The Best Places To Get Coffee | Helsinki, Finland

Finland is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world. According to one estimate, Finns drink 12 kilograms of coffee every year. That is a lot! For a better perspective, the second and third position holders are Norway, and Iceland, which consume 9.9kg, and 9kgs of coffee every year. 

We often think of coffee as a stress reliever. So does that mean Finns are the most stressed-out population in the world? Not really. Despite their high caffeine consumption, they are the happiest nation in the world. 

For your next trip to Helsinki, the capital of Finland, you should try out a delicious cup of joe. In this Helsinki Coffee Guide, you will find out about the best coffee shops in Finland and what they have to offer. 

As the British cannot live without tea, the Finns can’t go one day without coffee. That is how popular it is in Finland. Finns will have a cup of joe with their breakfast. Moreover, professionals will take at least two coffee breaks each day.

Coffee in Finland is made from light roast filter coffee, which is purchased from the supermarket. But there are a wide variety of coffee brews in shops around Helsinki, Finland. In this article, we are going to look at the best coffee shops in Finland. Whether you are traveling alone or with your family and kids, these coffee shops will not disappoint you. 

Artisan Café

Address: Vuorikatu 8, 00100 Helsinki

Website: https://www.artisancafe.fi/

Opening Hours: (Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 7:00 pm, Sat 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun Closed)

If you would like to have your coffee while you roam around the city, then Artisan Café is the place for you. They are popular for their drinks on the go. If you are an aspiring coffee brewer, you can buy professional coffee-making tools from them, which will always come with useful tips from the experts.  

Artisan Café is located near Helsinki University. After you get your takeaway coffee from them, you should go visit the Kaisa library. While your coffee is still hot, you can either read a book at the library, or climb your way up to the balcony, and enjoy the mesmerizing view. 

Kaffa Roastery

Address: Pursimiehenkatu 29 A, 00150 Helsinki

Website: https://www.kaffaroastery.fi/

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:45 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun Closed

Kaffa Roastery was named the best coffee shop at the 2018 Helsinki Coffee Festival. As soon as you get off the tram at the Punavuori neighborhood, you will be overwhelmed by the rich and heavenly scent of artisan coffee. They offer handcrafted coffee, including their dark Ethiopian Espresso. 

As Kaffa Roastery has many floor-to-ceiling windows, you can enjoy the coffee brewing process while waiting for your cup of joe. 

One of Kaffa Roastery’s most popular baristas is Kaisa Kokkonen, who represented Finland in the 2019 world Barista Championship. You will find musicians, artists, writers, business people, tech entrepreneurs, and people from other professions sitting with their friends, and engaging in deep conversations. 

Moomin Café

Address: Fabianinkatu 29, 00100 Helsinki, a 3-min walk from Helsinki Senate Square

Website: https://www.moomin.com/

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 7:45 am – 6:00 pm, Sun Closed

Are you traveling with your wife and kids? Are you concerned that traditional coffee shops do not have the best environment for kids? Well, do not worry. There are many kid-friendly coffee shops around Helsinki, and the Moomin Café is one of them.

The Moomin Café features the hippo-like creatures created by the Finnish children’s author Tove Jansson. Along with kids, it is equally popular among sports lovers, especially hockey fans. The Finnish team captain in the 2019 IIHF World Championship – Marko Antilla, who is also nicknamed Morko, resembles the character portrayed in the books. 

Chances are your coffee will be served with a picture Moomin picture at the top. The coffee mugs have designs that show an apartment building that is full of different cartoon characters, including the Snork Maiden, Snufkin, and Moominpapa. 

Paulig Kulma Café

Address: Aleksanterinkatu 9, 00100 Helsinki

Website: https://www.paulig.fi/kulma/

Opening Hours: Mon – Friday 8:30am – 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:000pm, Sun Closed

The Paulig Kulma Café is owned by an old Finnish coffee company founded in 1876. This coffee shop includes an on-site coffee roastery and barista institute. It is located in the Kluuvi Shopping Centre. The entire shop is two-story and faces the street. As there are floor-ceiling glass walls, you can enjoy the view of pedestrians walking by, and cars on the road.

You can enjoy your cup of joe sitting inside one of the cubicles or white wicker swings. The entire interior resembles the design of Finnish summer cottages. As your coffee is being prepared, you can engage in a conversation with the barista, ask about the coffee beans and how they taste. They procure their coffee beans from as far as Guatemala, Kenya, Uganda, and Honduras. 

Conclusion

Before we conclude this article on the Helsinki Coffee Guide, let us learn about a coffee festival. Apart from these popular coffee shops listed above, you cannot miss out on the Helsinki Coffee Festival. This festival dates back to only 2015. It takes place every April in the Cable Factory Cultural Centre. 

Over the last five years, it has grown into the largest coffee festival out there. It hosts seminars on the art of coffee making, displays of cutting-edge coffee machines, coffee samples, and DJ parties at night. If you are visiting Finland in April, you must visit this festival.