The best coffee shops in Stockholm

The best coffee shops in Stockholm

Italians love their coffee - but so do Swedes; Sweden is one of the top ten coffee-consuming countries. Hence, in a city like Stockholm the coffee competition is steep. The city hosts an ever-expanding array of espresso bars, coffee shops, baristas and cafés. Whether you fit into the on-the-go-I-have-no-time category or prefer a lengthier sojourn sipping your caffeine of choice, we've got you covered. The 'fika'-culture is deeply imbedded in the consciousness of Stockholm urbanites, thus getting your daily drip coffee, latte, Americano, cappuccino and espresso fix is ubiquitous. We've cut through the noise to bring you this list of our favourite spots to grab a cup o’ Joe at the best coffee shops and best espresso bars in Stockholm.

In this guide
  1. Stockholm's best coffee shops
    1. Johan & Nyström – For the coffee aficionado
    2. Sosta – Genuine Italian Espresso
    3. Caffetteria del corso – À la Milan
    4. Caffè Ugo Espressobar – Espresso to go
    5. Drop Coffee – Hippest in town?
    6. Lykke Nytorget – Coffee that does good
    7. Kaffe – Your local coffee-institution
    8. Mellqvist Kaffebar – One of the best coffee joints in the city
    9. Ölkemi Coffee – From craft beer to fine coffee
    10. Beck Kaffebar – Cinematically charming
    11. Il Caffè – Work and coffee
    12. Bar Schiacciate – Sandwich and coffee bar
    13. Stockholm Roast – Own coffee roastery
    14. DeliKaféet – Italian coffee
    15. Poli Caffè – Roasted in Italy
    16. Kaffebar – Popular al fresco area
    17. Mitt Café – Quality coffee
    18. Sempre – In the heart of the shopping district
    19. Kaffekiosken – Coffee and sneakers

Stockholm's best coffee shops

Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan – Coffee
Johan & Nyström Swedenborgsgatan

Johan & Nyström

For the coffee aficionado

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.

Sosta

Genuine Italian Espresso

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.

Caffetteria del corso

À la Milan

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.

Caffè Ugo Espressobar

Espresso to go

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.

Drop Coffee

Hippest in town?

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.

Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
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Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Coffee
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Lykke Nytorget

Coffee that does good

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.

Kaffe

Your local coffee-institution

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.

Mellqvist Kaffebar

One of the best coffee joints in the city

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.

Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee – Coffee
Ölkemi Coffee

Ölkemi Coffee

From craft beer to fine coffee

Under the same roof as the beer bar and brewery Ölkemi, this coffee bar is run by Brit Stephen Leighton, who is passionate about specialty coffee and has his own brand. Enjoy fine coffee beans and combine your coffee with a fresh sandwich or freshly fried doughnut.

Beck Kaffebar

Cinematically charming

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.

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Work and coffee

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.

  • Price sample: Espresso about 15/25 SEK
  • Södermannagatan 23, Södermalm Bergsgatan 17, Kungsholmen Drottninggatan 85, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Långholmsgatan 19, Södermalm/Hornstull
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    Södermannagatan 23, Södermalm
    Il Caffè Bergsgatan
    Bergsgatan 17, Kungsholmen
    Il Caffè Drottninggatan
    Drottninggatan 85, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
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    Långholmsgatan 19, Södermalm/Hornstull
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Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Coffee
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Coffee
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Bar Schiacciate Mäster Samuelsgatan – Coffee
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Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Coffee
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Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Coffee
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Sandwich and coffee bar

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.

  • Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, City/Norrmalm Fleminggatan 12, Kungsholmen
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    Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm
    Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
    Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
    Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
    Bar Schiacciate Mäster Samuelsgatan
    Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, City/Norrmalm
    Bar Schiacciate Fleminggatan
    Fleminggatan 12, Kungsholmen
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Stockholm Roast

Own coffee roastery

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.

DeliKaféet – Coffee
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DeliKaféet – Coffee
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DeliKaféet – Coffee
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DeliKaféet – Coffee
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DeliKaféet – Coffee
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DeliKaféet – Coffee
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DeliKaféet

Italian coffee

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.

Poli Caffè

Roasted in Italy

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.

Kaffebar

Popular al fresco area

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.

Mitt Café

Quality coffee

Mitt Café doesn't just boast delightfully relaxed neighbourhood café vibes, they also have really good coffee. It's made from beans from Lykke Kaffegårdar, which don't just taste good, they also do good thanks to their direct collaboration with coffee farmers. 

Sempre

In the heart of the shopping district

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.

Kaffekiosken

Coffee and sneakers

Founder Albin Karlsson has created a neighbourhood hangout for everyone in the area and anyone who happens to be passing by and who loves great coffee. In addition to coffee, they also offer juice, sandwiches, and sweets, all depending on the season and their mood. They also enjoy collaborating with some of the city's bakeries, so keep an eye on social media to see what they come up with. One wall is dedicated to shoes from Sandays, so maybe you'll leave here in a new pair of kicks?

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