Café Saturnus

Café Saturnus has been a meeting place in central Stockholm since 1989, and it describes itself as a place for flavour, conversation and life. It sits on Eriksbergsgatan in the quiet streets just north of Stureplan, close to the National Library of Sweden in Humlegården and the Zita cinema. The café takes its inspiration from France, with warm-coloured décor and a relaxed, unhurried mood that has made it a favourite with locals for decades.

Saturnus is best known for two things: the large bowls of hot latte, served in the French style, and its cinnamon buns, which the Swedish press has described as among the best in the city, according to Visit Stockholm. A bun with a bowl of latte is the obvious choice for a first visit. Breakfast is served from 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 at weekends and is, in the café's own words, generous, continental and ever-evolving, with everything from croissants to warm egg dishes.

From 11:00 on weekdays an à la carte lunch menu takes over, with Mediterranean-inspired dishes and seasonal produce, and at weekends brunch is served from 11:00. Service is continuous throughout the day, so you can arrive for a late breakfast or a mid-afternoon coffee without worrying about kitchen hours. If you have only one visit, come in the morning, when a bowl of latte and a bun make a classic Stockholm start to the day.

The café suits couples, friends meeting for brunch, solo travellers with a book and anyone who wants a proper sit-down breakfast. It is open from 08:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekend brunch is very popular, and the café recommends booking ahead, although a limited number of walk-in tables are kept. On weekdays, arriving before 10:00 or in the middle of the afternoon is the best way to find a seat easily.

Eriksbergsgatan is a short walk from Stureplan and from Östermalmstorg metro station. Humlegården park is around the corner for a walk after your coffee, and the boutiques of Biblioteksgatan and the food stalls of Östermalms Saluhall are a few minutes away on foot, so Saturnus is an easy stop on a day in Östermalm.