Kroppkakor
If you’re curious to try kroppkakor, there are many opportunities. Here we’ve gathered a selection of restaurants in Småland and on Öland that offer kroppkakor — either to enjoy on-site or to take away. And don’t forget the typical accompaniments!
Öland or Småland kroppkakor?
As is common with traditional dishes, there are many different recipes. The biggest difference between Öland-style and Småland-style kroppkakor is usually the color: the batter for the Öland variety contains mostly raw grated potatoes and only a small amount of cooked potato, which gives the kroppkaka a grey hue. In Småland, the proportion of cooked potatoes is usually larger, resulting in a whiter kroppkaka. Another factor that affects flavor and texture is when in the year the potatoes are harvested; summer potatoes have less starch than winter potatoes.
Kroppkakor are generally gluten-, lactose- and milk‑free, but be sure to ask just in case, because flour is sometimes included.
Taste your way through and see which type you like best! Here are some places that serve kroppkakor. It’s also common to buy them to take home or enjoy on a picnic. Many producers sometimes visit local food stores and sell freshly made, hot kroppkakor from there. They are often eaten with cream, butter, and lingonberries — although some of us feel that the lingonberries steal the flavor of the kroppkakan.
Ninni’s Kroppkaksbod
Located in northern Öland, Ninni’s kroppkaksbod makes grey kroppkakor according to a traditional family recipe, and has earned a White Guide award. The po…
Located in northern Öland, Ninni’s kroppkaksbod makes grey kroppkakor according to a traditional family recipe, and has earned a White Guide award. The potatoes are grown on their own farm. In summer you can sit cozily in the garden, or take a pot home during other parts of the year. Open all year, though not daily.
Arontorp’s Kroppkakor
Arontorp’s kroppkakor in Skogsby on Öland, near the bridge, is probably the largest and most well-known restaurant for kroppkakor in the area. They also serve other warm dishes, shrimp sandwiches, …
Arontorp’s kroppkakor in Skogsby on Öland, near the bridge, is probably the largest and most well-known restaurant for kroppkakor in the area. They also serve other warm dishes, shrimp sandwiches, and fika (Swedish coffee break offerings). It’s a popular stop all year, with generous opening hours, seating both indoors and outdoors, and even a “drive-through.” Several sales points are found in Småland and Blekinge.
Linné’s Råshult
Linné’s Råshult (Linné’s birthplace and a cultural reserve) has a café where they serve vegetarian kroppkakor with a twist. Made from green pea flour, Öland wheat, potatoes and hazelnuts: they migh…
Linné’s Råshult (Linné’s birthplace and a cultural reserve) has a café where they serve vegetarian kroppkakor with a twist. Made from green pea flour, Öland wheat, potatoes and hazelnuts: they might not be strictly Småland or Öland kroppkakor, but rather Råshult-style. Served with melted butter, lingonberries and greens.
Eva’s Kroppkakor
In a place just north of Borgholm, Eva’s kroppkakor are made with a high proportion of raw potato, making them naturally gluten- and lactose-free. They also sell their own smoked delicacies. Open year-round, but not daily.
Kroppkakan
A cozy little restaurant in Kalmar serving Öland-style kroppkakor. Few seats; they mostly sell for takeaway. Open all year, but not daily.
Enets Marmeladeri
In Värnamo, Enets Marmeladeri serves traditional Swedish home-cooked food in the summer, including Småland kroppkakor and ostkaka (Swedish cheesecake). They also have a summer café, marmalades, and ice cream.
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