Best Scandinavian Restaurant Oakland Near Me

4worldlovers: After having spent more than a decade in Copenhagen, Denmark, Chef Nichole Accettola has created her own gathering place for good Scandinavian food in San Francisco: Kantine, the Danish word for canteen - a place were friends and co-workers gather to share a hearty lunch and enjoy each other’s company.

We make Scandinavian-inspired food from seasonal, organic and sustainable ingredients. And whenever possible, we make it from scratch, so we know what's in it.

We change our menu daily, but below is a sample menu so you can get a sense of what we offer - on top of all the fresh breads, buns, and pastries that we produce every day.

This was such a good find for us. The atmosphere is delightful and the food is terrific. The cardamom bun was perfectly cardamomy for me, but not quite enough for my wife (though she did really like it anyway). The coffee was good, but the roll dipped in the coffee was amazing. I also had the sweet 3-grain oatmeal which was truly excellent. Vegetarian options: Kind of limited for vegans, but vegetarians will find a lot to love.

Quick service and delicious food. I was really pleasantly surprised by my kale and barley salad. The dressing was so good! Some of the sandwiches are kind of small though for the price. You order first and then seat yourself, so it can sometimes take a while on a crowded morning but it’s kind of random, sometimes there’s plenty of seating. Good indoor/outdoor options. They got rid of their boards which is definitely a huge devastation per my sister lol. But still not a deterrent from going there!

Best breakfast place in SF! Delicious food. Amazing spot for local community (10% off for neighbors). Constantly refreshing menu. Amazing staff. Hones owners. Even Scandinavians visitors are impressed how great this place is. Truly the gem of SF.

Kantin is a prime spot for breakfast in SF. You're in for superior coffee, authentic Danish pastries, and great staff. The interiors are inviting and tastefully done. My Danish colleagues raved about its authenticity, home feeling and food.

Enjoyed their brunch. There was a 20 min line at about noon on a Saturday. I like that you can build a brunch plate with 5-7 options - great way to try a lot of stuff. Their iced coffee is so expensive for just an 8oz serving. After I ordered it and saw it come out, I bought another immediately (for a grand total of $11 for one typical serving).

Kantine is an absolute gem! Nichole and her staff are so friendly and kind. You gotta try the home-made coffee and delicious brunch boards (which can be made gluten-free).

Incredibly authentic and fresh Scandinavian food in a nice environment. Great outdoor seating.

I absolutely love this place. If you’re looking to pay $40 for a Wulff & Konstali style brunch after waiting forever in a line of people who heard about “Scandi food” on Tiktok and all have 100 questions about the menu, look no further. The food is actually really fantastic and I go almost every week. I really love the pastries in particular. You’d be hard pressed to find this sort of place outside of Denmark, so I would recommend it if you’re interested in Nordic food. But definitely familiarize yourself with the menu before it’s your turn to order.

The trout bowl is so delicious. All ingredients are very fresh and it feels like a unique experience to eat here. It was very full on the weekend, but on the weekdays it’s very quiet.

Never had Scandinavian food before and was absolutely blown away. So many new, interesting, delicious flavors at a very reasonable price point. I’ll be dreaming about this and will definitely have to come back the next time I’m in SF.

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