Located next to Victoria Station, in what used to be a charming little flower shop (right across from Shake Shack), this space has got a whole new life – one filled with coffee, pastries, and Nordic goodies…
Scandi chic is the order of the day. Don’t let the Victorian architecture of the corner building fool you—inside, it’s all sleek Scandinavian minimalism, with the warm yet bright lighting that evokes hygge. ABBA cushions on the basement chairs are the perfect finishing touch.
The walls of the eatery are lined with Scandinavian home comforts, including sourdough crackers, brown cheese, and Moomin cookies—ideal for a take-home treat to top off your visit.
Given its location just a stone’s throw from Victoria, this place is the perfect pre-journey pitstop—far better than my usual panicked dash to M&S followed by a scramble for a station bench.
They serve the classic Scandinavian dish of meatballs, mash, and lingonberry jam. The ridiculously creamy mash and tart lingonberry sauce are expertly crafted in true Scandi style. The meatballs themselves are succulent, juicy, and bursting with flavour.
The sandwiches include Scandi classics like curried herein and salmon on egg. For the uninitiated, Scandi sandwiches are a world away from our humble “meal deal”—these are works of art, served on delicious, grainy, rye bread.
Alongside this, they have a selection of salads: curried cauliflower and feta, beetroot and apple, and a comforting potato salad.
When we visited, I was craving a coffee to go with my lunch. I ordered an Americano. The lovely server, Amina, offered, “Would you like to try the filter coffee? It’s a stronger option and a far more traditional Scandinavian brew.” If you like your coffee strong, go for this option. I do—and I’m thoroughly glad I took Amina’s advice.
They also provide a Summer Potion—a refreshing concoction of ScandiKitchen’s own elderflower cordial with soda, lemon, and a sprig of rosemary.
There’s also a selection of sweet treats. We recommend the Rum Truffle. A wonderful story often precedes wonderful food: Rum Truffles are considered a “poor man’s” treat in Sweden, traditionally made from kitchen leftovers, bound together with rum, and shaped into truffles. Soft and sweet with an almost spongelike texture, the truffles are covered in tiny hundreds and thousands. I couldn’t recommend it more.
The Details
ScandiKitchen’s mission is to bring the comforts of a Scandinavian “home” not only to those who’ve left the region, but to anyone eager to experience it.
And with virtually no wait time for all this deliciousness—compared to the usual queues at Victoria station—you’d be far better off popping over for a Scandi sandwich and a plate of meatballs. Maybe grab some Moomin cookies for the road, too.
ScandiKitchen Vicky, 42 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0RE
Open hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-18:00, Sat and Sun 8:00-18:00
