The best take-away restaurants Sweden

With a restaurant, a bar and a store at the same time, Meatballs for the People puts, as its name indicates, the traditional Swedish meatball to the honor. Thus, it is the ideal place to introduce yourself to the national dish. If you are in an adventurous mood, you can choose from 11 different types of meat (and a vegan version), ranging from classic beef, pork, veal or lamb to more original ones such as reindeer, deer, elk, wild boar and even... bear meat! To be enjoyed on site or to take away.

Rosendals Trädgård is one of Stockholm's gems! The garden café is located in a bucolic setting on the island of Djurgården and offers salads, soups, sandwiches and pastries made in the nearby bakery. The café uses organic and biodynamic ingredients, many of them even from the vegetable garden. Many Stockholmers visit Rosendal in good weather to picnic or lounge on the grass in the orchard. Be sure to stop by the little store before you leave.

The Bistro Silvanum is located in the Cultural and Artistic Center of Gävle. It is a cafeteria where you can have lunch for a very good price and which offers a very honest dish of the day and a "soup" menu (with coffee included). The entrance to the Centre d'Art Contemporain is free, so you can easily take advantage of a stop at the bistro to have a look at the temporary exhibition. In summer, you can enjoy a meal on the terrace with good quality food.

On the corner of small pedestrian and shopping streets is this charming restaurant inside a pink building. Around white tables decorated with flowers and antique chairs, one eats here in a relaxed atmosphere. Pasta, salads and/or pastries; tea is offered as an accompaniment (help yourself to the left of the counter). Moreover, the gastronomic quality is assured: organic products guaranteed! If you don't want to sit inside but would rather enjoy the sunshine outside, they also offer take-out.

If you want to eat cheaply but differently from the classic budget restaurants, stop by Kornhamnstorg to try a local classic. A white wagon with a yellow fish-shaped sign, formerly located in Södermalm, sells fried herring in all kinds of sauces: rolled in bread with a salad with fresh cream and leeks (for 100 SEK), as a burger (75 SEK) or "à la scanienne" (60 SEK): herring fillets with a mustard sauce, red onion and dill. Exotic and delicious!

One of the most famous burgers in town, just steps away from Stureplan! The meat is cooked to your liking, the nachos are covered with quality melted cheese and the fries are crispy as can be! You can choose from a wide range of flavors, accompanied by a beer or a cocktail. Enough to make the Americans blush! For vegetarians, the meat on all burgers can be replaced by halloumi cheese. Good to know: if you come for lunch during the week, they offer you coffee or tea at the end of the meal!

The restaurant is located in the heart of Falun, right next to the Falu River. A quiet little cafe-restaurant with period photos and a nice view of the river. Very nice winter garden for the cold months and concerts sometimes. You can drink tea, eat vegetarian and enjoy a good buffet at a reasonable price. Also a place to consider for a fika break. The quiet and elegant atmosphere makes Kopperhatten one of the most popular places in Falun, even for the locals. In summer the winter garden becomes a large and beautiful terrace.

Run by two friends, one Estonian and the other Swedish, this charming little café invites you to relax in a bohemian and colorful atmosphere. You can enjoy sandwiches, salads, hot dishes and pastries of mainly Scandinavian inspiration, and all homemade! Passionate about arts and crafts, the two managers also put local talents in the spotlight. You will be able to buy local specialties or treat yourself with clothes or jewelry. An artist is also honored each month.

A few steps from the hypercenter and just in front of the pretty Caroli church, this family-owned restaurant is ideal for a relaxing moment between two visits. In a warm atmosphere, you can either curl up in big velvet armchairs or sit at a big rustic wooden table. The food is homemade and inexpensive, and the menu offers a wide choice of mixed salads, hot or cold sandwiches, and of course a large selection of pastries for a proper fika! In summer, you can enjoy a charming terrace.

