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.

In Pampas marina by Lake Ulvsundasjön, a short walk from Vasastan and the city, serves a lavish brunch buffet with vegetables, sauces, and smoky BBQ featuring flavours from various parts of the world. Additionally, there's freshly baked bread, a variety of salads, and charcuterie on the buffet table. Brunch concludes with a dessert table filled with treats baked on-site.

Lots of hungry weekend hedonists come by for brunch, and in summer, the large terrace by the water is also a draw. The décor blends marine and rustic styles as a nod to the restaurant's location next to the small boat harbour. This brunch is popular among families with children.

In the heart of Hotel At Six on Brunkebergstorg is the Dining Room restaurant, which is open throughout the week and serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner in a luxurious setting. The restaurant is furnished with minimalist wooden tables, curved sofas, black chairs, and discreet brass lamps in a spacious area with large windows. You can also see into the kitchen and watch the chefs preparing meals.

Brunch is served as a buffet and is filled with both classic brunch favourites and seasonal inspired dishes. Don't miss the chocolate fountain!

You'll find the cosy neighbourhood bistro, a sister restaurant to, among others, Nybrogatan 38, in the Old Town. Every weekend, they invite you to a friendly brunch in homely surroundings adorned with comfy leather sofas, spindle chairs and brass details.

On the menu, you will find brunch dishes (some inspired by the USA) in various sizes, along with indulgent desserts and classic brunch cocktails. For those who love eggs, there is also an entire chapter dedicated to different omelettes and luxury dishes such as eggs Benedict.

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 cocktails. 

Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday and on holidays in well-designed and unpretentious surroundings. Dive into a menu filled with classic dishes and southern European elements; they're particularly proud of their egg dishes, French toast and grilled dishes. And, naturally, you can always order oysters from the oyster bar. A place that works equally well for a brunch date as for a large group of friends.

With its location on a pier beside Kristineberg, Piren offers an impressive view of Stockholm's waters, creating a delightful backdrop both in summer and winter. In true local bistro style, the opening hours are generous and the atmosphere is relaxed. 

The weekend is celebrated with brunch, where the menu changes to feature well-known brunch dishes such as American pancakes, eggs Benedict, and cheeseburgers. There's still some space left for a few of Piren's classics, however. Complete your meal with a brunch cocktail for the finishing touch.

In old industrial premises in Norra Djurgårdsstaden, Ocra presents a brunch buffet with both hot and cold dishes over the weekend. The restaurant opened its doors in 2022 with plenty of space for brunch-loving groups in the impressive locales with generous natural light and room both around the tables and in comfy sofas.

Brunch includes everything from bread and various spreads to salads, grilled items, egg dishes, sides, and classic desserts. Combine your own American grill plate or opt for a traditional combination of omelette and bacon – the possibilities are endless, with flavours from different parts of the world.

Brunch all day at Miss Clara Hotel, which draws inspiration for its brunch from hidden gems in London and New York. The à la carte includes items such as eggs Benedict, avocado toast, fluffy American pancakes, and Bloody Marys – in other words, a classic brunch menu.

Miss Clara aims to liven up Stockholm with its brunch and bring Continental influences to a menu that has something for everyone. Escape the stress of the impending Monday and unwind with something delicious on your plate.

MR Cake on Regeringsgatan invites you to a brunch experience in pastel pink surroundings, right in the heart of Stockholm city. The popular café is run by celebrity pastry chef Roy Fares, who has won international awards, written popular baking books, and appeared on television.

The brunch menu features both savoury and sweet dishes such as hearty toasts, egg dishes, porridge, and pancakes with seasonal toppings. As always at MR Cake, there's also a generous selection of cakes, buns, and pastries to enjoy for dessert or to take home for a 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.

At Hotel Kung Carl, you can choose between à la carte and buffet. The buffet features flavours from all over the world in the form of salads, main dishes, charcuterie, small bites, and desserts. The à la carte menu consists of both modern and classic brunch dishes such as egg dishes and sandwiches. If you want to indulge, you can order, for example, a glass of champagne or a bloody mary with your meal. Their brunch is perfect for both families and groups of friends looking to enjoy a lovely weekend meal.

The decor is French to the core. Enjoy the weekend in lavish, pink surroundings, with details reminiscent of authentic brasseries and bistros. If you haven't had enough of the atmosphere when brunch comes to an end, you can extend the Continental vibe with a cocktail at the 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.

