Step into this charming, cozy Swedish cafe where the atmosphere is as delightful as the menu, featuring fluffy omelets, crave-worthy Swedish pancakes, and hearty meatballs served with a side of warm hospitality.
"True to the neighborhood’s Scandinavian roots, Svea serves Swedish pancakes with lingonberry sauce and “viking breakfasts” with potatoes, eggs, pancakes, and falukorv — a type of Swedish sausage. The eatery also has been known to break out lutefisk — the infamously stinky Nordic fish — from time to time. If you plan to dine at Svea, take note that the restaurant only accepts cash." - Eater Staff
"This cash-only breakfast spot is an Andersonville staple, and highlights the neighborhood's Swedish history. The quaint wooden space has a couple of pieces of Viking artwork, blue and yellow chairs, and a menu with specialties like airy Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberry jam, smoky falukorv sausage, and meatballs with gravy. If you can’t decide what to get, order a combination plate. Not only is it the best way to try a bit of everything, but it also gives you the opportunity to publicly declare you want a “Swedish Tease.” " - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Svea is the spitting image of your Swedish grandmother’s kitchen. The homey blue and yellow diner is filled with love, grease, and lingonberry jam. Try the Viking breakfast or Swedish pancakes. Great for brunch with close friends, or take yourself on a solo date: grab a copy of the Reader, saddle up to the breakfast counter, and enjoy a leisurely morning." - Rusty Design Co.
"This cash-only brunch spot delivers a respite from influencer ring lights and loaded french toast while highlighting Andersonville’s Swedish history. The quaint wooden space has a couple of pieces of Viking artwork, blue and yellow chairs, and a menu with specialties like airy Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberry jam, smoky falukorv sausage, and meatballs with gravy. If you can’t decide what to get, order a combination plate. Not only is it the best way to try a bit of everything, but it also gives you the opportunity to publicly declare you want a “Swedish Tease.” " - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor
"This cash-only brunch spot delivers a respite from influencer ring lights and loaded french toast while highlighting Swedish history. The quaint wooden space has a couple pieces of Viking artwork, blue and yellow chairs, and a menu with specialties like airy Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberry jam, smoky falukorv sausage, and meatballs with gravy. If you can’t decide what to get, order a combination plate. Not only is it the best way to try a bit of everything, but it also gives you the opportunity to publicly declare you want a “Swedish Tease." - John Ringor
