The best restaurants in Helsinki. New original cafes in Helsinki Old Indoor Market

Near Senate Square, on Sofiankatu Street, there is a restaurant-brewery Bryggeri Helsinki. Excellent beer matures right in front of visitors in copper cauldrons. Fans of the foamy drink should definitely visit here, because the restaurant offers a line of permanent and seasonal craft varieties that are loved not only by St. Petersburg residents, but also by Finns. By the way, Russian beer weeks are planned here soon!

Finlandia Caviar Shop & Restaurant

A small cozy place next to the Market Square. One of the advantages is a wonderful view of the embankment and sailboats. Ideal for drinking champagne with caviar and oysters, which, according to visitors, are astronomical in size and have a truly wonderful taste. The owners of the establishment are Russians themselves - Valeria Hirvonen and her son Kirill Siren.

BasBas (Baskeri & Basso)

Finding this place is not easy, because it is located in the backyard of an industrial building. You need to go into the courtyard and immediately turn left, where the entrance will be. The food served here is simple, but very delicious food, excellent wines, and service at the highest level. Such characteristics have earned the restaurant good fame and many connoisseurs. By the way, right there, on the corner, but side of the street, is their bar, where they serve snacks and have a wide selection of organic wines.

Tehtaankatu 27–29

Finnjavel

A classic Finnish restaurant with a touch of haute cuisine. Served here traditional dishes, rethought in a modern author's manner. All the furniture and utensils have been specially designed for this establishment, making this place trendy and modern. Fans of luxury projects should definitely take a look here.

Pizza

Bar Con

This interesting place located on the top floor in the food court of the Kamppi shopping center. Small pleasant bar with an emphasis on tapas, pintxos and sparkling wine. Plus, the high location adds an excellent view of the city. It feels like you're hovering over the city in a flying saucer.

shopping mall Kamppi, fifth floor, worth using the elevator at the corner of Urho Kekkosenkatu and Annankatu

Loyly

In general, Löyly is a public sauna on the shore of the bay, built according to the design of the architectural bureau AvantoArchitects. There is also a restaurant here, which has earned much attention due to its unique location and interesting architectural design. It is located far from the center, but this is a big plus, because there are very few tourists here. You can steam in the sauna, plunge into the chilling Gulf of Finland, and then warm up in the restaurant with hot soup or aromatic coffee. And in good weather We recommend sitting on the open terrace overlooking the city.

Hernesaarenranta 4

Runar

This bar is located on the roof of the F6 Hotel. In addition to the excellent view of the city, you should come here for the friendly service, cozy interior, DJ parties and, of course, professionalism in preparing drinks. They say they make the best whiskey sour in the city.

Trillby & Chadwick

This place is not very easy to find as there is no sign. You need to overcome a small staircase, several doors and knock. After a short wait you will be let inside. But there is a risk that there will be no free places. This is because this place is popular among local residents and enlightened tourists. The interior of Trillby & Chadwick is made in the best traditions of the times of Prohibition and bootleggers. There are also some unusual prohibitions in effect here. For example, absolute secrecy must be maintained and photography must not be taken. And the exit, by the way, is only through the back door.

Katariinankatu 3

Bar Lilla E

This bar is located in the lobby of the Lilla Robert Hotel. The establishment's conceptual policy calls into question all known bar standards and approaches the creation of cocktails creatively. The drinks are made in accordance with the trends of the modern northern cuisine movement, using only local ingredients: wild herbs and some products atypical for cocktails. There is nothing “normal” or familiar here. The owners assure that these cocktails allow you to open your feelings and look at the world differently.

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When going on a visit to the Finnish capital, we often carefully plan our time, not wanting to waste it. After all, there is so much to do. You definitely need to visit the sights, spend time shopping, meet friends, and you never know what other interesting things to do! Visiting should always be interesting, fun, and of course delicious!

