I met a local while walking around the lake and she recommended me to visit this place as a "must do" in Sigtuna. She told me about the old building (from 17th century, the only interesting thing to know) the cozy atmosphere and the chimney with wood burning. I arrived there after a walk with 8ºC outside to find out that the fire place was not burning, so not that cozy feeling and the room is very dark. Not comfy chairs, at least a cushions could be nice to have. Besides that, I decided to stay since I made all the way there. I ordered an overpriced cappuccino and a "Sigtuna donut". Nothing special. On the way to the toilet I found out that they have an automatic coffee machine, not a barista preparing the coffee you ordered. I felt disappointed in this...
Read moreReally nice place for a fika. The café itself is quite old and there is a nice story behind it. The apple pie and the cinnamon bun were both lovely and the coffee is served in an antique-looking pot which makes for great pictures. There's a couple of cons to this place: the prices are quite high and there are a lot of birds around it. That's why they have "bird sprays" on the table but it might as well happen that you are getting spritzed with water by your table neighbours. Another con is that all the sandwiches are with some sort of meat/fish, so no real vegetarian options. But if you're just going there for coffee and cake you...
Read moreWatch your head when you go in here, this house may have been built as long ago as the 17th century, and has been carefully preserved in much the same way as it must have been back then. If you feel a bit dizzy when you sit down, it may be because the walls and windows are sometimes slanted by age. But as long as you manage not to bump your head, the house is very charming and the Fika is supreme. A very special experience that you should not miss while you are in Sigtuna. (It's easier to find a seat, and in my opinion a bit more cozy, if you come here on...
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