Cute little cafe decked out in Moomin theme would be perfect if children drink coffee. Maybe they…read moredo here in Finland. It's comfy and quaint to come here to have a coffee or specialty drink and prices are about the same as everywhere else. Counter service was friendly as well. Nice place and I would come back.

Brilliant and cozy vegan cafe at the Jätkäsaari seaside, this is worth going out of your way to…read morevisit. We enjoyed a Persian brunch, everything was homemade and bursting with flavor. The cardamom carrot cake and Persian special tea blend were the best! The green interior made us feel like eating in a garden. Locals frequent this place a lot, enjoying the sunshine at the outside tables. You can have vegan cakes made to order, or buy interesting jewelry. We'll be back to try some more!

Lovely Persian Cafe in Jätkäsaari! This place is a little bit hidden between the houses, but I hope…read morepeople will find it, because it's really great, nice and cozy. We had a good vegan brunch with my family. There was a plenty of interesting and tasty salads, pies and pastries. I also loved the juices, lemonade and some Persian juice with the taste of honey and zahram. The place was suitable for kids and even my father enjoyed the good vegan food although he is a meet lover. The stuff was really friendly and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. I'm so happy nowadays you can find places like this in Helsinki. I truly recommend!

Such a sweet little local coffee shop! You'll find local Swedish newspapers to browse while…read morerelaxing, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. The owner is very kind and speaks English, which made ordering easy. I had an Americano with non-dairy milk, and it was perfect. Just a few minutes' walk from my Airbnb. Non vegan sandwiches & morning pastries available. CC accepted.

Little coffee shop. Think this could be my regular spot. Lg Coffee is €2.50, atmosphere is really…read morenice, good variety of deli items and glazed goods.

Quaint coffee shop by the water in Helsinki . Kinda rustic…read moreinside with great seating options inside and outside. They have a really nice WFH space for the laptop people. They have a lot of retail coffees and gadgets and they also serve beer and wine . I went with a nice strong cappuccino here . I was hoping to get a pastry here and while they had a few there wasn't anything that made me want to try it. They had a couple of savory breakfast options. Service was good and I got my hot cappuccino pretty quick. I sat outside with a nice view of the boats and water. Good people watching spot. Nice cozy place. Was a little disappointed with the food selection though.

Quiet stop with generally indifferent staff but really great overnight oats and chia. Stay and do…read moresome work or sit outside and enjoy the water.

American visiting Helsinki here. I woke up at 4:30AM this morning jet lagged AF, so naturally I…read morestarted "the scroll" to find places near my Air BnB that might help fuel me through. Sävy was a short walk, and the coffee shop I found that opened the earliest. Though it's listed as being open at 7:30, they actually open at 8am. I showed up at 7:47, and happily waited the extra 13 minutes until they invited me in. (What else am I going to fucking do with 13 minutes?). I ordered a breakfast combo that included a croissant, granola/yogurt bowl, and upgraded my coffee drink to a double cappuccino. The barista asked me what perfume I was wearing because apparently I smelled good. I remarked that it may have been the woman ahead of me, but it happened to be the dude's girlfriend, so he was pretty sure it wasn't her. I wasn't wearing a fragrance but the air BnB had a Linden Blossom bath wash...anyways. I was feeling good about smelling good even though I felt like shit. I digress I was stupid hungry, so I demolished that croissant before my coffee drink and granola bowl was ready. It was buttery, flaky, fresh and delicious. "On point" as the kids say. I was too tired to remember to order oat milk with my coffee, so I drank it with whole milk. It was rich, and chocolately like I like my coffee drinks. I might pay for the whole milk later, but it couldn't be worse than the airline food I had yesterday. So fuck it. The granola bowl with yogurt was legit. Breakfast here just hits different. The presentation was great, and it had the perfect ratio of fruit, honey, and cinnamon. I had a little more time to kill so I ordered another single cappuccino with oatmilk this time (internally convincing myself it would offset the whole milk drink) it was also delicious. Additionally, they have a pretty dope music playlist, wi-fi, and cool art on the walls. I'll be coming back every morning until my stay here is up. Kiitos, Sävy

One of the best specialty coffee places in Helsinki. They have a varying assortment of coffee from…read moremainly Nordic roasteries offered as aeropress, I have had some excellent coffees from DaMatteo, Kaffa and a Turku based coffee roastery (whose name slips my mind at this time). The service is laid-back and friendly and it is really a nice place to hang out in. It is sort of outside the city center but if you happen to be in the area it is a must to visit and I would say for anyone interested in coffee it is a definite stop if you happen to be in Helsinki.

A welcome reprieve from the cold. They had a number of drinks and food items available for…read morepurchase, to eat inside or outside. The restaurant inside was really warm, and there was a view of the frozen water outside. The coffee really hit the spot, but the karelian pastry and the egg butter was something I had never tried before. Very delicious. Would very highly recommend.

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.

tl;dr - Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fantastic DJs, and don't forget to try the cocktails (or…read morethe coffee, if you're not into drinking)! There's something about the ambience in here that I really love, and so I can easily say it's my favorite bar in Helsinki. This place is the site of the former canteen for the harbour workers, hence its name, and the interior decor is very representative of its history. Across the ceiling are numerous flags from different countries, and along the walls you'll see some photos of the old canteen. The furniture is classy, old-fashioned and gives the bar an incredibly cozy feeling, more like hanging out at home than in a public venue. The bar counter itself is part of a boat hull, which is also really cool. The cocktails/mixed drinks are all great, and they've got a couple of local specialities that can't be missed, such as the Bus Island Iced Tea, a Jätkäsaari spinoff of a Long Island Iced Tea. The beer selection is pretty standard, so if you're not into the fancier drinks, you're covered. The coffee and pastries have also been good from my experience, as well as the selection of tea (although you're paying a bit much for a cup of hot water). The music selection seems to rotate every so often - for the first couple times that I came here, it was mostly classic Finnish rock. Another few times, it was Latino music. The live DJs are both wonderful, especially the one who works on Saturdays - he was making up short poems as a form of introduction to the upcoming songs, as well as occasionally whipping out a small flute and playing it! Very spunky guy, and fun to listen to. The staff are also fantastic - I didn't sit at the bar to chat with them, but they are definitely friendly and they like to converse with their customers. I think there is a large group of locals who come in as regulars here, and they've gotten to know the bartenders well. There's always a swarming crowd in the evenings on weekends at the bar, so be warned - get your seats early! It's much quieter on weekdays, but it's certainly not empty.

Great bar near Clarion Hotel and tram stop. Nice atmosphere for small group conversation with great…read moreservice, charming decor, and Finnish classic rock covers playing on an antique turntable. Homemade salmiakki highly recommended!