Restaurants in Helsinki where you can eat tasty and inexpensive food

Therefore, guests often ask: is it time for us to refresh ourselves? So where in Helsinki can you have a tasty treat without spending the lion's share of your budget? No one can give a definite answer here, because there are so many people, so many opinions, and gastronomic tastes vary greatly. Therefore, we will try to present a short overview of the “menu” of Helsinki cuisine.

Rax Buffet

So, the first place where we will refresh ourselves will be the Rax Buffet restaurant, where a simple buffet awaits us. The restaurant's menu offers: soups, salads, pizzas, desserts, drinks. It is worth saying that the soup there is a little thick, but it is served on Finnish crispy buns.

• Buffet (adults) 9.95 euros.
• Buffet for children (under 7 years old) 3.95 euros.
• Buffet for children (up to 12 years old) 6.95 euros.
• Takeaway food (salad, pizza and hot food) 1.95 euros per 100g.
• Takeaway pizza (small/large, choice of two toppings) 6.90 / 13.90 euros.
• Create your own pizza (choice of three toppings) buffet + 3 euros.

Students receive a 10% discount on the regular price, but you must present your student ID.

Addresses:

• Mikonkatu 8 (opening hours: Mon-Sat 11.00 - 21.00, Sunday 12.00 - 21.00)
• Turunlinnantie 6 (opening hours: Mon-Fri from 11.00 - 21.00, Saturday from 11.00 - 19.00, Sunday from 12.00 - 19.00).

Lappi Ravintola

On Annankatu street there is a nice restaurant called Lappi. Traditional Finnish cuisine is widely represented here (fish soups, venison, homemade Lapland bread....) Be sure to try venison with lingonberry sauce when you are in Lappi. The menu includes roasted venison, homemade wine and coffee served in a wooden mug called a kuksa. Overall, very pleasant cuisine, interior and atmosphere.

Lappi- oldest restaurant Lappish cuisine in Helsinki. This restaurant has a group menu, here are its conditions: the group size must include at least 6 people and everyone must choose the same menu. Order confirmation must be made in advance, no later than 3 days. The invoice is issued according to the pre-agreed number of people. There are four different menus to choose from:

• Address: Annankatu 22.
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 12.00 - 00.00, on Saturdays from 13.00 - 00.00, Sunday - closed.

Kappeli

And for a special atmosphere you should go to Kappeli. This stylish, glass-walled restaurant has been a landmark of the Esplanadi since 1867. This establishment has been keeping traditions for 147 years, but not so long ago it was closed for a two-month renovation, but today it can be seen in its updated interior. Interesting fact One thing from the past is that tea with vodka was served here in 1919, since at that time there was prohibition in Finland.

And today, here you can not only eat delicious food, but also immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Helsinki. But it is worth warning that immersing yourself in the atmospheric Helsinki will not be so cheap, on average the price per dish reaches 20 euros, but it is still worth coming here, even if only to drink a cup of coffee. The establishment is located at Eteläesplanadi 1, open daily from 09.00-00.00.

Iguana

The next point on our culinary journey is the chain Mexican restaurant Iguana. A pleasant restaurant with a unique atmosphere and good food. If you're passing by, be sure to stop by. The menu has many options for pizzas, pastas and salads. The price for lunch from 12.00 to 16.00 will be 14.90 euros.

Restaurants are located at:

• Mannerheimintie 12,
• Keskuskatu 4,
• Kaisaniemenkatu 3.

Opening hours:

• Mon-Fri from 11.00 - 00.00,
• on Saturday from 12.00 - 02.00,
• on Sunday from 12.00 - 00.00.

Santa Fe

This is a cozy Mexican restaurant where you can truly immerse yourself in the culture of this mysterious country. The restaurant's cuisine is very extensive, representing both Mexican and international cuisine. In the summer, there is live music from Monday to Thursday, performed by various groups. Average. one dish will cost approximately 15 euros. But from 11.00 to 15.00 you can enjoy lunch, which will cost less, about 10 euros.

