Bakfickan serves Traditional Swedish Husmanskost at Jakobsgatan 12, with Swedish meatballs and an extensive wine list shaping the visit.
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- Address
- Jakobsgatan 12, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden
- Phone
- +46 8 676 58 09
- Website
- operabaren.se
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Traditional Swedish Husmanskost and Swedish meatballs
Traditional Swedish Husmanskost frames Bakfickan as a Swedish restaurant focused on familiar national cooking, with Swedish meatballs as the named dish to plan around.
Opinionated About Dining 2023–2025
Opinionated About Dining placed it at No. 280 in Casual in Europe for 2024 and No. 305 for 2025, after a Highly Recommended citation in 2023.
Jakobsgatan 12 street scene
Jakobsgatan 12 gives the visit a Stockholm center point, with a street scene outlook, conversational noise level, casual dress, and standard pacing for lunch or dinner.
In Context: Similar Options
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakfickan | Traditional Swedish Husmanskost | $$ | Norrmalm | |
| Tennstopet Grill | Traditional Swedish Husmanskost | $$ | , | Vasastan |
| Lillebrors Bageri | Swedish Bakery | $$ | Kungsholmen | |
| Vete–Katten | Traditional Swedish Bakery & Cafe | $$ | Norrmalm | |
| Mr. Cake | American Bakery & Patisserie | $$ | Östermalm | |
| Restaurant Bakfickan | Traditional Swedish Home Cooking | $$ | , | Norrmalm |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Recommended
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #305
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #280
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Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Highly Recommended
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Classic
- Lively
- Casual Hangout
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Street Scene
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cozy and classic with opera memorabilia on walls, lively hustle during lunch transitioning to relaxed, warm lighting implied by intimate counter and small tables.