Kantine
Scandinavian restaurant · Mint Hill ·
Scandinavian breakfast & lunch with pastries, porridges, and smørrebrød
Scandinavian breakfast & lunch with pastries, porridges, and smørrebrød
"Kantine is a Scandinavian-style cafe on Market Street that makes savory and sweet porridges, trout bowls, and sandwiches. This place is well-lit and airy, and will probably make you want to pull up a chair, grab a latte, and completely ignore everything else you have going on today—or, at least, finally start the novel that’s been sitting on your nightstand for months. However long you end up staying at this casual spot, don't pass on the excellent cinnamon knot." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway, patrick wong
"This Market Street restaurant offers a unique Scandinavian brunch including dishes such as sweet porridge topped with fruit and nuts or a savory version topped with wild mushrooms; yogurt; and a Scandi Sampler that includes a soft-boiled egg, yogurt and granola, and toast with butter and jam. Save room for a pastry or two including the cardamom morning buns, which pair perfectly with a coffee or espresso drink." - Dianne de Guzman
"Save for the occasional pop-up, San Francisco isn’t spoiled with porridge, but Kantine is always reliable when it comes to the cozy, childhood-evoking dish. The porridge here is always creamy and rich, featuring grains like buckwheat and oats. Choose between the savory version, topped with mushrooms, kale, and an optional runny egg, or the sweet one, with warm spices and seasonal fruits and nuts." - Flora Tsapovsky
"Kantine is a Scandinavian cafe on Market Street that makes pastries, porridges, soups, and sandwiches. Stepping inside the well-lit, airy space will make you want to pull up a wooden chair, read a book over a latte or a cinnamon knot, and stay awhile (they’re open for outdoor dining). Get a smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich), which are a well-executed lesson in the art of layering. One version we got in May: A slice of hearty, house-made sprouted rye bread, a bed of greens, a creamy, smoked-chicken and crème fraîche salad packed with mushrooms and herbs, wafer-thin slices of radishes, and crunchy dehydrated chicken skin that shatters in your mouth with each bite." - team infatuation
"Killer dogs were everywhere, but the hearty Swedish hot dog from Kantine at the VIP village held me over: a dog inspired by Swedish street food wrapped in multigrain flatbread and lathered with creamy mashed potatoes that helped hold together two beef franks plus crunchy shredded lettuce. Topped with ketchup, mustard, and a must-add silky, dilly-y pink bay shrimp salad (a bargain at $3 extra), it was harmoniously messy, super meaty, and an unconventional festival item showcasing Outside Lands’ diverse food selections." - Eater Staff