The restaurant is located at: Aleksanterinkatu 15, opening hours: Mon-Thu from 11.00 - 00.00, Fri-Sat from 11.00 - 02.00, Sunday from 13.00 - 00.00.

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The best restaurants of Finnish national cuisine

Authentic Finnish cuisine is distinguished by natural ingredients and the use of a wide variety of forest products - berries, mushrooms, lake fish and wild meat. It has absorbed both the culinary traditions of the West and the features of the cuisines of the East.

Bistro Belge

Belgian restaurant. If you consider yourself a gourmet and want to taste something truly special, then you should definitely visit this restaurant, but keep in mind that the prices here are very undemocratic. The only time when you can save money here is from 11.00 to 15.00, but strictly on weekdays, lunch will cost only 10 euros. This establishment is notable for its interior; photographs of Belgian queens and kings are posted on the walls, so you can feel the spirit of Belgian history in Helsinki.

The establishment is located at: Kluuvikatu 5, opening hours: Mon-Tue 11:00-00:00, Wed-Thu 11:00-2:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-4:00, Sun 12:00-00 :00.

Ravintola Karljohan

If, while walking around Helsinki, you suddenly find yourself on Yronkatu Street, then be sure to stop by Karljohan. It's in the very center. Simple but cozy interior, muffled music, menu in Russian. Here you will not only find amazing food, but also excellent service. It is also profitable to eat here between 11.00 and 15.00; lunch will cost only about 10 euros.

The restaurant is located at Yronkatu 21, opening hours: Mon-Fri from 11.00 - 15.00 and from 17.00 - 23.00, Saturday from 14.00 - 23.00, Sunday - closed.

Amarillo

And again, a chain Mexican restaurant. Located very close to the center and train station. Large portions, English menu and Russian speaking waitress. The restaurant offers a variety of lunches, which vary by day of the week, meaning there is a different dish on a specific weekday. The average price for lunch is 10 euros.

Restaurant address: Mikonkatu 9, opening hours: Mon-Tue from 11:00-23:00, Wednesday from 11:00-02:00, Thu-Sat from 11:00 - 04:00, Sunday from 12:00 - 23:00.

Baker's

This restaurant was opened back in 1915, so it has already earned trust among the residents of Helsinki. And it must be said that it is not in vain that the restaurant offers international cuisine, but it is worth noting that the meat is excellently prepared here, and in a wide variety of ways. As always, you can save on lunch; in the café-bar it will cost 8 euros (from 11.00 to 16.00), and in the restaurant 10 euros (from 11.00 to 16.00). The restaurant is located at Mannerheimintie 12, opening hours: Mon- Thu from 11.00 - 22.00, Fri-Sat from 11.00 - 00.00.

Meze

Meze is real Turkish cuisine straight to Helsinki. Here you will find an abundance of Mediterranean snacks, good Turkish wine and Turkish tea with apple flavor. Lunch will cost 10 euros, from 11.00 to 15.00.

The establishment is located at: Mikonkatu, 8, opening hours: Mon-Thu from 10.30 - 22.00, Friday from 10.30 - 01.00, Saturday from 13.00 - 01.00, Sunday - closed.

Fazer Cafe

You won't regret visiting Fazer Cafe. Pleasant atmosphere, wide selection of snacks, huge assortment of cakes and all kinds of sweets. If you wish, you can take wine or beer. Well, if you are hungry, you can refresh yourself by taking advantage of the buffet offer. The cafe is in the very center and very easy to find.

Located at Kluuvikatu 3, opening hours: Mon-Fri from 07.30 - 22.00, Saturday from 09.00 - 22.00, Sunday from 10.00 - 18.00.

You can wander the streets of Helsinki for a long time and discover wonderful cafes and restaurants. Among the city's restaurants there are first-class gourmet restaurants, restaurants with national cuisine and small bistros. There is always a lot of fresh vegetables, berries, mushrooms and, of course, fish.

