The best cafés on Djurgården

Rosendals trädgård is a popular spot deep in the heart of Djurgården's leafiest area. As well as idyllic gardens, there's a shop selling organic produce, a flower shop, event space and a café where you can eat outside among the apple trees or inside in the greenhouses. Stockholmers and tourists alike visit to eat a delicious lunch or coffee and cake in the relaxing surroundings.

In Waldemarsudde Park, you'll find Café Ektorpet with its large outdoor terrace just a stone's throw from the water. They've been serving coffee, pastries, and waffles here since 1949, but you'll also find simpler lunch dishes, wine, and the café's own beer on the menu.

Ekorren has been around since 1897 and continues to provide a popular oasis for Stockholmers looking to escape the stress of big city life. Enjoy the café's leafy surroundings and waterside location, whether you want to eat lunch, have a coffee or a glass of wine. Café Ekorren has something for everyone; cakes and pastries, salads, hot food, coffee and alcoholic drinks.

You'll find Skroten Café right next to the little island of Beckholmen in the Nya Djurgårdsvarvet boatyard. This tucked-away spot oozes archipelago vibes and everything on the menu is homemade. Treat yourself to something sweet, eat a simple lunch, warm up with a mug of hot chocolate or enjoy a glass of wine. Take a break from your Djurgården walk to buy something from their nautical shop or have a sit down and warm yourself in the winter. Four-legged friends are also welcome.

Djurgårdsbrunn is just as picturesque as you would imagine a café on Djurgården to be. The establishment underwent a significant facelift between 2020 and 2025, and boasts a beautiful setting both indoors and outdoors. Drop in for a cup of coffee, freshly baked treats, and sandwiches, and in the summer, Djurgårdsbrunn's own soft serve ice cream.

Right out at the far end of Djurgården you'll find this hidden oasis, a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Only open in the summer, you can sit right by the water and watch the boats sail in past Nacka Strand and into Stockholm harbour. Take in the natural surroundings as you enjoy a sandwich, cake or ice cream.

Located in the lush courtyard of the Nordic Museum, Lusknäppen is a charming brick building housing both a café and bar. Museum visitors and external guests alike are welcome to enjoy 'fika' here with coffee, pastries, and ice cream, which are best enjoyed on the outdoor terrace during the warm months. They also serve simple lunches, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. During the winter months, the opening hours are limited to weekends, while in summer, the café is open daily.

Lilla Hasselbacken has been around since 1896 and it's located right opposite Skansen. Regulars and tourists alike come for their classic Swedish cuisine. The café is open every day all year round and serves everything from sandwiches and cakes and pastries to more advanced dishes and alcoholic drinks.

At Moderna Museet, you can enjoy coffee both in the restaurant and in the adjoining espresso bar. The selection includes coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and other treats, and you can also have a glass of wine or a refreshing kombucha. If you have a little time to spare, a walk around the museum's exhibitions is recommended. 

Stockholm 1897 is the first thing you see when you cross the bridge from Östermalm to Djurgården. Right by the water, this meeting place consists of a restaurant, sauna, café and craft bakery. In the latter, fresh buns, soft cakes, bread and other treats are baked every day to enjoy on the outdoor terrace or by the open fireplace. Inspiration comes from both classic Swedish and trendy spots in Copenhagen and Paris.

A perfect way to round off a stroll around Djurgården is with a visit to Flickorna Helin. This beautiful fairytale pavilion, a former exhibition building just outside Skansen, boasts a wonderful veranda with gorgeous views. Their own bakery produces all their bread and pastries and you'll find everything from homemade soups to salads on the menu. You can also order a glass of wine or cold beer to go with your meal.

When visiting the idyllic historic buildings and animal enclosures at Skansen, a stop-off at Kafé Petissan is a must. This picturesque spot is straight from the pages of an Astrid Lindgren book and it's the perfect place to stop for a traditional Swedish fika. The extensive cake buffet includes cinnamon buns, roulades, various kinds of typical Swedish biscuits and cookies, as well as cordial and, of course, filter coffee.