Lazy breakfasts and unhurried brunches, designed for slow mornings and longer conversations. A place to ease into the day, with good coffee, thoughtful plates, and no reason to rush.

Another local café where they serve decent coffee and offer a variety of sweets. The interior is retro-style, creating a special atmosphere for a morning or afternoon break.

Portuguese roasters in Finland with pretty good coffee. This small café-bar and shop is located in the Etu-Töölö district, in a 1925 Art Deco building. The area is known for its stylish architecture a...

If only every food court in a shopping center could be like this! Hakaniemi Market Hall is a community of restaurants and cafés that share a common concept and approach to food. There’s something for ...

Speciality coffee shop

A famous Swedish café has settled on Juniper Point (also known as Katajanokka Island), near the Holiday cocktail bar and Shelter restaurant. The Johan & Nyström team were among the first to popularize...

Not all locals approve of Kaffa, saying that the coffee shop has lost its charm, but that’s not entirely true. Although frequent mentions in lists have indeed attracted crowds, the coffee here is stil...

A cozy place with a friendly atmosphere and stylish vintage interior. They serve fresh pastries and quality coffee.

Kauppatori Market Square is a must-mention spot, but we also recommend exploring other city markets.

Maja Coffee Roastery moved last year from a modernist mall that’s being demolished to Kulttuurisauna, which we mentioned in our wellbeing section. They roast coffee beans on-site before the sauna open...

A tiny patisserie with the best desserts in Helsinki. French recipes and meticulous attention to detail make everything here irresistible—so watch your wallet and budget for something sweet. Coffee ta...

This kiosk, a neighborhood legend since 1939, is located near the Alvar Aalto House. Grab a delicious coffee, fresh pastries, and enjoy the surrounding beauty. Conveniently situated near the tram hub ...

An outdoor café featuring our favorite Finnish pies. In addition to the traditional pies with feta and salmon, seasoned with leeks, you’ll find unexpected variations like beetroot and goat cheese, and...

A café in the morning, a bar in the evening—finally, a place where you don’t have to pretend to know everything. You can ask the red-haired bartender to explain the difference between pét-nat and cham...

Andante doesn’t offer much food, so it’s more of a place for a snack and a chat rather than a full meal. They serve a very creamy Basque cheesecake with coffee cream, more like custard than cottage cheese.

A small café with a pleasant atmosphere and stylish Scandinavian interior. They serve delicious breakfasts and lunches, along with freshly brewed coffee. It’s the perfect spot for a quick bite before ...

A piece of Madrid in Helsinki. Tapas and coffee in Baltic light — simple, bright, and quietly joyful.

A café with creative dishes and good coffee. The interior is cozy, with modern art elements, making it a great place for meeting friends and enjoying a leisurely lunch. Located in the heart of Kallio,...

The little Italian kiosk of Katajanokka. Il Becco is signing off for this season! Seasonal venue — please check current opening hours on the website or Google Maps.

Frozen yogurt, drinks, and natural wines. Seasonal venue — please check current opening hours on the website or Google Maps.

This small neighborhood café in Vallila is a great choice for specialty coffee lovers, quick breakfasts on the go, and fresh pastries.

La Torrefazione has grown from coffee enthusiasts into a serious company with four locations in the city. Good coffee for connoisseurs and casual drinkers, and breakfasts and lunches for those who are hungry.

In this café, located in the elegant Kruununhaka district, you’ll find excellent specialty coffee and tasty desserts. The interior is cozy, with a minimalist design and a pleasant atmosphere for working on your laptop.

This small café offers a huge selection of coffee drinks: from various types of filter coffee and classic milk-based options to Indian tea.