The Finns themselves recommend trying seasonal delicacies when in Helsinki:

• January - Burbot with caviar and pancakes.
• February - Runeberg cake, pea soup and Pancake Day buns.
• March-April - Lamb, mämmi (dessert made from rye flour with malt), paskha (Easter cottage cheese).
• May - Perch, whitefish, pike perch, Sima honey drink with “brushwood”.

  June-July - New potatoes, salmon, sausage, herring, strawberries, blueberries, cloudberries.

• August - Vegetables, crayfish, duck, chanterelles, apples.
• September - Herring, vendace, hare, funnel-headed chanterelles, lingonberries.
• October-November - Lamb, cabbage, elk, venison, goose.
• December - Ham, rosolli, pureed vegetables, ginger biscuits, Christmas cakes, gleg.

But wherever you go, you can be sure that everywhere you will find the true philosophy of Finnish cuisine, which is based on the environmental purity and freshness of the products used to prepare dishes.

The Faser trading group originated from a family business that was founded in 1891. She is an indicator High Quality. Cafe Karl Faser is a fairly modern, but at the same time classic establishment located in Helsinki, Finland. There is an amazing atmosphere here that gives visitors a special mood.

The cafe will offer visitors a variety of drinks and dishes: salads, breakfasts, soups, side dishes, wines, tea, cocoa, coffee and ice cream. There is also a shop selling fresh pastries, pastries and cakes, as well as baked goods and chocolate. Most of the delicacies in the cafe are made by hand by local pastry chefs and bakers, some of whom create masterpieces right in front of customers.

The cafe was opened in 1985 and very quickly gained popularity among tourists and local residents. Due to the high attendance of the establishment, you will have to take care of booking a table in advance to spend the evening in this magnificent place.

Cafe Roberts Coffee

Did you know that nowhere in the world do they consume as much coffee as they drink in Finland? Unbelievable but true! On average, almost 15 kilograms of coffee are consumed per Finn. In every big city Coffee shops are located on every corner and there are always crowds of people there. Robert's Coffee, founded in 1987, is especially popular in Helsinki. This is a real paradise for both a coffee lover and a sweet tooth.

Today, Robert's Coffee is a thriving coffee company with cafes and stores around the world. The premises themselves are quite small and there are always crowds of people in them. Therefore, it is best to visit Robert's Coffee in spring or summer, when cozy tables and umbrellas are placed outside. Here you can not only snack on fresh pastries and delicate desserts, but also have a more substantial meal.

The bill at a Finnish restaurant may well exceed the budget for your entire weekend trip. So if you don’t want to empty your family budget, it’s better to look into one of the cafes in the Finnish capital, especially since they attract visitors with comfortable chairs, the bitter aroma of freshly brewed coffee, crispy pastries and a mesmerizing view from the windows.

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The most cozy cafes in Helsinki

It’s quite difficult to find “uncomfortable” establishments in the Finnish capital. In any cafe you will be greeted by cleanliness, the smell of fresh baked goods and the smiles of the staff. But there are places where you can really feel at home.

Vanille

Remember Kustodiev’s cozy paintings, where a merchant and his merchant’s wife drink tea from a samovar on a sunny terrace with wooden railings? Surprisingly, today the easiest way to find yourself inside this “picture” is not somewhere in Russia, but in Helsinki. On the territory of the Suomenlinna fortress there is one of the old wooden houses that once belonged to Russian merchants; it was turned into a cozy Vanille cafe. On the menu: all kinds of teas, cinnamon rolls, pies, cakes with fresh berries, as well as soups and sandwiches. And in summer, the open terrace offers stunning views of the ramparts, wooden church and bushes of blooming jasmine.

Working hours: June, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, July, August, daily from 9:30 to 19:00, September, daily from 10:00 to 17:00

Johan & Nystrom Oy

Lampshades, wooden beams, red brick walls, sofas with colorful pillows, patterned plates that look like they came from grandma’s closet - in this cafe you feel like you’re visiting a good friend. A great place to chat with friends, have a cup of coffee or work on your laptop. In summer there is a terrace with excellent views of the bay, seagulls and ships.

