A very fitting city for having coffee with desserts and snacks - 2 of 2…read more Fazer, or Karl Fazer, is one of the best known coffeehouse and dessert places in the Finnish capital. It appears there might be more than one location, with a few being almost too close to each other. I was trying to figure out which one is the main location. Once you find it, you will know that this is the feather in the cap of the Fazer brand. This Fazer coffeehouse is not just about getting something warm to drink and eat. It's an experience. This is a large Art Deco cafe' where they didn't skimp on decking out the exterior and the interior to be true to the genre and, of the places to sit, I wound up seating under a slightly domed glass ceiling that was beautiful, so it was no wonder I gravitated toward that part of the interior. They sell coffee, tea, and cakes, but also have sandwiches, chocolate, candy, and more. There are more bins and shelves with goods than you'd expect in a coffeehouse. They were slightly crowded a little later in the evening, but not excessively so. The service here was a little more curt than that at Roasberg, but they got the job done. I had a slice of berry flavored cake and a cup of decaf coffee since it was a little later in the evening. As soon as I saw Fazer's exterior and went inside, I knew that it would be a little more expensive. It's your job to restrain yourself and not treat it like a restaurant with a series of courses, instead opting for a hot drink and something sweet or savory. If the service was a little more upbeat and the prices were slightly more reasonable, it would get 5 stars from me. However, with what I drank and ate being good and with this being such a unique experience, it easily gets 4 stars. I'd gladly return if in this city again and I recommend visiting this landmark coffeehouse.

Very cute and modern looking cafe. Seating inside and outdoors available…read more Only a short walk from Hotel Arthur, Scandic Red, and the subway station. When you walk in you are greeted by a display case that shows an array of parties and cake slices. Staff was very friendly. I didn't spend much time browsing as I only had my eye on the prize- passion fruit cheesecake! Unlike an American style cheesecake, this had the texture of a mousse with a thin crust. The passion fruit flavor was lovely and a real treat. Can't wait to go back and try more items.

I absolutely loved this place! It's in a really small kiosk in the middle of the park and it's the…read moreperfect treat! You can either get soft serve ice cream or the regular ice cream, soft serve has vanilla, chocolate, and a mixture. They give you a big amount, regardless of what you pick. I had the soft serve mixture on a cone and it equaled 3 euros (much cheaper than the store and other places I went to). It's worth your money and I highly recommend it!

Learned one valuable lesson in Scandinavia: Purchase an international data plan for the duration…read moreof the trip. Helsinki does a very good job a providing Wifi. Forget about the stooges that run Stockholm. Wound up at Clao! Caffe so I could sit down for a bit and get caught up with Yelp and other news while my wife headed off check out the shops. The ice-cream was good but the wifi was better. Great seating in and around the shop. There was a decent flow of people placing orders and moving on.

Ciao's okay. They have a great salad deal at lunch time - 8 euro for an everything-you-want salad…read morebar. Downside: salad's not that great. Their ice cream is outstanding. Go for that. 5 stars for ice cream, 3 stars for salad. 10 stars for being in a location where my kid and all the other ones running around can scream for days without anyone caring. Seriously, though: eat the ice cream. As much of it as you want. It's all delicious and their espresso isn't bad either.

Shortly put: Lovely atmosphere, great service and the best of all: amazing cakes. Delicious subtle…read moreflavors for all tastes, also vegan and gluten free options. Good coffee with multiple options. Lovely small place on Fredrikinkatu. Affordable pricing.

It's not even my birthday ;)…read more And what better way to self indulge than a cake buffet? Yes you read that right, cake buffet! For €12.50, you can sample as much cake as you want from their cake case, which had 15 types of cake. I was determine to sample all, but only made it to 9. My favorite surprisingly was their Laku-Sitruuna (salted licorice & lemon) cake. I found the flavors interesting and balanced. It's a great cake for those that don't like sweet desserts. Overall, I found most of their fruity cakes to be light in texture. The chocolate was delicious as well. If I had to choose a cake I didn't care for, it would be the mocha. I thought it was fine but it didn't impress me like some of the other slices I sampled. In addition, the cake buffet gives you a choice of either coffee or tea. If you want a refill, it will cost you extra. I didn't realize it when I asked for a coffee refill, but it's only just €1 extra. Not too bad. Overall, it's a great place to get your sweet tooth on in a quiet, relaxing cake shop.

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.

Great products Healthy…read more Well made Tasty Delicious Friendly staff Great value Good location

Great pastry place. I wish it was open earlier so I didn't have to go to r kioski every day.read more

I didn't expect to find a Ben and Jerry's walking down the street in Helsinki, but I'm happy I did!…read moreThe woman behind the counter was so friendly and spoke perfect English. I was debating between a few different flavors and she had me sample a few of her favorites as well, such as the blueberry cheesecake. I ended up getting a huge cup of ice cream because all the flavors looked so good, and I'm happy I did. Ben and Jerry's ice cream is just as good in Finland as it is in the U.S.!

One of my favorite places to eat in Helsinki! The salmon soup is huge and really delicious. I also…read moregot the salad there that was good. The view is beautiful. They have both a more casual area on the cafe side and a bit more dressy side on the restaurant area. The service is very quick. Highly recommend!

It was quite nice to have an affordable lunch. It's around less than 15 euros to have access to the…read moreavailable buffet. I believe it changed everyday. It is self serve from your silverware, drinks, and food. The place can get crowded during lunch time but it's manageable. Very nice decor, it adds to the ambience. If you order their cakes and some other quick foods they have behind the glass you can order and then sit down and get semi staff service. You can eat as much as you want so you can get energy for the rest of your day.