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.

Great service followed by a great piece of pie! They have several desserts to choose from.read more

Date of visit: 9/4/2024…read more As much as I want to love this cafe, I find it really hard to do so while swallowing my overly salted reindeer stew. Came here to see what the hype is all about and ordered what were highly recommended by other yelpers: the reindeer stew and Blueberry mascarpone pie. The Blueberry mascarpone pie is definitely a YES for me. I was debating between this and the lingonberry cake and was told that the blueberry mascarpone pie is more Finnish and most popular. Hence the choice! The reindeer stew on the other hand, is definitely not for me! The mashed potatoes is lumpy and the stew is way too salty, even when it's consumed with the mashed potatoes. On the positive side however, I rate this dish better than the one I had at the higher end restaurant with the price tag doubled than this one. The meat smell is less prominent and it is more tender. As today is my last day in Helsinki, today will also be my last day of consuming reindeer. I really don't like it so I don't think I will ever eat reindeer again in my life...well, at least until one day I go to Lapland to see Northern Lights *crossfingers* For now, this is it with Reindeer! PS Bought lingonberry cake to-go to try. Not bad, but def Blueberry Mascarpone pie hands down!

What a fantastic little find in Helsinki. This is the type of cafe many of us wish we owned. Nice,…read morechilled background music, great coffee, fresh baked goods and a fine selection of products made from local ingredients to buy and take home. On Sunday they do brunch, which looks crazy good if you're not planning on having lunch.

Delicious and healthy breakfast, super good quality. I like that they have different kinds of…read morecereals, including my favorite spelt. They also have different toppings for your bread, like tahin and almond butter. They have cow and soy milk. Friendly service!

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 spot was close to my hotel so decided to give them a try on a Wednesday morning around 9…read more You enter to stairs that lead you to the second level where you have an Inviting display of pastries and a mix of seating and cozy atmosphere. Busy with all seating taken with the exception of high top window seats with a view. Ordered my usual cappuccino with lactose free milk. The croissant with raspberry filling caught my eye and it was delicious. Don't see this too often so glad I tried it. Cinnamon roll (Korvapuusti) was also excellent and I enjoyed my cappuccino. Friendly and helpful people behind the counter made for a great experience. Great vibe and coffee with interesting pastries are not to be missed!

Lovely small coffee shop on the second floor of Aleksanterinkatu. The entrance is almost hidden…read morebetween the other shops but once you enter you can instantly feel the lovely atmosphere. The place is pretty and unique and the products are great. We had some apple and caramel cake and a chèvre ciabatta which were both delicious. Great place for a coffee and enjoyment and good views on Aleksanterinkatu. Nice place to go alone as well. Good service.

A very fitting city for having coffee with desserts and snacks - 2 of 2…read more Fazer, or Karl Fazer, is one of the best known coffeehouse and dessert places in the Finnish capital. It appears there might be more than one location, with a few being almost too close to each other. I was trying to figure out which one is the main location. Once you find it, you will know that this is the feather in the cap of the Fazer brand. This Fazer coffeehouse is not just about getting something warm to drink and eat. It's an experience. This is a large Art Deco cafe' where they didn't skimp on decking out the exterior and the interior to be true to the genre and, of the places to sit, I wound up seating under a slightly domed glass ceiling that was beautiful, so it was no wonder I gravitated toward that part of the interior. They sell coffee, tea, and cakes, but also have sandwiches, chocolate, candy, and more. There are more bins and shelves with goods than you'd expect in a coffeehouse. They were slightly crowded a little later in the evening, but not excessively so. The service here was a little more curt than that at Roasberg, but they got the job done. I had a slice of berry flavored cake and a cup of decaf coffee since it was a little later in the evening. As soon as I saw Fazer's exterior and went inside, I knew that it would be a little more expensive. It's your job to restrain yourself and not treat it like a restaurant with a series of courses, instead opting for a hot drink and something sweet or savory. If the service was a little more upbeat and the prices were slightly more reasonable, it would get 5 stars from me. However, with what I drank and ate being good and with this being such a unique experience, it easily gets 4 stars. I'd gladly return if in this city again and I recommend visiting this landmark coffeehouse.

Very cute and modern looking cafe. Seating inside and outdoors available…read more Only a short walk from Hotel Arthur, Scandic Red, and the subway station. When you walk in you are greeted by a display case that shows an array of parties and cake slices. Staff was very friendly. I didn't spend much time browsing as I only had my eye on the prize- passion fruit cheesecake! Unlike an American style cheesecake, this had the texture of a mousse with a thin crust. The passion fruit flavor was lovely and a real treat. Can't wait to go back and try more items.

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 !!

Worth the price: really big portions and super yummy tasty hearty quality food! Chicken tagine is…read moretasty and comes with a large sideplate of "tapas"sauces like tzatziki, hummus, sallad, avokado, etc and the tasties yummiest bread (in saffrans flavor I think). The mussles come in a thick gravy-like saffron cream sauce and plenty of mild chili. Great twist on the typical mussles dish. Big Minus for many cracked mussles (sharp broken pieces of shell around) and ~6closed mussles in a portion.

Expensive. That being said, top notch food, service, vibe - overall really great. It initially…read morestood out visually to us walking around the top floor of Kamppi mall looking for a restaurant other than Haru that 'had it together'. We were drawn in by the small crowd, decor, music, and of course menu. We were just in Morocco six months ago, and Sandro's food beats Marrakech's. Chicken tagine - fantastic, especially paired with the Moroccan sides that it comes with. Duck pastilla also very good and served in a huge salad. Will likely be coming back, especially for their brunch since the dinner buffet looked amazing (but €35).

A new German cafe opened in Helsinki. At Cafe DaJa in Kruununhaka you can now enjoy delicious…read moreGerman pastry and good coffee while breathing in the German athmosphere of the place. Read some German magazins and listen to German radio from the speakers. DaJa offers more though. You can also come here for lunch. They have daily changing offers like Flammkuchen, Maultaschen and more. Or check out DaJa's breakfast during the week and brunch on the weekend.

I enjoy the atmosphere while hanging out with friends. Good coffee and pastry, reasonably priced…read moreand a very relaxed ambience. I'll be back on my next trip to Helsinki

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.