The best brunch spots in the city centre and Old Town

The best brunch spots in the city centre and Old Town

Fancy rounding off the week with a leisurely brunch in the heart of Stockholm city or among the cobblestone alleyways of the Old Town? There are plenty of restaurants to choose from, whether you're in the mood for a classic brunch buffet or a sit-down à la carte brunch. Tuck into goodies such as waffles, pancakes and pastries, or perhaps omelettes, sandwiches and smoothies. Why not accompany your meal with a classic Bloody Mary? We guide you to the best brunch spots in the city centre and Old Town.

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      Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar All-in meeting place
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      Österlånggatan 17 Neighbourhood gem
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      Mister French Shellfish brunch with views over the water
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      Boqueria Spanish brunch tapas
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      Knut Brunch, Northern Swedish style
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      Tak Like a Japanese beer hall
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      Restaurant Reiss Classic brunch
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      Urban Deli Brunch and shop for weekend treats
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      Restaurangen Moderna Museet Culture brunch with a view
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      Dirty Coco Enchanting interiors
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      Hallwylska Central oasis
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      Jacqueline's Mediterranean flavours
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      Weidao Asian favourites Sponsored
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      Berns Asiatiska Luxurious Asian brunch
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      Ateneum Jazzy gastronomy
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      Bonnie's Bonnie and Clyde-inspired brunch
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      Griffins' Steakhouse Grilled meat
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      BodyBuddy Brunch that does a body good
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      Kaferang Brunch all week
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      Karamell Lunch with Mediterranean flavours Sponsored
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      Gretas 1920s glamour

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Brunch in the city centre and Old Town

Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar

Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar

All-in meeting place

This laid-back meeting place on Hötorget from the ever-reliable Bockholmen restaurant group serves a brunch at weekends. The menu revolves around European influences, with both classic brunch dishes and innovative elements, as well as brunch cocktails. During the summer months you can enjoy your meal on the sun-kissed outdoor dining area. 

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17
Österlånggatan 17 – City centre and Old Town brunch
Österlånggatan 17

Österlånggatan 17

Neighbourhood gem

Österlånggatan 17 serves a great long lunch with both small and main courses to choose from. Celebrate the weekend with mini burgers, small tacos, salads, meatballs and Swedish/French desserts.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Brunchbuffé på Mr French · Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French
Mister French – City centre and Old Town brunch
Mister French

Mister French

Shellfish brunch with views over the water

Mister French puts on a weekend brunch loaded with shellfish, grilled dishes and bubbles. You'll find oysters, mini burgers, charcuterie, masses of side dishes and, naturally, an entire dessert table. All served in a 1920s former custom house with unbeatable views over the harbour.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria
Boqueria – City centre and Old Town brunch
Boqueria

Boqueria

Spanish brunch tapas

Spanish brunch tapas combine with drinks such as sangria, juices and Bloody Marys at Boqueria in the Mood shopping arcade. A very popular à la carte tip for anyone in the mood for brunch with a Mediterranean flavour.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan
Knut Regeringsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Knut Regeringsgatan

Knut

Brunch, Northern Swedish style

Knut Bar combines wilderness vibes with an urban edge and serves a brunch buffet that includes scrambled eggs, scones, flatbread wraps, Västerbotten cheese and sweet treats. 

  • Type of brunch: Buffet
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak
Tak – City centre and Old Town brunch
Tak

Tak

Like a Japanese beer hall

Izakaya, Tak's take on a traditional Japanese beer hall, serves brunch with Japanese influences and top-notch ingredients. The restaurant is fourteen floors up, with stunning views, and they serve brunch dishes with Japanese flavours, along with cocktails and juices.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss
Restaurant Reiss – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurant Reiss

Restaurant Reiss

Classic brunch

On Skeppsbron, just a few steps from the waterfront, is the magnificent building that houses Hotell Reisen. The hotel has an elegant restaurant that's open all day and welcomes guests for everything from cocktails and jazz to everyday lunches and, not least, brunch with classic dishes such as eggs, salads, sandwiches and happy endings like French toast and pancakes.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen
Urban Deli Sveavägen – City centre and Old Town brunch
Urban Deli Sveavägen

Urban Deli

Brunch and shop for weekend treats

This social meeting place is open all week. At weekends they serve brunch dishes with international influences. A perfect opportunity to tuck into all kinds of delicious dishes. While you're there, pick up some weekend treats in the food hall next door.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet
Restaurangen Moderna Museet – City centre and Old Town brunch
Restaurangen Moderna Museet

