ICA Togo Sundet — Supermarket in Hornstull, Stockholm

ICA Togo Sundet is a branch of ICA, and the shop it runs on Pålsundsgatan is a small one that took over the space of a local grocery in Hornstull. What you notice first is the shape of the room: the layout bends like a backwards L, so there is more open floor than the frontage suggests, and the recent renovation has left it looking tidy and inviting.

The reason to make the detour is the loose-leaf tea. The range here is wide enough that you can spend a while at the shelf, and it is the one thing worth carrying home if you are passing through Hornstull. Beyond that, the assortment is small but well sorted, with a fresh feel to what is on display and a few little extras beyond the everyday staples.

The people behind the counter are helpful and present, and if you need a package collected, ask at the checkout. Dogs are not allowed inside the shop, but staff will bring a parcel out to you while you wait at the door with the dog, so it is worth asking rather than assuming you have to leave.

Prices are reasonable for what you get, and the quality of the products holds up. The one thing to plan around is timing: the shop has been known to close earlier than the posted hours, so if you are making a special trip for a parcel, arrive well before the evening rather than at the last minute.

That timing is the main friction here, and it is worth knowing before you set out. Otherwise this is a compact, well-kept neighbourhood supermarket that rewards a short stop rather than a full weekly shop.