Fabrique Klarabergsgatan 60 — Specialty Store in Norrmalm, Stockholm

This is one branch of the Fabrique bakery chain, sitting on Klarabergsgatan in Norrmalm within easy reach of the city centre. What you notice first is the counter: buns lined up in neat rows behind the glass, bread alongside them, and a self-service station at the back holding coffee, brown sugar, milk, lactose-free milk and oat milk so you can mix your own cup.

The kanelbulle is the one to start with, a Swedish cinnamon bun finished with white sugar crumbs instead of frosting. The kardemummabulle brings a pronounced cardamom spice and a faint lemony edge, and the almond bun is another sweet option worth a look. A chai latte works alongside the pastries, and the carrot cake is there if you want a slice rather than a bun.

Seating is tight, with tables close together, and on a warm day the inside gets hot. The space is small and self-service, so you carry your own tray and clear your own table. Outside seating on the street gives you another option when the weather allows.

Prices run high for the portion. An extra shot is worth asking for if you like it strong. The morning is the better bet, when the pastries are freshest and the queue has not yet formed; by late morning on a weekday the room can be full with no seats free.

Come for the buns rather than the room, and treat it as a quick fika stop rather than a place to linger. It suits anyone near the station who wants a traditional bun early.