The guide to affordable lunch in Stockholm

The guide to affordable lunch in Stockholm

Eating lunch out can turn into an expensive habit, but luckily there are plenty of places in Stockholm serving delicious and relatively cheap lunches for anyone who "forgot" to bring last night's leftovers in to work. Follow our guide to Stockholm's best budget-friendly lunch, from healthy fastfood options to vegetarian buffets and Swedish homecooking dishes. You'll also find a selection of charming cafés and good-value restaurants for when you're out and about and your tummy starts rumbling.

In this guide
  1. Quick and simple lunch
    1. Babel Deli & Babel Bazaar – Masses of meze
    2. K25 – Modern food court
    3. Mummus – Pimp my hummus
    4. Elephant Thai – Authentic flavours
    5. Teatern – Gourmet streetfood
    6. La Neta – Popular taco joint
    7. Mormors Dumplings – Authentic flavours
    8. Falafelbaren – Falafel favourite
    9. Bar Schiacciate – Italian street food
    10. Pastell – Colourful
    11. Thongwiset – Popular Thai spot
    12. The Butcher's Deli – Lunch Sandwich 2.0
    13. The Good Gringo – Mexican-American street food
    14. Burgerian Falafel & Grill – Fun rolls
    15. Hawaii Poké – Fresh poké bowls
    16. Légumes – Green budget buffet
    17. Mesh – Healthy in Östermalmshallen
    18. Indian Street Food & Co – Modern Indian streetfood
    19. Pascha Deli – Hearty portions
    20. Hötorgshallen – Food hall for all tastes
  2. Good value lunch restaurants
    1. Dalanisse – Traditional Swedish homecooking
    2. Cucina Povera – Italian "poor man's food"
    3. Bongo Kök & Bar – Affordable and punky
    4. Ersta Terrass – Lunch with a view
    5. Pat's Place – Thai street food
    6. Bistro Rolf de Maré – Lunch like in Paris
  3. Cafés
    1. Bröd & Salt – Fresh DIY salads
    2. Gildas Rum – Close to Nytorget
    3. DeliKaféet – Grab on the go
    4. Vurma – Sunny spot
    5. Café Blåbär – Design your own salad
    6. Wilmer – Cosy atmosphere

Quick and simple lunch

Here's where to get a fast and cheap lunch

Babel Deli Babel Bazaar
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Babel Deli Babel Bazaar

Masses of meze

There's no doubt that Babel Deli and Bazaar are popular lunch spots. Hungry lunch guests queue up every day for meze, salads and wraps all made to order, to eat in or take away. The restaurant has a cheery Mediterranean-influenced atmosphere and the food is both popular and good value.

  • Kungstensgatan 33, Vasastan Långholmsgatan 27, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Babel Deli
    Kungstensgatan 33, Vasastan
    Babel Bazaar
    Långholmsgatan 27, Södermalm/Hornstull
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    Babel Bazaar
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    Babel Deli
    08-612 14 49
    Babel Bazaar
    08-668 39 03
  • Babel Deli Babel Bazaar
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall
K25 restauranghall – Affordable lunch
K25 restauranghall

K25

Modern food court

K25 food court has offshoots of several popular Stockholm restaurants serving food from all over the world. If everyone in your party fancies different kinds of food, you can just choose and buy from separate outlets and then eat together in the communal food court. You can also order your food to take away.

Mummus

Pimp my hummus

The menu at Mummus is based around a bowl of homemade hummus with the flavouring of your choice, which you can pimp with accompaniments such as chicken, falafel, halloumi and mushrooms. Bread is included and you can make your lunch extra filling by adding falafel or salad. 

Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai
Elephant Thai – Affordable lunch
Elephant Thai

Elephant Thai

Authentic flavours

If the coffers are a little low for a trip to Thailand, you can always take an exciting flavour journey with authentic Thai dishes. Elephant Thai serves classics such as Pad Thai, satay and stir-fries, at budget-friendly prices. They use their own-grown organic vegetables from their farm in Västmanland wherever possible, along with carefully selected Thai products.  

Teatern

Gourmet streetfood

With food from some of the country's best chefs, Teatern food court in Skanstull has proved a huge hit. Top quality streetfood made from great ingredients and, best of all, plenty of bang for your buck.

La Neta Barnhusgatan La Neta Östgötagatan
La Neta Barnhusgatan
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Popular taco joint

This popular taqueria draws in diners looking for a simple and cheap, but still tasty, lunch. Food is ordered and collected at the counter and the menu consists of a selection of tacos and quesadillas in various sizes, with generous amounts of melted cheese. Count on a queue during the lunchtime rush.

