Explore Roots places in Helsinki.
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If a café can be called iconic, this is it: equally loved by locals, expats, and tourists. People come here for the laid-back Finnish atmosphere, where you can chat for hours over coffee and a cardamo...
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A legendary café in the perfectly picturesque district of Ullanlinna. For 60 years, it has been a favorite meeting place for generations. The crowd is diverse—from grandmothers in elegant hats and the...
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Helsinki’s oldest café and bakery. Operating since 1852, it has seen everything from the noble ladies of the Grand Duchy of Finland to Tove Jansson. The minimalist counter design, the elegance of the ...
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A worthy alternative to the famous Kauppatori market square, which locals avoid. Instead of pushing through the crowds of tourists, they prefer the spacious and more relaxed Hakaniemen tori. And we un...
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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 ...
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Frozen yogurt, drinks, and natural wines.
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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 ...
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A café you might overlook, but once inside, you’ll find yourself in a completely different world: a stunning Art Nouveau space designed by Lars Sonck that makes you feel like you’re in another reality.
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Every year, the kiosk in Karhupuisto Park turns into a wine kiosk, run by the Let Me Wine import project team. This seasonal project is called Lippakioski and will be open on weekdays—sometimes from T...
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This café embraces the beloved local concept of "nurturing old heritage" for your enjoyment of a fading era. Inside, it smells like an old wooden house, the floor creaks, and coffee is brewed the trad...
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Hakaniementori or Hakaniemen Tori is a genuine alternative to the well-known market square Kauppatori, which locals tend to avoid. Instead of squeezing through noisy crowds of tourists, they prefer th...
Helsinki residents are discerning people: they love to be surrounded by beauty. But beautiful doesn’t always mean new, and if something can be bought cheaper, a Finn won’t hesitate. That’s why flea ma...
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Kauppatori Market Square is a must-mention spot, but we also recommend exploring other city markets.
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Another small café in one of Helsinki's iconic 1960s kiosks. Excellent coffee, natural wines, ice cream, pastries, and local beer.
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