Visiting from North Carolina and found this place via google reviews, we were looking for vegan…read morefood - it was good but not as great as I expected from reviews. Few of the items we ordered were amazing and a few were not so good. Would be great if they add some vegan dessert options, there was only 1. Just an honest review.

Nice gem in Helsinki. We had the Halloumi Fries, melon salad, edamame beans as starters, and as…read moredinner the Buddha bowl, and Wasabi Kale and tofu bowl. Everything tasted fantastic. Possibly the best vegetarian food we ate so far.

Tiny cafe in Punavuori. The vibe is trendy anf young! We were only customers there at the time on…read moreMonday morning! The coffee wasn't that good tho :/ so it was okay once but no spesific reason to go back! 2/5

A contender for the best tasting coffee in Helsinki. Pastries are usually quite dry, and service is…read moreinconsistent. This is a tough call, but their neighboring rival La Torrefazione in Kluuvi is still the best in terms of overall quality. Kuuma has the best takeaway cups though - much better than anywhere else. However, they need to try harder to reach the level of other places. Coffee is good, attitude seems complacent. Go here for excellent takeaway coffee, but go somewhere else if you intend to sit down for a more pleasurable, customer-focused experience. Kuuma = great takeout coffee, but not worth a stay.

Amazing experience. Everyone should spend time taking a sauna and swimming in the Baltic…read more The place organized, spotless worth the price. Be sure to eat in the cafe afterwards.

This is a review for the restaurant/bar and not the sauna area. Loyly is mentioned in basically…read moreevery recent article on places to visit in Finland. The photos of Loyly from a NYT travel article were part of what prompted me to include Finland on a recent trip around Scandanavia. We went on a grey, early Fall day, so I can't speak to what it's like in the summer, but I thought it was over-hyped. From the moment you enter it is very chaotic, probably because it is on every traveler "must visit" list. The bar area is right at the entrance and it is loud and crowded. It would probably be better on a warm summer day when everyone is outside instead of in the doorway. Loyly has three separate areas: the sauna area, the bar/casual outdoor dining, and the restaurant. We opted for the outdoor dining because we did not make reservations and the restaurant was already full very early in the evening. I didn't realize in advance that there are a few items on the restaurant menu that are not on the outdoor dining menu, namely the reindeer, which is what we were mainly interested in trying. We ended up with the elk meatballs and the salmon soup, which were both delicious and probably worth the high-ish price. I can't say I would be running back, but it's worth trying once. I would opt against the sauna area though, as it looked just as crowded as the restaurant and not at all relaxing.

Went here after a quick run from the hotel. Really nice people, very friendly…read more They have a few varieties of berry flavored breakfast tarts that are to die for. Took a lot of self control not to go back from 2nd or 3rds. When I went it was summer, they had live music playing outside and a very comfortable inside and outside area for eating, drinking and conversing with friends. Oh and the Coffee, I've had some strong coffee in my time but whatever they had... good lord was it strong. A solid one cup of that stuff and for like the next two hours I was wide awake. Maybe it was because I had gone on a run right before I dunno but man it was good. Lol been back here three times, it's like a tradition now to visit whenever I'm in the area.

If you don't have any lunch or after work plans you should head to Hernesaari and visit the new…read morecafe and restaurant Birgitta. Located right next to the sand beach Birgitta is the perfect summer hangout. Sit down on the summer terrace, smell the salty sea air and watch the boats entering and leaving the harbor. But it's not only the location that makes Birgitta a great place to be on a warm day. Their offering is as well. To keep a cool head get an iced latte, a cold lonkero or cider or one of their delicious homemade fruit juices. Getting hungry? Go either for some tasty pastry or check out what their food from the grill. A nice burger with potato wedges might fit well with your cold drinks. Birgitta is open daily from 9:00 till 22:00. Between 11:00 and 14:30 they also serve lunch. Check it out and enjoy the wonderful summer day!

