The complete guide to Stockholm's best brunch

Villa Källhagen's brunch makes a perfect stop off on a long weekend walk. Combine fresh air and beautiful surroundings with delicious food and views over Djurgårdsbrunn canal. The menu includes brunch classics such as Eggs Royale and club sandwiches. Accompany your food with a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Bellini, a glass of champagne, beer or wine. Booking is recommended.

Luxurious Bank Hotel's restaurant Bonnie's doesn't just welcome guests with a red carpet, it also includes a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic bubbles with brunch. The brunch buffet is called Lazy Breakfast and Bubbles and includes scrambled eggs, sandwiches, waffles and pimped-up porridge. 

Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar invites you to a relaxed brunch in a bustling environment every weekend. The menu features a wide range of mainly European dishes with other international elements, from prime rib steak and omelettes to American pancakes and veal meatballs. Why not treat yourself to a classic brunch cocktail or some bubbly.

French-inspired Brasserie Balzac is something of an institution, drawing in guests every day of the week. For brunch you can enjoy hot and cold dishes such as salads, egg dishes and (naturally) oysters. Or be inspired by the grand brasserie surroundings and go all-in on French classics such as an entrecote or moules frites.

Treat yourself to a seafood brunch in Mister French's swanky, Art Deco-inspired premises on Skeppsbrokajen. Pick and choose from shellfish, salads, vegetables and chargrilled French specialities, and round off your meal with a trip to the waffle station and large dessert table. Classic brunch cocktails such as mimosas, bellinis and Bloody Marys are served alongside, as well as wine, beer and non-alcoholic options.

Interiors have 1920s Great Gatsby vibes, with a dose of French bistro, and the backdrop is one of the city's best waterfront views on Skeppsbron. 

This cosy neighbourhood restaurant in the Old Town invites you to enjoy a relaxed brunch with international flavours every weekend. You'll find everything from bagels and burgers to egg dishes, salads and meatballs with mashed potatoes and cream sauce. The hours fly by in the warm, welcoming surroundings and, luckily, brunch lasts until late in the evening.

LYKKE, in the Nordic Light Hotel, serves a generous brunch buffet with classic brunch dishes. How about avocado toast, shellfish cocktail or pizza bianco? Naturally you'll also find typical cocktails such as Bloody Mary and mimosa, as well as LYKKE's own signature cocktails. Celebrate the weekend in modern surroundings with furniture by Nordic designers and architects.

Take a trip to Artilleriet within the Army Museum in Östermalm and celebrate the weekend with a proper weekend lunch. Everything from egg dishes to steak frites, chicken burgers and other salads, as well as children's dishes, is served in their light, airy premises. If you're thirsty you can also choose from brunch cocktails and hot shots in the bar. Dogs are welcome.

DoMa, Tea Malmegård's and Viktor Lejon's laid-back yet ambitious restaurant is housed in a former printworks on Nybrogatan 48. Eat European and Scandinavian dishes which often include ingredients from the restaurant's own vegetable patch on Ingarö. Brunch is served downstairs, in Bar DoMa, and consists of both classic brunch dishes and dishes with a twist.  

In Pampas marina by Ulvsundasjön, a short walk from Vasastan and the city, K4 serves a generous brunch buffet, including sliders, grilled meats and huge platters of vegetables. Hungry hoardes of weekend gadabouts make their way here and in the summer the huge outdoor seating area by the water is a big draw.

Why not treat yourself to a brunch with cultural flair, in a beautiful setting overlooking the waters of Stockholm? Moderna Museet's restaurant, which is open to both museum visitors and other hungry guests, serves a brunch buffet related to one of the current exhibitions served every weekend. 

Everything is carefully prepared with sustainable seasonal ingredients, and if you want to add a little extra flair, you can order a cocktail, a glass of bubbly, or a refreshing kombucha. The dining room's panoramic windows boast views over waters surrounding Skeppsholmen, and in the summer, the terrace is a sunny brunch hangout.

Inside the Mood galleria shopping mall you'll find always-lively Boqueria, one of the city's hottest tapas joints. Perfect for anyone who wants to meet up and celebrate the weekend with lots of small dishes to share. Boqueria's brunches are popular, so it's a good idea to book in advance. The atmosphere here is often festive and bubbly, and groups often head over to the bar after brunch. 

Dishes are inspired by classic brunch dishes, but have been "spanishified" with dishes shared around the table, tapas style. 

The restaurant inside Hotel Reisen positively oozes history. In the 1750s, Dutchman Fredrik Reiss ran a (semi-illegal) café on the premises, which has since served as a storeroom, watering hole and meeting place for some of Europe's most prominent poets and writers. Locals and hotel guests alike come here to socialise over food and drink.

At the weekend, they serve brunch with classics such as egg dishes, sandwiches, salads, and pancakes. The price is fixed and includes two courses and coffee.

In the middle of Zinkensdamm, Hornsgatan has created a second living room for all Södermalm residents, passers-by and foodies. Western Södermalm combines with Parisian Saint-Germain-des-Prés to create a welcoming restaurant open for lunch, dinner, brunch and drinks. 

Brunch is served every day in a well-considered and unpretentious environment. On weekdays, a brunch dish is always listed with an accompanying drink, while the weekend offers a longer menu with both classics and southern European elements. A place that works equally well for a brunch date as for a large group of friends.

