Another stop on our food tour, this time at a bakery to load up on the carbs. This is a comfy small…read morespot with only two two-top tables inside so if it's even slightly busy, you will be taking your goodies to go. We tried three different things here and I'm sorry that I don't know their names, not even in English. A baked something with a rice center that was quite moist. A "danish" pastry with a blueberry center that was sweet and very delicious. And a baked rye and cinnamon item that was almost savory. Interesting. Very tasty to try the Finnish treats for sure! [Review 10074 overall, 1659 of 2018.]

My family and I were looking for a quick but tasty bakery and we found this place just a short walk…read morefrom where we were staying. Firstly, they had free wifi, so that grabbed us. Secondly, they have a great selection of pastries all of which I recommend. Particularly, the pink raspberry filled donut, and the vanilla pastry (can't remember the actual names) are delicious. Alternatively, if you want a simple croissant (the also have apple ones) this is a good place to come to. They also sell baguettes here, so it's a good place to come to and pick one up if you're planning on wandering around Helsinki the whole day!

If I ever move to Helsinki this is gonna be my local coffee shop. First, as I said before, I'm…read moreimpressed with the quality and variety of local business in Helsinki. This place is literally a gem. Meant to be a cupcake shop from the same owners of Brooklyn Café, you will find a variety of cakes, sweets and a nice cup of coffee here. If you prefer, you can order and get your cakes to go - and even cater an event! I stopped here for a couple of hours to enjoy a nice magazine in Swedish (yes, it did take me over an hour to read it, but I made it), and have their specialty: Red Velvet Cupcake. Decor is adorable, staff is super nice, and I had a fabulous relaxing time. They don't have WiFi, but if you need to work on your computer just walk two blocks to their big brother.

Feeling that ache in your sweet tooth? No, no, you shouldn't go to the dentist! You just need a…read moreslice of cake... Or a cupcake... Or 10? Brklyn Bakery is owned by the Todd sisters - own the Brooklyn cafe you know? - and they do know how to treat our taste bums! I'm not lying when I say that they make the best cupcakes in Finland! Stop by and take some sweets home with you! You can also place an order for a bigger order. Oh yea, almost forgot! Go to Brooklyn Cafe if you haven't been there yet! And if you haven't been there: "DUDE!!!! WTF???"

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.

Cafe Ekberg, located on the scenic Bulevardi street in the Kamppi neighborhood, is Finland's oldest…read morebakery, established in 1852. There are two sections, cafeteria on the right and restaurant on the left. The establishment is close to Hotel St George where we stayed. I had coffee, Cinnamun cake and the tropical peltipulla. All were great, with friendly staff. I recommend a visit to this bakery which in Helsinki.

Ekberg's is the longest continuously running pastry shopping Helsinki, since 1852. We had…read morebreakfast there, and the pastries were wonderful!

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.

There's something about the coffee here...bold with an extra kick and a great way to start your…read moremorning.

I ordered a mocha latte and my goodness. It was delicious felt like i was drinking hot chocolate…read more Quick turnaround on our orders. There was about 4 or 5 people ahead of me and had my drink really quick. Also every one is so kind. I love the book stoor kind of vibe. To be in a mall its pretty quiet. Would definitely tuck into a corner do some work here.

Traditional, upscale coffee shop in the very center of Helsinki. Cinnamon roll here is fabulous -…read morewithout doubt, the best one I have enjoyed. Courteous, professional service and the street terrace make you forget the worries of the world.

We were thirsty, hungry and poor ;) and this business was just what we needed: a nice spot outside,…read moreto rest our weary feet from so much touring, that does not charge and arm and a leg and provides some good food and baking goods and drinks. We got some bakery items and drinks inside (self-serve at the register) and brought them outside. We're lucky to get a street side table and sit for a moment or 2 savoring our selection. The food is good, nothing "spectacular" or particularly fancy, but filling! And the price is right. So go ahead- enjoy a break from touring at this cafe at the end of the promenade- we enjoyed it a lot!

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.