The best coffee shops in Stockholm

Organic, fair trade, limited edition and hand-roasted - it doesn't get much better than that. Based on the philosophy that quality brew is nothing that can be rushed, the beans are slowly roasted to perfection. Johan & Nyström deliver coffee all over the city to multiple reputable cafes and restaurants.

Take a virtual trip to Italy; Sosta ticks all the boxes with Italian-speaking staff and Italian TV channels. Enjoy coffee in all its forms, from double shots to latte and macchiato. The offering also includes pastries and sandwiches.

You'll find this authentic little espresso bar in Hötorgspassagen between Drottninggatan and Slöjdgatan (just a few steps from Hötorget). Incredibly well-respected for their excellent coffee, this is the perfect spot to grab a cappuccino and a little something sweet on the move, or standing at the counter.

Caffé Ugo, located on Kungsholmen, is famous for its artisanal espresso. Indulge in Italian pastries, sandwiches and hearty salads. Regulars grab espresso in the bar, but Caffè Ugo also has a lounge area if you're in the mood for a lengthier sojourn.

Lykke Nytorget is an extension of the coffee producers Lykke Kaffegårdar. Enjoy ethically produced coffee in the colourful café, which transforms into a bar and restaurant in the evening.

Il Merlo is a wine bar, sandwich shop and coffee bar all in one. With a passion for Italy and Sicily, it's a given that they use coffee beans roasted to perfection by a family business in the boot-shaped country. Accompany your espresso with an Italian pastry or a tasty sandwich.

As the name suggests, Lilla Espresso Bar is a small yet impressive, coffee bar where owner Aron brews Neapolitan coffee to perfection. The glossy bar counter and the chequered floor create an elegant and stylish atmosphere where you can socialise over a cup of really good coffee, have breakfast, and enjoy Italian pastries.

This trendy espresso bar is jam-packed with coffee-addicts eager to get their daily vice. Kaffe serves artisanal coffee at a good pricing point along with pastries and sandwiches. Enjoy your espresso standing up Italian-style.

Colourful Pepe's café loves coffee and sweets. The coffee comes from Monteriva and is brewed to perfection. Want to dream away to warmer latitudes? Then you should definitely opt for a frappé, which is the café's signature drink. If you're hungry or craving something sweet, you can choose from waffles, milkshakes, sandwiches, and ice cream.

A little Italian oasis in Bibliotekstan where coffee lovers can find both top-notch espresso and various pastries and sandwiches. Hop up at one of the small round tables, take your coffee standing up out on the street or grab a take-away. There's also a branch of Sempre in the NK department store.

Mellqvist has a reputable reputation and is a popular melting pot from dawn 'til dusk. This artisanal espresso bar is open all day everyday, happily obliging customers' daily caffeine fixes. Their breakfast is infamous, as are their pastries and the menu also offers lighter meals.

Lennart & Brors is a little Italian coffee bar that opened in 2024 and has become a firm favourite among many espresso lovers. As well as a comprehensive coffee menu, they serve homemade pastries, breakfast sandwiches and lunch pizzas in a friendly atmosphere. Don't miss their refreshing affogato when the sun's shining.

Drop Coffee takes their brew very seriously. This hipster hangout roasts its own specialty beans. Enjoy an espresso-and-croissant takeout or settle down in the minimalistic café with your laptop.

Since Kringelgården opened a branch in Midsommarkransen, the café has become a firm favourite among many of the area's coffee connoisseurs. Enjoy everything from espresso to cortado, macchiato, and brewed coffee, paired with freshly baked treats or pehaps a toasted sandwich. Be sure to take home a loaf of bread or a couple of buns as well.

Beck is one of those coffee shops you see in movies, where regulars hang out all day over a cup of coffee, a pastry, or a sandwich. The setting is cinematically cosy, with chequered floors, window seats, and bentwood chairs.

The team behind Tropical has roots in both Rome and Sardinia, making this oasis in Kungsträdgården an authentic little piece of Italy. Enjoy great coffee in a lively Italian atmosphere. Whether you're here for a quick espresso or a longer coffee break, there's something for every coffee lover. Espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, latte, americano… just choose what you fancy from the menu.

Il Caffé has several branches and serves quality brew in an intimate, urban environment. Southern Italian vibes dominate: bold, earthy aromas punctuate the coffee. Bring your laptop and get some work done.

Bar Schiacciate doesn't just serve hearty sandwiches, they also have their own coffee: "A modern version of espresso", with influences from Italian coffee bars and Nordic specialty coffee culture. The beans themselves come from farms in Brazil, Ethiopia and Sumatra, and are boosted with robusta for extra potency.

Slakthusområdet, Stockholm's former meatpacking district, has gone through a real resurgence in recent years, and among the first on the scene was Stockholm Roast. They combine a coffee roastery with a store and cafe, made, naturally, with their own coffee. The former industrial venue's concrete vibes and homely elements like soft carpets and plants combine to make for cool, welcoming surroundings.

At Café Vólta, you can stop by for an espresso “on the go”, a breakfast roll and cappuccino, or lunch. If you're craving coffee, you won't be disappointed; they serve specialty roasted coffee from Johan & Nyström here.

This tiny coffee bar near Fridhemsplan is mainly suitable for takeaway or a quick coffee, as even though there are a few seats they're usually occupied by gentlemen chatting in Italian over a cup of coffee from Italian Caffè Poli, one of the country's most famous coffee roasters.

This little hole in the wall on Åsögatan combines really good coffee with Vietnamese street food. The coffee is Italian and made from organic Fairtrade beans, transformed into espresso for you to enjoy on the spot, standing up, or to take away on your way to other adventures. The seating is limited and the atmosphere cosy.

Kaffe's sister café on Bysistorget has a large outdoor seating area among the cherry trees which fills up quickly as soon as the sun makes an appearance. There's a warm, friendly atmosphere and you can drop by for a coffee at the bar, a lunchtime sandwich or treat yourself to one of their tempting cakes and pastries.