  • Barnhusgatan 2, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Östgötagatan 12B, Södermalm
    La Neta Barnhusgatan
    Barnhusgatan 2, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
    La Neta Östgötagatan
    Östgötagatan 12B, Södermalm
  • La Neta Barnhusgatan
    laneta.se
    La Neta Östgötagatan
    laneta.se
    La Neta Barnhusgatan
    08-411 58 80
    La Neta Östgötagatan
    08-640 40 20
  • La Neta Barnhusgatan La Neta Östgötagatan

Mormors Dumplings

Authentic flavours

At Mormors Dumplings you can eat handmade dumplings with various fillings and sides such as dipping sauces and hot-pot broth. Authentic flavours at nice prices. 

Falafelbaren

Falafel favourite

Falafelbaren have made a name for themselves with their organic falafel and stone-oven baked sourdough pita bread and delicious accompaniments. Choose from a range of different falafels or tuck into a falafel salad, and be prepared to wait a while - it gets pretty busy.

Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Affordable lunch
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Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan Bar Schiacciate Hornstull Bar Schiacciate K25
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Italian street food

Sate your hunger at Bar Schiacciate without burning a hole in your wallet. This small sandwich joint, which has several branches in town, serves substantial sandwiches inspired by Italian street food culture. Choose from nutritious fillings such as charcuterie, burrata, spreads and fresh vegetables, to eat on site or take away.

  • Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm
    Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
    Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
    Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
    Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Bar Schiacciate K25
    Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm
  • Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
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    Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
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    Bar Schiacciate K25
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  • Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan Bar Schiacciate Hornstull Bar Schiacciate K25
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen
Pastell Medborgarplatsen – Affordable lunch
Pastell Medborgarplatsen

Pastell

Colourful

You'll find pasta, pinsa, salads and focaccia on the menu at Pastell, a colourful restaurant on Medborgarplatsen in Södermalm. The prices are reasonable and they also offer cakes and pastries if you fancy something sweet after your meal - along with delicious coffee.

Thongwiset

Popular Thai spot

It's hard to find more authentic Thai food than at Thongwiset in Stockholm - the fact that it's especially popular with the city's Thai residents says a lot. Even though the prices might not quite match those in their homeland, they're lower than at many other restaurants in the capital. Every weekday, two new and two set lunch dishes are served, available with meat or vegetarian options.

The Butcher's Deli

Lunch Sandwich 2.0

If anyone's out to debunk the idea that “a sandwich is not a proper lunch”, The Butcher's Deli in Kungsholmen is a strong candidate. The delicatessen serves up hearty, high quality lunch sandwiches, at surprisingly low prices. Ingredients and fillings change from day to day.

The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan – Affordable lunch
The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
The Good Gringo Hudiksvallsgatan The Good Gringo Lindhagensgatan The Good Gringo Kungstensgatan The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
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Mexican-American street food

The Good Gringo can be found at several locations in the city, so if you're in the city centre, you're never too far from a freshly made burrito. They serve 'Mission style burritos', which is the San Francisco version of Mexican street food. Choose from a variety of options served in a bowl and bread, large or small – whatever you choose, you can expect budget-friendly prices and fresh ingredients. 

  • Scheelegatan 28, Kungsholmen Hudiksvallsgatan 4a, Vasastan Lindhagensgatan 77, Kungsholmen Kungstensgatan 14, Vasastan
    The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
    Scheelegatan 28, Kungsholmen
    The Good Gringo Hudiksvallsgatan
    Hudiksvallsgatan 4a, Vasastan
    The Good Gringo Lindhagensgatan
    Lindhagensgatan 77, Kungsholmen
    The Good Gringo Kungstensgatan
    Kungstensgatan 14, Vasastan
  • The Good Gringo Hudiksvallsgatan
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    The Good Gringo Lindhagensgatan
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    The Good Gringo Kungstensgatan
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    The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
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    The Good Gringo Hudiksvallsgatan
    073-953 73 99
    The Good Gringo Lindhagensgatan
    073-965 09 85
    The Good Gringo Scheelegatan
    08-408 001 56
  • The Good Gringo Hudiksvallsgatan The Good Gringo Lindhagensgatan The Good Gringo Kungstensgatan The Good Gringo Scheelegatan

Burgerian Falafel & Grill

Fun rolls

You'll find authentic ”Malmö falafels” served here in Södermalm. Burgerian has made a name for itself as much for its reasonably priced menu as the slightly unusually named dishes. Whether you choose a police roll, a divorce roll or a minister roll you can count on a seriously good lunch at wallet-friendly prices. 

