There's not many places where you can sit dockside in the refurbished brick ruins of a 300 year old…read morenavy base on an island in the Baltic. Add to that some delicious food and drinks and you create something special. Out of the group I was with everyone enjoyed their meal. I had a salad that seemed to have every random thing you would or could put on it... And strangely it worked. There were two kinds of cheeses, four kinds of lettuce, three kinds of fruit, olives, nuts, artichokes and a bunch of other stuff I couldn't keep track of. Each bite was different but somehow didn't over stimulate my taste buds. If you make it to the islands of Suomenlinna, the place is still hard to find (over the bridge across from the museum and on the north side of the drydock) but worth the journey.

We had an early lunch in Valimo earlier this month on a visit to Suomenlinna. Sharing the terrace…read moreby the little marina with a few local and visiting boaty types we felt comfortable and were made very welcome by the restaurant staff. Since it was not the hottest of summer days the waitress fixed us up with a couple of blankets to stave of the chill. I noticed there was a wood burning sauna and shower facilities for those visiting by boat. The food arrived in good time. My option was the meat dish of the day consisting of a succulent pork belly with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. I was impressed with the dish, everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly and tasted fresh and delicious. My lunch companion enjoyed the pyttipannu 'with a twist'. This dish was a pan fried mixture of potatoes and pork prepared in a Dijon sauce served with a fried egg on top. As I remember we were around 35 euros for lunch and a couple of non alcoholic drinks. This I felt was reasonable given the quality of the food and surroundings.

The excellent traditional soup! Enjoy the art environment in the coffee shop.read more

I loved this cute café at the island of Suomenlinna. It is at a small park, the piper park. It…read moreseems like an old wooden house with so many beautiful details. It has a porch where there are some tables and outside there is a small hill few meters away where you can sit and have a great view. They have lots of cakes and desserts. I saw they have also a soup of the day. Everything was quite good and fresh and the service was friendly. A good spot to sit and enjoy, especially on a summer day. On the downside, there were lots of birds that were a bit annoying. They were around us looking for food and they were also coming into the cafe when people forgot to close the door when coming in. There were signs everywhere to remind people to close the door and not feed the birds! But even so I found this cafe very nice!

Located on Suomenlinna, this cozy cafe perched on a hilltop has coffee, beer, pastries and…read moresandwiches. The pastry was good, fresh and no complaints. Service at the counter was rude though. Prices aren't that high seeing as it's located in a major tourist attraction. I got a can of beer and it was €6 which isn't terrible. Note that the wifi code they provide customers isn't the correct wifi code so you can't connect. Also, if sitting outside watch out for birds because they will attack your food.

Visiting from North Carolina and found this cute cafe, we were looking for vegan food - there was…read morenot many but good enough for us to feel full. Maybe they can bring some more vegan food in menu. Whatever options we had and tried they were delicious

What a gem! I stumbled upon Café Silo after wandering around the island and figuring I needed a…read morecaffeine fix. The outdoor display of colorful chairs and warm blankets seemed inviting, so I headed right on in. The interior decoration is just as appealing, giving both a homey and modern look with candles at every table and black ceramic plates, contrasting with the sand-colored wooden decor. As is practically everyone in Finland, the café staff was warm and hospitable, being patient as I tried to shape my mouth accordingly to try and form the syllables to pronounce voisilmäpulla, or butter eye bun. I'm glad I was able to order one, considering they appeared to be in high demand and looked to be going fast as I stood on line! Among other Finnish favorites, there were also korvapuusti (cinnamon buns) and karjalanpiirakka (carelian pies). The voisilmäpulla was absolutely delicious, making me wonder if these are in fact, the best voisilmäpulla one can get in Helsinki, or even Finland (there appears to be no guide ranking where one can get the best ones, but if there were, I wouldn't be surprised if this topped the list). At the very least, they were the best ones I had during my stay in Finland. The bun was nice and fluffy, the cardamom giving just enough of a spice-twist at the end (excuse the slightly repulsive photo of the interior of the bun; I just wanted to prove how fluffy they were!). Thankfully, there wasn't too much butter to the point where the bun was soaked in the middle; it was just enough to give you the flavor but not the health consequences. Tea-selection is wide, and the rooibos was expectedly wonderful. A quiet and lovely hide-out on Suomenlinna, which would probably be a welcome sigh in the bustling summer season. Would love to go again!

One of my favorite of the many cafes and restaurants on Suomenlinna (an island fortress outside of…read moreHelsinki, accessible by boat). The location is lovely and out-of-the-way, so you don't have a lot of tourists walking by all the time, and they have a beautiful garden and shady outdoor seating area. It's right next to a small toy museum as well, which is super cute. They have some small lunch offerings (we had sandwiches and spinach pie) and a huge variety of delicious desserts and cakes. The food was good for the price (about 6€ for a sandwich), and the desserts were exceptional. It's a great place to stop and linger for a while with a pot of tea to take a break from sightseeing around the fortress. Sweet spot!

Just waited in the queue for 15min to order my drink. I suppose it can be really busy here…read moresometimes. I didn't particularly enjoy waiting, but the coffee is good. I also ordered avocado toast, which was decent. Wouldn't come here on rush hours but why not other times :)

Oh how I wished I could love this place! So promising, but doesn't quite deliver…read more First of all, I love the concept. You can't find proper bagels anywhere in Helsinki and I jumped for joy when I heard about Brooklyn Cafe for the first time. I've been there several times and every time I hope for things to have improved. The truth is that the coffee isn't among the best in town and sadly the bagels are a bit disappointing. I've had both dry and soggy bagels there, as well as ones that lacked taste. The location is good, the place is sweet and they have WiFi. The service is very nice and there's a good vibe. Loved the three tiny and colorful tables they had outside during the summer. I really hope they'll improve their offering - I'm still willing to give them a chance!

After walking around in the cold for awhile, my friend and I were so happy to stumble upon this…read morecute eclectic coffee shop. The prices were really reasonable, and the coffee was good. We had a small tasty snack as well (a little cheese sandwich). Definitely worth stopping in!

Charming atmosphere. One of the very few great cafes in Helsinki. Previously having been living…read moreacross Europe, I find it mind boggling how bland and sterile cafes are in Helsinki. Coffee was good, the sweets were good, the prices (for Helsinki) were good. The only problem the place doesn't have a shitter, so my wife who gets the runs every time she drinks coffee, had to run 2 blocks down to a Chinese restaurant to relieve herself. The owner lady seemed annoyed as the probably gets a lot of wandering poopers from Signora Delizia. I rate this place 9/11, because it too requires further investigation..

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.