Taste of Scandinavia is a cozy and authentic Scandinavian café and bakery located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Offering a delightful selection of Scandinavian-inspired dishes, the café is known for its fresh-baked breads, pastries, and classic comfort food. From hearty breakfast options like Swedish pancakes and omelets to traditional lunch dishes like Scandinavian sandwiches and salads, Taste of Scandinavia has something for everyone. Conveniently located near popular Bloomington attractions, it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely meal or a quick coffee and pastry break.
Taste of Scandinavia
565 Google Reviews
Lots of variety for Scandinavian food and the lefse was good! Restaurant is tucked into corner of grocery store, but much bigger space than one might think. Service was inattentive, cordial at best, which made for a longer meal even as a single diner. Location is just 3 minutes off highway, nice and convenient.
I had a nice experience here. I came for some baked goods and they had a very nice variety! I got a macadamia nut cookie. It was very affordable! The service its self was okay. The employee asking me if I wanted my change when all I did was walk in and buy a cookie. It was odd because the change wasn’t just a few pennies and I wasn’t dining in or anything. Other than that it was pretty good!
Located in the Festival Foods off 98th in Bloomington, Taste of Scandinavia has a large menu with Scandinavian-inspired options. Food is good, but decidedly average. Service was slow and uninspired. Dining room feels dated and tired. Large bakery case and lots of fancy coffee options.
We loved our breakfast with coffee at the Bloomington Taste of Scandinavia. I enjoyed the farmer’s skillet; 3-eggs, red potatoes, bacon, onions, and cheddar cheese; and a Swedish pancake with syrup. My husband enjoyed his classic breakfast; 2-eggs, hash browns, bacon, and a regular pancake (instead of toast). Our waitress was very busy because the place was packed, nevertheless, she was attentive and promptly brought us more coffee, half n half, a box to go, and filled coffee cups to go at our request. We plan to return soon! ❤️
Got off the plane and this is the first place we visited. Overall we were satisfied. Got some Lefse bread stuffed with eggs and sausage. It was ok. Service was a little slow, but our server was friendly. My biggest regret was not getting the scone I saw at the bakery. By the end of our breakfast someone already bought them up. Bummer summer bro.
Taste of Scandiniavia is one of the hidden gems in the twin cities. My husband and I absolutely love going here for breakfast dates and take all our out of town visitors there. Great food and great prices. They also have great coffee which is always a bonus. There are a lot of “regulars” that love to chat with the wait staff so it can be a bit slower service if you are there during a busy time. It’s worth it though!
Classic diner atmosphere with standard diner fare and fun Scandinavian food options at reasonable pricing. Food was good and filling. Inside the grocery store immediately to the right. Free Wi-Fi with password on signage.