STHLM Brunch Club on Dalagatan is a popular brunch spot where the menu is full of delights. Dishes vary with the seasons, but expect bowls, egg dishes, sandwiches and sweets, as well as coffee, juice, cocktails and milkshakes.

STHLM Brunch Club's hearty brunch attracts numerous guests, especially on weekends when queues can be long. They don't take reservations, so it's walk-in only, but to make it as smooth as possible, they have set up a queue system. Aim for weekdays or odd times to get a table faster.

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, they serve brunch with hot and cold dishes and salads with both classic Scandinavian and fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavours. Choose from treats such as cheese plates, omelettes, caprese and ribs  - but be sure to leave some room for something sweet from the dessert menu.

Greasy Spoon's all-day brunch concept, every day of the week, has proved to be a winning formula – so much so that they've expanded to several locations. Choose from everything from chia pudding to hearty brunch plates for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans. 

The concept is popular and attracts numerous brunch-hungry guests, so it's wise to arrive early if you don't want to stand in line.

Josefina is perhaps best known as a fun summer oasis, but you can actually come here year-round to indulge in a lavish brunch at the weekend. The tables are laden with a variety of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, many of which are cooked on the grill. If you want to elevate the experience a bit, opt for a brunch cocktail or some bubbly.

During the summer, the outdoor seating area is a natural place to settle down and enjoy the view, while in winter, you can find your spot in the indoor seating areas. Combine brunch with a walk in the beautiful surroundings for a truly holistic experience.

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. Classics such as sandwiches, pancakes and salads have been given a creative twist. There's also an extensive drinks menu with everything from cocktails to wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options. 

Brasserie Astoria doesn't just boast a breathtaking interior with lush greenery, impressive ceiling heights, and several bars and dining rooms, it also has many strings to its bow. One of these is their weekend brunch, which has something for everyone.

French tradition meets influences from brunch cities such as New York and Tokyo, featuring fried chicken, avocado toast, oysters, and pancakes.

Visit Boulebar whether you want to play boules or not; the French influences here flow right onto the menu. Brunch is served in courses at the table and includes everything from baguettes and croissants to your choice of main course and French dessert. Dine in their leafy indoor park, or outdoors in Rålambshovsparken and Hagaparken in the summer.

Brunch can also be combined with a game of boules. Check out Boulebar's website if you want to learn a few tricks of the trade in advance, so you can impress your friends. Perhaps you'll choose the elastic measuring tape trick, where you measure a little quickly and with the confidence of the President of France?

In Bern's prestigious salons, a luxurious brunch buffet with Asian influences is served on weekends. Under the magnificent chandeliers, you can enjoy both sushi and other Asian dishes, while sipping on well-blended cocktails.

They blend buffet and à la carte brunch options here, with a menu that's updated regularly – without removing the guests' favourites, of course. Dig into the popular sushi, various cold dishes, sides, and salads before you order main courses to the table – all included in the price. Afterwards, a dessert buffet awaits.

At the classic Diplomat hotel, brunch is served using local ingredients in an international atmosphere with both Stockholmers and guests from further afield around the tables. The brunch menu features seasonal dishes and desserts, organic eggs, and true brunch classics.

At their sister hotel Villa Dagmar, international flavours take centre stage for brunch, but if you're in the mood for a traditional brunch, Diplomat is the place to go. Enjoy brunch in the distinctive Jugend surroundings that characterise the Diplomat.

At Hotel Villa Dagmar you can enjoy food and drink experiences from a menu inspired by the Mediterranean, including during brunch. Dishes include minute steak , burgers, and salade Niçoise.

Brunch can be enjoyed in the restaurant or in the beautiful enclosed courtyard, perfect for festive brunches with friends – it truly feels like being by the Mediterranean. If a classic brunch is what you crave, take a look at Dagmar's sister hotel – the classic Hotel Diplomat – which focuses on a more traditional version of the beloved meal.

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

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 day trip to Värmdö and enjoy a luxurious weekend brunch at Artipelag art hall. Their restaurant offers a brunch buffet for both adults and children, featuring a wide variety of cold and hot dishes inspired by the archipelago surroundings of Artipelag, with an emphasis on seasonality and locally sourced ingredients.

Enjoy the beautiful archipelago scenery and take a walk along the water, or combine brunch with an exhibition at the art hall.

