Cafés in the White Guide

In Småland, a taste journey awaits, filled with aromatic coffee, delicious pastries, and environments that warm both heart and soul. For those seeking unique and award-winning café experiences, this landscape is a true treasure chest.

In the heart of Jönköping, on a quiet backstreet, you’ll find Stuk, the city’s most urban café. Here, freshly baked cardamom buns and hazelnut croissants sit side by side with a wide selection of coffee from Helsingborg’s Koppi. If you’re in the mood for something heartier, there are luxurious mini pizzas and fresh salads. Don’t miss their delicious semlor during the season – assembled to order for ultimate freshness. After this sophisticated stop, it’s time to discover something more rural.

If we follow Småland’s scenic valleys, we come to Rudenstams Gårdsbutik & Café in Gisebodalen. Surrounded by apple orchards that stretch back in time, this is a place where taste and tradition go hand in hand. Here, pastries like apple pies and rhubarb pies are served, often with a modern twist like apple semlor. Everything is accompanied by aromatic coffee from Balcks Roastery in Kalmar, making each coffee break a genuine Småland experience.

A little further away, where meadows meet red-painted houses, lies Flättinge Gårdscafé – a gem for those who love the Småland idyll. Here, sustainability is the guiding principle – from sourdough sandwiches filled with the farm’s produce to homemade juice flavored with elderflower and lilac. A cup of coffee in classic flea market cups, paired with a cake piped with caramel sauce, creates an experience that feels both rustic and modern.

Looking east towards Småland’s coast, we find a pastry shop of the highest class. Nilssons Konditori & Bageri in Oskarshamn is a true gem, and home to one of the world’s best pastry chefs, Anders Oskarsson. Here, you’ll find innovative pastries like Blå Jungfrun, filled with caramel and black currant cream, and delicate pralines flavored with everything from balsamic vinegar to licorice. The atmosphere is as inspiring as the flavors – a must for anyone who appreciates something extra.

If you choose to visit the food city of Växjö, you must take the opportunity to enjoy good coffee and pastries at the charming café Bönan & Mustaschen. Here, coffee is the main attraction, with beans from small, selected specialty roasters. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make each cup a memorable experience.

If you continue north, we come to Café St Clair in Alvesta, a place where homely charm meets Japanese elegance. Here, you can enjoy a perfectly brewed espresso or a refreshing matcha latte, accompanied by homemade treats like lemon meringue pie or raspberry caves. With lunch options and Japanese whiskey on the menu, there’s something for everyone.

Småland’s cafés offer more than just coffee and cake – they tell stories about the region’s culture, nature, and people. From the pulse of the city to the calm of the countryside, from the delicacies of the coast to the treasures of the forest, there is something for everyone to discover.