The guide to Gothenburg's best brunch

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.

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. Combine with a milkshake, cocktail or perhaps a glass of bubbles. 

Joe Farelli's is an Italian-American dream. It feels like a classic diner and serves fluffy pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit and sweet treats - everything a brunch fan could dream of. All this and more in a central location right in the middle of Avenyn.

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.

The brunch at Lemon Garden is enough to make anyone want to be a child again. Desserts and smoothies sit side by side more substantial dishes and pancakes on the menu. Fruity and sweet toppings and sides include everything from tropical fruits to melted chocolate and whipped cream. Some of the restaurant walls are covered in leafy houseplants, providing a relaxing space to recharge your batteries. 

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.

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.

Step into this unique, eclectically decorated hotel restaurant with fantastic views. After a well-earned lie-in, this is the perfect spot for a weekend outing. The buffet includes almost everything you could desire, including healthy smoothies, freshly baked bread and several kinds of pickled herring. Coffee and tea are included.

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.

At Bongo Bar, the world's flavours come together in a brunch explosion featuring everything from spicy dishes from the Middle East to British breakfast classics and the pride of France - croissants. If this sounds tempting, just head to what they call 'a slightly fancier local eatery' for a Sunday brunch where breakfast favourites combine with the best lunch dishes.

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.

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. 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.

Cappuccino is housed at two different addresses in Gothenburg, with sun-drenched outdoor seating areas as their common denominator. At the Eriksberg branch, you can brunch on a prawn sandwich or coffee from the café, while at Kopparmärra they offer a wide range of Italian favourites such as pizza, pasta and salads, as well as Italian pastries and (naturally) cappuccino.

At Cafe No.77, you can compose your own brunch with toast, porridge, pancakes, juice and smoothie, or choose the ready-made breakfast package, which is also completely plant-based. Coffee is top quality, and the drinks menu includes chai latte, hot chocolate and several types of tea.

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

Fun, relaxed, and with something to suit all tastes – that's the motto at Klang Market. A stone's throw from Avenyn, you can celebrate the weekend with Klang's own take on classic brunch dishes. Pancakes, butterscotch bread, shakshuka and club sandwiches are just a few of the dishes you'll find on the American-influenced menu. Toast the weekend with a cocktail, with or without alcohol.

When you want to give your body a healthy boost that also tastes good and is a feast for the eyes, you can head to Jos. They serve colourful smoothie bowls, pimped pancakes, grilled sandwiches and other brunch dishes in the light, airy premises, charmingly framed by old brick walls. If you'd rather enjoy brunch at home or perhaps in the adjacent park, you can grab your food to go.

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 stone oven bread, fresh fruit, cheeses, juice and home-baked cakes. On weekdays, you can choose from grilled sandwiches, organic coffee and other goodies from the menu. 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.