Where to find the best lunch in Uppsala

Where to find the best lunch in Uppsala

Uppsala's lunch offering has never been as extensive and varied as it is today, but it can still be hard to find the right restaurant when hunger starts to set in. Whether you're looking for a restaurant for a long business lunch, a hole in the wall for something quick and tasty on the run or some good old-fashioned Swedish homecooking, the city has plenty of options. To find them, just follow our guide to our favourite lunch spots in Uppsala.

In this guide
  1. The best lunch restaurants in Uppsala
    1. Tugg Burgers – Burgers in Svavagallerian
    2. Hambergs Fisk – Luxurious fish lunch by the river
    3. Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in historic surroundings
    4. Ayakos Sushi – Excellent neighbourhood sushi
    5. Restaurang Magnussons – Swedish-American
    6. Stationen – Historic lunch destination
    7. Domtrappkällaren – Swedish homecooking in historic surroundings

The best lunch restaurants in Uppsala

Great spots for a lunch in Uppsala

Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala – Lunch in Uppsala
Tugg Burgers Uppsala

Tugg Burgers

Burgers in Svavagallerian

Whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian or vegan, Tugg has a burger for you. Fries and coffee are included in the lunch price and you're guaranteed to leave full and satisfied. Take a seat inside the Svavagallerien food court or take your burger back to the office or home with you.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Hambergs Fisk

Luxurious fish lunch by the river

Lunch at Hambergs may well be a little more expensive than lunch at other nearby restaurants, but you can count on a really good meal for your money at this long-established fish and shellfish restaurant. Their bouillabaisse with aïoli is excellent and you can buy seafood and other delicacies to take home with you in the deli.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in Uppsala
Krusenberg Herrgård
Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in Uppsala
Krusenberg Herrgård
Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in Uppsala
Krusenberg Herrgård
Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in Uppsala
Krusenberg Herrgård
Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in Uppsala
Krusenberg Herrgård
Krusenberg Herrgård – Lunch in Uppsala
Krusenberg Herrgård

Krusenberg Herrgård

Lunch in historic surroundings

If you want to take a little trip out of town for lunch, Krusenberg Herrgård is a delightful option. During the day they serve a bar menu with classic dishes such as prawn sandwiches, hamburgers and traditional desserts, and there's a children's menu for small guests.

Ayakos Sushi

Excellent neighbourhood sushi

Ayako's sushi lunch, served at their three different locations, is always popular. You can tailormake your sushi platter to your own taste, whether you eat in or take your food away with you.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Restaurang Magnussons

Swedish-American

Magnussons serves two daily lunch specials, along with a weekly vegetarian option. Dishes are generally based on traditional Swedish homecooking but are often given an American twist before they meet your plate. Beef Rydberg (a classic Swedish dish with diced, fried potatoes, onion and beef) and prawn sandwiches are always available.

  • Type of lunch: Daily lunch specials

Stationen

Historic lunch destination

You'll find Stationen in Uppsala's old railway station building. The restaurant serves a daily lunch special every day, on weekdays the price includes salad, bread and coffee. They aim to provide a welcoming meeting place for locals and Uppsala visitors alike. As well as the weekly lunch menu they also offer a special business lunch menu.

  • Type of lunch: Daily lunch special/À la carte business lunch

Domtrappkällaren

Swedish homecooking in historic surroundings

If you want a taste of classic Swedish cuisine in a restaurant that positively oozes history, head straight for Domtrappkällaren. There's been a restaurant in the 14th century building at the foot of the steps leading up to Uppsala Cathedral since the 1930s and they still serve traditional Swedish dishes such as Toast Skagen, Beef Rydberg and meatballs for dinner and lunch.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

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