In this covered market (well laid out and pretty), each counter offers daily dishes at low prices (Swedish cuisine - 85 SEK at Björfågel for example - but also Japanese or Italian). Even vegetarians will be satisfied at Vegeriet (dishes between 59 SEK and 75 SEK) and the more curious at Gröna Deli where you can try a piece of salted salmon cake. If you don't want to settle down, there is still the possibility to get delicious food in the various grocery stores. It is the ideal place to bring back gourmet souvenirs!

This small restaurant surfs on the street-food fashion, by declining dishes around poultry, hence the name, Bird. From the duck confit burger, to the buttermilk fried chicken, or the peanut wings, your taste buds and your pupils will be comforted. Young team, very pleasant and dynamic atmosphere, the products are fresh and produced on a small scale in a farm near Trollhättan. Tasty food and reasonable prices. Cocktail and beer menu. Very busy establishment.

Teatern in Ringen Centrum, near Skanstull, combines fine dining with popular restaurants. Some of Sweden's top restaurateurs such as Magnus Nilsson, Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman, Stefano Catenacci and Nobel pastry chef Daniel Roos share the space and the 250 seats. At Teatern, you can enjoy world-class sausages, vegan burgers, and food from around the world. Unpretentious, the place allows foodies to eat on the go at a reasonable price.

Scandwich reinvents the sandwich! The bread seems to be just a pretext, as it's buried under a mountain (literally) of fillings. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or vegan, there's always an option for you among the four "scandwiches" of the day. Not only are the fillings generous, but they are also original and perfectly seasoned. In the evening, the music and voices are turned up a notch. The arty and friendly decor makes it a popular place for young adults in Möllan, many of whom just come to drink a local beer or a good natural wine.

Cheeses, sausages, breads and spices from mainly Mediterranean countries, but also specialities from Österlen. On the shelves of this delicatessen you will find everything from olive oil and vinegar to jam, honey, biscuits, cakes, freshly ground coffee and loose tea. Every day, from 11am to 2pm, a buffet is prepared with hot pies, hearty salads, cold cuts and cheese, depending on the season.

Since 1938, coffee and cakes have been served daily in the small cottage in Skäret during the summer months. At that time, the story of the seven sisters who opened the café spread quickly throughout the kingdom. Rumour has it that not only King Gustav Adolf came in person, but also thousands of guests who wanted to enjoy the mildness of the place during the summer season. The place is appreciated for its peacefulness.

Max is a Swedish fast food chain that is synonymous with comfort and guilty pleasure for many Swedes! Founded in 1968, Max's empire now extends across the country and beyond. As with any fast food restaurant, it doesn't offer sophisticated dining, but the late closing time makes it a great option for clubbing cravings. Worth testing: the vegan options at this fast food restaurant that tries to reduce meat consumption. The latest innovation is an all-vegan steak that tastes and feels like beef!

There's no denying it, coffee is Sweden's most popular drink. And yet, there's something special about this café... like a hint of Italy! The place is divided between the sale of coffee that you won't find anywhere else, coffee makers and a few high tables where you can enjoy a real coffee, prepared as the Italians know how. We come here to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. With a very friendly barista, and above all very reasonable prices, you can't help but stop in!

It's impossible to pass through Kiruna without stopping at Stejk. A must in the city, it is the locals' favourite food truck. You can eat the classics of fast food: burgers, fries, salads... at reasonable prices given the size of the portions. What's special about Stejk's is the choice of meat: reindeer (suovas) or moose, the traditional way of cooking! The opportunity to taste local products street food version. You can choose to order take-away, or settle down outside in the summer, and in the lavvu in the winter.

Empes Gatukök is a restaurant serving grilled meats and everything in between. Here, you can choose from barbecue, hamburgers, schnitzel, onions, souvas, kebabs, chicken, sausages, but also some vegetarian dishes. This fast-food restaurant is a classic with the locals, and they'll no doubt recommend it to you if you ask where to eat. In fact, this institution has been in Kiruna for over 70 years and has a proven track record. Burgers to suit all tastes, French fries... Nothing too crazy, but convenient for a cheap meal on the go.