Funkis Köket Café - Paddington, Sydney

Funkis Köket café in Paddington offers a Scandinavian-inspired dining experience with a focus on organic and sustainable ingredients. The menu features open-faced sandwiches, cinnamon buns, and pretzel croissants, all crafted with care to reflect the rustic yet minimalist aesthetic of the cafe. Popular dishes include the Skagen-inspired salmon, served with lemon-soaked zucchini slices and sourdough bread, and the seasonal granola. For those in a hurry, freshly baked cardamom buns are available and highly recommended.
Located at the back of the Funkis shop, Funkis Köket provides a tranquil escape in its grey and green sunlit courtyard. The cafe’s mission is to share Swedish culture, drawing inspiration from the island of Gotland and its modern culinary trends. While traditional Swedish coffee and meatballs are not on the menu, guests can enjoy espresso by Allpress, along with modern Swedish dishes with a twist. The menu includes dark rye skagen sandwiches, muesli with lingonberry compote, and pyttipanna-inspired baked eggs.

The cafe’s adjoining homewares store offers a curated selection of women’s clothing, handmade kitchen utensils, textiles, accessories, and books, allowing guests to take a piece of the Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic home with them. Whether enjoying a leisurely brunch or browsing the eclectic offerings in the store, Funkis Köket offers a unique and immersive experience that captures the essence of Swedish culture in the heart of Paddington.