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.

I passed this Roastery at night and decided I must go back and try it! They have very good coffee,…read moredelicious lattes, and also very tasty baked goods. The almond croissant was flaky and perfectly baked. I brought home some coffee and it was also great!

Informed baristas who know how to master a pour-over and describe the roasts. Wonderful coffee,…read morerelaxed location.

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.

Kolo is a wonderful little vegan cafe on the most beautiful street in Helsinki. The coffee is good…read moreand the vegan delicacies are tasty. They embrace the fact that you don't have to buy anything to come and hang out. If that isn't enough, kolo's great workers and unique events take this place to new heights.

Porvoo isn't that big a place, especially on the off-season when it's colder. But it's a nice day…read moretrip from Helsinki, with a cute neighborhood and chapel. Walking around the town doesn't take too long (2 hours), so it's nice to have a place to kill some time/get out of the cold/heat, and grab some nice coffee/drink and kick up your legs. This GEM of a cafe/bar is right under the main overpass/road into town. The downstairs area is bustling and cozy, but the upstairs area is the really cute place so I definitely recommend everyone to go up there to check it out after you get your wine/coffee/etc. It's got a great wooden decor inside, a really romantic vibe, but I could see it getting my happening at night/on the weekend nights. There were seriously like 3 couples on coffee dates there. I've heard the coffee here is great but didn't have any, just had a nice glass of red wine. One thing I'd say is that it gets really crowded/long line when a big crowd walks in, they should probably figure out an easier way to serve people. BTW, this place was listed in Lonely Planet, and normally I don't love all their suggestions but this place is definitely worthy, especially for a smaller town like this.

The nicest pub in Porvoo. The terrace above the river is lovely on warm days. The beer selection is…read moregood, but there are usually very few salty goods. They have their own coffee roastery.

We stumbled upon this place completely by accident and have been regular visitors ever since. An…read moreold fisherman's cottage by the sea has been transformed into a thriving little café that helps youth get that all important work experience. It's not just the fresh coffee, hot tea and oven-fresh korvapuusti (Finnish cinnamon scrolls) that keep us coming back, although these are perfectly good reasons to drop in! The staff here are all trainees from the city's youth program, and so get exposure to both catering operations and customer service. Everything here is prepared by the employees for sale in the café. The location is peaceful, hidden away in the forest close to the Pikku Kallahti and across the road from Kallahti beach. The summer terrace is shaded, popular with cyclists, dog walkers and pram-pushing parents alike. Come winter time, squeeze into one of the big communal tables in the back room and thaw out over a variety of reading materials. + Never too crowded. - Sometimes the staff are not so friendly, give them a chance though.

While staying at the Lilla Roberts Hotel, we ate each morning at the Krog Roba restaurant buffet…read more The service was prompt and cheerful. The selection was absolutely delicious and filling! The ambience bright and cheerful. For dinner we had lovely burgers and the cream of artichoke soup was one of the best soups I've ever had! It was perfectly creamy and savory with crispy thin sliced artichoke chips. While in Helsinki go out of your way to come here to have a nice bowl of soup with bread! A must

A great find in Helsinki for Christmas dinner. Not only did…read morewe get to try many Finnish specialties (pickled herring, smoke salmon, roe) but the main dishes were superb. The cod was outstanding and the duck was served in a rich Madeira sauce. Dessert included cheeses, a Yule log, and much more. Finally, we tried our first Glögi - delicious and lighter than most mulled wine. Definitely give this spot a try!

This is an absolutely great place to attend workshops or smaller conferences and they have some…read moregood working places as well. Modern, great places, airy spaces and inviting atmosphere. Nice food, often great vegetarian options as well. Clean restrooms, the only bummer is that they're unisex. The Rosebud bookstore in the corner of the first floor is fabulous and they sell some cool University of Helsinki clothing and memorables. Check out Think Corner's online streaming site as well!

Love this place. As a tea drinker I haven't found a coffee shop in America where I love the coffee…read more But today, I tried the cappuccino and it was fantastic here! Not bitter, not sugary, creamy and delicious. The service is friendly and quick. Free wifi. Coffee, Tea, Beer, Whiskey, Sandwiches, Pastries.

Legit cappuccinos and great service. Best cappuccino I had while in Helsinki. Cute ceramic cups and…read moresome tasty food options. Come here for third wave coffee.

El Fant has amazing service, food and coffee! I am a coffee snob and by far the best coffee in…read moretown! The breakfast food is healthy and well done! I loved this place so much came back for more! The mango chia pudding is to die for!