Vegan
Bakery
European
Finnish

A plant-based cafe that offers traditional Karelian pies with different fillings including carrot lox, vegan smoked ”reindeer”, caviart, and mushrooms. Also serves vegan lunch every weekday with various soups, as well as daily bakery such as cakes, sweet buns and more. In the evenings serves Finnish "sapas" (tapas), wine and mocktails. Open Tue-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00.


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112 Reviews

First Review by SeitanSeitanSeitan

coldbuckwheatnoodles

Points +9428

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

cute place, food was ok

the location is amazing and the cafe very cute with plenty of space in the garden to sit. the food i had was only so-so, it was alright, nothing too special, but ok. I'm not sure if its the vegan version or the dish itself but they lacked flavor for me. the baked goods were good! it was a bit cramped in there because it was rush hour and they mainly have coffee or bottled drinks on offer, nothing else. in the end it's a cute option but I'm not sure i would go here that often..

ClaireRodenbourg

Points +2588

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

So a cute little cafe

A lovely place with a large garden.
The food was so tasty, (Potatoes Carrot Cake), as the filter coffee (I asked coffein free).
The staff was really lovely.
I took the cinnamon bun to go, and ate it in the evening, it was a little too sweet for me, but for the rest it tasted really good.
Would definitely recommend this coffee shop!

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-29

Pros: Calm atmosphere, Lovely Staff, Tasty carrot cake

antsukee

Points +437

Vegan
16 Jun 2024

Lovely little cafe!

Whether you're a vegan or just exploring plant-based options, this cafe's delicious pastries and warm atmosphere will leave you coming back for more. Highly recommended!

izzyfrances

Points +310

Vegetarian
16 Jun 2024

Incredible food!

We had the lunch deal, which was a self-serve option of soup, bread, salads, and potatoes. Everything we tried was amazing! So fresh and full of flavour. The staff were also incredibly friendly and were kind enough to explain the menu to us in English. Lovely to sit indoors or outdoors, too - just overall a great cafe!

LeenL

Points +2102

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Healthy and tasty lunch

Simple, but pure and healthy food.
Nice outdoor seating.

Tcornhill

Points +40

Vegan
19 May 2024

Best finish cinnamon bun!!

Came to Helsinki for the weekend and was determined too search for a vegan cinnamon bun along with all my other adventures. All the norm restaurants served non vegan ones and the vegan restaurants didn’t have any pastry, finally found this vegan cafe and everything about it was perfect! Would 100% recommend!

HilarySparkhall

Points +104

Vegan
18 May 2024

Lives up to the reviews

Beautiful pasties and a cafe - everything we had was very delicious and authentic Finnish cuisine!

Pros: Lots of options , Pretty decor, Friendly service

middymuddy

Points +504

Vegan
10 May 2024

Worth a visit

Always exciting to find an all-vegan place, though they didn’t have any vegan reindeer today. The girl behind the counter nicely explained what everything was, and I got a cabbage pie slice and a little traditional something topped with fake egg mush. Liked both but didn’t love either but I’m still glad I tried them! There were also many cake options there that looked good.

elliewilliams

Points +364

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

Lovely snack stop

There is plenty of seats inside and outside but we stopped by for some takeaway snacks after visiting the Kiasma museum. It was nice to try some traditional Finnish options, the cabbage pie and sweet pastries were lovely

PekkaHurskainen

Points +32

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

Cozy vegan cafe in Helsinki city center

Amazing vegan food, also traditional Finnish. The place has a very cozy atmosphere, and the location is central. A warm recommendation!

Pros: Amazing vegan food, Cozy, Central location

Noah98

Points +676

Vegan
02 Apr 2024

This cafe deserves its top spot

The food was incredibly good and fairly priced at 13€ for the buffet. The cinnamon roll was great too!

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-02

el1205

Points +175

Vegan
09 Mar 2024

Authentic finish food

Small but cosy vegan cantine in Helsinki.
I'm glad to find vegan versions of traditional finish dishes ! You can find several carelian pie types and cabbage pie, as well as finish pastries and cakes. It is served with salad and bread.
Everything was delicious, I loved especially the cabbage pie, the "egg" salad carelian pie and the cinnamon roll.
It is must in Helsinki !

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-09

Pros: Tasty, Reasonably priced

ImbaKate

Points +2148

Vegan
05 Mar 2024

Traditional finnish food

We went here for lunch. It is a really cute cafe with a lot of cakes and cinnamon buns. Also somentraditionl finnish food like cabbage pie.
Lunch menu changes daily. When we went you could either get the oven baked potatoes (choose your filling: vegan feta cheese, vegan tuna, smoked tofu or vegan caviar or a bit of everything) or a cauliflower soup, both served with Bread and salad

We chose
- traditional finnish cabbage pie
- lunch (oven baked potatoes with caviar and vegan feta cheese)

The food was really good. I would come back here :)

Staff is also super nice.

