Welcome to Café Ask and Embla, a delightful culinary destination at the Museum of Archaeology and the Iron Age Farm.
Very nice museum. The food in the cafe exceeded all expectations!
Our café prides itself on serving delicious, freshly prepared dishes that cater to a variety of tastes. Whether you're exploring the museum's exhibitions or simply seeking a satisfying lunch, you're welcome to visit our café. What's more, you can enjoy our café without the need to purchase an admission ticket to the museum.
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A taste of history
Lunch at the Archaeological Museum Café Ask and Embla, situated within the Museum of Archaeology and the Iron Age Farm, offers an array of culinary delights. Our menu features an assortment of sandwiches, delectable cakes, traditional pancakes, and even our very own sourdough pizza.
Enjoy a delightful meal in pre-historic surrroundings
Café Ask and Embla serves as a natural gathering spot, where visitors can relax and share their experiences from their museum visit or exploration of the Iron Age Farm longhouses. It's also a perfect place for a delightful meal; everyone is welcome! Families and friends can gather for a casual lunch, making Café Ask and Embla their go-to spot. At the Museum of Archaeology in Våland, you can savor a cup of coffee and a slice of cake while admiring the museum gardens. The café operates in sync with the museum's opening hours.
Everything is expertly prepared by our chef and team
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A Delectable Menu Our menu showcases a selection of mouthwatering dishes prepared in-house at the museum. We take pride in crafting these delicious offerings using ingredients inspired by those available in prehistoric times. Everything is expertly prepared by our talented chef and team, ensuring both exceptional quality and a connection to history.
Traditional root vegetable and lamb broth
Café at the Iron Age Farm The café located at the visitor center follows the Iron Age Farm's opening hours. Here, you can enjoy sandwiches, freshly baked pastries, and a variety of beverages. We also offer a traditional root vegetable and lamb broth along with gluten-free sandwich options and cakes. And for those warm summer days, we have ice cream to help you beat the heat.
The café aligns its schedule with the museum's opening hours and is available for private events, parties, and conferences. We offer a range of event menus, and the Iron Age Farm provides a historical and distinctive backdrop for all kinds of gatherings.
Try our Lunch Menu, A Culinary Journey Through Time
Homemade Fresh Bread Selection Explore our assortment of sandwiches and salads, all made with two distinct homemade bread options:
- Stone Age Bread (Gluten-free)
- Infused with almonds, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, and eggs.
- Sourdough Bread (Partly Wholegrain)
- Crafted from wheat and barley.
Served with:
- The House’s Smoked Pork Loin and Cheese
Contains milk, eggs, mustard, and sulphites.
- The House’s Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
Contains fish, eggs, mustard, and sulphites.
- Prawns and Scrambled Eggs
Contains shellfish, eggs, mustard, and sulphites.
- Sourdough toast
Contains wheat, barley, and milk.
- Vegetarian Option with Pickled Mushrooms
Contains milk, eggs, mustard, and sulphites.
- Sourdough pizza with pickled mushrooms, onion, cured ham, lingonberries, served with wild garlic pesto/aioli and rocket salad.
Contains milk, eggs, mustard, sulphites, wheat and barley.
- Lamb and vegetable pot (iron-age inspired, and only served at the Ironage farm)
Indulge Your Sweet Tooth with Your Coffee:
- A Selection of Cakes
(Contains wheat, eggs, and milk) - Gluten-free Cake
(Contains eggs and milk) - Traditional Pancakes
(Contains eggs, milk, and wheat) - Chocolate Truffle
(Contains milk and hazelnuts)
