Söderberg

Stockbridge-based Scandinavian artisanal bakery, producing traditional Swedish goods.

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The Stockbridge arm of the Söderberg empire sits between their Broughton Street bakery and Meadows café in both size and style, with food prepared at the latter location forming the basis for an extended traditional Swedish café menu. The soup and sandwich lunch options run out quickly each day for good reason: each offering proves itself to be an embodiment of the now-renowned Söderberg kitchen characteristics – pleasantly surprising marriages of flavours and baking of the highest quality. The leek, potato and pear soup is as vivid in colour as it is in taste, with the subtle fruity touch enlivening a classic dish with a spring-like lightness. But cakes are the real highlight: the raspberry and vanilla cinnamon bun is a delicious twist on a Swedish delicacy, and the brownies benefit from a berry boost that brings a freshness to the wondrously gooey chocolate base.