Address: Kanavantara 7 C, Helsinki.

Working hours: Mon-Fri: from 8:30 to 18:00, Sat-Sun: from 10:00 to 18:00.

The most "coffee" cafes in Helsinki

Finns drink more coffee than any other nation in the world. So it’s not at all surprising that there are so many cafes in Helsinki that have become famous throughout Suomi not for their exquisite cuisine or unusual interior, but precisely for their excellent coffee.

Signora Delizia

If you are a little tired of high-quality, but not too strong Finnish coffee, you should definitely look into the cozy Signora Deliza cafe, located literally a stone's throw from the Assumption Cathedral. Here you can try real Italian coffee, black as the polar night, and fresh homemade ice cream.

Address: Satamakatu 5.

Working hours: Mon-Thu: from 8:00 to 18:30, Fri: from 8:00 to 06:00, Sat-Sun: from 10:00 to 06:00.

Freese Coffee Co

Here you can try coffee from different varieties of beans and different degrees of roasting, talk with the barista about the history of this drink, and look through the albums and books about coffee on the shelves (they are in both Finnish and English).

Address: Freesenkatu 5.

Working hours: Tue-Fri: 12:00-18:00, Sat: 10:00-17:00, Sun: 11:00-16:00.

The most beautiful cafes in Helsinki

There is a cafe in Helsinki where you feel like you’re in a museum, and you want to immediately take a photo of everything – from the interior and the view from the window to the dishes served.

Aschan Cafe Jugend

Here you can feel like a passenger in a time machine. Vaulted high ceilings, wooden furniture and exquisite melancholic landscapes on the walls will instantly transport you to 1904, the Art Nouveau era, when the building in which the cafe is located was built. You should try the chocolates here self made, drink a few cups of excellent coffee, and then don’t forget to buy one of the signature curved mugs from Tonfiskin keramiikkaa, in which drinks are served here, as a souvenir - you won’t find this anywhere else.

Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 19.

Working hours: Mon-Fri: from 09:00 to 19:00, Sat: from 10:00 to 18:00, Sun: from 11:00 to 18:00.

Cafe Regatta

Most of all, the Regatta café looks like a fairy-tale junk shop; every free centimeter of the walls is occupied by shelves, cabinets, on which there is a brass candlestick and an antique mirror, a reproduction of Rembrandt and someone’s faded photograph. Near the entrance there is an old red Moskvich, decorated with an advertisement for a cafe, and from the small terrace there is a breathtaking view of the bay. In the summer, heavy bunches of lilacs hang over the tables, and in the fall, deer skins are spread on the chairs to keep visitors warm. There are only two drawbacks to Cafe Regatta. Firstly, getting here from the center is not very convenient. Secondly, the menu only includes coffee, tea, pastries and traditional Finnish salmon sandwiches.

Address: Merikannontie 10.

Working hours: Sat-Sun: from 10:00 to 23:00.

The most delicious cafes in Helsinki

If you are seriously hungry after walking around Helsinki, and you want something more substantial than coffee and cake, many cafes in the Finnish capital are ready to offer you this.

Hakaniemen hall

Pies, salmon and ham sandwiches, fresh fish soup, fried chicken, crispy smelt - you definitely won’t leave hungry. The only problem: the place is so popular that on weekends it is almost impossible to find a free table. However, you can always buy freshly prepared takeaway food and have a picnic somewhere in the park.

Working hours: Mon-Fri: from 8:00 to 18:00, Sat: from 8:00 to 16:00.

Ravintola Teatteri

Soft armchairs, a fireplace, quiet music and a huge selection of fresh salads. This is a great place to grab a bite to eat after a long walk around Helsinki. It is especially good here in the summer, when you can sit on the open terrace with a glass of cool white wine, admiring the elegant alley of the Esplanade Park.

Address: Pohjoisespa 2.

