Yes, that is an “a” with a ring on top. Pronounced like water in French, “eau” (at least if you are from the south of Sweden, like me, who you do not want to take Swedish lessons from). 

Smålands Coffee is run by Eva, an energetic woman who makes up for her short stature with a great personality and an even greater smile. As the name implies (Småland is a region in Sweden) you can find Swedish treats, sandwiches and references here served by Swedish speaking Swedish girls who will fill you up with amazingly tasty caffeine while providing excellent banter.

You read right, this is a sandwich shop. So why are they on here, the critical reader may ask. Well, as I see it, this site is not really about having a cooked meal every lunch. Most important is to get away from the office and the computer and have a relaxing lunch hour. Talking to the girls at Smålands Coffee while getting a fantastic coffee and a sandwich with Swedish meatballs and beetroot salad (the Viking, a must try) will certainly put a smile on your face and spring in your step.

So get tooled up and then either have a seat at the chairs outside the shop, or if you prefer a view different from the traffic on York Road cross the street and go into the Jubilee Gardens and dine in style under the cyclopic stare of the London Eye.

Suggested by Chris, thank you very much! Chris's favorite coffee shop in the whole world, allegedly!