S:t Paul Bageri — Specialty Store in Mariatorget, Stockholm
S:t Paul Bageri on S:t Paulsgatan in Mariatorget sells bread that stays fresh until late afternoon and a cardamom bun heavy with ground cardamom, both worth the trip alone.
What this place is
S:t Paul Bageri is a bakery and cafe on S:t Paulsgatan in Mariatorget, open from 7 am on weekdays and 8 am at weekends. The cardamom bun carries more ground cardamom than most, and loaves stay fresh late into the afternoon. Vegan cinnamon rolls are available, and the February semla has airy pastry and good marzipan.
Verified November 2026 · 2 independent sources
Bread, buns and a busy room in Mariatorget
S:t Paul Bageri is an independent bakery and cafe on S:t Paulsgatan in Mariatorget, and the first thing you notice is the bread: loaves that stay fresh well into the afternoon, which is why a double-baked length goes home with you rather than onto a plate.
The cardamom bun is the one to get first, and it is not shy with the spice, full of ground cardamom in a way that most buns are not. The cinnamon roll is the other repeat order, and there is a vegan version of it, plus a vegan almond cinnamon roll, for anyone who has been hunting for one. Around February the semla is worth the detour: airy pastry, fresh cream, good marzipan in the crust. Beyond the counter there is breakfast, brunch and lunch, and the grilled mozzarella and pesto sandwich is very tasty. Coffee comes dark roasted, with decaf and oat milk options.
The room is lively and cozy, with outdoor seating in summer, and it is genuinely kid-friendly, which counts for a lot in this neighbourhood. It gets crowded and noisy, especially at weekends. The pre-made sandwich selection thins out later in the afternoon.
Prices run higher than some nearby alternatives, so the breakfast deal is the fair-value move for Stockholm. Come early on a weekday if you want a seat, and take a loaf home rather than eating everything in.
It suits anyone building a fika stop into a Mariatorget walk, and families who want a table where children are welcome. If you are after a quick coffee, the noise and the wait will test you.
What to look for
Kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls)
The cinnamon roll is the repeat order, and the cardamom-heavy version is the one to get first.
Vegan cinnamon roll
A vegan version of the cinnamon roll, plus a vegan almond cinnamon roll, for anyone who has struggled to find one.
Bread loaves
Very fresh even late in the afternoon, and long-time customers come specifically to take loaves home.
The pick list
What to bring home
Kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls)
The cinnamon roll is the one to get first, and the cardamom-heavy version is the pick if you want the spice to lead.
Vegan cinnamon roll
There is a vegan cinnamon roll here, and it is the one to get first if you have been looking for one around town.
Bread loaves
The bread is the best-seller and stays very fresh even late in the afternoon, which is why long-time customers come in to take loaves home.
Semla
The Swedish semla has an airy pastry, fresh cream and a good marzipan filling.
Grilled mozzarella and pesto sandwich
The grilled mozzarella and pesto is the sandwich to get, and the filling is very tasty.
Who is this for
Anyone building a fika stop into a Mariatorget walk should come for the cardamom bun and a loaf to take home. Families with children will find a kid-friendly room and outdoor seating in summer. Vegan eaters who have been hunting for a cinnamon roll get one here, plus oat milk for the coffee.
The verdict
S:t Paul Bageri is a bakery cafe with a crowded, noisy room and slow service at times, but the cardamom bun, the vegan cinnamon roll and the bread make it worth a deliberate visit.
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