Working hours: Mon-Tue: from 09:00 to 01:00, Wed-Fri: from 09:00 to 04:00, Sat: from 11:00 to 04:00.

How much will a visit to a Finnish cafe cost?

The average bill in a Finnish cafe is usually 20-30 euros per person.

Approximate prices:

• A cup of coffee – 2-3 euros.
• Cake – 3-5 euros.
• Salad – 7-10 euros.
• Soup – 4-7 euros.
• Hot dish – 8-13 euros.

Be prepared for the fact that in many Finnish cafes:

They don't sell alcohol. Finns believe that cafes are a great place to spend time with children or to have a cup of coffee in peace and quiet while walking. But in order to meet friends over a glass of beer, according to Finns, bars and pubs are much more suitable.

A cafe is not a restaurant. If Russian catering establishments often offer visitors a huge selection of dozens of dishes: from appetizers to desserts, then in Finland the menu in a cafe is usually very tiny. Usually this is a couple of salads, “soup of the day,” a maximum of three hot dishes and, of course, a huge selection of fresh pastries, delicious coffee and soft drinks.

There are no cafes in Suomi that are open 24 hours a day. Most of Such establishments close at six in the evening. Cafes open for visitors as early as seven or eight o'clock in the morning.

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Helsinki bars: relaxing in Finnish style

Do the Finns seem to you to be a purely pragmatic nation, spending their lives following the “home-work-home” pattern? To break this stereotype, it is enough to devote a few evenings to a stroll through the most interesting bars in Helsinki.

The Finnish capital, as befits a progressive European city, is a triumph of internationalism, including in matters of gastronomy. In Helsinki, tourists can taste dishes from any cuisine in the world. Of course, establishments specializing exclusively in Scandinavian menus stand apart and deserve close attention. Just look at the delicious salmon in different variations, dried venison, desserts with cranberries and lingonberries! Just the sight of these dishes can work up your appetite in earnest.

National cuisine

There are quite a lot of local restaurants in Helsinki. Traditions are still strong in Finnish society; while away the evening with family or friends, enjoying the tastes of your favorite dishes, it’s a nice thing. Although almost half of the clients are still guests of the capital.

You can experience the mysteries of haute cuisine “Finnish style”, taste seafood prepared in the best existing way, and also enjoy the politeness of the staff in the floating restaurant Ravintola Meripaviljonki (Saastopankinranta, 3). But for lunch or dinner you will have to fork out 130-140 EUR for two. As compensation - perfect service and a pleasant view from the window. Prices on the page are for October 2018.

Restaurant Savotta on Aleksanterinkatu, 22 next to Cathedral less pretentious. The interior is decorated in the style of a Finno-Ugric home: wooden furniture, cozy rugs, handmade shelves and antique clocks. The names on the menu were approached creatively: fried vendace was dubbed “From Lake Saimaa”, and young deer fillet was dubbed “From the expanses of Lapland”. Prices are average by Finnish standards: 20-40 EUR for a main course and 12-15 for an appetizer/salad.

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Restaurants

One of the favorite places among tourists that has earned excellent reviews is Kolme Kruunua (Liisankatu, 5). A creamy salmon soup costs only 10 EUR, and a juicy steak costs 20. Visitors especially praise the venison dishes. Inexpensive set lunches from 10 EUR can be ordered at Nokka (Kanavaranta, 7F). It also offers tasting sets for 50-60 EUR. The chefs focus on fish, meat and vegetables.

Many restaurants in Helsinki have menus in Russian.

Asian exotica mixed with exquisite presentation is presented in Farang (Ainonkatu, 3), which is mentioned in the Michelin guide. The prices are appropriate: sets of 10 dishes for 70 EUR or dinner for two for 180-200 EUR. It will be cheaper at HOKU (Urho Kekkosen katu, 1), where they know a lot about Japanese cuisine. A hot meal starts from 15 EUR, a glass of wine will cost 7-8 EUR.