Boulebar is well worth a visit whether you're up for playing boules or not; the French influences flow just as freely on the menu. Brunch includes everything from baguettes and croissants to hot dishes and French desserts, served in the leafy indoor park, or outdoors in Rålis and Hagaparken in the summer.

Knut, on Regeringsgatan in the heart of the city, serves classic brunch dishes with flavours from Norrland, in northern Sweden.Tuck into everything from blueberry scones to sausages, scrambled eggs and sweet treats.

Mexican and American flavours are the order of the day at this Södermalm haunt, combined with unusual wines. Every weekend they serve a brunch menu, with dishes such as sliders, fried oysters, mammoth fries and sweets such as banana split milkshakes laced with rum. 

They stay open late into the evening here, so turn off the alarm clock and treat yourself to a slow, stress-free weekend. If you stay long enough, maybe over a drink in the bar if the time seems to be running away too quickly, you might catch a live performance or some other exciting happening in the basement.

Ocra lays out a weekend brunch buffet with both hot and cold dishes in former industrial premises in Norra Djurgårdsstaden. You'll find everything from bread and various dips to salads, grilled dishes, egg dishes, sides and classic desserts. The restaurant opened in 2022 and there's plenty of space for all sizes of groups looking to brunch together.

Brunch all day at Miss Clara, which takes its inspiration for brunch from favourite restaurants in London and New York. Their à la carte menu includes dishes such as eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys, smashed avocado and fluffy American pancakes. 

Paraden is a relaxed and lively place at any time or day. Their opening hours are generous, from lunch to late dinner and drinks, and they also serve brunch. Sit and eat over two floors, with a massive bar on the ground floor and balcony seats offering a view of Stockholm revellers. Locals and groups from further afield who want to eat a great brunch come together here. 

The menu includes egg dishes, classics, salads, side dishes, pancakes, croissants and sweet treats. In other words, you can either choose a favourite dish yourself or share several small dishes around the table if you want to try several options. As always at Paraden, Southern European flavours are interspersed with Swedish and Nordic ones.

Hotel Kung Carl's popular brunch includes their own twists on classic dishes, from salmon sashimi to salads and desserts. Treat yourself to a glass of champagne or a Margarita to go with your meal. Brunch is served in Kung Carl's cocktail bar.

Steninge Bruk is housed in a renovated old barn along with the largest wood-fired barbeque in Sweden. They serve brunch dishes direct from the grill, alongside salads, cold cuts and a dessert table. Install yourself indoors or out in the green outdoor space when weather allows. You can also combine your outing with a walk and a little shopping in the adjoining plant shop.

Jacqueline's gets its inspiration from cities such as Brooklyn and Tel Aviv, when it comes to both food and decor. The colourful restaurant offers classic brunch dishes, shakshuka, sliders and more. 

Usually, the elegant Nikkei restaurant ISSEI Stockholm occupies this space, but on Saturdays, brunch takes over at the Strand Hotel. Tuck into pancakes, salads, croissants and cheeses to a backdrop of views over the waters of Nybrokajen. 

La Botanica has created a tropical oasis with a huge buffet, imaginative decor and the opportunity to combine your visit with fun activities. 

The buffet features dishes from all corners of the world, meat and fish, freshly baked bread from the patisserie and colourful cocktails. There's something to suit all tastes here - just make sure to save room for the dessert buffet. If you don't want to leave the colourful environment, you can combine your visit with a fast-paced hour or two in the entertainment centre, where there are both gentle and more fast-paced activities to enjoy.

Take a trip out to Värmdö and enjoy a luxurious weekend lunch at Artipelag art gallery. Their restaurant serves an à la carte menu with European influences for large and small guests. Make sure you leave enough time to get out for a walk in the beautiful archipelago surroundings. 

This retro Södermalm favourite will appeal to anyone who enjoys Fifties nostalgia and/or freshly made waffles. The menu has something for everyone, with sweet and savoury waffles, loaded freakshakes and ice cream. 

Brasserie Astoria doesn't just boast a stunning interior with lush plants, impressively high ceilings and several bars and dining rooms, they have several other strings to their bow. One of them is their weekend brunch, which offers something for everyone. 

Traditional French cuisine is the order of the day, with brunch dishes such as grilled sandwiches, substantial hot dishes and luxurious classics as well as oysters and bubbly and much more.

Fancy sprinkling a little American-style 1930s glamour over your everyday existence? Then head to Swing by Golfbaren in Vasastan, which is inspired by the mini-golf tradition which grew during the Prohibition Era. They open up at midday at weekends and serve a menu full of seasonal brunch-friendly dishes, to be enjoyed in their glass-roofed restaurant.

At Asplund near Pampas Marina you can dig into their popular Saturday brunch buffet with flavours from all over the world. There's a waffle station and dessert station, in addition to a selection of hot and cold dishes. The restaurant is housed in a listed building. 

This stylish design hotel welcomes guests to a delicious weekend brunch with culinary inspiration taken from all over the world. Choose from avocado toasts, bagels, eggs Benedict and American pancakes. Come with a group of friends and order a few dishes to share or just pick out your favourite. They also have childcare and a special children's menu. 

Greasy Spoon's all-day brunch concept is extremely popular. Pick and choose from everything from chia pudding to full English breakfasts for meat-eaters and vegans alike. Come early if you don't want to queue.

Berns historic salons are transformed into a luxurious buffet paradise at the weekend. Sushi and other Asian dishes are served beneath the spectacular crystal chandeliers and you can accompany your meal with excellent cocktails.