indian streetfood chain serves popular lunch dishes. Sustainability is their watchword and they serve traditional Indian flavours in a modern way. Fill your belly with curries and kathi rolls - Indian flatbread wraps, with various fillings.

Food hall for all tastes

Take a deep dive into the global culinary offerings at this indoor food market. You'll find something for all tastes, whether you want to take your food with you, eat in, or just buy ingredients to make your own lunch. The restaurants' prices vary, but there are plenty of great, popular budget options among the stands.

Southern and Swedish

This neighbourhood restaurant on Torsplan serves Swedish homecooking as well as southern European flavours at very reasonable prices. The emphasis is on using the best produce available in season and the lunch price includes homemade bread, a salad buffet, drink, coffee and a little sweet treat.

A taste of northern Sweden

Knut gets its culinary inspiration from the wide open spaces of Norrland in northern Sweden and they serve meat, fish and vegetarian dishes for lunch. One of their specialities is flatbread pizza with various toppings. The decor is rustic and cosy, perfect for when you're craving the wilderness in the middle of the city.

Spanska smaker

Spanjorskan, Nybrogatan 38's Spanish sister restaurant close to Östermalmstorg, oozes backstreet Madrid vibes. The restaurant serves good-value lunch dishes almost all day, along with slightly more luxurious options such as a proper long Spanish-style sharing lunch.

Lunch like in Paris

Next door to the Dansmuseet, this bistro serves up French-Swedish fusion dishes. Swedish homecooking favourites sit side by side continental classics on the menu. Centrally located on Drottninggatan and plenty of atmospheric bistro vibes.

Close to Nytorget

Cosy café right on Nytorget where you can drop by for a coffee or eat a proper lunch with views over the park. Sink into a comfy armchair or grab a spot outside, if the weather allows. They serve lunch sandwiches, soups and hearty salads, not to mention all the homemade cakes and pastries. p

Healthy and vegetarian

You'll find this charming little café serving healthy, homemade vegetarian food close to Fridhemsplan. Everything is made from scratch on site and lunches include salad, bread, dip and organic coffee or tea.

On trend

As the name suggests, Kaferang is something of a cross between a café and a restaurant. They're open from breakfast until post-work and as well as brunch, which is served every day, you can choose from soups, salads and grilled sandwiches for lunch.

Old theatre

The owners of award-winning Kafé Esaias are now running Kafé Orion, which is housed in an old theatre building close to Odenplan. The emphasis is on fine coffee and great café food in the form of warming soups, sandwiches, salads and omelettes. Why not accompany your food with a craft beer?

Always popular

Café Pascal isn't just incredibly popular for its selection of cakes and pastries (and its French-inspired locale), but also for their delicious lunches. Every day it's packed with lunch guests tucking into soups and hearty salads with everything from grilled root veg to salmon, rounded off with a creamy coffee.

Cosy atmosphere

Family-owned Wilmer is a popular café where you can take a seat and enjoy lunch in warm, welcoming surroundings. The menu includes substantial sourdough sandwiches, hearty salads and hot main courses which vary from day to day. If you fancy something sweet to go with your coffee there are plenty of homemade cakes and pastries to choose from.