Get ready for the healthy Finnish alternative to all those frozen summer treats like ice cream and…read morefrozen yoghurt. A group of friends has started reviving an old Finnish recipe: Musikkamaito (Blueberry Milk). Basically that just means eating blueberries swimming in milk. But the guys from Mustikkamaito make it more of an ice cream using deep frozen berries, adding milk and sugar, mixing the whole thing up and finishing with a little bit of cinnamon. Musikkamaito is sold from a moving stand on a bicycle traveling around town. You can most often find them on Esplanadi next to Cafe Kappeli. One portion is 3 €. Give it a try. You'll love it!

It is amazing how well a sandwich can taste if it's well made. And the guys at StreetGastro now…read morethat really well. At three different locations around Helsinki they sell their "premium street food" as they call it. And that is no exaggeration. StreetGastro focuses purely on sandwiches. In fact they only have four different kinds on their menu: Possu (pork), Kana (chicken), Härkä (beef) and Vege (vegetarian). And you can't make a wrong choice. All of them are really good. With a delicious bread and lots of fresh lettuce and vegetables they these sandwiches make for an excellent snack and even a decent lunch.

Great sandwiches in a cool setting. Very hipster place! The corner shop looks very nice and has an…read moreindustrial feeling to it. They grow there own herbs and make and sell their own chily oil and beer. Menu is easy, 4 different sandwiches and a daily special. Been here twice in a week. I had korea bbq special the first time and the chicken the second. Both great! This could be one of my Helsinki staples...!

Loved this market place. Would love to find the website of vendor there where I bought a pair of…read moreearrings in a wooden box. The name of the box was Art by Du Arte. They are beautiful and wish I had purchased a few more!

The market here is open pretty much everyday (except in the winter when they are limited to fewer…read moreshops indoor) and is one of the tourist spot to stop by, either for a regular city tour or while waiting for a ferry to Suomenlinna. The shops sell things ranging from crafts and souvenir to fresh produces like berries and veggies and cafe food. It's a nice quick stroll to see Helsinki life :) (though many tourists come here more than locals I think). Pluses are that there's no entrance fee but, as a big foodie fan, I wish they have more selection for edible food to try out!