About Us

Sustainable. Seasonal. Scandinavian.

After having spent more than a decade in Copenhagen, Denmark, chef-owner Nichole Accettola created her own gathering place for good Scandinavian food in San Francisco, Kantine. The name is derived from the Danish word for canteen, a place were friends and co-workers gather to share a hearty meal and enjoy lively conversation.

Accettola’s Kantine is a Scandinavian-inspired eatery that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and a lot (!) of pastries six days a week. It is located at 1906 Market Street, between three vibrant San Francisco neighborhoods: Hayes Valley, the Castro and the Mission. The menu is influenced by what’s in season and good to eat! Kantine boasts menu items such as cardamom morning buns, savory porridge with mushrooms and farmers cheese, cured trout on seeded rye buns and Swedish meatball soup. Don't miss the weekend specials!

In October 2023, Nichole Accettola released a baking cookbook called “Scandinavian From Scratch” with Ten Speed Press.

Kantine is proud to be one of just a handful of San Francisco restaurants that is a Certified California Green Business committed to exceeding all environmental regulations and implementing practices to reduce pollution, save water, conserve energy, and protect human health.

What are your weekend brunch plans? 💕 #brunch #sf #scandistyle #scandinavian #kantinesf #weknowwhatitsmadeof #scandinavianfromscratch
It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend, both weather-wise and food-wise. ☀️ Our bakery team is making classic Danish strawberry tarts all weekend long, and you can buy these gems by the slice or as a whole tart. Enjoy! 🍓 #jordbærtæ
Wanna come over tomorrow night? We’ve got at hotdog pop-up planned at Kantine between 5:30-8pm and you’re invited! Here’s a bit of what we’re making: - Swedish and Norwegian hotdogs (beef, pork or veggie) - Guittard chocolat
Just wanted to make sure the word is out about our hotdog pop-up this Thursday! 🌭 🌭🌭 We’ve held so many Scandinavian hotdog pop ups by now, it seems like we’ll never, ever get tired of it! 💜 For us, it’s an evening whe
We’ve gone all in with Swedish Sandwich Cakes. To those who are getting one in an Easter Bundle, you can look forward to it! 💫 #smorgastorta #swedishsandwichcake #sweden #scandinavian #scandistyle
Happy Friday, everyone! ☀️ #brunch #scandistyle
For the past three years, the theme for our table markers has been “Scandinavian Musicians”, but the markers have become worn and very tired. It’s time for new markers AND a new theme. This time, we’ll be highlighting “E
It may be green, but it isn’t Irish. We have Swedish Princess Cale for you this weekend! If you’ve never tried this glorious cake, now’s your chance! 💚 #princesscake #prinsesstårta
Tender brioche and black sesame braided into a bun. Come on over, we open at 9am. #bakery #sf #baking #bakery @hannahgingejacobson
The newest addition to our menu: A hearty vegetarian bowl made with chickpeas, green split peas, root vegetables in a vegetable broth. Just the right amount of zing from lemon zest and juice. Topped with drained yogurt and herb puree. Only available
It won’t be long before the Dungeness crab season comes to an end, so if you’re a lover like us, head on over during the weekend. We’re making open-faced crab and fishcakes sandwiches all weekend long. 🦀 🐟 #smørrebr&oslas
This weekend is the last weekend for semlor (until next year), so in addition to many of the traditional almond-filled buns, we’ll also be making this special version filled with huckleberry and strawberry jam. Happy Saturday! 💗 #semla #semlo
Semla season starts today! We’ve missed them so 💗 #semla #semlor
Norwegian custard buns. Let the weekend begin! #skolebrod #skolebrød #skoleboller
HOTDOG! 🌭 This Thursday, 1/25 from 5-8:30pm. As par for the course, we’ll have all your favorite dogs to choose from, each with its own set of Danish-inspired toppings. My favorite is a classic with pickles, ketchup and crispy onions, but I&rs
Don’t let the rain keep you away! All weekend long we’ll be making these chocolate orange ginger danish.