The place Is absolutely adorable, lovely design furniture…read moreand interior design items, Parisian atmosphere. However, many items are quite pricey so we mostly adore them. The breakfast Is great and totally worth the money, great variety of food , nice smoothie and berry shots. Good coffee too. And not too pricey. The service Is great, knowledgeable staff with smiles. Lovely atmosphere, nice to just go for a coffee and enjoy the inspiring surroundings and feeling.

Scam !!! Money gone from my account, never received…read moredelivery date ir confirmation email Still havent gotten purchased bed frame

I enjoyed this place! Came for dinner and all of us were very hungry. We got 3 pizzas and a salad,…read moreand let me say, there were no leftovers! Our favorite pizza was classic marinara with chorizo. The white pizza with mushrooms and truffles was lighter but needed a touch of finishing oil. For the salad, you can choose two components to add in. We choose chicken and avocado. And the avocado had some kind of great whipped texture to it. There were a lot of vegetarian options and the cafeteria style eating made it a less formal setting. Check it out!

So close to my home! Carusel is the nicest place to work from if you happen to work from home. No…read morematter the weather, the views of the sea are beautiful and in the Winter one can enjoy the scenery while avoiding the sub-zero weather. In Summertime there is the large Summer terrace. They have some of the yummiest Irish coffees around and there is always a cheerful vibe. In two years, I have yet to eat the food but I will update when I have! Weekends and holidays are good times to avoid Carusel as the restrooms are packed and the cafe itself is overrun and crowded. I love nice quiet weekday mornings/early afternoons for working from here. Friendly, lively, and still calm enough to be able to get things done. Wifi is great and again: the views can't be beat. I strongly suggest getting there before 11 to secure a nice seat by the window.

These people know what they're doing...they set up shop, complete with bakery, directly across from…read moreNeuvola. Where there's a steady stream of pregnant ladies and children. Hmmmm...I wonder how a bake shop is going to fare in a location like that. In any event, I like to indulge after a stressful (ha!) appt with the ridiculously nice medical staff and the best way to do so is with a huge, face-sized chocolate chocolate chip cookie or a huge, face-sized sugar-glazed poppy-seed (?) roll. Seriously amazing and not very expensive compared to other chain places (Arnold's! I'm talking to you!). There are several locations throughout the city but this is my favorite and they all feel like boutique bakeries. They have ready-made healthy meals in the refrigerator. I've had them two times and they're delicious. They also have lunch (haven't tried) and fresh juice and smoothies (major score in a city severely lacking such things). Plus, the people here are nice. That can be hard to find. Keep being delicious and nice and I'll keep coming in. Actually, you can be delicious and horrible and I'll keep coming in. Major Yum!

Great food, excellent coffee. Good friendly serviceread more

Cozy and delicious spot in Helsinki with a lovely warm atmosphere. There is a fairly limited menu…read moreand you can do a 3-course tasting, but it may be worth checking ahead if you're picky (but note it is veg-friendly). They have a nice variety of wines as well to go with your meal. Everyone seemed to enjoy everything immensely.

Wonderful cozy spot perfect for dinner with friends or a date night. You can choose from a set…read morecourse menu of two or three courses. We weren't hungry so we choose the two courses. The menu changes every two weeks depending on what is fresh and available. While the food was excellent, what puts this restaurant at a five star level is the personalized service. It is a one man show in here - he is probably the owner, manager, and wait staff all in one. He came over to our table, had a small talk about our tastes, and suggested an excellent red wine to go with our meal. So far this is normal for most restaurants of this caliber. As we were finishing our meal, he came over and asked if we want dessert. I was hesitant and my husband was too full for dessert. However, Mr. All-in-one (I cannot remember his name) encouraged us to try the dessert and then brought us some dessert wine to try (on the house!). He explained to us how this particular wine pairs well with the dessert. The best part is that he genuinely wanted us to enjoy our meal and experience his wonderful hospitality. That alone puts this restaurant on the five star level. Service beyond excellence and the food is delicious! One of the highlights of our culinary tour of Helsinki.