Hawaii Poké Centralstation – Affordable lunch
Hawaii Poké Centralstation
Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan – Affordable lunch
Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan
Hawaii Poké Gallerian – Affordable lunch
Hawaii Poké Gallerian
Hawaii Poké Centralstation – Affordable lunch
Hawaii Poké Centralstation
Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan – Affordable lunch
Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan
Hawaii Poké Gallerian – Affordable lunch
Hawaii Poké Gallerian
Hawaii Poké Centralstation Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan Hawaii Poké Gallerian Hawaii Poké Åhlens City Hawaii Poké Garnisonen Hawaii Poké Medborgarhuset Hawaii Poké Kungsbron Hawaii Poké Lindhagen Hawaii Poké Brunkebergstorg Hawaii Poké Norrtullsgatan Hawaii Poké Sveavägen Hawaii Poké Mäster Samuelsgatan
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Hawaii Poké Centralstation Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan Hawaii Poké Gallerian Hawaii Poké Åhlens City Hawaii Poké Garnisonen Hawaii Poké Medborgarhuset Hawaii Poké Kungsbron Hawaii Poké Lindhagen Hawaii Poké Brunkebergstorg Hawaii Poké Norrtullsgatan Hawaii Poké Sveavägen Hawaii Poké Mäster Samuelsgatan

Fresh poké bowls

Hawaii Poké was among the first poké restaurants in Stockholm, and today they have branches everywhere. They serve fresh poké bowls for all tastes, prepared with selected ingredients and at an affordable price.

  • Centralplan 15, City/Norrmalm Humlegårdsgatan 20, Östermalm Hamngatan 37, City/Norrmalm Åhléns City, City/Norrmalm Karlavägen 100, Östermalm Folkungagatan 43, Södermalm Kungsbron 8, City/Norrmalm Nordenflychtsvägen 64, Kungsholmen Brunkebergstorg 12, City/Norrmalm Norrtullsgatan 9, Vasastan Sveavägen 51, City/Vasastan Mäster Samuelsgatan 9, City/Norrmalm
    Hawaii Poké Centralstation
    Centralplan 15, City/Norrmalm
    Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan
    Humlegårdsgatan 20, Östermalm
    Hawaii Poké Gallerian
    Hamngatan 37, City/Norrmalm
    Hawaii Poké Åhlens City
    Åhléns City, City/Norrmalm
    Hawaii Poké Garnisonen
    Karlavägen 100, Östermalm
    Hawaii Poké Medborgarhuset
    Folkungagatan 43, Södermalm
    Hawaii Poké Kungsbron
    Kungsbron 8, City/Norrmalm
    Hawaii Poké Lindhagen
    Nordenflychtsvägen 64, Kungsholmen
    Hawaii Poké Brunkebergstorg
    Brunkebergstorg 12, City/Norrmalm
    Hawaii Poké Norrtullsgatan
    Norrtullsgatan 9, Vasastan
    Hawaii Poké Sveavägen
    Sveavägen 51, City/Vasastan
    Hawaii Poké Mäster Samuelsgatan
    Mäster Samuelsgatan 9, City/Norrmalm
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    Hawaii Poké Mäster Samuelsgatan
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    Hawaii Poké Centralstation
    08-611 17 00
    Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan
    08-27 70 22
    Hawaii Poké Gallerian
    08-20 53 53
    Hawaii Poké Åhlens City
    08-37 80 33
    Hawaii Poké Garnisonen
    08-27 99 57
    Hawaii Poké Medborgarhuset
    08-13 33 17
    Hawaii Poké Kungsbron
    08-568 495 50
    Hawaii Poké Lindhagen
    072-225 70 81
    Hawaii Poké Brunkebergstorg
    08-22 00 47
    Hawaii Poké Norrtullsgatan
    08-30 44 62
    Hawaii Poké Sveavägen
    08-411 35 00
    Hawaii Poké Mäster Samuelsgatan
    08-452 98 06
  • Hawaii Poké Centralstation Hawaii Poké Humlegårdsgatan Hawaii Poké Gallerian Hawaii Poké Åhlens City Hawaii Poké Garnisonen Hawaii Poké Medborgarhuset Hawaii Poké Kungsbron Hawaii Poké Lindhagen Hawaii Poké Brunkebergstorg Hawaii Poké Norrtullsgatan Hawaii Poké Sveavägen Hawaii Poké Mäster Samuelsgatan

Légumes

Green budget buffet

The buffet at Légumes on Bysistorget in Södermalm is completely vegetarian and it's easy on the wallet. Mediterranean-inspired food is served over the counter and eaten, ideally, al fresco on the outdoor dining area.

