Södermalm's best brunch spots

Come by this modern neighbourhood restaurant in Zinkensdamm to have something light to eat, or to tuck into a slap-up meal. The brunch menu consists of classic large and small format brunch dishes, such as Eggs Benedict, omelettes, steak tartare, meatballs and salads. Wash it down with a glass of wine or a brunch cocktail.

Enjoy a reasonably-priced weekend buffet with colourful, multicultural food at this vegetarian restaurant with one of the city's most spectacular views. Home-baked bread, organic and tea are all included, as are desserts, cakes and pastries if you want to round off your meal with something sweet.

Sofia Common rejects the idea of brunch as a mishmash of breakfast and lunch. They serve creative brunch dishes every weekend all day until long into the evening. The menu consists of their own takes of Mexican and American favourites, such as tacos and burgers.

The concept at Bleck is small and medium-sized dishes with culinary inspiration from Europe and other parts of the world. You'll find classic brunch dishes alongside new favourites, with meat and plant-based options.

This superpopular spot on Nytorget has an unusually extensive weekend menu, divided up into small dishes and main courses. Give your weekend an upgrade with brunch favourites from French toast to hamburgers served with fabulous cocktails.

Greasy Spoon has taken the brunch concept a step further - they serve breakfast and brunch all day here. Brunch aficionados can enjoy healthy options such as chia pudding and fruit salad, or slightly more substantial dishes such as Eggs Benedict or a Full English. Come in good time, the place fills up quickly.

Paulina's Kitchen & Bakery, in bright, airy premises on the east side of Södermalm, makes food and pastries from scratch using carefully selected ingredients. In addition to delicious freshly baked goods, they serve classic and international brunch dishes on weekends.

Get your weekend off to a flying start by sliding into this organic cycling café on Södermannagatan. The cycling theme may be pretty niche, but the menu's broad. At the weekends they serve brunch dishes such as avocado toast, American pancakes, waffles and other brunch dishes, with special dishes for the kids.

Bistroteket serves up a classic brasserie experience with a twist. The trendy bistro-style interiors and an emphasis on accessibility make this a natural choice for weekend brunch. The extensive menu, with strong French inflences, has something to suit all tastes. If the weather allows, you can take a seat outside on the pavement dining area.

This popular deli restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. The menu has a wide selection of dishes such as croque monsieur, Korean steak tartare and various shellfish dishes, which you can pair with a classic Bloody Mary or Mimosa. r mimosa.

With a passion for good food, Invece serves up family brunch Italian-style every weekend. The buffet table is laid out in traditional Italian fashion with primi platti, secondi and dolce, and you'll find everything from freshly baked focaccia bread, cheese and cured meats to creamy pasta dishes, beef carpaccio and, of course, pizza. Combine with a glass of prosecco or an aperitivo for the full experience.

This famous beer hall is well worth a visit in daylight hours. Kvarnen's brunch buffet consists mainly of classic Swedish flavours, from pickled herrings to meatballs with lingonberries, but you'll also find more southern flavours among the options.