Torggrillen (Stockholm, Sweden)

Hötorget 2-4, 11157 Stockholm, Sweden

Torggrillen seems to be a chain of kiosks that mainly serve various types of hotdogs and some burgers. Most are microwaved! I get a basic Bratwurst (SEK 35 or $4.10), which is microwaved and put in the tiniest of buns. The sausage isn’t too bad, but the bun is dry.

 

VERDICT: 70/100

Expensive and mediocre

Barrels Burger & Bar (Stockholm, Sweden)

Stora Nygatan 20, 111 27 Stockholm, Sweden

 

Barrels Burger & Bar is a hipster burger bar with two locations in downtown Stockholm, serving burgers and various alcoholic drinks. They have some 7 different types of burgers as well as chicken and veggie options and a range of standard US side, including sweet potato fries (the ultimate hipster side in Europe) and blooming onion (I guess ripped off from Outback).

 

I get the Matador Double (SEK 139 or $15.95): two patties (120g), pickled chili’s, Spanish salami, and aioli. I also get a side of rustic French Fries (SEK 35 or $4.10) and a Fritz Kola MischMasch (German hipster soda). The burger is amazing, comparable to Shake Shack in the US - thin, crusty, delicious juicy patties in a soft not overpowering bun. The toppings give it a good kick. The fries are very crispy and would have been delicious with mayo rather than the hipster aioli (SEK15 or $1.75).

 

VERDICT: 94/100

Except for the ridiculous price, which is normal in Stockholm, and some hipster annoyances, i.e. aioli, this is as good as burgers get outside of the US.

Hot Dog Stand (Johanneshov, Sweden)

In front of Tele2 Arena, Arenaslingan 14, 121 77 Johanneshov, Sweden

 

This is a small hot dog cart, which you can find across the city. I get a Lammerkarv (SEK 45 or $5.30), which is allegedly the most spicy sausage they have. It is a long, thin sausage, partly lukewarm, and not spicy. Neither is the “spicy” chili mustard. The bun is tiny.

 

VERDICT: 74/100

Meh

Vigårda (Stockholm, Sweden)

Vasagatan 14, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden

Vigårda is a chain of hipster burger restaurants in Sweden. I go to the one opposite to Central Station, which has a live dj (at 7 PM) who plays the usual generic house music you hear in hip Scandinavian places. Vigårda serves some 10 types of burgers, including fish and vegan, as well as various sides, such as sweet potato fries.

I get the Bistro (SEK 95 or $11), which comes with bacon, caramelized onions, green tomato, and truffle aioli (I ask for no cheddar). It looks pretty good, but tastes mostly very salty with a bit distinct aftertaste. The fries are pretty decent at first, but several at the bottom are undercooked.

VERDICT: 80/100

Not bad, in terms of price and quality, but you should be able to do (much) better, also in Stockholm.

Jafaris Donuts (Stockholm, Sweden)

Drottninggatan 13A, 111 51 Stockholm, Sweden

Jalfaris Donuts seems to be a Swedish version of Dunkin’ Donuts, which also has a stand in a touristic street in downtown Stockholm. I addition to a rich variety of donuts, they also sell ice cream and churros. I get the basic version of the Churros (SEK 50 or $5.75), i.e. with cinnamon and sugar. I would say there are almost 10 sticks in the bag, which were not freshly made but still a bit warm. They are fairly flavorless and seem a bit undercooked.

 

VERDICT: 80/100

Ok, because it is rare to find churros, but there are many better sweets in Stockholm.