City refreshments at cafés

In summer, it’s easy to find yourself lingering at a sunny outdoor café with a refreshing iced latte. And in fall and winter, you can enjoy a steaming cup of freshly brewed coffee indoors while the rain taps against the window. Join us on a cozy tour with stops at historic pastry shops, summer cafés, and classic gems.

Gretas Café

At Gretas Café (swe), External link, opens in new window. inside Hotell Mårtenson, you’ll find great coffee, carefully selected teas, local bottled beers, and a few delightful wines from the cellar. Here you can enjoy sweet treats with your coffee or savor a tasty lunch with hearty sandwiches or fresh salads. Best of all? The café is open around the clock.

Fribergs konditori

Halmstad’s oldest pastry shop is located at Norra Vägen 9, right across from the beautiful Norre Katts Park and near Norre Port. Fribergs Konditori External link, opens in new window. (swe) first opened its doors back in 1923. At this classic gem, you can enjoy a traditional Swedish fika with homemade pastries or have a light lunch. And don’t miss Fribergs specialties–the iconic Napoleon pastries and cinnamon swirls.

Skånskan

On Storgatan 40, in a half-timbered house dating back to the 18th century, you’ll find the charming kaféet, konditoriet och chokladverkstaden Skånskan (swe) External link, opens in new window.. Here, everything is made with care from handcrafted pralines and decadent desserts to classic cinnamon buns, cookies, fresh salads, and hearty baguettes. Homemade like in the old days, with the finest ingredients, top-notch service, and joy–these are the key values at Skånskan.

Rotundan

In the leafy Norre Katts Park, right by the Nissan River, stands the beautiful Rotundan (swe) External link, opens in new window.. This pavilion was built in 1865 and has since been a beloved spot for locals, offering food, fika, entertainment, and atmospheric concerts in a cozy setting. Today, Rotundan is passionately run by the nonprofit association FIKA.

Brooktorpsgården

If you want to combine a fika with 400-year-old architecture, Brooktorpsgården (swe) External link, opens in new window. on Kyrkogatan 12 is a must. In one of Halmstad’s oldest houses, you can enjoy homemade pastries, sandwiches, and lunch. After all, fika tastes even better when served in a historic half-timbered building with a unique atmosphere.

Bärlin

Bärlin Bageri (swe) External link, opens in new window. is an artisan bakery that opened in May 2025. It offers organic sourdough bread, buns, and other baked goods, along with a small café area featuring a few seats indoors and outdoors.

Konditori Regnbågen

Konditori Regnbågen (swe) External link, opens in new window. on Karl XI’s Väg 37 first opened in 1958. Here you can take a relaxing fika break and admire the stunning wooden relief by Halmstad artist Walter Bengtsson. Every day, the counter is filled with freshly baked bread, pastries, cakes, and tarts. Feeling extra hungry? There are also sandwiches and salads.

Paulssons konditori

On Fredsgatan 8, you’ll find Paulssons konditori (swe) External link, opens in new window.. It is a traditional pastry shop with a large and creative selection. The best part? There’s so much to choose from! The hardest part? Deciding what’s the most delicious. One thing is certain: you’ll discover plenty of new favorites among cookies, buns, and artisan breads.

Hello takeaway

At Hello takeaway (swe) External link, opens in new window. next to Stora Torg, genuine ingredients and freshness are the motto. Here you’ll find everything from fika, salads, hot sandwiches, and baked potatoes to Hello Takeaway’s own homemade gelato. Hello loves great coffee offering, top-quality beans and a wide range of coffee drinks.

Brunchbaren

Right by the Nissan River, with a magical view of the water, you’ll find Brunchbaren External link, opens in new window. (swe) and its winning concept: ‘brunch all day.’ Here you can enjoy a classic brunch dish or a more substantial lunch with something delicious in your glass–indoors or outside on the fantastic terrace overlooking the river.

Coffee Chains – Wayne's Coffe and Espresso House

Right in the city center, you’ll also find the well-known Wayne's Coffe External link, opens in new window. (swe), serving certified organic coffee and focusing on sustainable ingredients. Espresso House External link, opens in new window. (swe) is located along Storgatan. Here, the heart beats for hot and cold drinks, pastries, sandwiches, and salads.