Kantine SF

Kantine SF Kantine is a Scandinavian-inspired breakfast, lunch & brunch restaurant located in San Francisco. Op

About Chef Nichole:
Nichole is an American chef who has lived in Copenhagen, Denmark for over a decade. She recently moved back to the States and is currently looking for a commercial space in San Francisco to house her Scandinavian-inspired eatery, Kantine. Nichole attended culinary school in New York, and spent several years cooking alongside some of the most talented chefs in Boston before hea

ding to Copenhagen. Originally, Nichole's trip to Denmark was only meant to last a year, but she fell in love with the Danish culture, and her year abroad eventually turned into fifteen. Nichole calls San Francisco home now, but her passion for and experience with Scandinavian cuisines are still very much intact. Nichole's food is simple and clean, with flavors and textures that accentuate the ingredients.

Summer’s here and for a lot of people, that means time for travel and vacation. And we’re taking a trip too, just in a f...
06/06/2026

Summer’s here and for a lot of people, that means time for travel and vacation. And we’re taking a trip too, just in a figurative sense, to Finland.

The blueberries were picked by hand by us on an organic farm near Stockton and they are making their way into Finnish-style blueberry tarts this weekend.

Sweet and intensely flavored, these berries are proof that you don’t always need a passport to be transported to another part of the world.

Want to join the kitchen team at Kantine!? We are currently looking for a full-time line cook to bolster our team. We wa...
05/26/2026

Want to join the kitchen team at Kantine!?

We are currently looking for a full-time line cook to bolster our team. We want you, someone who loves to make food from scratch, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a sunny, positive energy.

If this sounds like you, please reach out and tell us more about you! Email us at: [email protected] 📧

Share with others, if you know of someone who might be a good fit! 🫶

A quick note for this weekend at Kantine: due to an unexpected building maintenance issue affecting our ventilation, we’...
05/23/2026

A quick note for this weekend at Kantine: due to an unexpected building maintenance issue affecting our ventilation, we’ll be offering a slightly smaller menu than usual while repairs are underway.
The good news? Our savory 3 grain porridge recently highlighted by the SF Chronicle will absolutely still be on the menu, along with our hot smoked wild salmon flatbread wrap and a selection of other favorites. We’re grateful for your patience and understanding while we navigate a few behind the scenes challenges, and we look forward to welcoming you in this weekend ❤️

Today is a very special day for Kantine ❣️Scandinavian Everyday, is officially out in the world.This book brings the foo...
05/19/2026

Today is a very special day for Kantine ❣️

Scandinavian Everyday, is officially out in the world.

This book brings the food, philosophy, and recipes that have shaped Kantine from the very beginning, and we are so proud to see it make its way into home kitchens everywhere.

A huge congratulations and thank you to the incredible team behind the book: photographers and , food and prop stylist , prop assistant .food, recipe developers and testers , the entire team at , , and everyone who helped bring these recipes to life.

And thank you to our own amazing Kantine team, past and present, for helping build the community and spirit behind this book every day.

You can also follow along at for more Scandinavian food and everyday inspiration.

Once a year, we celebrate Norwegian Independence Day (May 17) with one of the best cake creations to have ever come out ...
05/14/2026

Once a year, we celebrate Norwegian Independence Day (May 17) with one of the best cake creations to have ever come out of this Nordic country: Kvæfjordkake. (Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it because it also goes by a nickname: World’s Best Cake. )

Since the 17th is a Sunday this year, we’ll be making cake for both Saturday 5/16 AND Sunday 5/17.

So folks, this is a call to action: Place your pre-orders (this is a very popular item!), loosen your belt buckle and enjoy life more. See you hopefully soon 💫

With just twenty days to pub date (May 19!), dates for the first leg of the Scandinavian Everyday book tour are set! Tou...
05/06/2026

With just twenty days to pub date (May 19!), dates for the first leg of the Scandinavian Everyday book tour are set! Touring was a highlight of my first book project - what a treat to meet so many people who share an interest, a curiosity and/or a love of Scandinavia! I have a hunch that it’ll be equally fantastic to see so many familiar faces and meet new folks this time.

I’ll be heading to Portland, Seattle and LA over the next few months, plus doing a few events here in the Bay Area as well as virtually. Check out the tour dates (in this post) and put a fat “X” in your calendar. (A second leg will be head east in the fall.) Hoping to see so many of you as possible, as we dive into the beautiful, simple and thoughtful food of Scandinavia.

Links for all the events can be found via the link in bio.

xo
-Nichole

Photos by and Food styling by

Every year we cherish the start of the local rhubarb season. Rhubarb cakes with elderflower vanilla cream.
05/02/2026

Every year we cherish the start of the local rhubarb season. Rhubarb cakes with elderflower vanilla cream.

We’d love to see you today, but please be aware that at 12noon our indoor dining will be closing to set up for the even...
04/25/2026

We’d love to see you today, but please be aware that at 12noon our indoor dining will be closing to set up for the event that’ll take place today. Outdoor seating and our kitchen are open until closing at 3pm.

The event takes place from 1-3pm, and it’s then we’ll be doling out the many pre-ordered bakery boxes with treats from six baking authors who btw also are on-site. ❤️ will be selling books in-house too, so even if you didn’t get your box order in on time, you can still come by and say hello to the authors and get a book or two signed. We love baking and the community it creates - it’s going to be a beautiful day. 💫
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04/17/2026

Each spring we have a tradition of making hay smoked cheese, a regional specialty from the Danish island of Fyn. This year we’re using it as a creamy base in an open-faced sandwich, topped with silky slices of cured trout and crunchy spring vegetables. For the real enthusiasts, we’re selling the cheese in delis as well.

