Types of Scandinavian places in London <\/strong>(jump to section):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Planning an evening full of Hygge <\/strong>with Scandinavian comfort food, followed by a Nordic crime drama? Here’s a selection of stores in London selling Scandi goodies from Norwegian brown cheese to Swedish meatballs. While we recommend the two independent stores ScandiKitchen and TotallySwedish, Ikea and Ocado, are also worth checking out. Here are our best tips to get your Scandi fix in London!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great for:<\/strong> Broad selection of specialities from all the Nordic countries, such as Norwegian brown cheese.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Founded in 2006, the combined cafe and grocery store ScandiKitchen has become an institution for Scandinavians in London, stocking many essential groceries from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. In addition, you’ll find specialities like Swedish herring in different flavours, several types of Norwegian brown cheese and a huge selection of sweets from all the Nordic countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can order online or visit the store just off Oxford Circus. The cafe is a great place for a quick bite; try one of the delicious rye bread sandwiches with herring or go for a traditional Scandi cinnamon bun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 61 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7PP London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.scandikitchen.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for:<\/strong> Huge selection of Swedish specialities <\/p>\n\n\n\n TotallySwedish was founded in 2006 and can boast of more than 1000 Swedish food and drink products in addition to gift items and books. While ScandiKitchen has a broader range of products from all the Nordic countries, TotallySwedish is, to no surprise, specialized in Swedish groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TotallySwedish is a bit more expensive than Ikea for the most typical Swedish products like Kalles Kaviar. Still, they have a huge selection of products that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Addresses <\/strong>(two stores in London): 32 Crawford Street, W1H 1LS AND 66 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LD<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.totallyswedish.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Making an affordable Scandi style dinner at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll find everything you need to serve a classic Swedish meatballs dinner at home with mashed potatoes, gravy, and lingonberry jam in the Swedish Food Market. If you don’t want meat, you also find alternatives with chicken meatballs or veggie balls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, there’s a good selection of Swedish seafood and drinks, candy and snacks. In terms of pricing, many of the groceries are Ikea branded and hard to compare with other stores. Still, you’ll generally find that Ikea is a tad cheaper than ScandiKitchen and Ocado when it comes to classics like Ahlgrens bilar and Marabou chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web: <\/strong>https:\/\/ikea.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>A big selection of Swedish cider and some other Scandi essentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Head over to Ocado’s World Foods section, and you’ll discover 100+ Scandi products like Norwegian design water Voss. Ocado has a really good selection of different types of Rekorderlig and Kopparberg cider and Arla dairy products, but overall less to choose from than ScandiKitchen. You’ll also find foods like Kalles Kaviar and several types of crispbread, but we usually find ScandiKitchen to be cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/ocado.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Waitrose: <\/strong>In Waitrose, you’ll find a big selection of Swedish cider from Kopparberg and Rekorderlig, as well as different types of Absolut vodka flavours. Here you’ll also find the Norwegian cheese Jarlsberg. In the fresh fish counter, you’ll typically find several types of fish from Norway, like cod and salmon fillets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tesco:<\/strong> In Tesco, you can get Skyr yoghurt from Arla in different flavours and Swedish style meatballs. You can get Swedish style pickled gherkins in the Polish section, and you’ll find Page Cinnamon Gifflar in the bakery section. Tesco also stocks Norwegian salmon fillets as well as smoked salmon as well as Lurpak butter from Denmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lidl:<\/strong> While Lidl doesn’t have a Scandinavian section as such, you’ll find several products very similar to what you’ll find in Scandinavian grocery stores. This includes several seafood options like gravadlax, herring and salmon sourced from the Norwegian Sea, and dairy products like skyr and kefir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Harrods Food Hall:<\/strong> If you’re looking for high ticket items like Norwegian brown cheese and Jarlsberg cheese, head to Knightsbridge, and you’ll likely find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hansen & Lydersen:<\/strong> Norwegian artisan smokehouse in London. If you’re lucky, you can find them in Maltby Street Market or order a King Olav or Queen Maud fillet from their website. https:\/\/hansen-lydersen.com\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dark, crusty bread, indulgent buns and black filter coffee are some of the classics you’ll find when following the sweet smell of a Scandinavian bakery in London. With the Scandi-wave in recent years, you’ll find a cracking selection of cinnamon buns available all over the city, as well as other treats like delicious Swedish cardamon buns and Norwegian skoleboller. Here’s