Coffee is great! Pastry was great!…read moreService was great. If we didn't know what something was.. they explained what it was close to that we may know. The ambiance was good. Cozy, lots of people at all times. Hard to find a table. We kept coming back, even late at night.

Karl Fazer Cafe is a must visit in Helsinki as it's the first cafe in Finland that Karl Fazer…read moreopened, starting the coffee trend for the country, as Finnish people are known to drink some of the most coffee in the world! And Karl Fazer is famous for being a chocolatier, so Fazer chocolate is a must try, too. Fortunately for me, Karl Fazer Cafe was located right across from my hotel, so I had easy access to chocolate and coffee here. The cafe was very popular, and what's nice is that they are open the entire day, serving meals or something lighter. They also have a chocolate shop on one side of the cafe that you can grab and go. For one of my visits here, I tried the geisha dessert, which is a specialty, along with a Fazer mocha. They were both good, and I was pleasantly surprised that the geisha dessert was a mix of chocolate and hazelnut since the lilac color threw me off, so was afraid it would be a fruity dessert. But it turned out to be better than expected. Another visit, I tried the cinnamon bun, which was solid. It wasn't the best in town, but solid - and definitely better than anything I'd ever get back home. If you're in Helsinki, Karl Fazer is a name you'll hear - and you'll need to try the famous chocolate and pay a visit to the first cafe of the country. It's easily walking distance to many sites as it's in the city center, and has outdoor seating. Glad to have checked out a place of Finnish history.

Nice looking cafe on the main esplanade of Helsinki. Came in late winter for the salmon soup -…read moreunlimited with bread and coffee for 16.9 euro. They definitely don't skimp on salmon - large tender chunks. Soup was creamy but not too rich. A variety of bread along with whipped butter and pumpkin spread. Need to get the dark rye bread - Finn's love this. Nice ambience although a tad noisy. Mostly locals the evening I went.

The location of this restaurant was formerly a chapel, and today it is including a café and a…read morerestaurant. Inside, the café has a cozy, lively, and relaxing atmosphere that makes it an inviting place to spend time. The café offers a salmon soup buffet along with a wide selection of pastries, sandwiches, and salads. The restaurant, on the other hand, is well known for its reindeer dishes. I really loved the location, which is perfect to visit during a day of sightseeing or as a stop between exploring Helsinki. Personally, I enjoyed the café more than the restaurant. While it isn't fine dining, the café offers healthy, simple dishes and a great variety of local favorites. The restaurant has a good selection of menu options; however, aside from the reindeer dish, I found the other items to be quite salty. The service throughout our visit was very good.

Nice bakery and cafe I found around an outside part of Helsinki . Big inside with lots of seating…read moreand an outdoor patio. Service was a little slow and she didn't seem sure about what some items were on the menu. At the end managed to get what I wanted ! I went with the bubbly and a glistening looking chocolate croissant. Both were fantastic and the bubbles works well with the chocolate!! I normally would do coffee and they had some great options but was feeling the bubbles. Nice flaky pastry that you can layer through, my favorite kind. Chill atmosphere, lots of people working or Sunday morning coffee folks. Family's out . Mixed bag of people. Nice clean place though and great pastry option. Some savory breakfast type stuff too. Great little find !

This is a fabulous coffee and bakery shop near the Eira shores. They have two floors and plenty of…read moreseating available. Furry friends are welcome too. The baked goods are great, especially the bread. Macha latte with vegan milk is delicious. They have some wonderful lunch items too. Always great service, slightly pricey.

This review is for their teeny tiny treasure trove of treats tucked away at the Sandviken…read moreKauppahalli. "Count the memories, not the calories" is their mantra and I can get behind that 100% based on the quality of the confections they're peddling. The kauppahalli stall is adorably and overflowing with cupcakes, bars, candies, and mueslis, granolas, etc. Standout treat is the peanut butter-banana cupcake. I walk through nearly daily to pick one up. If they're out of the pb&b as I lovingly refer to my favorite food in the world, the carrot cake is also amazing. As is the meringue pie. I have it on good authority that they have American style cheesecake and I will update as soon as I've had it. Oh my god I love sweets and this is the best find ever. Don't tell, but I kind of like them even better than I like Kakku Galleria....eeek! ps - the lady who pushes the goods at the marketplace is awesome! She is funny and chatty and will remember you after just a few visits. You'll feel special. That will make you feel ok about eating tons of sweets. It's ok. You're at the kauppahalli - walk a few laps around the flea market and -bam!- calories burned.

One of the very few cafes in Helsinki deserving of 5 stars. Best korvapuusti in the city. Other…read moredelicious pastries as well. Very reasonably priced. Most items are less than 3€. Close to the design museum as well. A must try while in Helsinki.

Wonderful selection of breads and pastries. I tried a French-style pastry that had a vanilla…read morecustard middle and it was amazing. Mom tried a pulla with cardamom and sugar crystals and it was very good too. We went right before closing and all the pastries were still very fresh and delicious. Definitely stop in for your bread fix if you're in the area!

This was our favorite place for fish soup after being in Helsinki for 3 days. The order did take a…read morewhile to come out, but thankfully we had some wine to sip on. The soup itself was very tasty and creamy, with lots of fish, making it a good portion to share.

A great breakfast spot in the harbor district of Helsinki. The food was fresh and authentic…read moreFinnish fare. The place is charming.

The day we arrived in Helsinki, we walked past Casa Italia, the smell on the street was fantastic…read more We went there for dinner the next night, it turned out to be authentic and amazing! So amazing, we went back the following night for a cannoli and our last night in town for dinner again. The food was delicious and the owner was wonderful! I highly recommend this restaurant! Make a reservation, it can get busy!

Cute place, very authentic and must if you love italian food. We tried the pollo was other…read moregorgonzola cheese and njuda- molto buono, and the smoked tuna salad also molto buono. Definitely try their tiramisu the best I've tried outside of Italy, made the right way, with mascarpone and no cream. Friendly Italian staff too. Heading back there for lunch tomorrow to try the cannoli.

We came upon Robert's coffee in Market Square. After walking around the entire area we decided that…read moreRobert's food looked the most tempting. We had a salmon quiche, a pretzel and Brie sandwich, meringue, and chai. The chai was hot and delicious, not too sweet with a nice spice. The salmon quiche was delicious, although it could have been served a bit warmer. The Brie sandwich was delicious. It had arugula and possibly a fig spread. Whatever the spread was, it was delicious. There was only one person running the busy shop, but she was excellent. We did not have to wait long, and our food was delivered to our table. The sitting area itself was quaint. Most importantly, it was a warm getaway from the cold. If you have a chance, stop by and try the food!

Super excited to stop by this coffee shop inside the food market, it is quite busy but we were…read morestill able to find a table without much trouble. Giving them a 5 stars because we had a perfect experience, delicious cinnamon roll, perfectly crafted iced lattes (not milky and perfectly sweetened) and bought a beautiful coffee beans bag from their brand that makes for a great gift as well! The nice cashier also attempted to help describe some of their different coffee bean bags as I could not understand the different language on the brew descriptions! Super helpful.