The weekend is here, and with it comes rain, clouds and a stream of black currant cream buns. Grab your umbrella and com...
04/11/2026

The weekend is here, and with it comes rain, clouds and a stream of black currant cream buns. Grab your umbrella and come see us.

Thank you for including Kantine in your roundup of best sourdough bakeries in San Francisco, SF Chronicle! We are flatte...
03/20/2026

Thank you for including Kantine in your roundup of best sourdough bakeries in San Francisco, SF Chronicle! We are flattered and proud.

Smörgåstårta is Sweden’s most charming contradiction - a cake that is actually a sandwich. Layers of soft bread, creamy ...
03/14/2026

Smörgåstårta is Sweden’s most charming contradiction - a cake that is actually a sandwich. Layers of soft bread, creamy egg salad and smoked trout salad stacked high and garnished with herbs and vegetables like a little celebration cake.
Usually they are big and made for a crowd, but this weekend we made them small. An individual smörgåstårta, just for you.

Lemons are one of our favorite foods, so we brought back the poppy twists for this weekend’s pastry special 🍋
02/28/2026

Lemons are one of our favorite foods, so we brought back the poppy twists for this weekend’s pastry special 🍋

It’s a green pea soup kind of week.
02/17/2026

It’s a green pea soup kind of week.

A special semla this weekend for all you lovers! ❤️ With raspberry jam, pistachio filling and of course whipped cream. W...
02/14/2026

A special semla this weekend for all you lovers! ❤️ With raspberry jam, pistachio filling and of course whipped cream. We’ll be making these special edition Selma today and tomorrow in addition to the classic almond filled ones.
Remember (Fat) Tuesday 2/17 marks the very last day for our annual semla production!. Preorder if you must! 😘

This book has its roots right here.Scandinavian Everyday is built on the same idea that guides what we cook and serve at...
02/04/2026

This book has its roots right here.
Scandinavian Everyday is built on the same idea that guides what we cook and serve at Kantine. Simple food, made with care, meant to be enjoyed.
The cookbook comes out May 19, is published by Ten Speed Press, and we’re excited to finally share the cover with you. Preorders are open and the link is in our bio. So grateful to everyone who helped bring this book into the world.
Thank you to everyone who has eaten at the tables of Kantine over the years. This one is very much for you.

Meyer lemon curd and vanilla pastry cream swirl. You don’t want to miss this one!
01/17/2026

Meyer lemon curd and vanilla pastry cream swirl. You don’t want to miss this one!

Dungeness crab and rockfish cake smørrebrød is back on the menu this weekend since we sold out too quickly last weekend....
01/09/2026

Dungeness crab and rockfish cake smørrebrød is back on the menu this weekend since we sold out too quickly last weekend.

Yesterday we added a bunch of goodies to our website - foods that will be ready for pickup Tuesday or Wednesday next wee...
12/20/2025

Yesterday we added a bunch of goodies to our website - foods that will be ready for pickup Tuesday or Wednesday next week, just in time to make the holidays even more special. They’re available for pre-order now until 11pm tonight, so don’t delay.
This weekend, we are continuing with the saffron theme from last weekend, though this time we have a saffron swirl with almond filling. We just couldn’t resist. And don’t miss out on those beautiful cookie boxes with six different cookies inside this year. We have gløgg, open-faced sandwiches and lots of hygge to go around. It’ll be rainy, so seating will be limited, but we’ll do our best to make space for you. ⭐️

Lussekatter, Swedish saffron-scented buns, are a staple on Saint Lucy’s Day, December 13. And that’s exactly is why the...
12/13/2025

Lussekatter, Swedish saffron-scented buns, are a staple on Saint Lucy’s Day, December 13. And that’s exactly is why they’ll be filling our pastry case both days this weekend. Come early so as to not miss out. We open at 9am!

Kantine is a small business, but occasionally, when there’s a good cause, we like to get big. This past week we calculat...
12/06/2025

Kantine is a small business, but occasionally, when there’s a good cause, we like to get big. This past week we calculated, mixed, shaped, baked, packaged ad hauled a few thousand (!) bakery items for the SWEA’s Swedish Christmas Fair taking place today in SF.
Over the past week, our staff has showed day after day unbelievable dedication and skill. May anyone attending the fair enjoy the fruits of our labor. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped with making this become a reality. This experience has definitely kicked off the holiday season for us, and now we’re ready to settle back into our cozy small size again, at least for a little while.
Happy holidays, all!

After two days off, we’re back for the weekend. Come brunch with us, 9am-3pm.
11/29/2025

After two days off, we’re back for the weekend. Come brunch with us, 9am-3pm.

Happy Sunday! Huckleberry + sweet cream cheese danish while the season up north is in full swing 💜
11/16/2025

Happy Sunday! Huckleberry + sweet cream cheese danish while the season up north is in full swing 💜

Market greens, rye berries, golden beets, walnuts and goat cheese - our tribute to fall and the beautiful, hearty ingred...
11/06/2025

Market greens, rye berries, golden beets, walnuts and goat cheese - our tribute to fall and the beautiful, hearty ingredients it brings.

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1906 Market Street
San Francisco, CA
94102

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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+14157357123

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