This place is located near the bridge and always busy. We came here as it's one of the few places…read morethat open on Sunday mornings. Glad someone is willing to work so we travelers don't have to starve lol. J K - totally respect countries where people have a better work/life balance and don't feel shops have to open 24/7 to cater to any whims and wishes. Anyway, they have a nice breakfast buffet which includes a nice spread of items, including the Karelian Pies (karjalanpiirakka) that you must try if you are visiting Finland. When I heard "rice porridge inside a rye bread shell" I thought it sounds weird if not gross, but one bite and I became so obsessed I got them whenever I saw them during my trip. If you are not getting the buffet, they have sandwiches and other pastries you can get with a nice cup of coffee as well. The inside is bright and beautiful, and service very nice. You can make a reservation online ahead of your visit to make sure you get a table.

We stopped here for coffee and breakfast. They have a variety of baked goods and rye sandwich…read moreoptions. I had the salad bar and it was fantastic. A great variety of fresh options and plenty of protein options (chicken, meatballs, salmon, cottage cheese). The salad bar also includes several fresh loafs of bread you can choose from.

Friendly people, great selection and fast service. Many older residents frequent this cafe…read moreindicating many happy and satisfied customers who know a place that serves quality food at reasonable prices. If I lived here in Finland, this would be my go to spot for a snack. It is very relaxing spot to become energized for the day.

Fazer Cafe, part of a chain of Fazer branded cafes, opened recently (June 2015?) in Tampere. It is…read moreperhaps the most stylish cafe in Tampere with a very stylish modern interior. The huge windows are great for letting the light in. The lamps are just to my liking. The drinking glasses are the ones every trendy restaurant in Scandinavia seems have bought. The counter with all the cakes, pastries etc is beautifully organised. Every detail seems to have been designed and the overall ambience of the place is classy with eye candy for the visitor. I first visited there in June thinking I'd buy a cheap lunch since I came during lunch time. The salad was maybe 11€ and with chicken added around 13€ so I considered it a bit pricey for lunch hour. It did come with bread which was fresh from their own bakery so I did not leave hungry. And the salad was very tasty and if it wasn't for the price I could eat something like that every day. :) I also came here once for coffee with baby strollers and there's plenty of room for that. So even though the coffee is not the cheapest in town, this is a good meeting place even with the "baby baggage". Did I mention the regular coffee has free refills? It does. And you get one Fazer candy with the coffee. I of course picked the Kiss-Kiss candy which is my ultimate childhoold favorite! :) In addition to coffee, salads and pastries, you can buy fresh bread here for taking home. So in addition to being a cafe, it is sort of a Fazer pastry shop ("konditorio") too.

Nice place to have breakfast. Great variety of food and drinks, all you need for a good start in…read morethe day. The prices are of a rather Finnish level, so not cheap but still price worthy. The cafe is self-service. Breakfast buffet is Mo-Fri from 7-11 and Sa-Su from 8-11. There are also daily newspapers, Finnish of course ;)

I'm not sure how long Kaffila has been open but it's perhaps the best place to grab coffee and…read morepastries near Keskustori. They have an awesome set of pastries - sweet and savory. And all kinds of drinks too. Since I have only been here once for coffee, I cannot review the breakfast or brunch but the coco with whipped cream and the dessert I had were great. I'll definitely come again! :) Check out their homepage here: https://www.facebook.com/KAFFILATAMPERE

Cafe Aamurusko is a nice neighborhood cafe with fresh and tasty pastries and a very affordable…read morebreakfast. My visits here have often been for the breakfast (porridge and fresh tasty bread you can fill with cheese, tomato, cucumber, egg) which I've enjoyed together with orange juice and coffee. During the summer the breakfast is the best as you can sit outside and watch the local life pass by. Many people seem to come here also for "dagen efter" breakfast and you can hear stories from the night before. Even when you visit during the winter in the mornings, the place may lack the huge amounts of people, but the place has a gathering of local men that have retired and gather here to share the latest gossip. It's actually quite funny to listen to because you get a wrap of the latest local news and it's almost like they compete to tell the stories best. After the breakfast I often end up buying bread home from here and during "laskiainen" (Shrove Tuesday) they also have the best shrove buns or semlas! Yum!

Local friend took me here and I wasn't dissapointed! The…read morecauliflower wings were a BOMB! Spicy but not too spicy. I had a warm winter salad vegan style (no cheese and sauce with falafels). It was so good. My friend loved her coconut noodle soup. They have 2 sections. Ordering from the bar and seating yourself and the left side with servers. Most of the menu is vegan yey!

Amazing service and THE BEST FOOD! Try the Bang Bang cauliflower you will not regret it. Only thing…read moreis the other cauliflower main dish was a little too salty, but we were so happy with our experience that it did not even matter. Loved the service, the place was packed but the bartenders and servers kept smiling and even made us laugh, what a fun place and atmosphere. 5 stars.

Came here for the sauna but not dinner…read more There are two co-ed sauna rooms, they are definitely on the hotter side compared to other saunas I've been too. I love how you get a lovely view of the city from the window as you sweat. The scenery at night is quite beautiful. The changing area has spacious lockers and nice showers. I wish they have a spinner for drying the swimsuit. In between sauna, if you like, there's a lounge area next to the restaurant, where you can relax with a drink. In warmer weather the outside seating area is great too. There's a small pool where you can go for a refreshing dip. I went in April and, with some encouragement and tips from a local, I managed to do two super fast polar dips in the pool, on a snowy night. Yes, it was insane, but the rush of adrenaline was addictive, lol. (Tip: go into the pool backwards, so you can just kneel down into the water, and get out of the freezing water quick!!) Bring your own swimsuit and sandals, though they do offer rentals if you need them. Also, it's less expensive if you visit earlier in the day.

Wow. Where do I start? This restaurant is right on the water. You have the option of sitting…read moreoutdoors or inside. For lunch they offer a 10 euro special that includes a salad that you make yourself followed by an entree. Today it was beef cheek. It was so tender. Yum! Your lunch also includes coffee or tea. They also have a bar so feel free to order a glass of wine while you dine. They offer an array of pastries as well. Most importantly, 10 additional euros gives you access to the sauna that also overlooks the river. I'm impressed. Make sure you visit for lunch with your towel and bathing suit as this is a mixed gender sauna.