What should I order at Café FIKA?
Café FIKA
Swedish meatballs (köttbullar)
Mentioned multiple times as amazing and fantastic, with both meat and vegetarian versions praised. It is highlighted as a must-try authentic Swedish dish with great flavor.
Princess Tarta
Specifically noted as a whole cake purchased and highly enjoyed by the reviewer and their friends, indicating it is a standout dessert item.
Brunch (including hot chocolate, tartine or omelette, viennoiserie, and dessert like sponge cake or scone)
Highly recommended for the quality and variety offered at a reasonable price. The hot chocolate and brunch items such as tartines, omelettes, and pastries are praised for their taste and quality.
Cardamom pastries
Described as 'to die for', highlighting the excellent quality and authentic Swedish flavor of the pastries.
Chocolate ball sweets
Noted as sweet and delicious, enjoyed by customers as a takeaway treat, indicating a popular and well-liked snack.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Café FIKA
Café FIKA is a tea house, breakfast restaurant, coffee shop, lunch restaurant, and Swedish restaurant in Toulouse, France. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, cozy mood, and the quality of the coffee, tea, pastries, and Swedish specialties. The café is also noted for its princess cake, cinnamon rolls, viennoiserie, and Swedish dishes, with dine-in, takeout, and onsite service available. It has wheelchair accessible entrance and seating, plus a great tea selection and a gender-neutral restroom.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Frequently asked questions
What is Café FIKA known for?
Café FIKA is best known for its Swedish pastries and coffee break culture, especially princess cake, cinnamon rolls, and other viennoiserie. Reviews also highlight Swedish dishes like köttbullar, along with the friendly service and cozy atmosphere that make the food feel like part of the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Café FIKA?
Reviewers most often recommend the princess cake, cinnamon bun, köttbullar, and the brunch items such as tartine, omelette, and dessert plates. The lunch menu is also praised for a main dish, dessert, and drink combination, with the magret de canard mentioned as a standout plat du jour.
What is the atmosphere like at Café FIKA?
The vibe is cozy, quaint, and welcoming, with a clean main floor and a pleasant basement that has plenty of room and comfortable tables and chairs. It works well for solo coffee stops, work sessions, and group meetups, though larger groups may want to book ahead.
Is Café FIKA good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers describe it as fairly priced to quite cheap for the quality, and the breakfast deal with a hot drink, cold drink, and pastry is called great value. The brunch is listed at €15,50, and the lunch menu with main dish, dessert, and drink is another value-focused option.
When is the best time to visit Café FIKA?
It is a convenient stop before exploring Toulouse, especially since reviewers mention it is not far from The Capitole and other sights. On Saturdays, seating guests are advised to order food as well as a drink, so brunch or a fuller visit may work better than a quick coffee alone.
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