Where to eat in Gävle

11 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Gävle. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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AMO Safwan
Just a humble takeaway shack, but they offer the best falafel and shawarma in town.
Mon-Fri 11:00-19:30, Sat 12:00-19:30
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Café Bogården
Tucked away in Villastan, the garden suburb near Boulogner park, this serves excellent coffee, pastries and classics such as egg and herring sandwiches.
Mon-Fri 08:00-15:00
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Konditori Lido Söder
Lido is a chain with several cafés around town - this is the original of 1954, with a cosy atmospheric interior. Has a large selection of pastries and serves brunch on Sundays.
Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat Sun 10:00-16:00
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Matildas
This is likely the best restaurant in town, featuring seasonal Nordic cuisine.
Tue-Sat 17:00-22:00
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Pigalle
As constant as the Northern Star, this serves trad Swedish midday fare. Some find it bland.
Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30
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Salt Studio
Hugely popular restaurant that only serves lunch, serves high-end Nordic cuisine.
Eat Not mapped
Church Street Saloon
Serves American-western food in kitsch C&W style, gets crowded.
Mon-Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 13:00-23:00
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Épi Bageri & Café
Café and bakery that serves delicious pastries and sandwiches.
Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-15:00
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Elsas Coffeeshop
Popular café with salads and pizza and riverside views.
Wed-Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat Sun Tue 11:00-18:00
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Sarahs
Serves a seasonal menu inspired by classic Nordic cuisine.
Mon-Sat 17:00-22:00
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Söders Källa
Classic Nordic cuisine, great reviews.
Tue-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri Sat 16:00-23:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Gävle (CC BY-SA 4.0).