The Best Gluten-Free Food in Stockholm

A week’s worth of gluten-free treats and Scandinavian culture

Back in April, I took my first solo international trip! I chose Stockholm because there’s an extensive gluten-free food scene, it’s easy to get around by public transportation, and I like Scandinavian culture (you can read my gluten-free guide to Copenhagen here).

The highlights of my vacation included visiting various cool museums around the city (like the Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and Fotografiska), taking a day trip to Uppsala, and of course, enjoying my daily gluten-free fika (the Swedish tradition of taking time to pause for coffee and a treat).

Ahead, I’m sharing my favorite gluten-free eats from my solo adventure in Stockholm. Just note not every business listed here is dedicated gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, you should do your research and ask your own questions to assess your comfort level before dining at any of these places.

Table of contents:

• Best gluten-free food in Stockholm

  • Malvas glutenfria hantverksbageri

  • Happy Atelier

  • Gullegårdens Glutenfria Bageri

  • Grained & Co

  • BodyBuddy Cafe

  • Pepstop

  • Holy Greens

  • Organico

  • Ristorante Paganini

  • Eatnam

  • Meatballs for the People

  • McDonald’s

  • Hey Lucie!

  • Hotel Birger Jarl

  • Hemköp

Best gluten-free food in Stockholm

Malvas glutenfria hantverksbageri

After landing in Stockholm and dropping my bags off at my hotel, I took a 25-minute stroll to Malvas glutenfria hantverksbageri, a dedicated gluten-free bakery on a charming street in central Stockholm. This was by far my favorite bakery to get gluten-free pastries. I loved the light, fluffy cardamom buns, cinnamon buns, and croissants. Bonus: I was able to get delicious matcha at Matchaverket down the street.

Happy Atelier

The second gluten-free bakery I visited was Happy Atelier, which has a couple of locations in the city. I was a big fan of the vanilla bun, which had a rich vanilla filling with raspberries in it. I also purchased a large piece of focaccia bread to snack on during my day trip to Uppsala and was very impressed with the taste and texture.

Gullegårdens Glutenfria Bageri

The third gluten-free bakery I visited was Gullegårdens Glutenfria Bageri in Kungsholmen for a cardamom bun and cinnamon bun. I’d place this bakery lower than the other two, but if you’re in the are, it’s worth checking out.

Grained & Co

I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a gluten-free store, Grained & Co, right next to Happy Atelier. Not only is this store stocked with a curated selection of gluten-free Scandinavian goods, but they also have a monthly subscription box that can be shipped internationally. I signed up as their first US-based customer and have been enjoying my Scandinavian treats for the past few months.

BodyBuddy

My hotel was conveniently located a five-minute walk from BodyBuddy, a gluten-free cafe. It’s a super cute spot that would be great for co-working or reading a book. I tried the iced matcha, warm ginger tea, and a few different gluten-free desserts.

Pepstop

After touring the Vasa Museum, I headed to Pepstop, a gluten-free, vegan cafe. I got the strawberry matcha alongside a gluten-free cinnamon bun. The bun wasn’t my favorite, but if you have multiple dietary restrictions, then this is definitely a good option—plus, the inside of the cafe is super cute!

Holy Greens

Holy Greens is a Swedish chain with a ton of gluten-free offerings. After my day trip to Uppsala, I headed here for a casual dinner. I had the “Holy Guacamole” bowl with chicken, black rice, guacamole, marinated corn, pickled red onions, tortilla chips, and a bell pepper-chili dressing.

Organico

I was craving vegetables for lunch one day, so I stopped at Organico, an organic cafe with many gluten-free. I had a tasty bean burger on a buckwheat wrap with a side of roasted veggies. The interior of the restaurant was peaceful and filled with plants.

Ristorante Paganini

I booked a ghost tour around Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town, on my second night of the trip. I made a dinner reservation at Ristorante Paganini, an Italian restaurant in the neighborhood with a lot of gluten-free options. I ordered gluten-free penne carbonara with a side of sauteed broccolini before my evening ghost tour, and it really hit the spot.

Eatnam

I went to Eatnam on my first and last night in Stockholm. This casual Vietnamese restaurant has many gluten-free options (there’s even a dedicated fryer!). I had the same meal both times—fried pork and shrimp spring rolls and rice noodles with chicken in a lemongrass dressing.

Meatballs for the People

I knew I wanted to eat Swedish meatballs on this trip, and after doing some research on gluten-free options, I settled on Meatballs for the People, a trendy restaurant in Södermalm. All of the meatballs here are gluten-free. I sat at the bar and ordered the chef’s choice. I was served reindeer (!!!), chicken, pork, and beef meatballs, along with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and gluten-free gravy.

McDonald’s

It wouldn’t be a trip to a Scandinavian country without a stop at McDonald’s for a gluten-free burger. That’s right: You can get a McDonald’s burger here on a gluten-free bun! I came here twice, once for a cheeseburger and once for a Big Mac.

Hey Lucie!

Uppsala is a quaint university town about 40 miles north of Stockholm and easily accessible by train. I spent an afternoon here walking around the city, checking out the exhibits at the castle, and treating myself to a nourishing peanut butter smoothie bowl at Hey Lucie!, a gluten-free, vegan cafe.

Hotel Birger Jarl

I decided to stay at Hotel Birger Jarl after reading Hilary Davidson’s gluten-free Stockholm guide, and it was a great choice! Any time I travel to Europe, I always look for a hotel that includes breakfast as they’re usually very acccomodating to celiacs. This hotel was no different—there was a gluten-free bread section with a dedicated toaster as well as plenty of meats, cheeses, and fresh fruits and veggies.

Hemköp

Hemköp was the closest grocery store to my hotel, and I popped in almost daily to buy gluten-free snacks and other items to bring home with me. One night, I was so tired from sightseeing that I bought a bunch of meats, cheeses, and antipasti for girl dinner in my hotel room—something I wouldn’t be able to do if I wasn’t traveling solo!

Tell me: Have you been to Stockholm—and if so, what were your favorite gluten-free finds?