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.

If you are looking for a nice cafe to hang out in Helsinki then this is the place to go. I have…read moretried a lot of cafes around here and this is by far on the top of my list. Not only are the owners and the baristas extremely nice, helpful and friendly, but the whole atmosphere is. It doesn't get too loud or feel too crowded ever, since the space is big and the ceilings are high. They have decorated the place beautifully with large plants and stylish furniture. Their coffee is great! Cappuccinos and lattes are always professionally made and their espresso is very good. It is also not expensive compared to most of Helsinki. Their pastries, cakes and sandwiches are very good and they definitely put a lot of thought into the stuff they offer. They offer a breakfast special in the morning, including a very traditional nordic oatmeal, with coffee and juice and it's very nice. You can also choose yogurt (and vegan yogurt!) instead of the oatmeal. Very nice! At lunchtime they offer a great lunchbuffet. It's a bit pricey but I bet it's worth it cause the food looks very good. All in all, I would say this place is very vegan friendly! They always have one vegan sandwich, and most of the time they offer some type of vegan pastry, like a vegan munkki or korvapuusti (donut and cinnamon roll). They have Oatly for the coffee of course. They also have ice cream that with vegan flavors.

The cakes are so great and the coffee is up to scratch! The cafe lattes seem to be their specialty…read more Cakes include macarons and a Finnish version of the Cronut. I tried a chocolate mouse cake. The decor is light and minimal. I came in the afternoon and there didn't seem to be any substantial food offerings besides salads and bread. A nice place to meet friends or work acquaintances for coffee.

Beautiful stop for early coffee and breakfast. Friendly service, outdoor seating…read more Clean and bright space, with plenty to choose from!!

Friendly staff, fresh salads and the best roasted vegetables I've ever tasted. Lovely little joint…read morewith a of charm.

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???"

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.

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!

Super cute spot with lots of indoor space. Great coffee! Pastries and food were wonderful, as well!read more

Highly recommend for a quick stop for pastries, lunch or lattes!…read more They have seating outside and a great view of the park in the center of Helsinki. Their coffee was very good, they have lots of pasty options and plenty of indoor seating. The staff was very friendly - we loved our stop at Roberts!

I'm a fan of Fleuriste! It's a place where sophisticated and romantic Paris meets sleek…read moreScandinavia. Concrete walls and petite wooden furniture go well together in the right environment. The atmosphere is nice and warm - mainly thanks to the lovely owner! I love that their dog and children hang out at the café adding to the cosiness. At the back is a tiny flower shop - what a combo! They serve excellent teas and coffees, as well as light meals like salads and quiches. They also serve brunch on the weekends. I must mention also the cakes: almost everything is self made and absolutely delicious. The ones that are not self made are carefully picked and usually from small local businesses. So why 4 stars instead of 5? The meals are quite light and often some friends with bigger appetite are left a bit hungry. A heftier option would be appreciated.

Living nearby this place is always a great option to take a friend to. I absolutely love how calm…read moreand quiet the small and cozy place is. I specially appreciate the homemade cakes and pastries they bake everyday. If visiting Helsinki this is by far one of my favorites spots to highly recommend :) give it a go !!

This spot was close to my hotel so decided to give them a try on a Wednesday morning around 9…read more You enter to stairs that lead you to the second level where you have an Inviting display of pastries and a mix of seating and cozy atmosphere. Busy with all seating taken with the exception of high top window seats with a view. Ordered my usual cappuccino with lactose free milk. The croissant with raspberry filling caught my eye and it was delicious. Don't see this too often so glad I tried it. Cinnamon roll (Korvapuusti) was also excellent and I enjoyed my cappuccino. Friendly and helpful people behind the counter made for a great experience. Great vibe and coffee with interesting pastries are not to be missed!

Lovely small coffee shop on the second floor of Aleksanterinkatu. The entrance is almost hidden…read morebetween the other shops but once you enter you can instantly feel the lovely atmosphere. The place is pretty and unique and the products are great. We had some apple and caramel cake and a chèvre ciabatta which were both delicious. Great place for a coffee and enjoyment and good views on Aleksanterinkatu. Nice place to go alone as well. Good service.