Visit new cafe Overbrod for smorrebrod, meatballs and other Scandinavian fare

Craving something Swedish, but don’t wish to brave the crowds over at a certain famous furniture store? New cafe, Overbrod, might just be the answer. 

Located at Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, Overbrod began as a home-based business specialising in traditional open-faced sandwiches, also known as smorrebrod. 

It’s a cuisine that can typically be found in the Scandinavian region, and comprises a piece of buttered rye bread topped with ingredients such as cold cuts, meat or fish, cheese or spreads, and garnishes.

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The online store took off, and its popularity spurred the owners to begin sourcing for a physical location for the business. They settled on a unit at Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, which is located opposite Ikea Alexandra.

The deli-inspired cafe, which had a soft launch in December 2022, is simple but homely. The wooden accents and a smattering of greenery make dining there a rather cosy experience.

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Overbrod’s signature items are its Instagram-worthy open-faced toasts that garnered its cult following in the first place. There’s a variety of toppings that cater to different palates, including cured salmon, smoked potatoes, roast beef, and heirloom tomatoes.

A standout is the skagen (S$18), or shrimp toast — an elegant ensemble of Norwegian cold water shrimp, mentaiko mayo, dill, and tobiko set atop buttered rye toast.

If you are hankering for some quintessential Swedish meatballs, the frikadeller (S$18) is sure to satisfy cravings. It’s a flavourful dish with six handmade pork and beef meatballs drenched in rich brown gravy, served with a side of roasted baby potatoes, and paired with tangy lingonberry jam. 

Wash that down with its selection of drinks, including small-batch craft beers and Aquavit, a distilled spirit produced in Scandinavia.

Book a ride to Overbrod.