I need need need this café at home or at least this heavenly Cranberry Cake with orange flavour…read more:o)! Just so unbelievably out of this world! One layer even tasted like marzipan paste! And the interior was so charming and romantic - like every single item was chosen with love and devotion, but arranged in such a relaxed way without any maddening perfection. Perfect stage for perfect cakes. At Kahvila Kaneli every day feels like Sunday :o)!

If you need a cozy place to warm up on freezing winter days: Kaneli is the right place…read more Kaneli is Finnish and means Cinnamon. No, they didn't invent the cinnamon challenge. The interior is very similar to the cozy cafés in Berlin: random furniture that looks stolen from several grandmas, pillows and curtains that give it an bohemian flair. The cakes are as far as I can judge homemade and extremely delicious. I could sit here for ever and watch the day pass as I drink my tea.

I was so happy when I came across this picturesque market alley called Pikku-Pietarin. My guide…read morebook did not tell me anything about this place (shame on Baedeker!!), but a little brochure I had found at my hotel at least provided me with the address. When I finally stood in front of the entrance, I thought I could not trust my eyes. A whole little street packed with red painted warehouses that seem to be bursting with handmade goodies and even antiques. Many shops had two floors and it was such a pleasure getting up the stairs and exploring all their abundant treasures. A boy dressed in historic clothes like a baker´s boy was making his voice heard to attract customers to the little café and its sweet treats in the heart of the alley. So wonderful ... even without closing my eyes, I felt like beamed into a tiny village back in time :o)!

A lovely coffee shop in the heart of Kuopio. Great coffee with a great atmosphere and view…read more The food they serve is delicious and prices are really reasonable too.