5 of Helsinki’s Authentic Cafes and Coffee Shops That You Need To Stalk
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5 of Helsinki’s Authentic Cafes and Coffee Shops That You Need To Stalk

Nordic coffee culture sounds so cool (literally cold lol). Helsinki, with its Swedish and Russian historical influences, turned out to be a really cool place to explore and crave for some blameless coffee discoveries. Apart from its neoclassical city center flares, and outstanding architectures, this Nordic city is one of the world leaders when it comes to coffee consumption – each Finn consumes a staggering 12 KG of coffee each year! I know, I should live here! Lol. So needless to say, it’s a necessity for anyone who visits the city, to pay homage, and make an effort to explore the city for some authentic cafes and coffee shops. The ones that’ll truly give you that rush of sensory experience, especially if it is your first time in this magnificent city. I recommend these four everyday local approved unique coffee spots for you.

Robert's Coffee

Address: Wanha Kauppahalli, Eteläranta 14, 00130 Helsinki, Finland

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.robertscoffee.com/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertscoffeefinland/

Robert's Coffee serves a grand selection of artisan coffees, roasted in small-batches to ensure freshness. This building is Helsinki's answer to Borough market, but it's cleaner, shinier and feels more authentic than its British cousin. Read full review here: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/victoria-ferran/a-weekend-of-coffee-and-c_b_5825978.html

Picnic Forum

Address: Mannerheimintie 20, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M., Sat 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Sun 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.picnic.fi/lahin-picnic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/picnicsuomi/

Picnic is a Finnish family company that has become one of the biggest 'fast casual' lunch cafe chains in Finland. Picnic offers food that is made in-house and always fresh and delicious. Along with classic dishes, Picnic believes strongly in seasonal and wellness thinking. The lunch soups offer seasonal vegetables and it is possible to start the morning with eg. fresh yoghurt, porridge and smoothies. Read full review here: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en/eat-and-drink/restaurants/picnic-kukontori

Suomenlinna Centre Café and Souvenir Shop

Address: Suomenlinna, 00190 Helsinki, Finland

Opening Hours: Daily 10:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Official Website: http://www.suomenlinnatours.com/en/cafes-and-restaurants

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suomenlinna/

What’s best is that in the same pretty wooden building you can admire gorgeous old toys, have a cup of good coffee (definitely the best coffee on the fortress!) together with perfect chocolate cake and buy some cards and toys with vintage feeling. Also my three year old enjoyed our visit, the tasty cinnamon bun (korvapuusti in Finnish) and counting all the toy cats of the museum. This time the old Moomin trolls caught my eye – I just love their scruffy look. Read full review here: https://helsinkifeelings.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/toys-coffee-and-cake-at-suomenlinna/

Karl Fazer Café

Address: Kluuvikatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 A.M. – 10:00 P.M., Sat 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M., Sun 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://www.fazer.fi/kahvilat-ja-leipomot/fazer-cafe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fazersuomi/

Fazer café is the Finnish equivalent of an afternoon tea salon. Started by Karl Fazer (pronounced "Fahtzer") in 1891, it is said to be the place where "the female population of the city would spend time, taking certain pleasure in using up the last pennies of their fathers, brothers, fiancees and admirers for indulging in huge amounts of sweet delicacies" and indeed looking around there are ladies lunching on salads, sandwiches or divine little cakes and chocolates. Beautifully merchandised, the windows beckon with tantalising colours and delicate morsels. When we had walked past on the Sunday when they were closed, I practically drooled in front of the window so the next day a plan was made to come here. And if anyone should derail these plans, they will incur my wrath! Read full review here: http://www.notquitenigella.com/2008/07/16/fazer-cafe-helsinki-finland/

Johan & Nyström

Address: Kanavaranta 7 C, 00160 Helsinki, Finland

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., Sun 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Official Website: https://johanochnystrom.fi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johanochnystrom.fi/

We settled with an excellent Ethiopian via V60, along with a decaf flat white. The V60 was expertly prepared at their expansive brew bar and produced strong strawberry and blackcurrent flavours. The V60 was beautifully prepared and brought out the flavours from the coffee nicely, we noticed that the choice of bean roast and filter method consistency here and in other roasteries in Helsinki really suit filter. The flat white was prepared with care and served with lovely latte art (lots of cafes don’t seem to bother with decaf drinks) and tasted of considerably more than of your standard dark roast decaf. Read full review here: https://beanthere.at/2016/06/26/Review-Johan-Nystrom-Helsinki/