Mesh

Healthy in Östermalmshallen

Mesh, which used to be called Planet Food, can be found with the historic Östermalmshallen covered food market and they serve a popular healthfood plate with your choice of ingredients. They also serve wraps, juices and smoothies. Fast, nutritious and tasty.

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Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan
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Modern Indian streetfood

This award-winning Indian streetfood chain serves popular lunch dishes. Sustainability is their watchword and they serve traditional Indian flavours in a modern way. Fill your belly with curries and kathi rolls - Indian flatbread wraps, with various fillings.

  • Drottninggatan 73 A, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Karlbergsvägen 43, Vasastan Sankt Eriksgatan 116, Vasastan Jan Inghes Torg 22, Hammarby sjöstad
    Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan
    Drottninggatan 73 A, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
    Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen
    Karlbergsvägen 43, Vasastan
    Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan
    Sankt Eriksgatan 116, Vasastan
    Indian Street Food & Co Hammarby sjöstad
    Jan Inghes Torg 22, Hammarby sjöstad
  • Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan
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    Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen
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    Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan
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    Indian Street Food & Co Hammarby sjöstad
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    Indian Street Food & Co Drottninggatan
    08-754 00 56
    Indian Street Food & Co Karlbergsvägen
    08-30 35 05
    Indian Street Food & Co St Eriksgatan
    08-754 00 56
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Pascha Deli

Hearty portions

Pascha Deli on Kungsgatan serves pita wraps, hearty sandwiches, salads and plates filled with meze at really great prices. Whether you prefer meat or vegetarian you'll find plenty to choose from, and during the summer months you can enjoy the food on the outdoor dining area which faces out onto one of Stockholm's most central neighbourhoods. 

Hötorgshallen

Food hall for all tastes

Take a deep dive into the global culinary offerings at this indoor food market. You'll find something for all tastes, whether you want to take your food with you, eat in, or just buy ingredients to make your own lunch. The restaurants' prices vary, but there are plenty of great, popular budget options among the stands.

Good value lunch restaurants

Affordable lunch places

Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse
Dalanisse – Affordable lunch
Dalanisse

Dalanisse

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Traditional Swedish homecooking

This family-owned neighbourhood restaurant in Birkastan serves hearty homecooking at reasonable prices. The menu varies from day to day, and includes dishes such as schnitzel, pea soup and fish stew. They also have a regular lunch menu with hamburgers and steak and chips, as well as vegetarian options.

Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Affordable lunch
Cucina Povera Odengatan

Cucina Povera

Italian "poor man's food"

Lunch at Cucina Povera means fresh salads and a wide selection of luxurious pasta dishes with classic flavours from Italy. Inspiration comes from Italian peasant cooking, where food is prepared using simple ingredients but with a lot of love, and prices are suitable for even tighter budgets. Our tip is to use the money saved on lunch for dessert in the form of the restaurant's homemade soft ice cream...

Bongo Kök & Bar

Affordable and punky

Bongo has embraced what it describes as a slightly more “punky” lunch concept, which aims to offer reasonably simple yet well-prepared lunch at a really nice price. Choose between the traditional dish of the day and the weekly vegetarian option, either to eat in or take away.

Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass
Ersta Terrass – Affordable lunch
Ersta Terrass

Ersta Terrass

Lunch with a view

Up on Erstaklippan on the eastern side of Södermalm, Ersta Terrass serves up a generous lunch buffet with flavours from around the world every weekday. The lunch includes two hot dishes, a salad bar, freshly baked bread, coffee and biscuits, all made from carefully selected and often locally sourced ingredients. When the weather permits, you can enjoy your lunch on the charming outdoor terrace.

Pat's Place

Thai street food

Pat's Place is perhaps best known for its innovative Thai tapas, but you can also come here to enjoy an affordable lunch with fresh ingredients and lots of flavour. The menu is updated each week with new dishes served with rice or noodles, most of which can be made vegetarian or vegan. 

Bistro Rolf de Maré

Lunch like in Paris

Next door to the Dansmuseet, this bistro serves up French-Swedish fusion dishes. Swedish homecooking favourites sit side by side continental classics on the menu. Centrally located on Drottninggatan and plenty of atmospheric bistro vibes.

