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Bakery offering two types of vegan borek, vegan cronuts, pretzels, and a few other vegan pastries. Vegan options are clearly labeled. Oat milk available, but not at the self-service station (ask staff). Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm.


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56 Reviews

First Review by MeganMartell

zoeandersoon

Points +307

Vegan
27 Nov 2025

Tasty and convenient!

So many vegan options clearly marked and basically everything was vegetarian! This place was perfec for a quick breakfast on the go or taking on a trip with me incase vegan food wasn’t available! Definitely recommend the borek and focaccia, as well as the cute Christmas chocolates offered in the middle table. Vegan and veggie sandwiches too which I didn’t get the chance to try!

marky_mark

Points +26782

Vegan
23 Nov 2025

In middle of town

All very clearly labeled. Relatively cozy. Vegan soft chocolate "finger"bread during Xmas season. Bread for Germans, too 😍 Bring your own cup = discount. Around 30 seats inside, none outside. Good quality.

Updated from previous review on 2025-11-23

astronemma

Points +403

Vegan
11 Nov 2025

Lots of vegan options

Was impressed by the range of vegan items and the labelling.

Pros: Lots of choice, Good labelling

homebodyhaus

Points +6115

Vegan
16 Oct 2025

🤤🤤🤤

We came here multiple times during our stay — they had so many amazing pastry options and everything was fresh, flaky, and delicious. 🥐✨ It’s also super affordable, which was a nice surprise for Norway! We were thrilled to even find another branch at the airport before our flight. Definitely put this one on your list!

jarturserrano

Points +133

Vegan
12 Sep 2025

Nice bakeri

Good choice of natural juices and smoothies. Many vegan options (and in addition many vegetarian options also). No toilets 😳

Pros: Great smoothie , Amazing variety of vegan bakes , Central location

Cons: No toilets , Could be even more cozy

AnaïsSnijkers

Points +541

Vegan
04 Aug 2025

Loved their pastries

We went here in december. They offer lots of vegan baked goods. Sweet as well as salty ones. All is clearly labelled.
I had a cherry and apple pastry and they were sooo nice! Especially since I almost can not find the cherry one in Belgium and this used to be one of my favorite kinds of pastry before I went vegan. So was really nice to be able to enjoy this since long time!

Pros: Lots of clearly labelled vegan options

liinaa

Points +135

Vegan
10 Jul 2025

So many options

There were several vegan options (salty and sweet) and everything I tried were amazing.

Pros: Many options , Great location, Friendly staff

SofieNilsson

Points +2338

Vegan
10 Jul 2025

Always good for a quick snack

I like this place and they have then all over Norway.
The burek was really good

RenataGuedes

Points +2308

Vegan
05 Jul 2025

Amazing place

There is a lot of vegan option, sweets, salty food, plant based milk. The space inside is colunas comfortable. And it is cheap.

Pros: Many options, Nice place, Cheap

lisamariaschreiber

Points +4362

Vegan
04 Jul 2025

Amazing

They do have a lot of vegan options.

StarryStarr

Points +50

Vegan
06 Mar 2025

Good variety

All items labelled with allergens and whether vegan/vegetarian. Good selection for vegans, I had vegan focaccia and a vegan cake, both very nice.

Pros: Clearly labeled , Good choice , Clean

Cons: Bit canteen'ish, not a cosy cafe vibe

AndrewChesterUK

Points +112

Vegan
03 Mar 2025

Good sweet & savoury vegan bakery options

Came late in the morning (11.30am) for a breakfast after a night of aurora chasing. Very well labelled vegan, vegetarian & allergen options. Sold out of a lot of things but were baking some more. Sweet options were Apple or Cherry turnover, Cronuts & Rice Cakes. Savoury was a Falafel baguette which they made fresh for us because they had sold out, a potato or spinach Borsek and a vegetable focaccia.

Has a selection of fresh juices. Coffee machine. Only tea was a herbal tea unfortunately. Also bottles of soda.

Large seating area but very popular so may struggle to get a seat.

Updated from previous review on 2025-03-03

Pros: More than 1 option, Well labelled, Nice atmosphere & helpful staff

Cons: No normal tea , No toilets

nlhaigh

Points +1049

Vegan
02 Mar 2025

Absolutely delicious

This cafe bakery has such a warm atmosphere and some of the best vegan pastries I’ve ever had. I went for an apple pastry and savory pastry twist. Vegan and vegetarian are clearly labeled.

