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Stockholm's best cinnamon buns
Cinnamon buns have been a Swedish favorite since the 1920s and are now an integral part of the country's coffee culture – so beloved that they even have their own holiday on October 4. In Stockholm, you'll find some of the country's absolute best cinnamon buns, from classic bakeries to modern artisan bakeries. Here we guide you to seven places where you can enjoy a truly unforgettable bun. Want to try several fika flavors at once? Try Moveat Anytime Swedish Fika, where a juicy cinnamon bun is always part of the experience.
18 September, 2025
🪐 Café Saturnus
Are you looking for Stockholm's biggest cinnamon buns? Then head to Saturnus in Östermalm. Here, they serve iconic buns that are big enough to share (or why not eat a whole one for lunch?). The continental feel and generous portions make Saturnus a favorite stop for both locals and tourists.
☕ Moveat Anytime Swedish Fika
With Moveat Anytime Swedish Fika, you get a taste tour through Stockholm City with several coffee breaks along the way – and of course, a classic cinnamon bun is included in the experience. Perfect for those who want to try several of Stockholm's tastiest pastries while discovering parts of the city. You set the pace yourself and Moveat's own app shows you the way – a convenient and fun way to combine sightseeing and fika.
🥐 Lillebrors Bageri
On Rörstrandsgatan you will find Lillebrors Bageri, a cult spot for anyone who loves buns. Here, the buns are baked with sourdough, plenty of butter, cinnamon, and cardamom, giving them an irresistible taste and texture. The line often snakes far down the street, but the juicy and generous buns are well worth the wait.
🍞 Valhallabageriet
Another legendary stop is Valhallabageriet in Östermalm. Here you will find classic cinnamon buns with a perfect balance of butter, cinnamon, and sweetness. The bakery is also known for its sourdough bread, but for many, the buns themselves are the main attraction. A true Stockholm classic for those who want traditional, high-quality buns.
🌀 Bullar & Bröd
At Bullar & Bröd on Sankt Eriksgatan and on Lilla Essingen, the stone ovens are always working at full speed. Here, the buns are baked using organic ingredients, often with a slightly more modern twist and always with generous fillings. The cinnamon buns are both moist and beautifully twisted – a must for anyone who wants to try an artisanal version with extra flavor.
🎨 AB Café at Telefonplan
AB Café is located at Telefonplan, a stylish meeting place where art school students and local coffee lovers gather. Here, the cinnamon buns are made with a lot of love – just the right amount of stickiness, softness, and full of cinnamon filling. A perfect stop if you want to get outside Stockholm city and combine coffee with a visit to the creative area around Konstfack.
🌿 Bageri Petrus
In cozy Södermalm, near Mariatorget, you will find Bageri Petrus – a favorite among Stockholmers. Petrus cinnamon buns are baked with sourdough and always generously filled with cinnamon. Both Stockholmers and tourists flock here to get their bun fix. A must if you want to discover the best of Södermalm's coffee culture.