Cafe Regatta is just as adorable and instagram worthy as the photos suggest! With a bit of…read morepatience, it's easy to capture the perfect snap without a photobomber. I wouldn't say you'd come here for the food (ie: quiches/pies, grill your own hot dogs, and pastries), but Cafe Regatta is perfect for cozy vibes, hot drinks, and yap sessions with a seaside view.

I have walked by this place on the water many times. I understand it is one of the top cafes in…read moreHelsinki to visit and I just have not taken the time. Food was great, plenty of places to sit, buy and cook your hotdogs and have great conversations. Highly recommend!

A cozy cafe where many locals sit and chat. We came on a Sunday morning at 11am and it filled up…read morequick! There were about 10 tables (mostly small tables but you can combine for larger groups). Very relaxed vibes. You order at the counter. If there's no seats available, take out seemed very popular here as well! We got their salmon soup lunch special and cinnamon roll, and a vanilla/raspberry danish Danish (~$4) was a fluffy cardamom brioche bread topped with a generous amount of raspberry jam and vanilla custard. It might've been a bit too much jam, but scoop some off and it was delicious. Bread was soft and fluffy. And almost melts in your mouth. Cinnamon rolls (~$4) were extra fluffy and had a subtle cardamom hit that made the rolls extra cozy. Definitely on the larger side, so id recommend sharing. Salmon soup is a Finnish specialty and perfect on a cold winters day. It came with a fresh slice of bread and butter. The soup had 3 big tender pieces of salmon, potatoes, onions, and dill swimming in a creamy fish broth. Delicious and hit the spot! For ~$15, it was a great lunch! It seems like their lunch specials change daily, but you can't go wrong with anything here!

Café Success - an institution…read more Absolutely the best Korvapuusti, Vadelmavaniljaviineri and (my favorite) Toscaviineri! (That's Finnish cinnamon rolls, Raspberry Vanilla custard Danish, and Tosca Danish with its wonderful chocolate drizzle and almond croquant on top. Everything is amazing and perfect with a coffee! The smell when you walk in and they're baking is what heaven must smell like! The best place to stop with a friend or by yourself for an afternoon break on the weekend or any day!

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 !!

Friendly staff and lots of indoor and outdoor seating in every configuration you could wish for,…read morefor chatting or work. Oh, and good coffee :-)

Great coffee shop with wonderful food options for everyone including vegans. Their lunch buffet was…read morealmost entirely vegan with the option to add salmon, chicken, feta or tofu to the buffet. They also has delicious coffee!! They did have gluten free option as well. Highly recommend for all food types.

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!

Excellent pastries, incredible coffee! Very nice staff. Try the almond croissant and the coconut…read moreballs, a Scandinavian treat.

Great coffee, fabulous organic food and just great staff.That is SIS Deli in Korkeavuorenkatu…read more I love the personal service when getting my coffee there in the morning or in the evening when I get home. The salads and sandwiches are always fresh and available in a great variety. Try the delicious heart shaped buns!

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!

A very fitting city for having coffee with desserts and snacks - 1 of 2…read more I found photos for this business - Roasberg, a coffeehouse - from my 3 day "layover" here. I felt I could put a review together for having visited this location. Before arriving to Helsinki, you make a short list of typical area food, good deals on food, and coffeehouses. Of the latter, there are easily 5 to 10 coffeehouses and you might not visit all of them. Roasberg ought to make that list and it's one of the easiest ones to visit because the main train station - brace yourself: Rautatientori - and this coffeehouse are visually connected, albeit some two blocks apart. Some of the trams that pass in front of the station round a bend in front of Roasberg. I just needed something to eat to tide me over ... or not. I'd decide on whether to eat more later on. I went in to Roasberg and selected a panino like sandwich with deli meats from those in the glass case and drip coffee (which they bill as filtered coffee). Everything was fine. This Nordic country is possibly the easiest to visit because the Euro is their currency. That said, it's quick to deduce from the menu board that the prices are fair. The service was a little perfunctory. However, that's standard because there is no effusiveness anywhere in and around Helsinki, so customer service experiences are actually very predictable. I was almost going to go with 3 stars for Roasberg but then looked ... and looked ... at some of the ornate slices of chocolate cake others had bought and of which they shared photos. I know that that would push my experience to 4 stars, perfunctory service or otherwise. With waterways, evergreens, overcast skies, Nordic DNA, and a lower decibel level than in the south of Europe, the vibe can run a lot like that of Seattle. With such ingredients, you can join others savoring the quiet experience of a Finnish coffeehouse, and possibly being depressed to go along with that, and turn those lemons into lemonade by being a happy camper doing this. I wouldn't say Roasberg is stellar, but it is reliable. Moreover, if coffee and a dessert, or a sandwich, is what you have in mind, Roasberg is so close to the transportation hub of the Finnish capital that it's a sensible stop to make.

their overnight oats are the best ive ever had in my life woahhh. i also go the espresso. very…read moregood. highly recommend.