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Benjamins Bistro & Café

Swedish Meatballs, Vegan Options

Worth ordering: Meatballsnamed in 10 reviews

Try the vegan meatball meal during lunch hours (11am–3pm, sometimes until 6pm if available).

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Note that the venue is mostly cashless and requires exact payment amounts.
  • Take advantage of the lunch deal which includes unlimited salad bar, coffee or tea, and cookies.
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  • Good to know: Vegan gravy may not always be available; confirm with staff when ordering vegan dishes.
  • Service can be variable, so be patient especially during busy lunch times.

People mention

Coffee, bread and salad.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service and good value.

Good to know

  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Benjamins Bistro & Café operates in a shopping centre in Gothenburg and is known for traditional Swedish dishes, especially their homemade meatballs served with lingonberries. They offer a weekday lunch deal including a main platter, access to a salad bar, drinks, and desserts, with several vegetarian and vegan options available. The venue has wheelchair accessibility and a cashless policy, and it’s appreciated for friendly staff and good value, though some service variability is noted.

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Östra Hamngatan 40, 411 07 Göteborg, Sweden

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–17:00
Tuesday
11:00–17:00
Wednesday
11:00–17:00
Thursday
11:00–17:00
Friday
11:00–19:00
Saturday
12:00–18:00
Sunday
12:00–17:00

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Friendly
protein
vegan meatballs, plant-based mock fish

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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