"Svenska Cafe, located along Maple Road in Birmingham, has been offering Swedish open-faced sandwiches, kanelbullar cinnamon rolls, and kolasnittar caramel shortbreads for three years. Notably, the semlor—a Swedish pastry made with cardamom buns filled with almond paste and whipped cream—has gained popularity, especially around Fat Tuesday. The pastries are made by Ingela Oginsky, who learned to bake from her mother. The cafe attracts Swedish expatriates, including hockey players from the Detroit Red Wings, and those seeking to reconnect with their Swedish heritage. Svenska Cafe is located at 930 E Maple Rd. in Birmingham and takes orders for semlor via Facebook up until Easter." - Brenna Houck
