Specialty coffee in Stockholm.
There are 38 specialty cafés and roasters in Stockholm on Roasters, a mid-sized scene by global standards and a busy one for anyone planning a coffee walk.
Where Stockholm sits on the map
No city in Sweden has more specialty coffee on Roasters than Stockholm. Its 38 cafés are 38% of the national total of 100, 2.2 times the count of Gothenburg in second place.
In Europe, Stockholm ranks #50 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Brasov, Alicante and Belfast.
That places Stockholm in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #105 of 3,601.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 10 of them cover Stockholm, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
Finding the best coffee in Stockholm
Every listing in Stockholm on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 38 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
A quick test for any café in Stockholm: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
Find every specialty café
in Stockholm.
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About specialty coffee in Stockholm
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Stockholm?
There are 38 cafés and roasters in Stockholm on Roasters, which ranks the city #1 in Sweden and #105 worldwide.
How does Stockholm compare with other cities in Sweden?
Stockholm ranks #1 of 32 cities on Roasters in Sweden. The median city there lists 1 café; Stockholm lists 38.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Stockholm for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Brasov (Romania), Alicante (Spain) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are the nearest peers to Stockholm in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Stockholm?
Yes, 10. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Stockholm qualifies.
What makes a café “specialty”?
Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.
How do I find the best specialty coffee in Stockholm?
Download the Roasters app for free on iOS or Android, open the map in Stockholm, filter by open now, nearest or newest, and save favourites to your own lists.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
