Gastro Cafe Kallio

Address: Fleminginkatu 7, 00530 Helsinki, Finland

At the laid-back Gastro Cafe, coffee is a staple on the menu. You’ll also find regional Finnish delicacies, including cooked snail, baked fish, and a rotating, seasonal menu.

Helsinki Coffee Roastery Coffee Bar

Address: Päijänteentie 29, 00510 Helsinki, Finland

Coffee is taken very seriously in Finland, and the locals often structure their day around coffee breaks. What’s unique about Helsinki Coffee Roastery is that there’s no salesperson in between the roaster and roastery when buying coffee. Grab a hot cup of coffee and a book and settle in.

Olo

Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 5, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

For a truly upscale dining experience in Helsinki, make a reservation at Olo, a Michelin-starred Finnish restaurant where the multi-course menu takes a minimum of two hours for the experience to fully unfold. The menu changes seasonally.