Coffee is great! Pastry was great!…read moreService was great. If we didn't know what something was.. they explained what it was close to that we may know. The ambiance was good. Cozy, lots of people at all times. Hard to find a table. We kept coming back, even late at night.

Karl Fazer Cafe is a must visit in Helsinki as it's the first cafe in Finland that Karl Fazer…read moreopened, starting the coffee trend for the country, as Finnish people are known to drink some of the most coffee in the world! And Karl Fazer is famous for being a chocolatier, so Fazer chocolate is a must try, too. Fortunately for me, Karl Fazer Cafe was located right across from my hotel, so I had easy access to chocolate and coffee here. The cafe was very popular, and what's nice is that they are open the entire day, serving meals or something lighter. They also have a chocolate shop on one side of the cafe that you can grab and go. For one of my visits here, I tried the geisha dessert, which is a specialty, along with a Fazer mocha. They were both good, and I was pleasantly surprised that the geisha dessert was a mix of chocolate and hazelnut since the lilac color threw me off, so was afraid it would be a fruity dessert. But it turned out to be better than expected. Another visit, I tried the cinnamon bun, which was solid. It wasn't the best in town, but solid - and definitely better than anything I'd ever get back home. If you're in Helsinki, Karl Fazer is a name you'll hear - and you'll need to try the famous chocolate and pay a visit to the first cafe of the country. It's easily walking distance to many sites as it's in the city center, and has outdoor seating. Glad to have checked out a place of Finnish history.

This is an awesome cafe to go to located in the metro station. I'm an exchange student studying in…read moreFinland and they had some great treats to offer that taste just like home (America). I had the Americano and Chocolate chip cookie but they have many options. The service was also really great!

Friendly staff and lots of indoor and outdoor seating in every configuration you could wish for,…read morefor chatting or work. Oh, and good coffee :-)

Great coffee shop with wonderful food options for everyone including vegans. Their lunch buffet was…read morealmost entirely vegan with the option to add salmon, chicken, feta or tofu to the buffet. They also has delicious coffee!! They did have gluten free option as well. Highly recommend for all food types.

We came upon Robert's coffee in Market Square. After walking around the entire area we decided that…read moreRobert's food looked the most tempting. We had a salmon quiche, a pretzel and Brie sandwich, meringue, and chai. The chai was hot and delicious, not too sweet with a nice spice. The salmon quiche was delicious, although it could have been served a bit warmer. The Brie sandwich was delicious. It had arugula and possibly a fig spread. Whatever the spread was, it was delicious. There was only one person running the busy shop, but she was excellent. We did not have to wait long, and our food was delivered to our table. The sitting area itself was quaint. Most importantly, it was a warm getaway from the cold. If you have a chance, stop by and try the food!

Super excited to stop by this coffee shop inside the food market, it is quite busy but we were…read morestill able to find a table without much trouble. Giving them a 5 stars because we had a perfect experience, delicious cinnamon roll, perfectly crafted iced lattes (not milky and perfectly sweetened) and bought a beautiful coffee beans bag from their brand that makes for a great gift as well! The nice cashier also attempted to help describe some of their different coffee bean bags as I could not understand the different language on the brew descriptions! Super helpful.

This spot was close to my hotel so decided to give them a try on a Wednesday morning around 9…read more You enter to stairs that lead you to the second level where you have an Inviting display of pastries and a mix of seating and cozy atmosphere. Busy with all seating taken with the exception of high top window seats with a view. Ordered my usual cappuccino with lactose free milk. The croissant with raspberry filling caught my eye and it was delicious. Don't see this too often so glad I tried it. Cinnamon roll (Korvapuusti) was also excellent and I enjoyed my cappuccino. Friendly and helpful people behind the counter made for a great experience. Great vibe and coffee with interesting pastries are not to be missed!

Lovely small coffee shop on the second floor of Aleksanterinkatu. The entrance is almost hidden…read morebetween the other shops but once you enter you can instantly feel the lovely atmosphere. The place is pretty and unique and the products are great. We had some apple and caramel cake and a chèvre ciabatta which were both delicious. Great place for a coffee and enjoyment and good views on Aleksanterinkatu. Nice place to go alone as well. Good service.

Great coffee served in a beautiful decorated café…read more Staff is nice and make beautiful cappuccinos

Now actually managed to make it to Andante after previous times when they just randomly decided to…read morebe closed and it is undeniably a very cute combo of flower shop and cafe. They have nice old (60s-70s style) style furniture and the place does have charm and character. They focus on coffee from high quality Nordic roasters so expect to find the likes of Coffee Collective, Drop, La Cabra, Tim Wendelboe and Maja here but also the occasional roaster from outside (I have for example seen they have serves Heart). The coffee is nicely prepared, especially the filters are good. Food-wise it is mainly home made cakes and pastries (often raw and vegan) as well as rye bread sandwiches and yoghurt on the menu. The service is however weirdly inflexible - they had a set breakfast menu including coffee but the option was then espresso or americano. I asked if I could substitute for an Aeropress (that was cheaper than the Americano) and got no as answer but it was ok to substitute for the even more expensive latte. I even offered to pay extra but that was then not possible so ended up ordering the breakfast and adding an aeropress and telling them to just not make the other coffee but they insisted on making it and brining it over. Still the coffee is good and the sandwiches as well. They also have free wifi so good place to hang forma while.

I was happily surprised by this cafe, situated inside the Svenska Teatern. On a cold and rainy…read moreday, they served a welcome massive bowl of tofu noodle vegetable soup, and an excellent sugar cookie for dessert. There are many options to select from, including salads, soups, sandwiches, and sweet treats, as well as entree and dessert choices for gluten free diets. This is an excellent place to have a casual lunch meeting in a spacious environment, in the center-most part of town, especially if you don't want to be disturbed by waitstaff.

Decent cafe located in the Swedish Theater on Esplanadi. Got a piece of chocolate cake which was…read morevery rich and the coffee was pretty strong which is how I like it. Only thing was it was a tad expensive for a couple lattes and a piece of cake. Seating isn't the most comfortable either. Service at the counter was courteous as well.

Traditional, upscale coffee shop in the very center of Helsinki. Cinnamon roll here is fabulous -…read morewithout doubt, the best one I have enjoyed. Courteous, professional service and the street terrace make you forget the worries of the world.

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!