8t8 swedenborgsgatan 1

this cozy health food grocery store slash cafe has organic fruits & vegetables, condiments, chocolate, spices, teas, grains, alternative proteins - the list goes on and on. they offer a large collection of raw snacks, including chocolate, snack bars, and crackers. slices of raw carrot cake and raw energy balls, tropical mango chia seed pudding. a rotation of noodle & salad bowls five ways, tried the rice noodle salad with curried tofu cubes. it was topped with seaweed, sprouts, and came with a wonderful dressing. the best part was that they accommodated my love of spice and brought out a basket with oils, red pepper flakes, and other asian condiments. do not miss out on the freezer full of lily & hanna's rawfood ice cream.

hermans vegetariska restaurang fjällgatan 23b

a vegetarian stockholm classic. they offer discounts for students so you'll see a lot of young people eating at this all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet. sit outside and you're treated to one of the best views of stockholm, overlooking the harbor area. (should normal seating prove not relaxing enough, they have hammocks, too.) well-seasoned dishes that span a variety of cuisines - mediterranean, indian, italian, etc. they have a variety of vegetarian and raw desserts including cakes, cheesecake, muffins, energy balls, cookies, and bars. visited the fotografiska museum afterwards: it's open late and is located just down the stairs from hermans.

drop coffee wollmar yxkullsgatan 10

delicious small batch roasted coffee (micro-roast?) near mariatorget. you can get a tasting flight and sample several of their bean varieties. there are a few choice seats outside for people watching and maximizing summer sun, if you can manage to snag one amongst all of the strollers. inside is light, airy, and open - the perfect place to do some reading and watch the talented staff - it is an art form here. light sandwiches and food available as well.

ecobaren @ centralbadet drottninggatan 88

you'll find ecobaren tucked into a leafy green courtyard alongside centralbadet, one of stockholm's oldest bathing houses. take a seat outside or in, and you'll probably be surrounded by relaxed spa-goers in white robes sucking down smoothies. organic drinks and homemade juices as well as a variety of salads, classic scandinavian plates, raw entrees, and warm dishes for those that want more substance.