Really, really yummy paninis. They serve hot sandwiches. They are dense, warm, filled with oils and…read morevegan cheeses. We got the pesto panini and really enjoyed it. They don't have many sides. Just the sandwiches and juice or smoothies. But the spot is inside a mall with other restaurants nearby so if you have a hankering for fries or something on the side you can probably find it. Awesome to find a cute and delicious vegan restaurant in the mall!

If the weather is really hot now, you should stop at Kippo, Forum Kukontori. Get one and go to…read moreoutside to sit! You can get small cup for 2 toppings, medium size for 3 toppings or the largest size for 4 toppings. 2 different kind of Frozen Yogurt : Organic Original or Vanilla Soy~ My favorite one is Vanilla Soy with berries and chocolates. Totally fresh and organic! Their sandwich are all vegetarian, fresh and warm.

It is amazing how well a sandwich can taste if it's well made. And the guys at StreetGastro now…read morethat really well. At three different locations around Helsinki they sell their "premium street food" as they call it. And that is no exaggeration. StreetGastro focuses purely on sandwiches. In fact they only have four different kinds on their menu: Possu (pork), Kana (chicken), Härkä (beef) and Vege (vegetarian). And you can't make a wrong choice. All of them are really good. With a delicious bread and lots of fresh lettuce and vegetables they these sandwiches make for an excellent snack and even a decent lunch.

Great sandwiches in a cool setting. Very hipster place! The corner shop looks very nice and has an…read moreindustrial feeling to it. They grow there own herbs and make and sell their own chily oil and beer. Menu is easy, 4 different sandwiches and a daily special. Been here twice in a week. I had korea bbq special the first time and the chicken the second. Both great! This could be one of my Helsinki staples...!

You can't miss this roomy coffee shop on the ground floor of the Ruoholahti shopping center. The…read moreselection here is great! I came for the coffee but they have so much more. The ingredients for the salads look really tasty, and very affordable. Mmm the ice cream was tempting. Also sandwiches to choose from. But I'll have to sample those another day -- just a latte on this trip. This place is part of a chain so I expect the selection and pricing is similar throughout Helsinki. Nice place to take a breather from the other shopping center activities :)

Ice cream: it serves two purposes: 1. Getting over a breakup or fight with a loved one. 2. Bribing…read morekids into behaving. I have used both this Ciao! and the one in Forum for purpose #2. For #1, I prefer my therapists, Ben and Jerry. Should you find yourself at Snadistadi god bless you you martyr of a parent or grandparent or whatever you are, and your kid is a zombie/ticking time bomb, CIao! is located right upstairs on the main level of the Ruoholahti shopping mall. Giant case full of delicious and tempting treats for you and your little train wreck await! Joking aside, this Ciao! is actually a nice place to stop for a quiet coffee, salad, or ice cream if you happen to be in the area anyway. It's much quieter than the center Ciao! Cafes and they really do have great gelato-y ice cream. Pass on the watermelon. It might be the most rancid thing I've ever had the displeasure of putting in my mouth. My recommendations: hazelnut or lime mascarpone. Can't go wrong there. They also have a good selection of smoothies and juices should that be the sort of thing you're into.

Fancy eating a freshly made Italian panini with a delicious coffee over a high bar top listening to…read moresome retro music? This is the place for you! They serve a variety of bread and filings and also some hot dishes on the side to choose from. Bon apetito!

Nothing can be better than lying in that yellow hammock and watching light blue summer night skies…read moreand seagulls cruising it after a marvelous Street Gastro sandwich. There is no English menu, but the staff will explain all options you have: beef, pork, chicken or vegetables only. 9 € each and knowing that portions in Finland are generally generous, I expected a huge sandwich and did not get disappointed. No matter how starved you are, you will need that hammock to relax and digest afterwards ;o). Stretching out with a full tummy feels so good! And it was a smart excuse to listen to the club lounge music they were playing much longer. So get the sandwiches, get the chilling vibes and get into Helsinki´s white summer nights!

Are you searching for a new summer terrace in the city to have a drink and also something nice to…read moreeat? Then look no further and check out the Bock Terrace of Street Gastro. The amazing sandwiches of Street Gastro were mentioned here on HelsinkiIn before and are of course also available there. The back yard in the torikortteli offer much more though. Here you can sit down on one of the comfortable outdoor sofas or even jump into the hammock if you like. Bock Terrace of course also has some good summer drinks on the menu. Appart from wine and beer you can also go for a delicious Aperol Spritz while enjoying the cozy athmosphere of the place. On the weekend the Bock Terrace is open till midnight and has DJ music. Check it out!

We were thirsty, hungry and poor ;) and this business was just what we needed: a nice spot outside,…read moreto rest our weary feet from so much touring, that does not charge and arm and a leg and provides some good food and baking goods and drinks. We got some bakery items and drinks inside (self-serve at the register) and brought them outside. We're lucky to get a street side table and sit for a moment or 2 savoring our selection. The food is good, nothing "spectacular" or particularly fancy, but filling! And the price is right. So go ahead- enjoy a break from touring at this cafe at the end of the promenade- we enjoyed it a lot!

We were recommended to try Café Esplanad on our visit to Helsinki and it did not disappoint. Their…read morecinnamon buns were the best we had all trip and it's a convenient location when you are walking the city. I would highly recommended stoping for a pastry, latte and dessert on your travels to Helsinki!