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What to order
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Soup
Mentioned multiple times as delicious, amazing, and incredible; reviewers specifically praised both the paprika soup and the restaurant's soups in general.
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Avocado Ginger Salad
Specifically called out as 'yummy' and enjoyed by a vegan reviewer, suggesting it is a standout fresh and flavorful option.
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Coffee
Repeatedly praised alongside good service and atmosphere, with one review highlighting it as part of a great customer experience.
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Carrot Cake
Directly mentioned as part of a very positive coffee-and-dessert experience, indicating it is a well-liked sweet item.
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Pintxos
Mentioned with soup and avocado salad as delicious, showing it is one of the recommended small-plate items.
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Buffet
The Saturday buffet was described as amazing, with free refills of food, coffee, and tea, making it a highly recommended option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 4 PM |
About Tonka Bistro Café
Tonka Bistro Café is a bistro in Umeå, Sweden, serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and catering. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly service, good value, and the food quality, especially small dishes, soups, pintxos, and salads. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with coffee, dessert, and cocktails also mentioned positively. It is also noted as accessible and suitable for solo dining, groups, and families.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked
What is Tonka Bistro Café known for?
It is especially known for pintxos, small dishes, soups, and salads, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the avocado salad and the Korean noodle salad. People also mention that the food is fresh and high quality, with good value for the price range of kr 100–200.
What dishes are most recommended at Tonka Bistro Café?
Reviewers most often recommend the pintxos, avocado salad, Korean noodle salad, and the soups, including a paprika soup and other soup dishes. Carrot cake also comes up alongside the coffee, and several reviews mention that the buffet and snack variety are worth trying at brunch or lunch.
What is the atmosphere like at Tonka Bistro Café?
The vibe is described as casual upscale, cozy, and trendy, with clean seating and enough space between tables. It seems to work well for a lunch date, family breakfast, solo dining, or groups, especially for people who want a relaxed but polished bistro setting.
Is Tonka Bistro Café good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe it as affordable and good value for money, and the listed price range is kr 100–200. Comments about decent prices, fair prices for the quality and location, and generous portions on brunch and buffet visits support that reputation.
What should I know about the brunch or buffet at Tonka Bistro Café?
The Saturday buffet gets strong praise for being amazing, with free refills of food, coffee, and tea mentioned in reviews. Brunch is also described as generous, with an incredible amount of food, so it looks like a good choice if you want a bigger meal and strong coffee.
Is parking available at Tonka Bistro Café?
Yes. Paid street parking is available.
Does Tonka Bistro Café have vegetarian options?
Yes, Tonka Bistro Café offers vegan options.
Is Tonka Bistro Café kid-friendly?
Yes, Tonka Bistro Café is good for kids.
