Johan's Joe Swedish Restaurant

Just… wow. Johan knows his stuff. We got Lattes, Scambled Egg toast and Baltic Bagel in-house, and a piece of Princess Torte that we took to go. Everything was excellent. I loved the bagel and the family was so disappointed when the Princess Torte was gone. I’ve wanted to try Princess Torte for years and it did not disappoint! It absolutely melted in our mouths. They also had a cute selection of Swedish candies, jams, and sodas, as well as an environmentally friendly take-home meal, which we got to sample! We are definitely will be saving this place for the next time we are in town!!

Kudos to Linda and staff member Catalina for supplying delicious cardamom cinnamon buns and peanut butter squares along with coffee and set ups for a gathering in The Rapallo in West Palm Beach this past Saturday. The residents loved this welcoming treat and had many positive comments. Highly recommended. Thank you.

If you are taking a nice day trip on the Brightline to West Palm Beach check out. Johan’s Joe Swedish Restaurant. They know how to do cinnamon right! I started with an apple cinnamon muffin that was absolutely amazing—moist, flavorful, and the perfect balance of spice—followed by a delightful cinnamon bun that did not disappoint. My wife tried the orange cranberry cake, which was firmer than she expected but still packed with great flavor, and while her hot chocolate wasn’t as sweet as she is, it was still enjoyable. My passion lavender iced tea was just okay, but overall, the cozy atmosphere and baked goods made for a lovely visit.

What a wonderful place to have breakfast. Johan's was packed this morning, and I see why. The dining room is sleek with couch on table options to sit at, the breakfast food was fantastic, the menu prices were fair, and the service was fast. Johan's is a great neighborhood spot!

Delicious authentic Swedish pastry!! Nice coffee, friendly staff. Very serious little girl, probably owner's daughter, is so helpful and diligently services the customers!!! Family business done right. It was lovely all together, thank you! 😊

I loved this place! The atmosphere gives it a high-class touch, and it’s decorated with my favorite color, which made it even more special. The service was great, but what stood out the most was the delicious bakery. The croissants were amazing, and the strawberry and raspberry tarts were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience! The atmosphere was cozy, charming and inviting, perfect for a relaxed brunch. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. I tried the avocado toast with smoked salmon, which was fresh and flavorful, and the open-faced egg sandwich on crispbread was packed with healthy goodness. The almond crossaint was perfectly baked—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I also loved the crossaint sandwich with eggs and a hint of mustard which had a delightful Swedish touch with the little flag. To top it off, the cappuccino was smooth and creamy, the perfect pairing for the meal. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for quality food and great vibes in West Palm Beach downtown!

I found a Swedish spot in Downtown West Palm beach !!. I had mushroom crepes and matcha latte . Friendly staffs and nice casual to hang out during the weekend .

A Scandinavian brunch fits the bill before a performance at the Kravis Center. It's 3 mins away by car with a free parking lot directly behind the restaurant. The restaurant was very modern and clean with lots of cozy seating. We walked past a wall of Swedish jams, crackers, food ... items for sale. The counter was filled with lots of irresistible Swedish pastries at the counter. We ordered at the counter, paid , sat down with a number & our meal came quickly. I enjoyed a savory crêpe. It was filled with a smoky ham, cheese, and fresh spinach with a small salad on the side. It was delicious, very satisfying, and reasonably priced with more than enough food. My brunch at Johan Joe was a wonderful treat, I will be back!

This is the Swedish gal that was cold and distant, that you fell in love with, only to break up, because she had become aloof and unworthy of your time. It's not the plot of a Bergman film. It's the Tragedy of Johan's Joe. When it opened the pastries were rockstar. The coffee, Löfbergs, rocks the house. Then they had trouble with a regular baker. Away goes the Kanelbullar, lovely Swedish pastries. They started buying croissants arriving in big cardboard boxes. They started to do Swedish dinners, which were amazing, but the price to the ambiance wasn't fitting. It didn't pick up traction. COVID made things much worse. Coming back from it, the hot foods were suffering from poor prep. All the while, prices rose, and rose, long before the inflation spiked. Four people for breakfast went from about $50 to $90, pre-spike. It's a bit worse today. Meanwhile the dining room's tables are tired and need repair or replacement. Is any of that money being plowed back into guest experience at the business? It didn't appear as if it is. They brought in a new baker, recently. I went back, to check, Their work is really not very good, Middling, at best. The hot foods, sandwiches, and salads are good, but not for the lofty price point. If I didn't need to have a DUNS number to eat here. I might come more often, but Vincent's has better food, in Lake Worth, for a fraction of the price, with fewer parking hassles. Johan's has a few slots in the building's lot, but Mitchell or park on the street nearby. It can be a headache to land here