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Cafe

Cafe Bar No 9 on Uudenmaankatu, 9 compares favorably with its competitors with affordable prices. They offer seafood, European salads, Scandinavian sandwiches, Italian pasta, and Asian soups. Meal for two persons with alcohol - from 50 EUR. The menu at Cafe Vapiano (Mikonkatu 15) consists mainly of pizza, pasta and risotto. For each dish they charge no more than 6-9 EUR.

You can eat tasty and not burdensome on your pocket at the Russian establishment BLINIt (Sturenkatu, 9), where they serve the familiar fish soup, borscht, dumplings and pancakes. The portions are large and the prices are moderate.

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Coffee shops and pastry shops

For sweets, coffee and history, go to Ekberg (Bulevardi, 9), a café-patisserie founded in the mid-19th century. There are as many tourists there as there are cakes, but for a hearty breakfast they charge only 11-18 EUR, which is quite good for Helsinki. Nearby there is a boutique of the same name, where they sell chocolates, jams and other desserts. Something else competes with Ekberg legendary place- cafe Fazer (Kluuvikatu, 3).

Robert's coffee is one of the most famous coffee chains in Finland. Its branches are located in the center, residential areas, at the train station and at the ferry terminal.

The University of Helsinki coffee shop Think Corner (Yliopistonkatu, 4) welcomes with open arms not only students, but also guests of the Finnish capital. Desserts - from 2.5 EUR, a cup of aromatic cappuccino - 4 EUR. You can stop by Joe & The Juice on Aleksanterinkatu, 52 and try unusual coffee drinks, smoothies and juices. The original interior attracts creative youth to this place. For 10 EUR they will serve a sandwich and a cup of coffee.

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Bars

There are bars and pubs at every turn in Helsinki - Finns party as hard as they work hard. The menu includes dozens of excellent varieties of beer, local vodka with the aroma of wild berries, liqueurs infused with lingonberries, blueberries, cloudberries, sea buckthorn and cranberries - so sweet and aromatic that they even “overwhelm” the smell of alcohol. Often there are no waiters in establishments, and the list of dishes is very meager, so it is better to have a hearty dinner before your visit.

Bryggeri Helsinki (Sofiankatu, 2) has a large selection of home-brewed foamy drink, which is prepared in cauldrons right in front of customers. For a glass of beer they will ask for 7-8 EUR. Latva Bar (Korkeavuorenkatu, 25) makes interesting alcoholic cocktails and combines incongruous things. All this is seasoned with jokes from the bartenders and a warm, friendly atmosphere. For pleasure you will have to pay 8-10 EUR.

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Where to eat inexpensively

You don’t have to part with a hundred or two euros to satisfy your hunger after walking. The city has many inexpensive cafes, snack bars, burger joints and takeaway food outlets. Friends & Brgrs Helsinki (Mikonkatu, 8) and Naughty BRGR (Loennrotinkatu, 13) are well-deservedly popular among locals. For 8-9 EUR you can order juicy burgers, including vegetarian ones, French fries, wings, onion rings and other “harmful” things. It is more profitable to take a set lunch for 12-13 EUR.

For travelers who carefully calculate their budget, bistros with a buffet are suitable, where for a fixed fee of 10-13 EUR they offer several dishes or collect food on a plate from trays. As a rule, you have to pay separately for drinks and desserts. For example, they cook well at Ravintola Factory Aleksi (Aleksanterinkatu, 13 | Floor 5) or Suburritos (Yrjoenkatu, 29 | Forum, Kukontori). If you want to save money, but hunger is approaching, then the direct route is to the RAX buffet snack chain (Mikonkatu, 8 or Aleksanterinkatu, 11). After paying at the entrance, you can stay there: the number of approaches is not limited. Unfortunately, many visitors note that the inside is not very clean and the food is mediocre.

Of course, McDonald's and Burger King have not been canceled. More than a dozen points of each network operate in Helsinki. A burger from these “fast food kings” costs 5-6 EUR.