Combine brunch with stunning views and a world-class photography exhibition. At Fotografiska, brunch consists of three different parts: small plates, a main course, and dessert. Just like the restaurant's other menus, the emphasis is on green, organic, and seasonal ingredients.

The price for brunch also includes admission to Fotografiska's exhibitions, so make sure you see some truly incredible photography by both Swedish and international photographers while you're here.

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. 

Lemon Garden take their inspiration from Tulum's sunny beaches and vibrant brunch culture, featuring a menu packed with various hearty dishes. The focus is on fruit and chocolate, which top everything from milkshakes to pancakes, churros, and waffles, but the menu also includes savoury dishes like sandwiches and fruity options such as bowls and smoothies. You can enjoy brunch all week long here.

The restaurant is full of greenery, including entire sections covered in plants, bringing calm and energy to the venue. The brothers behind Lemon Garden describe the environment as biophilic, meaning a way to combine natural elements in a world where we have increasingly lost touch with nature. 

The restaurant at the luxurious Bank Hotel welcomes you not only with a red carpet entrance, but also includes a glass of champagne or non-alcoholic bubbles with the brunch. The brunch buffet is called Lazy breakfast and bubbles and includes, among other things, egg dishes, sandwiches and waffles served at the table. Don't miss the iconic dessert Smash the piggy bank, which is a chocolate piggy bank filled with delights.

But it's not just the red carpet that attracts weekend visitors looking for that little extra in their dining experience – the old bank features impressive vaults, enormous chandeliers, and velvet sofas that look just as good in photos as the brunch is delicious.

Design hotel Blique by Nobis welcomes you to a delicious weekend brunch inspired by flavours from around the world. Choose from avocado toasts, eggs Benedict, and American pancakes – among others. Come as a group and order a bit of everything, or stick to your favourites. Brunch is served in the restaurant Boketto.

They also offer childcare for all the parents with young children who want to enjoy a calm and relaxing brunch. Kids are left in safe hands with Blique's childcare providers, who organise movies and crafts.

LYKKE, inside the Nordic Light Hotel, serves a wide brunch buffet featuring international classics, comfort foods, and plenty of greenery. Of course, you'll also find typical cocktails such as Bloody Mary and Mimosa, as well as the restaurant's own signature cocktails.

Celebrate the weekend in modern surroundings designed by Todd Saunders, with open spaces and furnishings by Nordic furniture designers and architects – the Nordic theme is clearly evident both on the plate and the decor.

Take a trip to Artilleriet inside the Army Museum in Östermalm and celebrate the weekend with a proper weekend brunch. In their airy and well-designed premises, everything from egg dishes to minute steak, chicken burgers, and various salads are served, as well as dishes for children. If you're thirsty, you'll also find brunch cocktails at the bar. 

The team at Artilleriet loves a nicet brunch in the company of good friends, and dogs are also welcome. In the summertime, the outdoor seating is a popular oasis.

Brasserie Hötorget invites you to a relaxed brunch every weekend in bustling surroundings, combining a Parisian atmosphere with the delightfully rugged charm of Zinkensdamm.

The menu features a range of predominantly European dishes with small elements from around the world, from steak tartare and omelettes to American pancakes and veal meatballs. For a little extra luxury, you can also order a classic brunch cocktail or some bubbles.

On Regeringsgatan in the heart of the city, Knut serves classic brunch dishes infused with flavours from northern Sweden. Brunch consists of a buffet served at the table, including kavring and gubbröra, wood-smoked pork shoulder, hard flatbread and lingonberry cheese, game meatballs and Västerbotten pie. All followed by desserts.

Both the inspiration and ingredients come from Norrland. And don't just fixate on the food, as the drinks menu also offers a wealth of exciting flavours. Such as Norrland beer and cocktails with forest berries, to name just a couple.

Inside Mood galleria shopping mall, always-lively Boqueria is one of the city's hottest tapas joints. Perfect for anyone who wants to meet up and celebrate the weekend with lots of small plates 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. 

On Saturdays, Griffins' Steakhouse celebrates the weekend by offering what they describe as their “brunch experience extraordinaire”. The buffet tables are filled with traditional brunch dishes, new favourites, meats, and salads. Of course, the experience concludes with a generous selection of desserts.

A great choice if you're a large group wanting to brunch together, as you can book unusually large parties directly via Griffins' site. If you are a really large group, you will need to call or email in your booking.