THE FIKA PROJECT: PART TWO
In our attempt to try and mastering the art of Fika in Gothenburg, we were bound to cross paths with this famous mutated baked good at some point.
The concept is really simple - you take the typical Swedish cinnamon bun and make it about 4-5 times bigger. When we started The Fika Project, Felicia pitched ideas on what to eat and where to Julia and Jonas, and when she said "..Oh, and so the gigantic kanelbulle in Haga, naturally..." Jonas admitted He. Had. Never. Been. In. Haga.
THAT WAS THE UTTEREST FORM OF DISGRACE TO YOUR GOTHENBURGIAN HERRITAGE,
Julia and Felicia thought and off course also told him so, and the next stop on the Fika-map was set.
Although many places in the Haga area sell the gigantic cinnamon bun, or Hagabullen, as it is most usually called, it was the café Husaren that came up with the idea in the 80's.
In the early ages, the acient men were breaking kanelbulle as a gesture to show their good will, but also, secretly, it was a contest to show off how much bulle they could handle in front of the Axelsson sisters, as both sisters were unimpressed by men that picked in their food.
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Haga is on almost every Gothenburgian to-do-list, with its cosy cobble streets and turn of the century buildings that provides a good introduction if you are new to the city. If you are in the search for quirky boutiques or exclusive hipster food, this is the area to look in.
CLOSEST TRAM STOP:
Järntorget or Hagakyrkan
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
Many cafés in Haga is really crowded around lunch hours. We visited Husaren at 2 p.m a friday afternoon which turned out to be a stroke of luck, as people were still in school or work and many tables were empty. Try and catch a fika around 14-17 to minimize queing time and table scouting.
BEST SEASON TO VISIT:
In Gothenburg, early spring is still too cold for sitting outside on the patios, but as soon as the temperature rises you will love being in the middle of this cool, artistic vibe that fills the streets.
In Christmas times, the walking streets turns in to a market which turns up the x-mas feels to a hundred.
OTHER REASONS FOR VISITING HAGA:
- If you are looking for fancier dinner á la Gothenburg,
Sjöbaren is located in the middle of Haga which a selection of fresh fish dishes every day.
ADRESS: Haga Nygata 25
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- Of course, Hagabullen is a most and is as mentioned before available in many cafés in the area.
If Husaren is full, try Café Hebbe Lelle or Café Jacob.
ADRESS HEBBE LELLE: Haga Nygata 23B
ADRESS CAFÈ JACOB: Haga Nygata 10
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- In a parallell street to the main walking street (Haga Nygatan) there is a really great place for vegetarian and vegan food called Solrosen.
ADRESS: Kaponjärgatan 4A
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- Love Rockabilly of the 50's?
Julia had her work experience in high school at Bastardo,
a shop that sells everything you could ask for in terms of
sugar skulls, glamour, pinup, marine theme...
ADRESS: Haga Nygata 20
Follow the signs into what looks more like an appartment than a shop,
and you will fall down the rabbit hole into a world of Kitsch.
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- On a simular note, if anime is more your style
you'll find both a new wardrobe and matching accessoaries in Kawaii Shop,
whether you have re-fallen in love with Pokémon or if Hello Kitty is more your melody.
ADRESS: Haga Nygata 3
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO
IN HAGA?
IN HAGA?
TELL US IN THE COMMENTS!
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