This breakfast place is ALWAYS packed (I walk past it daily on the way to the gym); and I finally stopped by for breakfast one morning. I ordered "The Stockholm"- which is a fried egg, bacon, avocado, Swiss cheese, and dill mustard sauce on a croissant. I loved this breakfast sandwich!!!! The croissant was fresh, flakey, and toasted, the avocado was ripe (large amount on the sandwich), the bacon was crispy, the cheese was melted, and the egg was perfectly fried. I was unsure about the dill mustard sauce at first, but it had a unique flavor that paired perfectly with the sandwich; next time I would request extra sauce on the sandwich!

Everything was delicious again - Swedish meatballs and hot chocolate. Cute spot to stop by for lunch. Workers are nice and attentive.

My brother and I had great service and delicious fresh food. He had the Viking sandwich and I was looking for a smaller-sized lunch. The lentil soup (soup of the day) was the perfect size and definitely made fresh. We ate inside. It was clean; the cashier also brought us our order. The service is great and the ambiance is unique and most importantly, very clean. The pastries and desserts looked delicious. I'd like to come back and try them all! Overall, it was a great experience and a superb recommendation from my brother (a local).

Stopped here after searching for places that were open! Glad I did, I love Swedish meatballs (thank you ikea) these were delicious! We cook Swedish pancakes often and these were so soft and the whipped cream was fresh and complimented it well. Staff was attentive and helpful. The restaurant is beautiful very chic and trendy would be nice to come for a brunch! Only thing to think about is that it is on the expensive side for brunch... but you are downtown. We will definitely go back to try other things.

This was a pleasure to find while we were walking around looking for a cafe. They have outdoor and indoor seating. You order at the counter and they give you a number and bring your order when it's ready. I ordered the salmon bagel and a mocha with lavender. Everything was fresh and delicious! They had some beautiful pastries, but I was not in the mood for sweets at the time. I highly recommend for a morning coffee or breakfast stop.

We were looking for a nice place for a lunch on a Saturday afternoon and Johan's was perfect. You order at the counter and your food is brought to the table. Two of our party ordered Swedish pancakes with Nutella and berries and two of us ordered The Midnight Sun (a chicken sandwich with Swiss cheese, bacon, and sweet chili sauce on a croissant. The sandwich came with chips or salad and we chose chips. They also have a series of coffees and fresh sangria on the weekends. The Swedish pancakes got raves. My sandwich was a thin chicken breast with Swiss cheese, bacon, and a delicious sweet and spicy sauce on a flaky croissant. Definitely would order this again. I also ordered a chocolate ball which we shared, but didn't really enjoy. It wasn't what I expected and my companions didn't care for the chocolate coffee flavor. The service was friendly and we met the owner who gave us the tip that the parking lot in the back really isn't patrolled on the weekends and we wouldn't be towed. The decor is white and purple and really fresh-looking. There is also a selection of Swedish items to purchase like wine, socks, cookies, etc.

Great coffee and service. The Almond Milk Latte was fantastic. The Chocolate Balls are phenomenal too. Parking is limited.

Simply a treasure in downtown WPB with killer croissants l. This place is a piece of heaven big with great purple thrones to eat and drink your coffee. Ate: Hazelnut croissant Chocolate croissants Healthy chocolate covered oats ball The chocolate croissant are some of the best I've had. The Swedish version is doughier with lots of good chocolate . Hazelnut' was also off the charts. I had Loic's too but found JJ really special.

the best matcha I have ever tasted it! I have tasted a lot of matcha around wpb and although everything's is better than Starbucks I can assure you this matcha is the most creamiest subtle sweet ever. I always have to make sure they add a bunch of things to make it as I make it at home and i only told them I wanted an iced matcha and they did it exactly as I do it, even better. it wasn't too sweet and they countetalanced the acidity flavor of the matcha powder and because i did it with whole milk it added extra creaminess to it. Also ambiance was nice and inviting and had a lot of fun stuff to look around like Swedish candy and a fun machine that gives you short stories, overall a fun experience but really I would write a book about how good the matcha is.

