Sokos cafe on the 4th floor of the Sokos department store may not be the hippest or the coolest but I like it because it is very practical.
- It is big and it is not crammed full of tables and chairs.
- They have a big selection of savoury and sweet items.
- They have a salad or pasta section where you can have a portion made ready for you (price is around 9,50-10€).
- The staff is friendly and will help you carry your tray if e.g. you have your hands already full of children, baby prams etc.
- It is located in a very central place in Tampere.
- It has a kids' play area.
- It has a nursing area behind a curtain for breastfeeding and changing a diaper.
- Everyone knows the place.
Well, it is not a surprise that this cafe is a place where people organise meet-ups because it caters to so many. It is not the place to go get comfy and read a book though (expect the level of noise to be high sometimes) - but luckily there are plenty of cafes in Tampere for that!
So, yeah, I'm a fan of their practicality! :) read more