Helsingin Kahvipaahtimo, Päiväkahvibaari I / Vallila — Restaurant in Helsinki sub-region

Cozy but not my favorite place. Their coffee is a dark roast and I found it way too bitter. I was curious and tried their pumpkin spice latte and though I appreciated that they seemed to use true spices (it came from a powder vs a packaged syrup) it was unpleasant to drink as it was extremely bitter, to the point of tasting soapy. Pastries looked stale, so I didn’t opt to try any of them. Staff was very friendly and the place is comfortable, but I won’t...

Cute spot, lovely design. Their selection of food is limited so keep that in mind if extra hungry. They have a few cakes and sandwiches at least. Tried the mustard and meat sandwich, as well as their carrot cake. Liked both! Sandwich came in a cute paper bag which was nice, although unnecessary as I got a plate too. Both of the coffees I had were delish! Cappuccino and a ”regular” coffee went down with ease. Friendly staff! Place is small, less...

The design is warm and cozy, although a bit impractical. The baristas are friendly and willing to assist. The coffee is freshly roasted and of high quality.

As of the service, there was definitely room for improvement, but blunders aren't a biggie considering there was only one barista serving many customers. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would visit again.

PS. They also sell reusable travel cups, if...