Freya

I'm thrilled that Lovely Night has taken over the cafe. I was at an event that they had catered so I knew the food would be good. We came in for coffee and pastries on a Friday morning. The pastries are beautifully presented. The coffee was strong and delicious. They have a nice selection of foods including some kind of drink pack for kids. The space is gorgeous with tons of natural light. We watched everyone take photos of the newly installed troll while we sipped our coffee. Looking forward to another coffee and nibble at Freya!

Get the gravlox with the seeded bread. You won't regret it. -- Want a taste of the Nordic wave of cuisine that won't break your bank? Try this place. Yes, it is a museum cafe. Don't let that stop you. They have an amazing menu and it was better than a much more expensive restaurant I ate at that advertised itself as Nordic. Anyway, the food was fresh, clear tasting and wonderful to enjoy.

I appreciate that along with the remodel of the Nordic Museum they put importance on including a quality café to bolster the museum experience. Unfortunately, while Nordic immigrants have a deep history in Seattle, places that serve Nordic foods are few and far between. Freya is a nice addition to Nordic food in the area. They have a small selection of dishes but they are good representation of some of the foods popular in the Nordic countries. I ordered one of the Danish dogs which is their take on a Danish hot dog. I’ve been to Copenhagen and Danish hot dogs are delicious especially with the remoulade and fried onions. Freya Café’s version I believe uses PNW ingredients and combines it nicely with the Danish concept. The Uli’s sausage was tasty and the curry mayo sauce added mellow spice. The pretzel bun rounded out the flavors nicely as well. As a side note, the older gentleman who brought the food out seemed very kind and personable as well. Freya Café is definitely a place I would just visit even if I wasn't going to the museum.