Pros: Welcoming atmosphere, Delicious pastries

Amy5

Points +32

Vegan
07 Feb 2025

Nice selection of vegan options

There was a nice selection of vegan options, both sweet and savoury. Coffee was a bit disappointing, came from machines with no vegan options. But they offered oat milk to add to an anericano.

silo

Points +1165

Vegan
28 Jan 2025

Good choice, clearly labelled

There is a good selection of vegan pastries and bread. It’s all very clearly labelled.

I had the cronut, very nice.

DoYouHaveVegan

Points +104

Vegan
26 Jan 2025

Life saver in Tromso!

I loved that the vegan options are clearly labelled, unlike many places in Norway where vegetarian and vegan seem interchangeable. They had spinach or potato borek, apple turnover & a sour cherry ‘crumble cake’ but my favourite was the cronuts! Also 2 huge vegan baguettes with vegan mayo/sauce, schnitzel or falafel. Picked up breakfast here everyday and take away for various trips that I knew wouldn’t have a vegan option. #Veganuary

Pros: Great choice, Clear labelling , Good value

Cons: No oat milk for tea

kraverlake34

Points +24

Vegan
13 Jan 2025

Café self service

En plein centre ville c'est plutôt sympa de s'y arrêter pour prendre un cronut ou autre. Quelques pâtisseries veganes mais rien de transcendant

Pros: Pratique , Peu onéreux

Cons: Très industriel

PiaRagni

Points +156

Vegan
08 Jan 2025

Few vegan alternatives

Few vegan alternatives. Neither possibility to drink cafe or cappuccino for vegans #Veganuary

Pros: More affordable prices

Cons: Just two vegan alternatives , No oat milk alternative for cafe or cappuccino

TabithaA

Points +5387

Vegan
04 Jan 2025

Quite good if you like bread/pastries

Depending on time of day depends on choices available
They did have a vegan cronut I've never seen one before!

Leopardwoman

Points +167

Vegan
01 Dec 2024

Nice vegan selection

Good selection of vegan savoury & sweet pastries.

Oatly Barista available for coffee on request at the till when paying.

If you’re in footwear with ice spikes - remove them at the door, as very slippery floor is accident risk.

Pros: More choice than most places, Quick service, Seating available

Cons: Lingonberry pastry too tart, Some items sell out early , No vegan vanilla/custard pastry available

wmullk1

Points +85

Mostly Veg
25 Nov 2024

A life-saver

This place is a life-saver for a vegan tourist in Tromsø, since there really aren’t other fast casual vegan options, at least that we found. We got the vegan boreks some 5 times over the course of not that many days! Super delicious, wallet-friendly, and open relatively wide hours compared to most places. We went to several other Backstubes in Oslo and airports, but leaving the review for this one since we went to it the most.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-25

wilsonschneidg

Points +3253

Vegan
13 Nov 2024

Loads of choices

Great place to stop for breakfast, lunch or snack. Loads of vegan options and they taste great!

MoonByrne

Points +113

Vegetarian
06 Nov 2024

We ate here every day!

Lovely bakery with so many veggie options, all clearly labelled. Tromsø is not a cheap place but this was the cheapest food we had whilst here hence why we went every day. Despite the more reasonable prices everything we tried was delicious. A good range of pastries and sandwiches some of which they can make vegan for you. Highly recommend if you are in the area

Lu1996

Points +128

Vegan
05 Nov 2024

Gute Kennzeichnung und Auswahl

Die Gebäckstücke sind sehr eindeutig mit vegan oder vegetarisch gekennzeichnet.
Die Auswahl ist super!
Es gibt Brötchen, Rosinenbrötchen, Brot, Börek, Brezeln, Apfeltaschen, …

JerryWdm

Points +1727

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Awesome

Wow! So many vegan snacks here. Tried the børeks with potato and the 'apple dream' pastry. Really good! Wish I had discovered it before

Pros: Big selection, Cheap

jjball13

Points +94

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Excellent range of choices

Cheap bakery (for Norway) with lots of options including pasties, pretzels and cronuts.

Pros: Lots of choice

amybudd14

Points +46

Vegan
31 Oct 2024

Just perfect

This was the most perfect little spot for us for breakfast, coffees and snacks. So glad we went here early on during our trip as we found options in Norway a little limited. A really nice place, lovely staff and definitely great food!

So many bread options as well as a quite few pastries, sweet options and juices. Chai pudding was brilliant for breakfast. Oat milk it available at the counter if you get a filter coffee.

We went EVERY day and I wish the equivalent was in England!!

Pros: Amazing food, lots of choice, Great value for money, Lovely little bakery to sit in




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