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-Sun 11:00-17:00.
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Last update on 18 Jun 2025 by enolan00
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Added by SeitanSeitanSeitan on 12 Apr 2022
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144 Reviews
First Review by SeitanSeitanSeitan
LiorBlum
Points +755
Was it a bad day? - Edit
Unfortunately, and I really hate to do this, but I really do not understand the other reviews.
Read moreSuper cramped and uncomfortable place for a lunch, I had to maneuver through the long queue with my plates and get my own water out of a huge jar from the fridge using the lunch table. Besides the tables in the other room the place is basically a crowded corridor with a crowded table at its end.
I got the lunch menu rather late but it was still offered at 10 euros and consisted of potatoes, two salads and potato soup. The salads were fine, but no bread to eat them with (honestly it was enough carbs already... Protein was nowhere to be found).
I added a cinnamon bun since it looked nice and because of all the praises about it, but it was quite simply a bread with some sugar on top of it. No filling, barely any cinnamon. 4.5 euros. What was that? Huge disappointment 😕
One star for being vegan which I always appreciate and for the nice garden outside.
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ennialexandra
Points +168
Erittäin hyvät herkut - Edit
Paljon herkullisia vaihtoehtoja jälkkäreiksi. Hyvät kahvit ja tunnelmallinen piha. Paras korvapuusti ikinä!
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plantbasedsailors
Points +75
Very crowded, okayish food - Edit
Our expectations were maybe a bit too high because of all the 5-star ratings. We took the lunch buffet, which costs 13€ each. It offered a stew, small potatoes, simple green salad, bread and three dips. Four our liking it misses salt and flavor. The bread was very good.
Read morePros: Location, sit outside under the trees, Self baked bread
Cons: Flavorless food, Staff couldn’t recommend anything , Buffet offered just a few things
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VeeraVee
Points +154
Finnish delicacies made vegan - Edit
If you like traditional Finnish savory and sweet treats, this is the perfect spot.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-03
Pros: Food quality , Great coffee, Friendly staff
Cons: Small operation so tables can get full/not cleaned
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MariaBecker
Points +994
karelian pastries - Edit
we had some traditional karelian pastries. they were either filled with potato’s or barley. also they had the typical „egg wash“ on top or kaviar. The location is really nice to sit outside!
Read morePros: queerfriendly, women owned business
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Maripa
Points +165
Nice place with great Location - Edit
Cosy place, tasty pastry, Tight to queue when crowded
Read morePros: Tasty and fresh pastry , Cosy, Places outside
Cons: Staff was extremely unfriendly
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +10011
cute place, food was ok - Edit
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..
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anduke
Points +549
Lovely little cafe! - Edit
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!
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izzyfrances
Points +310
Incredible food! - Edit
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!
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LeenL
Points +2529
Healthy and tasty lunch - Edit
Simple, but pure and healthy food.
Read moreNice outdoor seating.
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Tcornhill
Points +40
Best finish cinnamon bun!! - Edit
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!
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HilarySparkhall
Points +104
Lives up to the reviews - Edit
Beautiful pasties and a cafe - everything we had was very delicious and authentic Finnish cuisine!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Pretty decor, Friendly service
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middymuddy
Points +512
Worth a visit - Edit
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.
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elliewilliams
Points +392
Lovely snack stop - Edit
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
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PekkaHurskainen
Points +32
Cozy vegan cafe in Helsinki city center - Edit
Amazing vegan food, also traditional Finnish. The place has a very cozy atmosphere, and the location is central. A warm recommendation!
Read morePros: Amazing vegan food, Cozy, Central location
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Noah98
Points +891
This cafe deserves its top spot - Edit
The food was incredibly good and fairly priced at 13€ for the buffet. The cinnamon roll was great too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-02
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el1205
Points +175
Authentic finish food - Edit
Small but cosy vegan cantine in Helsinki.
Read moreI'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
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ImbaKate
Points +2923
Traditional finnish food - Edit
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.
Read moreLunch 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
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MarciaGovinda
Points +16
FINNISH TRADITIONAL VEGAN FOOD - Edit
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 🏡
Read morePros: Romantic, Makes you feel at home, The people is so kind
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lydiaasol
Points +36
Great food, great staff - Edit
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
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JohnnyQuan
Points +167
Intimate atmosphere with traditional dishes - Edit
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.
Read moreI 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
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CandyLee
Points +402
I love it - Edit
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!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-09
Pros: Peaceful place even it’s right in the city centre
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D.af
Points +95
Quelles bonnes pâtisseries - Edit
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. :-)
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Selkie82
Points +47
Absolutely Superb - Edit
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
Read morePros: Superb Food, Thoughtful and considered, Beautiful environment
Cons: None
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racheldonatel
Points +70
My favourite place for coffee and lunch in Helsinki - Edit
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!
Read moreLove from Rotterdam
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Nieve
Points +4777
Cozy lunch spot - Edit
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.
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Gwenhwyfar
Points +411
Pretty good - Edit
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.
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