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Romantic Getaways and Hidden Gems in Sweden
The iconic café with the big heart Café Saturnus has been around for over 60 years – in a few different guises, but always a firm favourite among locals. Here, guests from all over the world indulge in typically Swedish cakes as well as trendy international dishes – prepared with incredible dedication and plenty of love. By Sara Wenkel
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Photos: Stefan Andersson
The charming street of Eriksbergsgatan is home to Café Saturnus and ideally positioned close to Stockholm’s city centre, yet away from stress and noisy traffic. Characteristic old brick buildings from the early 20th century surround the café on the small backstreet, which is one of Stockholm’s oldest streets. “There are often shoots going on here and we have been featured in many films – fun, but a bit exhausting, to be honest,” admits Tina Pispas, co-owner 82 |
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June 2017
of Café Saturnus. Pispas and her husband, Christos, have managed the café for 14 years. But even though Christos “had always been in the industry”, it was something completely new for Tina, who was originally a psychologist with roots in Greece. “I started off running the bakery, and I keep on doing so with great success even though my mum still doesn’t believe I can bake,” she laughs. “When we started off, we were very much influenced by French bistros and France
in general, something that didn’t exist in Stockholm back then. Today, we are much more international and make use of the very best from each country or culture instead of focusing on just one,” explains Pispas. The couple often go abroad on inspirational trips to catch the latest trends with the purpose of always keeping the menu and ambience up to date. But as soon as a trend becomes too popular among the competitors, it is time for change again.
Breakfast is a serious matter At Café Saturnus, the kitchen is open from early morning until early evening. Breakfast is a serious matter for Pispas. “I was fed up with hotels being the only place to go for a real breakfast. For me, it is really important that we have good