Café Life: Stockholm

Thistles and Kiwis,

I have, in the past, written a few posts about my favourite cafés in Wellington. It took me far too long to find the right spot in Hamburg, but here in Stockholm, I have already found the place and it is only around the corner. Of course, there are others I need to investigate, but let’s start local.

Haga Bageri or more correctly Haga Tårtcompani & Bageri, a bakery and patisserie who make cakes to order, very nice bread (we’ve enjoyed some for breakfast this week) and of course good things for fika (the essential coffee break – I’ll show you what I tried on Monday). They also have a range of crackers, teas and other produce for sale.

We had also heard that they did very good sandwiches, so on Friday I popped into the café part of the bakery shop to try it out, and also to sense the atmosphere. There are candles, flickering and giving off a cosy warmth, cushions, comfortable seating, and a sense you could sit here for a while (I was careful not to take pictures of the others sitting there this time). There is a constant buzz of activity at the bread and pastry counter, but sitting here you are just far enough away to enjoy the comings and goings but also have a quiet moment.

I ordered the tuna melt, as regular readers will know this is not only a sandwich I like but also one I compare. This was up there with the best. The bread of course was excellent, and the filling just right with a hint of chilli.

Naturally I will return, to buy bread, perhaps a treat, and to try another sandwich. Coffee is good, staff are friendly, and to have a place like this so close to where we are staying is an added bonus.

Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer and good food. Thistles and Kiwis can be found on Facebook and Instagram @thistlesandkiwis

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  5. I am so glad you have found a place-away-from-home for a coffee and a treat and a quiet ‘sussing’ of who live around you! The place looks VERY Swedish – simple but stylish – candles always and just simple leaves and flowers . . . enjoy 🙂 !

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      1. Yes 😊 When I worked as a baker som 25 years ago my boss made me and my colleagues take field trips to visit them and learn new things. I worked 3hours from Stockholm, but the field trips were definitely worth it. It is still a place I really appreciate. They are masters of the trade making everything from scratch in a perfect way.

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  10. I love how you found YOUR café so quickly in Stockholm, and it sounds like you chose very well. The tuna melt — also one of my favorites — looks divine, and I’m particularly entranced by the ivy sprig and lighted candle. So easy to spend all morning there!

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  15. The tuna melt looks stupendous … I feel like I need to hunt down one now!

    Cafes are such anchors … even in Asia, we are delighted when we find one, better still if it is near to where we are staying.

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