Get ready for the healthy Finnish alternative to all those frozen summer treats like ice cream and…read morefrozen yoghurt. A group of friends has started reviving an old Finnish recipe: Musikkamaito (Blueberry Milk). Basically that just means eating blueberries swimming in milk. But the guys from Mustikkamaito make it more of an ice cream using deep frozen berries, adding milk and sugar, mixing the whole thing up and finishing with a little bit of cinnamon. Musikkamaito is sold from a moving stand on a bicycle traveling around town. You can most often find them on Esplanadi next to Cafe Kappeli. One portion is 3 €. Give it a try. You'll love it!

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...!

Are you a fan of German sausage? It's rather tough to get a good Bratwurst or Currywurst here in…read moreHelsinki though. But luckily there is Maulito. The Maulito food truck drives around town every day and offers lots of typical German street food specialities. Also German service is included at Maulito since the owner himself, who drives the truck around is from Germany. To find out where you can find Maulito check out their website. You can also order the whole truck for your event. Give it a try and enjoy!

Loved this market place. Would love to find the website of vendor there where I bought a pair of…read moreearrings in a wooden box. The name of the box was Art by Du Arte. They are beautiful and wish I had purchased a few more!

The market here is open pretty much everyday (except in the winter when they are limited to fewer…read moreshops indoor) and is one of the tourist spot to stop by, either for a regular city tour or while waiting for a ferry to Suomenlinna. The shops sell things ranging from crafts and souvenir to fresh produces like berries and veggies and cafe food. It's a nice quick stroll to see Helsinki life :) (though many tourists come here more than locals I think). Pluses are that there's no entrance fee but, as a big foodie fan, I wish they have more selection for edible food to try out!

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.