This is the best coffee in Helsinki. Possibly Finland.
They roast their own coffee, and it is sublime.
They also have beer and some other alcohol and a small comfortable terrace on a rather quiet street which is close to everything. There is a tram stop nearby 9 & 7 will take you right beside it, there's also multiple leafy parks close by for you to take coffee to if you decide not to stay at the cafe.
This Austrian Cafeteria's owner is half-Irish, in case any Irish in the district are looking to support their own. They have a full breakfast lunch dinner menu and fancy treats and pastries menu, and I'm told the schnitzel is great.
The service is top class, the owner is incredibly friendly and professional.
They have regular events, such as Ethiopian coffee roasting, and other meet-ups for immigrants and Finns.
This is a hidden gem within the area and worth travelling to to try their everything.
Particularly the coffee drinks.
For tourists - if you're sightseeing, this is the perfect place to refuel or top up on caffeine as it is, as stated, the best...
Read moreProbably the best coffee in the city center, right in the heart of the capital. The coffee, which is quite rare, is organic, from Ethiopia, and—importantly—freshly roasted and personally prepared by the owner. You can also buy it as beans or ground to take home and brew yourself. The café offers a wide selection of Austrian desserts as well as main dishes, and it’s notable that you can buy real Austrian beer—there’s a huge variety. What’s even more impressive is that the café hosts different language meetups every day, so you can come and practice a language. Great atmosphere, calm and peaceful. Highly recommend...
Read moreWhat a fantastic little gem in downtown Helsinki!
A German friend of ours had suggested we visit this place for it's Austrian beer tasting evening. Finally, some good advice from him!
The place was small, but cosy. The owner who was serving was super nice and very knowledgeable about all the beers. Happy to answer every question thrown his way.
The beers were amazing! Especially the radler.
I'd highly recommend visiting for a coffee or beer there. Supporting little unique and authentic businesses like this is vital to keeping originality alive...
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