a selection of London’s best Scandinavian bakeries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Heavenly cinnamon rolls and Norwegian Skoleboller<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arguably serving the best cinnamon buns in town, they are big, chewy and crusty on the outside while almost doughy inside with layers upon layers filled with sugar and cinnamon. Here you’ll also find our kids’ favourite buns, the delicious Norwegian Skoleboller or “school buns” topped with vanilla custard and coconut flakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu has been thoughtfully put together with elements from several Nordic countries, including Finland (look for the Karelian Pie). Suppose you feel healthy; there are plenty of choices like dark rye bread sandwiches with herring or salmon. Located at a quiet square next to Picadilly Circus, a well-designed small cafe in a typical Scandinavian minimalistic layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 14A Golden Square, W1F 9JG London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> <\/a><\/a>https:\/\/www.nordicbakery.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Wonderful Danish pastries and good coffee in a minimalist Nordic setting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founders Ole Kristoffersen and Steen Skallebaek have over 50 outlets back home in Denmark, so they had a solid foundation before introducing their premium bakery concept to Londoners. Their London bakeries are designed in the same dark minimalist Nordic style as in Denmark, making you feel like stepping into a Scandinavian crime-noir drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the healthy side, you’ll find a large selection of delicious Danish rye bread sandwiches with toppings such as smoked salmon and free-range chicken. From their menu of indulgent pastries, we recommend trying the classic Danish Wienerbr\u00f8d (Spandauer) topped with custard and icing sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Web<\/strong>: https:\/\/oleandsteen.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Delicious rye bread in all shapes and forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fabrique is a stone oven bakery chain from Sweden famous for its fresh, natural ingredients and traditional methods of making artisanal pastries and sourdough bread. With several stores in London, they have been expanding rapidly across the city with their delicious crusty rolls and bread menu. Here you’ll find healthy but tasty rye bread in all shapes and forms, from baguettes to levains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web: <\/strong>http:\/\/fabrique.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Classic Swedish pastries and cakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Swedish bakery is a hidden gem tucked away in a small side street in bustling Covent Garden. Bageriet has an impressive selection of Swedish classics tempting punters passing by, like the delicious Princess Cake and Semlor. They also have excellent strong filter coffee. With only a few tables, don’t bet on finding a free seat at this small but popular Scandinavian hangout in West End.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 24 Rose St, London WC2E 9EA<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.bageriet.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Superb organic sourdough bread <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bread Station is all about traditional Danish baking principles of natural bread, using natural fermentation for superior organic bread. Michelin Star Chef Christoffer Hruskova teamed up with Danish baking master Per Brun to bring the best of Scandinavian baking to London. The Bread Station has a proven Danish formula that has been perfected for over 10 years producing high quality, organic, wholegrain sourdough bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 373 Helmsley Pl, London E8 3SB<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.thebreadstation.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for:<\/strong> Authentic Scandinavian style waffles<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Norwegian Church abroad or the Seaman’s Mission (“Sj\u00f8mannskirken”) is famous among Norwegians for making the world’s best Scandinavian waffles which they sell at special events like the Scandinavian spring market in Rotherhithe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Head over to their webpage and check for the next event taking place for a chance to taste their delicious waffles or try to make them at home following their magic waffle recipe<\/a> (in Norwegian). Tip: Try waffles with Norwegian brown cheese or alternatively strawberry jam with sour cream. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>A sm\u00f8rg\u00e5sbord of Scandinavian deliciousness<\/p>\n\n\n\n Classic Scandi dishes served in style – sm\u00f8rg\u00e5sbord, meatballs, herring plus plenty of modern variants eg lobster hollandaise. The food is full of Nordic flavours like dill and elderflower and the wooden interior makes for a warm atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> http:\/\/aquavitrestaurants.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 1 St James’s Market, Carlton St, St. James’s, London SW1Y 4QQ<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Flavoursome gravadlax and cold Swedish cider<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Harcourt in Marylebone has been central to Swedes in London for decades, located close to the Swedish Church and the Swedish Embassy. More restaurant than a pub, the current chef, Finnish Kimmo Makkonen has created a modern European menu including Nordic classics like gravadlax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/theharcourt.