Pros: Traditional finnish food in vegan, Super nice staff, Nice atmosphere

MarciaGovinda

Points +16

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

FINNISH TRADITIONAL VEGAN FOOD

If you like healthful and homemade food, this place is for you. I was looking for traditional finnish vegan food and I was recommended this place from many people. The place is also SO ROMANTIC!!!! 💝 it makes you feel at home 🏡

Pros: Romantic, Makes you feel at home, The people is so kind

lydiaasol

Points +36

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Great food, great staff

I tried the “egg butter” and the caviar sour cream one and they were both fantastic. The staff was really friendly and the atmosphere very cozy. Highly recommend for a traditional vegan finnish experience

JohnnyQuan

Points +119

Vegetarian
20 Jan 2024

Intimate atmosphere with traditional dishes

This was one of my absolute highlights during my time in Helsinki - my favorite eating spot while I was there. It's kind of hidden away on top of a hill a small little building.
I had all the three savory Karelian pies available, with a side of salad, which were all absolutely delicious. One I think had tofu made to resemble tuna or so; another with "caviar" made from seaweed. Also had a lovely chai latte.
I got a dessert too... had a hard time picking from all the pastries, but ultimately settled on an orange-chocolate "cheese"cake.

The atmosphere is another reason to visit. It's small, very intimate, feels a bit like being a guest in a home. I observed feminist and LGBTQ-friendly decor too.
I wish I could've been in Helsinki longer to try other things here, as I think they have daily specials and pastries rotate. Will definitely revisit next time I see Helsinki.

Pros: Intimate, homey atmosphere, Very friendly and helpful staff, Traditional Finnish/Karelian food with vegan spin!

Cons: Menu in Finnish, but they'll help translate! , I think some food items and menu rotate

CandyLee

Points +402

Vegan
13 Dec 2023

I love it

Cute cafeteria next to Hakasalmen huvila-museum. Had a glass of sparkling rhubabrb wine and two carelian pies with toppings. Couldn’t resist taking a piece of licorice cake for dessert as well. Traditional finnish delicacies with a twist!

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-09

Pros: Peaceful place even it’s right in the city centre

D.af

Points +95

Vegan
06 Dec 2023

Quelles bonnes pâtisseries

J'en ai pris plusieurs tellement elles sont alléchantes et je les trouve vraiment délicieuses. Passez y absolument. En plus j'ai pu observer un petit lapin dans le parc. :-)

Selkie82

Points +43

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

Absolutely Superb

This is a real find for vegans. Thoughtful food made with heart. Many of the recipes are from the chefs grandma. They bring together traditional Finnish food with plant-based wisdom. The little kerali pies are superb, main courses are hearty and flavourful. I took away a blueberry and cream bun for later, this too was utterly delicious. If you are visiting Helsinki seek this place out ,. you will not be disappointed

Pros: Superb Food, Thoughtful and considered, Beautiful environment

Cons: None

racheldonatel

Points +70

Vegan
20 Oct 2023

My favourite place for coffee and lunch in Helsinki

The owners are really sweet and the food is very good. I absolutely loved the Karelian pies. I would love to have a café this good in my own city!
Love from Rotterdam

Nieve

Points +4598

Vegan
17 Oct 2023

Cozy lunch spot

Such a cute little cafe with a friendly team running it. We enjoyed our lunch, it was fresh and filling. There's a changing daily dish of the day and today there was also baked potatoes with salad and toppings. The buns we tried were nice as well, especially the one with cinnamon.

Gwenhwyfar

Points +365

Vegan
05 Oct 2023

Pretty good

We went there during our day trip to Helsinki and wanted to try vegan Finnish food. Unfortunately most of the Karelian pie was already sold out and they were smaller than expected. So we ordered one Karelian pie that was left (which tasted like a traditional dish of my home region Brandenburg, nice), cabbage pasty (also good) and cinnamon rolls for our trip back to Estonia. Can recommend it but expect a long queue on weekends.

mxijyx

Points +296

Vegan
22 Sep 2023

extraordinarily delicious

Delectable traditional food that you can try in a breathtakingly beautiful place.

vegankatd

Points +318

Vegan
19 Sep 2023

phenomenal

going to vegan places like these is basically the entire reason I travel- traditional food turned cruelty free. :-)

I didn’t have a ton of time in Helsinki (short layover), but I’m really really happy I stopped here. sweet owner/chef, generous with her time & recommendations. savory pie and sweet pastry items you def will not see outside of Finland. a

I got the traditional pie with the “egg” topping, “caviar” pie and a blueberry(!!!) danish.

A

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-19

Pros: beautiful location

undercovermartyn

Points +624

Vegan
18 Sep 2023

Beautiful location, great selection

Right between parliament, city museum, concert hall, Finlandia building and the busy Mannerheimintie is this little gem. You can barely hear the street and seating outside (if weather permits) is really dreamy. The selection of cakes, pastries and drinks is great, delicious and reasonably priced. Absolute must of you're in Helsinki!

Pros: Location , Selection

AlmaHärkönen

Points +220

Vegan
17 Sep 2023

Ihana pikku kahvila ❤️😸

Great little cafe to stop by on a sunday, great food and lovely place in general!

RhirhiD

Points +211

Vegan
16 Sep 2023

Vegan traditional treats

Delicious!! So nice to be able to try the local / Finnish dishes vegan.

I’ll be honest, I don’t even know what we tried but I liked it!

Lots of choices, all locally sourced too and a gorgeous setting in the courtyard.




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