Went here for coffee and a treat. Coffee was good and treats were tasty. Had lemon bar and mocha. Perfect for a dreary, wet Sunday in Palm Beach. Ambiance is open with cozy areas for sit down and conversation, it's a bit noisy as the room is large and open. Could also be that the rain chased a lot of persons inside, so it was a bit chaotic in getting a place to sit. May be the reason for my 3 star rating. Will definitely need to return for a better evaluation as the coffee and lemon bar were good.

Beautiful spot, friendly servers & amazing food!! Loved the Swedish pancakes & delicious sandwiches!

Nothing Swedish about this place. (And I've been to Sweden) The food is bland, tasteless and just not good. At least the ambience is nice and service was fast. The only good thing about this was the chocolate croissant. Other than that, will not be coming again. You're better off saving your money for a 30$ meal somewhere else.

There's only one thing I don't like about Johan's Joe as a Swedish girl myself they beat me to it and did it so well there's no room for another Swedish Coffee Shop nearby! I absolutely love everything about Johan's Joe. The fresh modern decor the great coffee and food but most of all .... Drumroll the Swedish Princess Cake! I'm Gluten Free and not supposed to eat it but I order it for special occasions like birthday celebrations! It's a favorite spot with my teen granddaughters and I to grab a lattés and snacks. I also love we can pick up a few items from Sweden that are otherwise hard to find.

Lovely Swedish bakery with perfect meals in a beautiful room with friendly service. We enjoyed our lunch especially the Gothenburg Sandwich, Ham & Swiss w Dill Mustard on Muesli Bread and the Lemon Square. Want to go back to try the Swedish meatballs.

Best coffee in town! Plus the breakfast croissant and Hungarian roll soooo good! The staff--especially Debbie--go out of their way to serve you and make you feel special. I can't say enough positive things about Johan's Joe!

Great atmosphere and service with excellent food. The owner is extremely nice and all staff is friendly as well. Will be back

Hubby and I have driven by Johan Joe's dozens of times for over a year and finally found it open for a quick morning bite. Beautiful, simple, clean Scan interior and plenty of outdoor seating for those of us bringing our fur babies. I had the yogurt parfait and it hit the spot yo stave off my overnight hunger. A bit light on the fresh fruit, but good portion of yogurt. Hubby had the frittata--it's small and muffin sized, comes with potatoes and a ¼ cup of fresh fruit. A bit light for his huge appetite, so I might save this for a girlfriend breakfast, rather than hungry hubby again. It is a fast, casual dining, so we paid at the counter and our food was brought out promptly. Good eats, good location for those wanting downtown, but off Clematis.

Love everything about this place! The location, the atmosphere, the food - all top notch. The place has a funky downtown vibe with eclectic IKEA-ish furniture. Dining inside or outside... breakfast or lunch... you will want to come back again and again.

Bottom Line Up Front: High Quality Food, Great Atmosphere, Customer-Centric Employees, Easy Online Ordering, and a Top-Notch Rewards Program. I live right across the street from Johan's Joe and always joke around (though there might be validity to this) that I am their #1 customer. I come here every day when I am in town and Johan's Joe and its' staff never disappoints. There is an excellent selection of coffees, pastries, breakfast, and lunch items. I personally love trying their coffee of the month and usually end up going back to my favorite from February - Tiramisu Latte :). I also recommend the Stockholm Sandwich as a go-to for either breakfast or lunch! The service is excellent and the whole staff knows me by name. What is also cool is that although prices aren't extraordinary for West Palm Beach, the Rewards Program saves you a ton of money and almost every other visit, I have enough rewards for a free coffee. The restaurant occasionally has special events too that you can go to like Wine Tastings or Markets. Finally, online ordering is a breeze and many days, I will order from my computer and quickly pick up an order and head back to my house. I highly recommend Johan's Joe to any visitor or resident of WPB!

Very delicious very tasty food. Pleasant ambiance and great personnel. My only regret not to discover this place earlier.

This place is beyond incredible! It's a very upscale restaurant in downtown West Palm Beach. It's Swedish with beautiful decor & delicious food. I had the bagel with lox & lots of extras such as tomatoes & onion & capers. Outstanding! My husband had a croissant with an egg & ham & extras as well. Not only was it delicious but also so large that he ate only half of it & had the rest for lunch. The other part we loved about the restaurant was that we ate outside & Lily was with us!

Top notch baked-goods in a euro-hipster environment. Swedish I think...Not that it matters.