Restaurangen Moderna Museet

Culture brunch with a view

The island of Skeppsholmen feels like an excursion, right in the middle of the city. Combine a weekend brunch with a visit to Moderna Museet's exhibitions – but you can also visit the restaurant on its own. The buffet is filled with homemade dishes based on seasonal produce and with a theme tied to one of the current exhibitions. The magnificent view over the water and Djurgården is an experience in itself.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
Dirty Coco Drottninggatan

Dirty Coco

Enchanting interiors

Waffles and pancakes are classic brunch elements, and at Dirty Coco they're served with strawberries, Nutella, ice cream and whipped cream. The decor is equally sugar-sweet, with tones of pink and walls and ceiling covered with thousands of flowers. If you don't have a particularly sweet tooth they also serve grilled sandwiches and healthy bowls.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang
Hallwylska Restaurang – City centre and Old Town brunch
Hallwylska Restaurang

Hallwylska

Central oasis

The restaurant in Hallwylska museet's inner courtyard is open from spring to autumn and they serve lunch at weekends. The menu consists of both Swedish and southern European flavours that match the Continental surroundings. A true oasis in the heart of the city.

  • Type of brunch: Weekend lunch
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's
Jacqueline's – City centre and Old Town brunch
Jacqueline's

Jacqueline's

Mediterranean flavours

Jacqueline's on Malmskillnadsgatan takes you on a gastronomic journey from Stockholm city to the Mediterranean. On Saturdays they serve brunch, with dishes including their popular reuben sandwiches and their signature dish, pinsa, on the menu. 

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao
Weidao – City centre and Old Town brunch
Weidao

Weidao

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Asian favourites

Round off the week with Asian flavours in the heart of town. Weidao gets its culinary inspiration from Asian cities such as Bangkok, Seoul and Beijing. Eat sushi, stir-fry, ramen and bimbimbap made with selected ingredients, all at reasonable prices.

  • Type of brunch: Weekend lunch

Berns Asiatiska

Luxurious Asian brunch

The hallowed halls of Berns are transformed into a buffet paradise at weekends. They lay out an Asian-influenced brunch under the crystal chandeliers, with everything from sushi to hot dishes and  Round off your meal with homemade cakes and pastries from Berns' own bakery. Cold dishes are served as a buffet and hot dishes are ordered at the table. 

  • Type of brunch: Buffet

Ateneum

Jazzy gastronomy

The restaurant at Miss Clara Hotel serves up an à la carte-brunch inspired by New York and London. Pick and choose from everything from sandwiches and eggs to cocktails.  

  • Type of brunch: À la carte

Bonnie's

Bonnie and Clyde-inspired brunch

At Bonnie's inside the Bank Hotel you can brunch in Breakfast at Tiffany's style surroundings. The restaurant is in a former banking hall that's been transformed with velvet sofas, chequered floors and chandeliers. Their brunch concept is called Lazy Breakfast & Bubbles and it consists of a cold buffet as well as a choice of à la carte dishes that you can pick and choose freely from. All topped off with a glass of champagne.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet and à la carte

Griffins' Steakhouse

Grilled meat

On Saturdays, Griffin's Steakhouse lays out their brunch buffet. Pick and choose from classic brunch dishes, as well as their own favourites, freshly-grilled meat, salads and vegetarian dishes. Just make sure you save some room for the dessert buffet.

  • Type of brunch: Buffet
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan – City centre and Old Town brunch
BodyBuddy Smålandsgatan

BodyBuddy

Brunch that does a body good

BodyBuddy aims to make food that's both nutritious and delicious, from ingredients that are local, organic and seasonal. At weekends they serve colourful brunch dishes such as sandwiches, bowls and salads, but their regular menu also works as brunch on weekdays.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte

Kaferang

Brunch all week

In addition to their usual offering, Kaferang also have several brunch dishes on their menu. How about pulled beef, cold-smoked salmon and pancakes?

  • Type of brunch: À la carte
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell
Karamell – City centre and Old Town brunch
Karamell

Karamell

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Lunch with Mediterranean flavours

Sweet, savoury, acidic - at Karamell they've consciously created a menu that hits all the right notes. Dishes of various sizes are paired with cocktails from the bar to be enjoyed inside the cosy restaurant or out on the sunny outdoor terrace when the weather permits.

  • Type of brunch: Weekend lunch

Gretas

1920s glamour

Iconic Swedish film star Greta Garbo provides inspiration for this elegant restaurant which oozes 1920s glamour. The menu is frequently updated, with dishes dictated by the chefs' creativity and ingredients' seasonality - but we hope their avocado sandwich is here to stay.

  • Type of brunch: À la carte

City centre and Old Town brunch – About the guide

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