12 of the best · Helsinki, Finland
Cafés, Bakeries and Coffee in Helsinki
Old-school cafés on the Esplanadi, a red cottage on the bay, cinnamon buns and speciality roasters.
Our 12 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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A red cottage on the bay
Café Regatta
A small red cottage on the water near the Sibelius Monument.
Merikannontie 8, 00260 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Classic cafés 6
Cakes and tradition.
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Opposite the Cathedral
Café Engel
A café on Aleksanterinkatu, looking out at Senate Square.
Aleksanterinkatu 26, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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On the Esplanadi
Café Esplanad
A café on Pohjoisesplanadi.
Pohjoisesplanadi 37, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Known for korvapuusti
Café Succès
A café on Korkeavuorenkatu, known for its korvapuusti cinnamon buns.
Korkeavuorenkatu 2, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Fazer’s café on Kluuvikatu
Karl Fazer Café
Fazer’s café on Kluuvikatu, off the Esplanadi.
Kluuvikatu 3, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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At Hotel St. George
St. George Bakery
The bakery at Hotel St. George, facing the Old Church Park.
Yrjönkatu 13, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
By the sea 3
Cafés on the shore.
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On Suomenlinna
Café Piper
A café on Suomenlinna.
Suomenlinna B 56, 00190 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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A red cottage on the bay
Café Regatta
A small red cottage on the water near the Sibelius Monument.
Merikannontie 8, 00260 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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On the Kaivopuisto shore
Café Ursula
A café and restaurant on the Kaivopuisto shore.
Ehrenströmintie 3, 00140 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Speciality coffee 3
Roasters and coffee bars.
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Speciality coffee
Andante
A speciality coffee bar on Fredrikinkatu.
Fredrikinkatu 20, 00120 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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On the Katajanokka canal
Johan & Nyström
A coffee house on Kanavaranta, by Uspenski Cathedral.
Kanavaranta 7 C, 00160 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Roastery and café
Kaffa Roastery
A roastery and café on Pursimiehenkatu.
Pursimiehenkatu 29 A, 00150 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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