Kafé Kajak

This review is for the kayak rental only, as I haven’t tried the café yet.
I’ve rented from them twice now, and had two fantastic experiences. I’m no kayak expert, but from my perspective, their kayaks are high quality, well-​maintained, and in good condition. They provide everything you need for a great afternoon on the water — a dry bag to store your stuff, a life jacket, a paddle, a skirt for the kayak to keep your legs dry, and a laminated map to find your way around.
The first time I rented, Richard was extraordinarily helpful and went above and beyond in helping us get started, going through the basics in paddling technique, and suggesting some routes out on the water. The second time I rented, a big group arrived around the same time as us, so Ida was a bit rushed in getting us started and less proactive in offering tips, but still made time to answer our questions.
The scenery you can get to from this launch point is fantastic — you’ll get a spectacular view of Stockholm from a very unique perspective, and the water is relatively calm. There is some big boat traffic, but it’s no problem at all as long as you are a bit alert.
If you decide to rent kayaks from Kafe Kajak — and you should! — I recommend bringing with you a bottle of water and a ziploc bag for your phone, so you can keep it handy and take some pictures without worrying about getting it wet.