Get. This. Now.
The croissant sandwich at Borgskogs in Gothenburg, Sweden

Imagine a croque-monsieur in the hands of a pastry chef. Croissant dough, baked in a mould until deeply golden, is layered with cotto ham and creamy cheese béchamel, then finished with a honey and mustard glaze and a generous shower of chives.

It’s buttery, gloriously rich and a little outrageous. The glaze, with its tiny mustard seeds and sweet-and-sour kick, brings the whole thing into balance. It’s a hefty lunch for one, best approached with a knife, fork and a healthy appetite.

Who’s behind the pastry?

Fredrik Borgskog has represented Sweden’s national culinary and pastry teams, won the Nordic Pastry Cup in 2014 and worked at Gothenburg’s Upper House Dining. His latest venture, opened with Gabriella in 2025, puts that experience to work in an unpretentious neighbourhood café with tiled floors, exposed ductwork and a handful of tables.

The queue barely moved from the pavement throughout our visit. Our advice? Arrive early, order the croissant sandwich and don’t make ambitious dinner plans.