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The Café Industry in Øygarden: Current Status and Future Perspectives

Published 24.09.2026

An analysis of the café industry in Øygarden with a focus on companies, statistics, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers

Executive Summary

The café industry in Øygarden is a niche within the broader restaurant and café sector. Although there are no registered cafés in the municipality according to current data, figures from the broader restaurant sector indicate an active and varied marketplace. Øygarden has a unique combination of rural and coastal areas that could provide opportunities for specialized cafés. It is important to note that the industry has been marked by fluctuations in recent years, with both increases and decreases in revenue and number of employees. This can present both challenges and opportunities for new actors looking to establish themselves in the municipality.

Economic Overview

Øygarden has no registered cafés in the industry according to current data. The broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality has, however, shown fluctuations in revenue and number of employees over time. For the broader sector, figures show that revenue has varied between NOK 69 million and NOK 94.5 million from 2016 to 2024, with a 36% increase in 2021. The number of employees has varied between 208 and 264 over the same period. This shows that the sector has been dynamic, with both increases and decreases due to economic and market-related factors.

Companies in the Industry

There are no registered cafés in Øygarden according to current data. The broader restaurant sector in the municipality, however, has a number of companies with different organizational forms, including AS, ASA, and ANS. These companies operate within various subcategories such as restaurant, pizzeria, sushi restaurant, and café. It is important to note that these companies do not necessarily operate as traditional cafés, but may have a broader range of offerings.

Business Geography

There are no registered cafés in Øygarden according to current data. The broader restaurant sector in the municipality, however, has companies distributed across several districts and areas. For example, companies can be found in Straume, Brattholmen, Knarrevik, and Fjell. This shows that there are potential locations for new cafés, even though there are no registered companies in the industry today.

Business Dynamics

There are no registered cafés in Øygarden according to current data, so there are no figures from this industry regarding bankruptcy or economic challenges. The broader restaurant sector, however, has companies with varying economic results. For example, companies such as Sarnor As and Biblioteket Bar As have higher EBITDA than others, while some companies have zero revenue and employees. This may indicate variations in economic stability within the sector.

Outlook

For entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the café industry in Øygarden, it is important to note that there are no registered cafés in the municipality. This can provide opportunities to fill a niche in the broader restaurant market. However, figures from the broader sector show that there have been fluctuations in revenue and number of employees over time. It is also important to assess competition from existing companies in the sector, such as Sarnor As and Biblioteket Bar As. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and assess market challenges in the municipality.

Outlook for the Broader Market

The broader restaurant and café market in Øygarden has shown fluctuations in revenue and number of employees over time. Revenue has varied between NOK 69 million and NOK 94.5 million from 2016 to 2024, with a 36% increase in 2021. The number of employees has varied between 208 and 264 over the same period. The broader market also has a number of companies with different organizational forms and economic results. For example, Sarnor As has a revenue of NOK 37.2 million and 33 employees, while some companies have zero revenue and employees. This shows that the broader market has both stable and unstable companies, which can provide both challenges and opportunities for new actors.

Sales in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Øygarden
Sales in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé
Companies in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Øygarden
Companies in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé
Employees in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Øygarden
Employees in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé

Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in coffeehouse)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Sarnor AsrestaurantSartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 37.2M33NOK 5.2M
Biblioteket Bar AsrestaurantBreidablikk, 5350 BrattholmenNOK 15.9M36NOK 1.4M
Sotra Pizza AsrestaurantSartorvegen 8, 5353 StraumeNOK 10.1M25NOK 876.0K
Milano Pizzeria Sartor AsrestaurantSartor Storsenter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 6.2M5NOK 638.0K
Thai Smile Asia Market AsrestaurantSjøbrekko 15, 5355 KnarrevikNOK 2.8M4NOK 575.0K
Kafé Rosmarin AsrestaurantFjellavegen 261, 5357NOK 1.4M1NOK 505.0K
Vest Food AsrestaurantGjertrudvegen 4, 5353 StraumeNOK 5.0M11NOK 481.0K
Glesvær Kafe & Catering AsrestaurantHolmakaien, 5381 GlesværNOK 7.9M17NOK 385.0K
Soya AsrestaurantArkaden Senter, 5353 StraumeNOK 12.4M13NOK 179.0K
Rong Catering AsrestaurantBensinstasjonsbygget, 5337 RongNOK 1.0M1NOK 110.0K
Bb Sartor AsrestaurantSartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 5.2M10NOK 37.0K
4you Pizzapizza restaurantTytebærbrekko 2, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
4you Pizza Aspizza restaurantTytebærbrekko 2, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
4you Pizza Aspizza restaurantTytebærbrekko 2, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
B & B Chef AsrestaurantSkrubbenesvegen 2A, 5350 BrattholmenNOK 00NOK 0
Burger King Avd 5037 Sartor SenterrestaurantSartor Senter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 030NOK 0
China Food Ågotnes AsrestaurantSkjergardsvegen 1370, 5363 ÅgotnesNOK 00NOK 0
Créer SolheimrestaurantSund, 5378 KlokkarvikNOK 00NOK 0
Event Food AsrestaurantNøtteskogen 24, 5355 KnarrevikNOK 00NOK 0
Huset Spiseri AsrestaurantHaugetunvegen 2, 5337 RongNOK 07NOK 0
Ida Urdal MitchellrestaurantVestsidevegen 428, 5357 FjellNOK 00NOK 0
Ilginyte BakeryrestaurantEkrhovdbakken 3, 5360 KolltveitNOK 00NOK 0
Isushi Sotrasushi restaurantSartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Kewy Gatekjkøkken Ansrestaurant0, 5382 SkogsvågNOK 00NOK 0
Kylling Express Luque RivasrestaurantMyravegen 19B, 5360 KolltveitNOK 00NOK 0
Lunch Station Avd Kokstad AsrestaurantBlåsenborgvegen 17, 5355 KnarrevikNOK 00NOK 0
Maharaja Sartor AsrestaurantSartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Maharaja Sartor As KonkursborestaurantSartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Mck Kjøkken By Lewis MckernancafeSkrubbenesvegen 10, 5350 BrattholmenNOK 00NOK 0
Middelhavs Gastronomi AsrestaurantStorabrekko 15, 5355 KnarrevikNOK 00NOK 0
Padthai AsrestaurantBildøyvegen 57A, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Pizza West Darestaurant0, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Sabrura Sartor Assushi restaurantSartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 025NOK 0
Samrab Thai Kanda Asasian restaurantApalvågvegen 71, 5357 FjellNOK 00NOK 0
Spisekroken Ingvild As Avd Sartor SenterrestaurantSartor Senter|Sartorvegen 12, 5353 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Taste Point AsrestaurantTytebærbrekko 7, 5354 StraumeNOK 00NOK 0
Tommeliten Grill MaskanrestaurantNaustvikvegen 31A, 5363 ÅgotnesNOK 02NOK 0
Vero's Pizzeria & Ristorante Ansrestaurant0, 5382 SkogsvågNOK 00NOK 0
Åse UrdalrestaurantVestsidevegen 428, 5357 FjellNOK 00NOK 0
Åse UrdalrestaurantVestsidevegen 428, 5357 FjellNOK 00NOK 0

Conclusion

The café industry in Øygarden has potential for development, even though there are no registered companies today. The broader restaurant market shows fluctuations in revenue and number of employees, which can provide both challenges and opportunities for new actors. It is important to assess competition from existing companies and market dynamics in the municipality. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and assess market challenges in the municipality.