Solveig R.
Yelp
Everyone seems to love Cafe String. And I wish, oh how I wish, that I did too.
But to be honest, my only good experience here was a latte.
The breakfast buffet is a good deal, as other reviewers have noted. But if you're a fan of warm breakfast, as I am, then there's basically nothing. It's just the same bread and cereal and condiments you could easily have at home.
Every single time I've been here it has been absolutely packed - which may be a good sign, it's very popular - but it causes problems. I have never been able to sit upstairs at all; it's always full, and extremely loud. Downstairs is much quieter and usually has seats, but who really wants to balance a cup of burning hot coffee and a breakfast plate down those narrow stairs?
The staff always seem rather stressed and tend to just let you do your own thing - they make your coffee and take your money but there's not really room for customer service here.
I really like the way it looks upstairs, with the mismatched sofas and chairs, and I love the window seating. But despite all that, I just haven't managed to have a pleasant experience here.
It is one of Södermalm's most famous and popular cafes, and their pastries are good, so by all means stop by for a coffee and a bun - but good luck finding a place to sit or carrying on a conversation.