Cafés

Bröd & Salt Sankt Eriksplan Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49
Bröd & Salt Sankt Eriksplan
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Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm
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Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen
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Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49
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Bröd & Salt Sankt Eriksplan Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49

Fresh DIY salads

Create your own salad at Bröd and Salt's salad bars, which you'll find at various spots all over Stockholm. Pick and choose all your favourites, from vegetables to protein, toppings and a range of dressings. Flavours include spicy tuna mayo, Caesar and Asian dressings. You can also buy a cinnamon bun and coffee to enjoy after your salad.

  • Sankt Eriksplan 6B, Vasastan Regeringsgatan 48, City/Norrmalm Karlbergsvägen 8, Vasastan Sveavägen 49, City/Vasastan
    Bröd & Salt Sankt Eriksplan
    Sankt Eriksplan 6B, Vasastan
    Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm
    Regeringsgatan 48, City/Norrmalm
    Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen
    Karlbergsvägen 8, Vasastan
    Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49
    Sveavägen 49, City/Vasastan
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    Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm
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    Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen
    brodsalt.se
    Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49
    brodsalt.se
    Bröd & Salt Sankt Eriksplan
    070-835 73 79
    Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm
    08-522 468 70
    Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen
    08-522 468 70
    Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49
    08-522 468 70
  • Bröd & Salt Sankt Eriksplan Bröd & Salt MOOD Stockholm Bröd & Salt Karlbergsvägen Bröd & Salt Sveavägen 49
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum
Gildas Rum – Affordable lunch
Gildas Rum

Gildas Rum

Close to Nytorget

Cosy café right on Nytorget where you can drop by for a coffee or eat a proper lunch with views over the park. Sink into a comfy armchair or grab a spot outside, if the weather allows. They serve lunch sandwiches, soups and hearty salads, not to mention all the homemade cakes and pastries.

DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet
DeliKaféet – Affordable lunch
DeliKaféet

DeliKaféet

Grab on the go

This little coffee bar close to Medborgarplatsen has a yellow logo that can be seen from afar. There are a few seats but the dishes - such as noodle salads, sausage baguettes, and other tasty treats from all corners of the world - are perfect for take away. 

Vurma

Sunny spot

Vurma's alfresco dining area is perfectly placed when the sun shines down on Hornstull Strand, which draws in the crowds during the warmer months. Eat breakfast and lunch or enjoy a coffee and cake. The menu consists of various flavour combinations which you can choose to order as a salad, sandwich or grilled sandwich. They also serve vegetarian stews, cakes and pastries and smoothies.

Café Blåbär Fleminggatan Café Blåbär Odenplan
Café Blåbär Fleminggatan
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Café Blåbär Odenplan
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Café Blåbär Fleminggatan Café Blåbär Odenplan

Design your own salad

At Café Blåbär, you can choose from a variety of salads with substantial ingredients such as feta cheese, tuna, quinoa, grilled chicken, and beans. If you're in the mood for something warmer, there are also grilled sandwiches, soups, and a few other main courses. The decor is quite pared-back, as are the prices. 

  • Fleminggatan 53, Kungsholmen Upplandsgatan 54, Vasastan
    Café Blåbär Fleminggatan
    Fleminggatan 53, Kungsholmen
    Café Blåbär Odenplan
    Upplandsgatan 54, Vasastan
  • Café Blåbär Fleminggatan
    cafeblabar.se
    Café Blåbär Odenplan
    cafeblåbär.se
    Café Blåbär Fleminggatan
    08-653 83 58
    Café Blåbär Odenplan
    08-32 54 75
  • Café Blåbär Fleminggatan Café Blåbär Odenplan
Wilmer Kungsholmen Wilmer Vasastan
Wilmer Kungsholmen
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Wilmer Vasastan
wilmercafe.se
Wilmer Kungsholmen Wilmer Vasastan

Cosy atmosphere

Family-owned Wilmer is a popular café where you can take a seat and enjoy lunch in warm, welcoming surroundings. The menu includes substantial sourdough sandwiches, hearty salads and hot main courses which vary from day to day. If you fancy something sweet to go with your coffee there are plenty of homemade cakes and pastries to choose from.

  • Bergsgatan 30, Kungsholmen Sankt Eriksgatan 110, Vasastan
    Wilmer Kungsholmen
    Bergsgatan 30, Kungsholmen
    Wilmer Vasastan
    Sankt Eriksgatan 110, Vasastan
  • Wilmer Kungsholmen
    wilmercafe.se
    Wilmer Vasastan
    wilmercafe.se
    Wilmer Kungsholmen
    070-471 81 00
    Wilmer Vasastan
    070-471 81 00
  • Wilmer Kungsholmen Wilmer Vasastan

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