Good coffee and pastries! The Swedish pancakes they serve are more like crepes but still delicious. Parking can be tricky! They do have some dedicated free spots but they are hit-or-miss to snag.

Hands down one of the go-to places in WPB downtown. The concept is order at the front and they bring your food/drinks. They have wine nights with pairings with food so be on the lookout; massive bakery that creates all day; breakfast lunch and dinner dishes; and special rotating dishes. Of all the meals I've gotten, I'm left wanting to go back for more.

Stopped here on a trip back from Miami to Orlando on Monday (Juneteenth) after a recommendation and wow, so glad we did. We had a Stockholm croissant, a Baltic bagel, a Princess Cake and organic iced teas. They were all just ridiculosity delicious! Love the decor of the place and my girlfriend who is from Sweden ended up buying some of the goodies from the merchandise wall that are not easy to find anywhere else. And the 3 ladies that were working that day were extremely friendly and helpful! Just wish there were more locations. :)

The best breakfast sandwich I ever tasted in my life your my new breakfast spot can't wait to try more!!!!

Probably one of the most elegant and sophisticated coffee shops I've ever been to - Johan's is not only a treat for the eyes, but also for the stomach! A business acquaintance recommended we meet at Johan's and what a great idea that was! To start the shop is spotless clean and has several areas to sit and enjoy a continental breakfast and socialize or work. The menu is full of tasty baked treats that are sure to please anyone. They offer a special of the day which I opted for and I can tell you the cake was delicious! All fresh baked and lots of great coffee and tea's to pick from. Counter service was quick and friendly too! I highly recommend you check out Johan's Joe when in the WPB area, sure glad we did!

This place is really cute. Very nicely decorated Mamés it feel a bit fancy! Service is quick and friendly. Came one morning, early Sunday... while most places were still closed. Only ordered the famous Stockholm sandwich. It's good, the combination of flavors is just right but it was not great. Nothing to rave about. The egg was cold and you can tell it is made in advance. I would say that at least make a fresh warm egg every time. The sandwich would be so much better with a warm runny fried egg! I honestly did not order anything else but the options looked great.

Some would argue this place is not as authentic Swedish as our local Swedish restaurants but this place does provide some comforts of Scandinavia. The meatballs plate is rather pricy for what you receive and 2 plates and non alcohol drinks for lunch here will run you in upwards of $50+ usd. They do have custom deserts that are so so authentic. Would be nice for them to carry princess cake. We come here time to time longing for Swedish food but always feel we spend more and receiving less.

Johan's Joe in Downtown West Palm Beach is now open for dinner! Opted to try a few items to explore the new dinner menu (1st Course) Rye Flatbread w/ Shrimp: That herbed creme fraiche spread is BOMB. I personally think they should bottle and sell it. Yes please! (2nd Course) Pyttipanna Nordic Hash: I'm not a fan of mushrooms but it was very tasty! And the dish had bites of short rib, a poached egg, and roasted potatoes. What I like the most was a sweetness of the lingonberry sauce. (2nd Course ... Part 2) Verlasso Salmon: The black currant glaze over the perfectly pan-seared salmon was quite tasty I had to personally pull Chef Aaron Black over to express the thanks from my tastebuds lol Thanks for the recommendation @melodyunmastered (3rd Course) Swedish Pancakes: Great for dessert or breakfast

In WPB for business and stopped by after searching for highly rated coffee on Yelp. Everything I had was excellent. Some of the best espresso I've had anywhere and despite slightly cartoonish appearance, the desserts were exceptional in flavor and quality. The cream in my cake tasted like dairy, not margarine. That the decor and ambience were also great was icing on the cake. They apparently serve breakfast, lunch and wine as well. I stopped by later to try their kale Cesar and it was one of the best I've had. The dressing was amazing. I'll definitely be back! Note: I was informed they close at 2pm, so keep that in mind.

Back in 2019 I spent some time in Sweden and came back craving their pastries, and was pleasantly surprised to find Johan's Joe in my search. It's a bright and airy space that not only offers a variety of freshly made meals, pastries and coffee, but they also sell popular Swedish snacks you'd normally only get in Sweden. Most recently I tried their Drink of the Month which was a Dark Chocolate Cold Brew that was absolutely delicious. It was like drinking liquid chocolate but not *too* sweet. They should maybe look at having this be a permanent menu item because it was exceptional. If you're in a rush just know it does get kind of busy on the weekends so there can be a bit of a wait. In terms of COVID safety, staff wears masks and gloves. We have visited this location 2x since the pandemic and they have seating both indoors and outside. Inside seating includes social distancing.

