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
520 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!
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.
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.
The cake is airy and pleasant not sweet. Being unfamiliar with Scandinavian torte, I was unsure if it was meant to be dry. However, this torte was too dry for my liking; nevertheless, it would have been perfect with a moister texture. It features a delightful combination of chocolate and banana, complemented by a frosting that isn’t excessively sweet.
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! ❤️
We can’t believe we didn’t come here sooner. The food is soooo good, and generous portions for a super reasonable price. I got the Grecian omelette—gyro meat with spinach, tomato, and feta cheese with tzatziki sauce on the side—it is the most amazing omelette I have ever had!! i swapped out the side of toast for lefse and it was also delicious. My daughter tried the tres leches French toast and son had the breakfast burger (both limited specials), and they both also loved their food. Our server was nice and knowledgeable and the restaurant clean and convenient. We highly recommend this restaurant for breakfast or brunch!!
Very good food, never disappointed. Large breakfast menu (served all day). Great Scandinavian food choices. Potato sausage is good, and love the lefse.
