The complete guide to Stockholm's best brunch

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.

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.

Jacqueline's draws inspiration from the Mediterranean, with some elements from New York. The colourful restaurant serves a popular Reuben sandwich amongst other classic brunch dishes and brunch cocktails.

The menu also includes their signature dish pinsa, a pizza-like dish that the founders first tasted with chef and restaurant owner Riccardo Buitoni from Brooklyn. 

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

MR Cake on Regeringsgatan invites you to a brunch experience framed in pastel pink, right in the heart of Stockholm city. Behind the popular café is celebrity pastry chef Roy Fares. 

On the brunch menu, you'll find both savoury and sweet dishes such as things on toast, egg dishes, porridge, and pancakes with seasonal toppings. As always at MR Cake, there's a wide selection of cakes, pastries, and desserts to enjoy after your meal or to take home for your coffee break.

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 weekend brunch features a variety of interpretations of both modern and classic dishes such as egg dishes and sandwiches. If you want to really indulge, you can order, for example, a glass of champagne or a Bloody Mary to accompany your meal. It's suitable for both families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a lovely weekend meal.

The interior is très très French. Enjoy the weekend in lavish, pink surroundings with details reminiscent of authentic French brasseries and bistros. If you haven't had enough of the atmosphere when brunch concludes, you can keep the Continental vibes going with a cocktail in the bar.

Bockholmen is located in Stockholm's inner archipelago, just outside the city. The charming old wooden villa is an oasis of calm with views of both water and forest, and during the winter the old tile stoves make the rooms warm and cosy. 

Every weekend, a brunch buffet is served here with hot and cold dishes and salads with both classic Scandinavian and fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Choose from treats such as meatballs, Eggs Royale, burrata and bleak roe  - but be sure to leave some room for something sweet from the dessert table.

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.

Since its inception in 2015, popular Bleck has put Lilla Blecktornsparken on the map. Guests come here from all corners of Stockholm to eat, drink, and enjoy the sun on the terrace or the cosy atmosphere in the conservatory. 

Throughout the year, they serve small and larger brunch dishes with flavours from Europe. There's also an extensive drinks menu with everything from cocktails to wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options. 

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. 

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.

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. 

The restaurant inside Hotel Reisen positively oozes history. In the 1750s, Dutchman Fredrik Reiss ran a (semi-legal) 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.

Start off your brunch with a boat trip from Nybrokajen, which takes you to historic Saltsjöqvarn and SQ Bar & Restaurant, inside the Elite Hotel Marina Tower, in just 15 minutes. Unwind with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and something delicious on your plate, all while enjoying views of the entrance to Stockholm harbour.

The menu features classic brunch dishes such as Eggs Benedict, pancakes, and burgers, along with refreshing cocktails. Best experienced during the summer months on the sun-drenched outdoor terrace.

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. 

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. 

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.