American visiting Helsinki here. I woke up at 4:30AM this morning jet lagged AF, so naturally I…read morestarted "the scroll" to find places near my Air BnB that might help fuel me through. Sävy was a short walk, and the coffee shop I found that opened the earliest. Though it's listed as being open at 7:30, they actually open at 8am. I showed up at 7:47, and happily waited the extra 13 minutes until they invited me in. (What else am I going to fucking do with 13 minutes?). I ordered a breakfast combo that included a croissant, granola/yogurt bowl, and upgraded my coffee drink to a double cappuccino. The barista asked me what perfume I was wearing because apparently I smelled good. I remarked that it may have been the woman ahead of me, but it happened to be the dude's girlfriend, so he was pretty sure it wasn't her. I wasn't wearing a fragrance but the air BnB had a Linden Blossom bath wash...anyways. I was feeling good about smelling good even though I felt like shit. I digress I was stupid hungry, so I demolished that croissant before my coffee drink and granola bowl was ready. It was buttery, flaky, fresh and delicious. "On point" as the kids say. I was too tired to remember to order oat milk with my coffee, so I drank it with whole milk. It was rich, and chocolately like I like my coffee drinks. I might pay for the whole milk later, but it couldn't be worse than the airline food I had yesterday. So fuck it. The granola bowl with yogurt was legit. Breakfast here just hits different. The presentation was great, and it had the perfect ratio of fruit, honey, and cinnamon. I had a little more time to kill so I ordered another single cappuccino with oatmilk this time (internally convincing myself it would offset the whole milk drink) it was also delicious. Additionally, they have a pretty dope music playlist, wi-fi, and cool art on the walls. I'll be coming back every morning until my stay here is up. Kiitos, Sävy

One of the best specialty coffee places in Helsinki. They have a varying assortment of coffee from…read moremainly Nordic roasteries offered as aeropress, I have had some excellent coffees from DaMatteo, Kaffa and a Turku based coffee roastery (whose name slips my mind at this time). The service is laid-back and friendly and it is really a nice place to hang out in. It is sort of outside the city center but if you happen to be in the area it is a must to visit and I would say for anyone interested in coffee it is a definite stop if you happen to be in Helsinki.

Kolo is a wonderful little vegan cafe on the most beautiful street in Helsinki. The coffee is good…read moreand the vegan delicacies are tasty. They embrace the fact that you don't have to buy anything to come and hang out. If that isn't enough, kolo's great workers and unique events take this place to new heights.

Great coffee shop in Helsinki. I loved the vibe, the music, the people, the drinks and the food. It…read morewas all so good. The coffee in particular is to die for here. They also have a great selection of teas. They really know what they are doing here. The food was also good as well and I enjoyed my vegan sandwich. If you are serious about coffee or finding the best local spots don't miss this shop.

Really excellent quality coffee with beans for sale as well! Have not tried the food so cannot…read morecomment there.

Friendly and familiar. For a shopping centre cafe, this one is a cut above the rest. For instance…read morethe local retired population can be found here solving the worlds' problems. You'll see harried mums take five from the stress of juggling shopping and young ones. (Believe me, some days....) Early in the morning the kindergarten call in for juice and buns on their field trip, while tucked in the corner students sit and study (or check their Facebook / Twitter / Yelp!). The ladies behind the counter are always cheerful and ready to chat. One morning the boss was happy for me to first pay with all my small coinage, and then offered to swap the rest for notes. I walked away with a much lighter wallet and she was smiling all the way to ... the register! The korvapuusti (cinnamon scrolls) are big with just the right amount of sugar and cinnamon. Different days have different themes, sometimes it korvapuusti, while other days voisilmä pulla (butter-eye bun) is the flavour of the day. On the savoury side you can find rice pies (with or without egg butter) and porridge with the trimming is sometimes available. The porridge was a little salty for my taste, but the serve was generous. Take-away sandwiches / rolls are always flying off the shelves. Other choices include salmon and meat pies. The regular filter coffee is kept fresh and your santsi-kuppi (coffee refill) is an 'easy on the wallet' 0,70€. While not the cheapest in town, it's not the most expensive either. Obviously the best in town are the free one :) There is plenty of seating with wide pram-friendly aisles. The tables don't get cleaned super quickly once it get's busy and there is no rack to place your tray when you leave. I've been a regular for close on 12 months and I still look for the tray-trolley rack! Remember, the café is in the Malmi Nova Shopping Centre. There are tables by the window - with a view towards Malmi VR-station or you could settle in with the 'parliament' who commandeer the tables closest to the shopping centre walkway. * Note this review if for the café only, to date I haven't taken lunch there.

This pleasant little summer cafe in a residential neighborhood of Helsinki is really a pleasant…read moreaddition to an already good coffee scene. It is in the basement of a house and has a few tables inside and plenty of seats outside, they serve excellent coffee under the supervision of the talented Finnish Barista Champion Kalle Freese. The coffee has been from Blue bottle in San Francisco but upon my last visit it was instead from Square Mile. Nice to see some variety in what is offered. When Kalle is working they do hand brewed coffee but there is also espresso based beverages as well as batch brewed filter coffee. They also have some wine on offer. The setting is very nice and relaxing and the service is pleasant albeit a bit slow. They do some very nice pastries and a real fresh and nice brunch with yogurt, fruit and granola, avocado on toast and a 63 degree egg. A place well worth visiting before they close at the end of Summer (hopefully they open next summer again).

Kahvila Siili is a great new little café, away from the shopping areas and a great exception from…read morethe trend to centralise activities further away from where people live. It has gotten a fair amount for good publicity lately, and fair not, this gem also delivers. The atmosphere is happy and positive, and of course you get excellent coffee here. A café run by the passion for the art and making everyone happier deserves every one of the five stars. Any criticism? Not really. Arrive by bike, as there isn't much parking around. But even that is a positive, isn't it?

Was in Helsinki in August. Hakaniemi Market is the place to go. Mom and my friend had Munkkipossu…read more(sugar pig), Lihapiirakka (meat/rice pie) and Viineri (pastry) and we enjoyed them so well. Sitting outside and drinking coffee was an experience it self. They even had some kind of band playing next to the tent. Service was really good. Fun memories. I can highly recommend if you wind up in Helsinki and Hakaniemen Tori.

Great place for a coffee and sweet roll in the Hakaniemi market. Seems like a favorite with locals…read more Seating is outdoors in the midst of the stalls. Very casual. If you're lucky, the sun is shining. And if you're really lucky, you'll get some musicians playing traditional songs. We're lucky!