The Finnish capital boasts numerous charming spots for baked goods and coffee – here are Falstaff's favorites!
A cozy central café with a big heart, run by Italian owners who bring warmth and flair to everything they do. Famous for their sandwiches — the Croque Monsieur is a must — and for chatty, friendly service that makes every guest feel at home.
Café Clé
Mariegatan 21, 00170 Helsingfors, Helsinki, Finland
cafeclehelsinki.com
A bit of Spain in the far north, Cafelito serves proper cortados, pastries and breakfasts by day, before transforming into Vinolito in the evening. Think natural wines and tapas like Alcachofas and Judiones, inspired by Madrid’s bar culture. Relaxed, stylish, and delicious from mornings to evenings.
Cafelito
Hämeentie 26, 00500 Helsinki, Finland
cafelito.fi
A temple of quality coffee with beans sourced from select regions and roasted to highlight their seasonal character. Their famed korvapuusti balances a crisp caramelized crust with a soft, spicy centre — arguably Helsinki’s best cinnamon roll, and always in demand.
Rams Roasters
Neitsytpolku 10, 00140 Helsinki, Finland
facebook.com/ramsroasters
Way is a modern café-bakery with an international vibe, where you’ll find outstanding sourdough bread, pastries, pasta and natural wines. From early breakfast to late-night snacks, its playful, hipster energy feels more Brooklyn than Helsinki.
Way Bakery
Agricolankatu 9, 00530 Helsinki, Finland
waybakery.fi
This tiny bakery enjoys a cult following, famed for arguably the best croissants and pain au chocolat in Finland. Buttery, crisp and lighter than air, they’re worth the weekend queues. Paired with their speciality coffee, Layers delivers a slice of Paris in the heart of Helsinki.
Layers Bakery
Cygnaeuksenkatu 6, 00100 Helsinki
instagram.com/layersbakery.hel
Enjoy a slice of Japan to Helsinki with Cafe Tampopo's soft milk bun sandos, delicate sweets and carefully crafted coffees. Minimalist yet warm, it’s a serene sanctuary where every detail feels carefully considered — perfect for a quiet break or a light, satisfying lunch.
Cafe Tampopo
Eerikinkatu 15-17, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
cafetampopo.fi
