One of my favourite things to do each time I go back to Stockholm is to choose one or a few things on my list of places to experience and dedicate some time for it. I wasn’t very good at discovering new places when I lived in Stockholm. But it’s definitely something I thoroughly enjoy now every time I return. At the top of my list this time around was Djurgårdsbrunn. It’s an incredibly charming cafe located on Djurgården which used to be known as Djurgårdsbrunns Värdshus. Not only can you sit down for breakfast, lunch or just a cinnamon bun, but there is also a little shop. And I think it will be incredibly busy in the summer as there is a lovely area for outdoor seating. In my opinion, Djurgårdsbrunn very well may be the best new cafe in Stockholm!
How to get here
Djurgården is an island located in central Stockholm. To get here you can walk, take the tram or the bus. Djurgårdsbrunn is around a 30 minute walk from the bridge across to Djurgården or from Waldermarsudde where the tram stops. Or just over an hours walk from the Stockholm Central Station. You can also take the boat from the Old Town across to Djurgården and walk from there which takes around 35 minutes. If you’re visiting the Djurgårdsbrunn cafe I would highly recommend also visiting some of the best museums in Stockholm that are also located here, such as the ABBA museum, the open air museum Skansen or the Vasa Museum.
Read more about the best museums on Djurgården — guide coming soon!
Review of Djurgårdsbrunn Cafe
My friend Gabriella and I went for a walk to the cafe on a wintery morning with the aim to grab some breakfast. We arrived to the cafe around 08.30 on a Saturday which was a great time as it had not yet gotten busy and we had our choice of seats.
There is a great variety of options on the counter and the menu. I chose a walnut bun and chia pudding with almond paste and cardamom, which was inspired by the Swedish pastry semla (which is my favourite!) alongside a cup of tea. I was also so tempted by the waffles on the menu, but I will have to return for them. Both the chia pudding and bun were really lovely and I would definitely order both again (although a traditional cinnamon bun is never a bad choice either). My friend had a coffee and sandwich which also looked really fresh and delicious.
Why Djurgårdsbrunn is my new favourite contender as the best cafe in Stockholm
Besides the food I was just enjoying the interiors so much. The open fireplace quickly warmed us up after having escaped the cold outside. And the tulips on the tables reminded us that March is the start of the spring. I would love to come back in different seasons and discover both Djurgårdsbrunn Cafe and the nature surrounding it – especially in autumn as it’s my best season and Djurgården here in Stockholm looks absolutely magical then.
I had actually never been to Djurgårdsbrunns Värdshus, when it was still known as that before, so this was my very first time here but I will definitely be back. There is a big chance that this has become my go-to new spot now. Which means I’ll want to bring all my friends and family here when they visit Stockholm with me.
For me Djurgårdsbrunn feels like a hidden gem, perhaps it’s because they’ve recently opened again after its former life as Djurgårdsbrunns Värdshus or perhaps because the location feels a bit more remote than those in the city centre. But what a lovely cafe! Djurgårdsbrunn really ticks off all the boxes in what I love in a cafe: cosy interiors, lovely menu and an all around good experience so I quickly felt like this was my new favourite contender for the best cafe in Stockholm!
Djurgårdsbrunn Cafe Shop
The lovely little shop located inside the cafe has a wonderful array of products. Stocking everything from candles and wooden butter knives to plant pots, seeds and gardening tools. This would also be a great location to pick up a little Stockholm souvenir.
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FAQ – Djurgårdsbrunn Cafe
Djurgårdsbrunn Cafe opened again in 2025 after having been closed for renovations. It was originally known as the Djurgårdsbrunns Värdshus but have now opened with a different look and focus.
Djurgårdsbrunn has not posted any official guidelines about if they are dog-friendly or not but during our visit there were several people visiting with their pets so they seemed very dog-friendly!
Djurgårdsbrunn is located around a 1 hour walk from Stockholms city centre, but it’s also possible to get here by bus, boat or tram.
You can’t book a table at Djurgårdsbrunn as it’s first come, first serve.
The opening hours at Djurgårdsbrunn are 08.00-17.00 on weekdays and 08.30-17.00 on weekends.
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