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>32 Harcourt St, London W1H 4HX<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Herring and rye bread – Scandinavian superfood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ekte translates to “Real” in Norwegian and is a Scandinavian restaurant located in Bloomberg Arcade. Enjoy classic Danish rye bread Sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d with toppings like herring and smoked salmon. And don’t forget to try one of the many aquavit types from Norway, Sweden or Denmark!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> http:\/\/ektelondon.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 2-8 Bloomberg Arcade, London EC4N 8AR<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for: <\/strong>Scandinavian shopping with a cinnamon bun in hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bl\u00e5b\u00e4r in Putney is a Scandinavian caf\u00e9 and design shop selling a mix of textiles, furniture, gifts and accessories from up and coming Nordic designers. Try one of their classic Swedish cinnamon buns, or go for something healthy like the salmon salad with beetroot hummus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address<\/strong>: 3A Lacy Rd, London SW15 1NH<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/blabar.london\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Scandinavian shops are popping up all the time these days, riding on a wave of popularity for the Scandi-trend. Whether walking down Regent’s Street or in Westfield shopping centre, you’ll find a wide selection of Swedish and Danish stores often playing on a similar concept of functional and simple products in combination with great design and affordable prices. While mass-market retailers like H&M and Ikea did a lot of the groundwork opening the world’s eyes to Scandinavian design, many of the recent Scandi-shops in London are more upmarket with a focus on sustainability and use of high-quality materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Great for:<\/strong> Fun stuff for happy moments <\/p>\n\n\n\n The combination of simple but stylish design, low prices and strange Danish product names make Tiger different and fun compared to the traditional pound shops. In Tiger, you’ll find miscellaneous items like toys, sweets, stationery, costumes and home decorations – and it’s all cheap and cheerful! <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Scandinavia, this is the store where you take your kids when the holiday starts to get a few fun things without breaking the budget. A lot of what they sell is quite good for encouraging kids to play together, solving and building things. This is our 7-year-old daughter’s favourite store in London, and we usually end up with a few bags of Scandinavian sweets as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/uk.flyingtiger.com\/en-GB<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for:<\/strong> Affordable Scandinavian style furniture <\/p>\n\n\n\n No further introductions are needed. Ikea is simply the best place to go for affordable, well-designed furniture and is yet another example of a Swedish brand successfully scaling up to become a global superbrand. The winning formula of combining stylish, functional design made affordable through mass-production, and DIY packaging has proven a winning concept across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While I remember their functional but boring looking pine wood furniture while growing up in Norway, Ikea is attracting young talented designers who reinvent Nordic furniture design on a global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While we are great fans of Ikea products in general, we’d like to point out that visiting an Ikea store as a family can quickly turn into a nightmare. Even a stoic Norwegian struggles to keep his cool when realising there is no shortcut to the exit, and he has to drag his screaming kids through an endless amount of showrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Until you finally reach the Ikea restaurant completely exhausted and end up feeding the whole family with meatballs to calm your nerves for a few minutes. There’s no such thing as a quick trip to Ikea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/gb\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Great for<\/strong>: Classic and durable Scandinavian kidswear for all types of weather <\/p>\n\n\n\n One step up on the ladder compared to H&M and Lindex, Polarn is more of a premium Scandinavian kidswear store. While Ikea started as the go-to furniture store for the Swedish middle-class, Polarn O. Pyret started making affordable kids clothes in classic design to fit the average Swedish child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Polarn started producing their unisex stripy clothes already in the 1970s, which is still going strong as one of their best selling designs! Ever wondered how Scandinavian kids can play outside for hours in freezing conditions? Check out Polarn’s waterproof winter overalls, perfect for any weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Web:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.polarnopyret.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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You’ll find lots of grocery products that are common across all the Nordic countries. So even if the brand is Swedish, you’re likely to find very similar variants in Norway, Denmark and Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"TotallySwedish](\"https:\/\/londonducklings.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/annie-spratt-1h6uW_NvIdk-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\")
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Scandinavian Bakeries in London<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nordic Bakery
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Aquavit
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Tiger
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