The past two weekends, I had the opportunity to volunteer and help out in the kitchen at Cornershop in Hammarbyhöjden—“a food-focused space for creative explorations around community, eating, cooking, and learning.”
I first heard about this place from one of my vegan activist friends, and a few months ago I decided to check it out for myself. I immediately fell in love with this little spot—tucked right at the edge of the Nacka Nature Reserve and thoughtfully designed to create a sense of warmth and serenity.
It was such a joy to experience the space from behind the scenes and to learn more about the concept. The café/restaurant is open Friday through Sunday, while during the week, it’s shared with other community members who use the kitchen for their own projects—like baking, fermenting, and producing their own food items, many of which are sold at Cornershop. A few times a month, Cornershop also hosts different food-related pop-up events. The space is even available for private occasions like birthdays and weddings, complete with in-house catering.
The menu changes frequently, depending on seasonal ingredients and the owner’s creative spark—so it never gets boring. Each visit promises something new and exciting. That’s especially impressive considering its slightly “off” location, yet it still draws plenty of local regulars for lunch and dinner. There’s no single cuisine in focus, but rather a blend of inspirations from around the world. Last weekend, for instance, Japan took center stage with a twist on okonomiyaki.
The owner has really created something special here—a unique and welcoming space that she somehow makes look effortless. One day, I’d love to have a place like this myself, so I’m really eager to keep learning from her.