Loved this place! Wish we had something like this in fort Myers Friendly staff. Went here for breakfast. You order at the counter and with your table number the staff will serve you your food or you can take it to go. We had the Swedish pancakes a d the large house coffee with several refills. Wish we stayed here more days to enjoy more of their breakfast items.

I cannot say enough good things about this place honestly it's just phenomenal. Great coffee check, great pastries check, Beautiful decor check & last but not least friendly staff. Seriously you can't go wrong everything I've ever ordered has been amazing and delicious. I always get a coffee and then pick one of the amazing pastries to try. It almost tastes like somebody Swedish grandma is back in the kitchen making them by hand with lots of love. On my latest visit I discovered they are now serving dinner!! I'm guessing the food will be just as amazing as the breakfast items. If Six stars was an option this place would get it.

Best Scandinavian deli food I've ever had outside of Manhattan or Sweden! Really nice ambiance too.

I've been here several times and the food is always good. You place your order at the counter and they bring the food to your table when it's ready. They don't carry diet soda, but I was fine with either their iced tea and water. Desserts are consistently good.

Post-Tropical Storm Eta, my home was out of power and I just needed a few moments to escape reality and enjoy a coffee and pastry while cracking open a new novel. Johan's croissant was flaky and chocolate-y and the iced coffee hit the spot. I got comfortable in one of their oversized purple chairs and enjoyed a few moments of relaxation. The shop was clean, tables were socially-distanced, and the staff was super friendly. I couldn't ask for a more perfect morning getaway!

Wonderful ambiance and food was fabulous. No complaints at all- lovely place. The food is not easy to prepare, as much of it was traditional Scandinavian cuisine- but the dishes were delicious and authentic.

Great food place is super cute and clean The staff is friendly. Little cafe is with fresh pastries coffees and sandwiches they have a light breakfast menu. We enjoyed it and will definitely be back

The cinnamon bun with pearl sugar is one of the best I've ever had! It was so soft and pillowy I could eat one every day! Coffee was nice too. But the employee working the counter was incredibly sick and coughing and blowing their nose and it made me feel hesitant about eating the food.

This was my first time at Johan's Joe. I've passed it many times, and have been curious to stop by - and finally made time to do so. I am so glad I did! It is a new local favorite for me. I had the latte macchiato (flavored with caramel) and the savory crepes (with chicken). I'm picky with coffee, but I really enjoyed the one I ordered - & I love their selection!! They have a great food menu as well. The savory crepes were very good - and to my surprise, it came with a small salad (which was also very good). I'm not sure what kind of dressing they used, but I will definitely ask next time. I am under the impression that it may be a homemade dressing. The service provided was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is very nice - elegant and cozy - with a nice option of outdoor seating as well. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit!

When my boyfriend mentioned we were heading to a Swedish restaurant, I didn't know what to expect. Sophisticated-casual is the best description I can think of. You won't find a better place to have a sommelier dinner in a Scandinavian glam setting. Johans-joe recently started serving dinner, and it's not holding back. So, ladies, gather the girls for a special night. Gents, make a reservation and impress your girl. Everyone in between, just go. You will love to sip wine relaxing on the velvety purple chairs under the sparkling crystal chandeliers.

The soup is delicious. This place feels like a step into Europe. The pastry counter is worth taking your time to select. Grab an espresso, sit outside and people watch.

We love coming here. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. Great food, fresh and tasty. Coffee is delicious and so are the desserts. We came from Jupiter to enjoy the Euro Cafe feeling and to relax. You should try it too! I heard they have lovely dinners as well.

Terrible service, need to wait an hour to be served, place itself nice, but service must be improved

The best way to relax and have a delicious breakfast and amazing coffee! Super friendly staff always willing to help and serve their customers.

Excellent European coffee house for breakfast/brunch, only a couple items are specific to Sweden. That being said, their pastries and coffee are excellent. Excellent service and seating is available indoors and outdoors. Clearly a local favorite as people were in line ordering the entire time we were there. I would have gladdly done a breakfast with knackebrot, cheese and meat but didn't see it on the menu.

coffee is delicious! food is pricey but tasty. great place to study or meet up with a friend. sunday's can get pretty busy. tip I discovered about their delicious but expensive pastries - they get them from Polar Bakery in Lantana, so if you want to buy the pastries for 1/2 the price, go there instead!