Brunch options in Gothenburg
Brunch in Gothenburg can mean many things: from eggs benedict to fresh pastries and, rather weirdly, “lunch”! Somehow, the concept of brunch falling between BReaskfast and lUNCH appears to be lost on some of Gothenburg’s hotels, cafes and restaurants, who serve brunch between 12-4pm. But all this is quickly forgiven, as the food and relaxed settings on offer more than make up for it! Plus you still get to enjoy a weekend lie-in – which is the whole point of brunch, is it not?
The Yankee
If you want the first meal of the day to involve pancakes; you can get an authentic American breakfast at Egg and Milk. Choose your own toppings and, if you feel like breaking a house-record, order yourself 23 pancakes. And a bag.
The Hammock
Situated in the ground floor of Musikens Hus and a short stroll from the 9, 3 or 11 tram stop at Stigbergstorget is Cafe Hängmattan. Get here as the doors open at 11:30, or after the lunchtime slot rush, to enjoy this wonderful breakfast buffet to it’s fullest alongside the vivacious and vibrant Majorna folk. With a vegetarian leaning menu and laid back vibe – this is surely one of the best breakfasts to be found in Gothenburg on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Hipsters
Cafe Magasinet on Tredje Långgatan is open from 7 am (9 am Saturdays and Sundays) and offers some delicious buns and breakfast combos. There’s plenty of outdoor seating in the courtyards and a relaxed vibe.
On weekdays or as a well-deserved treat over the weekend, Brunchoteket offers this à-la-carte selection with vegan and gluten-free options every day of the week. There are two locations, on Linnégatan and Kungstorget. Popular at the weekends and not possible to book.
If you’re someone who likes a game on the side of your brunch, on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 to 15:00, you can enjoy a French-style brunch and play petanque with family and friends at Boulebar.
Coco Orangerie has a variety of meals in the evenings and weekdays. Their weekend brunch is excellent with a range of options from pancakes to smoothies and omelettes. The dishes are tasty but small and so hungrier brunchers are recommended to get two dishes.
The Chains
I love that Gothenburg doesn’t have large tax-dodging coffee giants on every street! The chains here are on a much smaller scale. Pain Francais offers a typical continental breakfast including croissant, baguette and yoghurt. Whereas, Condeco serves a more Swedish brunch affair: fresh bread, cheeses, muesli.
The Meat-Free
Situated in the ground floor of Musikens Hus and a short stroll from the 9, 3 or 11 tram stop at Stigbergstorget is Cafe Hängmattan. Get here as the doors open at 11:30, or after the lunchtime slot rush, to enjoy this wonderful breakfast buffet to it’s fullest alongside the vivacious and vibrant Majorna folk. With a vegetarian leaning menu and laid back vibe – this is surely one of the best breakfasts to be found in Gothenburg on Saturdays and Sundays.
As mentioned above, Brunchoteket offers some tasty vegan options including pancakes.
The Posh
For that extra special (expensive) brunch, head to one of Gothenburg’s hotels. The Clarion Post hotel boasts an award-winning pastry chef and (speaking from bloated experience) far too much tasty food to sample. The Dorsia also has large buffet of elegant food, while the Hotel Bellora is fit for an informal brunch with a touch of class. I recommend booking ahead for all.
Read our tips on the top Swedish restaurants in Gothenburg.
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