The specialty coffee scene in Helsinki is mushrooming with the increasing numbers of independent coffee roasters and cafes. You can spot a lot of great coffee places to get a perfect brew for yourself. Fins love coffee, and that something you can easily witness through the inclusion of coffee in their culture. The specialty coffee cafes are present in the city in good numbers, to begin with, and more and more people are aware of this third-wave coffee scene. If you are traveling anytime soon to Helsinki, here are some of the best coffee shops to visit.
Kaffa Roastery
Kaffa Roastery won the best coffee shop from Finland at Helsinki Coffee Festival in 2018. The place welcomes the coffee devoters with warm and rich of artisan coffee aroma. You get handcrafted coffees like dark roast Ethiopian espresso or the delight Kaffee Roastery regulars. You can also witness the whole process from their floor to ceiling windows.
Visit them: Located at Pursimiehenkatu 29, 00150 Helsinki, Finland.
Moomin Cafe
Tove Jansson who is a Finnish children author invented this cute cafe with hippo-like creatures. The cafe is perfect if you are with kids. Also, the place grabbed the attention of hockey fans as well. The cafe is cozy. Decorated with white and black huge drawings by Jannson. For kids, they have the play area with swing, puzzles, and big pillows. It includes plush toys and Moomin books. Also here you can buy the coffee beans, they offer different flavors like Blueberry and mint chocolate.
Visit them: Located at Fabianinkatu 29, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
Paulig Kulma Cafe
Showcasing the Finnish coffee company founded in 1876, Paling is an ultra-contemporary-9 cafe. Also, it includes an on-site coffee roastery as well as a barista institute. With the help of their servers, you can get the different flair profiles in coffee. It is imported from places like Kenya, Uganda, Honduras, Guatemala, etc. The menu comes with extensive options. You can also try their blueberry cakes, salmon, and avocado sandwiches along with your coffee.
Visit them: Located at Aleksanterinkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
Roasberg
The cafe shop serves one of the best lattes, cappuccinos, and double espressos. Roasberg is independently owned and the decor is a mixture of classic and vibrant. The place is friendly, also features the glass light fixtures which gives a surreal look to the cafe. There is a private room which can consist of more than 100 guests. Roasberg serves its famous Sunday buffets which you can try. Also, they have chocolate cake with the topping of blueberries and lingonberries.
Visit them: Located at Mikonkatu 13, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
El Fant
The white walls and piped-in jazz music gives a contemporary feel to this cafe. The place is mostly famous for brunch and wine bar. Also, it’s a cool place to hang out. Lots of people suggest you try their Delecgo coffee which sourced from Europe and roasted by Turku’s Frukt Coffee Roasters. Don’t forget to add carrot cake, it complements the floral-fruity notes of your coffee. You can find this coffee bar right to the Helsinki Museum. It also has a museum gift shop.
Visit them: Located at Katariinankatu 3, 00170 Helsinki, Finland.