Where to eat the best kanelbullar (cinnamon roll) in Stockholm?
A trip to Stockholm (Of Sweden) is not complete without a kanelbullar. That is beyond dispute. What it is? The easiest thing would be to translate it into Dutch; then you get a cinnamon roll. Although a cinnamon roll doesn't cover the bill for this divine Swedish roll with a butter-cinnamon filling. The kanelbullar can be found everywhere, from coffee shops to bakeries and supermarkets, but one kanelbullar is not the same as the other. So behold: a list of the places where they make the best kanelbullars in the city. Whether all of the below are subject to intense scrutiny or not, commit to trying at least one of these delicious bakeries.
Skeppsbro Bageri recently won the best bun competition in Stockholm, making it the clear number one. At this bakery, absolutely everything is made in-house with organic ingredients.
The baking process is thorough: all whole grains are ground on-site using both a stone and a whirligig mill. This preserves more flavor and nutrients—resulting in moist, flavorful bread.
The cardamom bun is just as popular here as the cinnamon bun, so that variation is worth trying as well.
Lillebrors means little brothers in Swedish. Three guesses who the owners of the business are. At Lillebrors they not only sell delicious bullars, but also good (sourdough) bread and other baked goods, such as the traditional semla that is eaten en masse around fettis days in Sweden.
There is often a queue in front of the shop, but don't be put off. Lines are normal in Stockholm when it comes to good food. And we couldn't agree more with them.
Photo via Lillebrors on Instagram.
Stora Bageriet is a wonderful place where, like many bakeries in Stockholm, you can look straight into the bakery. Wonderful to see - and to know - that your sandwiches and bullars are freshly made, right?
You can visit Stora Bageriet from early in the morning. Sit down at a table inside or enjoy the sun on the spacious terrace in front of the door. In addition to juicy bullars, they also sell breakfast (try the gröt, if you dare), sandwiches, sourdough bread and other Swedish pastries.
There is now also a second Stora location, which is located close to the enormous playground of Vasastan.
Photo via Stora Bageriet on Instagram.
Art Bakery may not be as cozy as the previous bakeries (the place is larger and more modern), but it does make very good treats. Forgive and forget, so to speak.
The business is a pastry shop and is not called 'art' bakery for nothing. You get a lot more goodies than just a tasty cinnamon or cardamommabullar, so go for it (tip: try the princess stårta).
You will find the bakery next to the Nordiska Kompaniet (the Swedish Bijenkorf), which is also definitely worth a visit.
Photo via Art Bakery on Instagram.
The fact that Bergstrands Bageri is in fifth place does not mean that this bakery makes less tasty things than the previous ones.
In fact, this bakery is my personal favorite. They make perhaps the best croissants in town here and the bullars also stare seductively at you from the display case (and they taste that way too).
This small bakery has a nice terrace where you can enjoy the sun in the morning. There are a few places inside. Small but nice is the magic word of the bakery. And uh, definitely take one of the delicious breads home with you while you are there.
Photo via Mountain Beaches on Instagram.
This bakery is located in a dreamy spot in Stockholm; in the Bergianska Trädgården. A place that is especially enchanting in summer. You have to pay an entrance fee to view the gardens, but the bakery is accessible.
You can sit here, either inside the greenhouse or outside on the terrace, for a fika, breakfast or lunch. In addition to bullars, they also serve delicious cakes and an extra tip: they will also pour you a glass of bubbles with love.
Photo via Gamla Orangeriet on Instagram.
Okay, I'm going to be honest with you right away: these kanelbullars are different from the normal kanelbullars (and also a bit more pricey). They don't have the standard round shape (I prefer to call them a kanelbåt) and are made with just that little bit extra joie de vivre, just to give it a name.
Fun fact: the owners have both won several awards for best baker. You understand that bizarrely delicious baked goods are made here that are a feast for both the mouth and the eye. The choice is limited and that may be a good thing.
Photo via Socker Sucker on Instagram.