Almost everything I ate in Stockholm (Gluten Free)
3 days of bakeries, bowls and barely worrying. Take me back
Stunning old European buildings, impressive tower views, and delicious GF food all over the place. No, I am not talking about Italy here, but instead let me tell you about Stockholm, Sweden.
I’ll be direct, my first 24 hours in Stockholm was a shock my usual GF travel style. I started with dedicated spots, and there are some absolutely delicious ones, but the more I ate, the more it felt like GF was a given rather than a special ask. If anything, I feel like I missed out going to “safe” spots over going to places I wanted as all across the city, menus were clearly labeled.
I’m not sure if there’s a different vibe on cross contamination risk but quick convos either felt incredibly solid or left me certain I should move on. No fuss at all and no issues whether the place was dedicated, shared with man reviews, or shared with 2.
My absolute favorite: Happy Atelier bakery
Just a couple minute walk from the stunning Rådhuset subway station lies Happy Atelier bakery which instantly became one of my favorite GF bakeries anywhere. Delicious pastries, cakes, a few sandwiches, and so many breads all in a fully dedicated and oat-free spot with the most delightful staff. What more could you need? Do try to get in early, they’re popular and items sell out.
My non-GF friend’s favorite was the Semla (cream filled sweet roll) and mine was the Kanelbullar (cinnamon bun). Both are local classics you have to try.
Must have local dish: Meatballs at Restaurang Kryp
Call me basic, it’s fair, but having Swedish meatballs in Sweden just felt like a mandatory part of the trip. There’s a number of spots in the FMGF and Google with decent reviews so we settled on Restaurang Kryp for its location and vibe. The server was clear about their strong CC protocols and they did not miss. Decent GF bread, a rich meatball dish — absolutely perfect experience.
My daily go: Holy Greens
The idea of a rice or noodle bowl may not sound like something you travel for but with locations all over the city, Holy Greens was perfect for an on the go meal as my agenda in Stockholm was busy. Plus, it was a good way to sneak in some veggies/fiber/protein beyond the usual rich meals, fries, and pastries. Some locations have oats for breakfast but generally, it’s all GF. With a whole range of meat & vegetarian options, I came back here more than I should have.
Grocery store options: Many, scan labels and go
Like most (maybe all? what do I know) EU countries, gluten is clearly labeled on items and gluten free sections were common in almost every store I went to. Outside of bread/pasta/cookies, few items seemed to be explicitly GF labeled so it is a bit of a departure if you’re used to shopping by certification rather than ingredients. You’ll also see clear labeling on most fresh items though consider any CC risk obviously.
At the airport: Less but not nothing
ARN is an impressive looking airport but sadly, it is not home to any dedicated bakeries. Apps do show a number of places and true enough, I spotted “G” or “GF” labels though not as readily as in the city. For my meal, we went the Amex lounge which is really more sit down restaurant than typical airport lounge. They confirmed their gluten free options (with the usual “we’re not dedicated” disclaimer) and I had a wonderful salmon before flying off.
Other stops included Gullegårdens Glutenfria Bageri, another dedicated bakery (uses oats in some items) shown as photo 1 - 4 and . But again, I slacked here, relying on some easy bowls when I could have tried more spots.
9.5/10. Dedicated or shared, GF was easy, delicious and all over. Would come back a thousand times.
Visited: March 2026