The guide to Gothenburg's best brunch

On the first floor of the Clarion Hotel Post, in Gothenburg's former post office building, Norda is one of the coolest places to hang out at the weekend. The award-winning brunch menu includes savoury, sweet, crispy, meaty and vegetarian or vegan options. Accompany with a perfectly mixed Virgin or Bloody Mary, a glass of fizz or wine. Saturdays have a party atmosphere with a DJ, while Sundays are set to slightly more laid back music.

Round off the week at this stylish bistro at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel. They lay out an extensive brunch buffet every weekend with everything from pancakes and croissants to juices and salads. The restaurant is handily located a short walk from Drottningtorget and the central train station.

You don't need to be staying at Jacy'z to eat brunch at this glamorous city resort. Get stuck into an American buffet with everything from bagels to oysters at the hotel restaurant Archie's, before ordering your choice of main choice. After that, the generous dessert table awaits, with sweet treats including cakes and cheesecake. Combine with a milkshake, cocktail or perhaps a glass of bubbles. 

At the top of Hotel Pigalle is Restaurant Atelier, where you can enjoy à la carte brunch at weekends. Why not get dressed up in that makes you feel good and start your weekend with a cold glass of champagne, and let yourself be seduced by the delicious medium plates and flowery decor.

Bring the whole gang to brunch at Mugwort's BBQ Shack! With hundreds of seats both indoors and outdoors you'll definitely find a spot here. The menu is inspired by roadside diners in the USA, featuring waffles, egg dishes, and plenty of other delicious options for both big and small diners. Meat takes centre stage on the menu and there are several different cuts to choose from, paired with tasty sides.

Lifestyle restaurant Coco Orangerie in Linné serves classic brunch favourites such as Eggs Benedict, avocado on toast, pancakes and bowls. The brunch menu consists of medium-sized dishes that are ideal for sharing with your table but you can also order a whole brunch package with selected dishes.

Café Gazette, one of Zamenhof's three restaurants, all under the same roof, aims to provide a place to hang out all day long. On Saturdays and Sundays they serve a substantial brunch. Brunch dishes are ordered from the à la carte menu which includes modern brunch classics such as Eggs Benedict and fish and chips.

Friggagatan's homely neighbourhood pub turns into a popular spot for brunch-loving residents of Gothenburg to socialise over the weekend. American pancakes, hearty sandwiches, and a full menu of burgers are just a few of their brunch offerings. If you're in the mood, food can be paired with a carefully selected German or Belgian beer.

Brunchoteket offers a colourful brunch with plenty of vegetarian options every day. The à la carte menu includes avocado sandwiches, French toast with toppings and smoothie bowls. Why not treat yourself to a brunch mimosa? During the summer months you can eat brunch al fresco on Brunchoteket's large outdoor area with views over Linnégatan.

Neighbourhood restaurant Enoteca Maglia invites you to a brunch that combines classic dishes and Italian favourites. At the same time, they celebrate the weekend with a good price on bubbles.

It's not all about boules at Boulebar - you can also fill your belly with delicious French delicacies. Their brunch buffet includes everything from croissants and waffles to lamb stew and crème brûlée. If you want to give your weekend even more of a French, festive touch, why not order some oysters and champagne?Naturally, a round of boules is included with brunch.

Walking into this popular breakfast and brunch café is a little like travelling back in time. The decor oozes Fifties American vibes and fluffy pancakes, bagels and crispy bacon are the order of the day. During the summer months you can sit outside and watch the cyclists and laid-back Linné locals go by.

Eggs royale, fries, salads and Belgian waffles are just a few of the dishes Brasserie Lavette serves at their weekend brunches. Or why not luxe it up with oysters and champagne? This cosy brasserie is an ideal place to sit for a while and enjoy the weekend.

Cheri-Lee on Avenyn serves both food and cocktails with Asian influences. On the weekend, you can treat yourself to brunch with a variety of dishes from various parts of Asia. The atmosphere and the art-filled dining room make for a complete experience.

The brunch concept Kulting, which is part of Suggan Wine Bar, serves brunch in both large and small formats. Treat yourself to a full brunch plate or just a bowl of porridge, along with a glass of bubbly or orange juice.

With limestone white walls and deep blue interiors, this café and bar transports you to a cosy tavern on an island somewhere in the Greek archipelago. As the name suggests, brunch takes centre stage at Blue Brunch and Bar, with Insta-friendly creations such as waffles and pancakes with both sweet and savoury toppings, mammoth sandwiches and egg dishes. You can also relax with a cup of excellent coffee, or party it up with a cocktail at the bar. Difficult to get a dog sitter on the weekend? No problem, even four-legged friends are welcome here.

At Me & the goat, all treats are baked on site in the café, and the selection varies according to the best ingredients in season. On weekdays, you can come for a breakfast package that includes a filled croissant, whipped Turkish yogurt with berry compote and granola, and other goodies. At the weekend, a hearty brunch buffet is laid out with different kinds of bread, cheeses, fruit, yoghurt, a large plant-based selection and also a couple of home-baked sweets and pastries.

Enjoy a Sydney-inspired brunch party every weekend at Breakfast Society at Burgersson. The menu includes everything from hearty pancakes and Eggs Royale to shakshuka and various kinds of burgers. Plenty of the dishes can be made free of gluten, lactose and animal products. In summer, the outdoor dining area is the perfect spot for a lovely weekend hangout.

A visit to Isabelle is a bit like stepping onto a Manhattan movie scene set. Surrounded by urban art and interesting interiors, you can brunch New York-style with oysters, crab rolls, American pancakes and other tasty dishes. Try to leave some room for something sweet from the dessert menu.

Since opening in 1984, Fröken Olsson has held a special place in the hearts of Gothenburgers. The place is open almost every day of the year, and every weekend it lays out a brunch buffet that's as generous as it is affordable, with freshly-baked sourdough bread, fresh fruit, cheeses, juice and home-baked cakes. It often gets full quickly, so aim to get here in good time, not least if you want to bag one of the coveted seats in the cosy courtyard.

Anyone who has ever visited New York knows that the fresh bagels you find there are something very special. In the absence of a Swedish equivalent, American Elizabeth Rubin started this bagel café where she serves authentic New York bagels just a stone's throw from Avenyn. Whatever your tastes, you're guaranteed to find something yummy on the menu, which includes everything from the classic cream cheese bagel to variants with smoked salmon, egg salad or turkey. All in grand surroundings with authentic big city vibes.

The neighbourhood restaurant INTE on Linnégatan is run by the owners of Tizne and Koizen. Every Sunday, they serve a brunch menu where you can choose five dishes to create your own brunch. Choose from sweet treats and hearty savoury options.