A house for all occasions

Do you have any plans for the weekend already? Looking for a good place to go for dinner? For having drinks? For a nice brunch? Or maybe a nice theater evening?

In all those cases you can head to Café Talo in Hakaniemi. This place has it all. And it is a good choice for all those occasions. They have an excellent selection of wines and whiskeys, delicious dishes for any time of the day and a real feel-at-home athmosphere.

Check it out and have a nice weekend!

Töölö's exhibitionists

No, this post is not about people running around naked in town. Nor is the wonderful small café in Töölö with the peculiar name The Exhibistionists.

But it is a place you should pay a visit to. The Exhibistionists on Museokatu has room for just a few customers but is dedicated to making their stay as cozy and comfortable as possible. While listening to French music from the loudspeakers feel free to grab one of the books from the shelf and let your thoughts travel. The occasional sip on a cup of good, freshly brewed coffee makes that experience even better.

The Exhibtionists is also a good choice for a bite in the morning. They serve breakfast every day of the week and on the weekend also offer brunch. For breakfast you can just drop by any time. Make sure to make a reservation for the weekend brunch though. As mentioned the seats there are limited so they need to know how many people are coming.

Give it a try!

Brunch at the sea

What about a nice big brunch this Sunday? And should it maybe be something a bit more traditional this time? Then try Mestaritalli.

They have a big Saaristo brunch with lots of nice salads, fish, dark bread, warm dishes like Vorschmack, bacon and sausages. And at this time of the year also blinis are included that can be topped with sour cream, pickled cucumber, fish roe and more. And also leave some space for the delicious cakes, fruits and cookies from the desert table.

Mestaritalli also have a really nice location at the sea shore at Seurasaarenselkä. Brunch is served Sundays from 12 till 16.00. To be save call in advance and make a reservation.

Enjoy the weekend!

All you need for brunch

Aren't weekends a great thing? And what could be better on a Saturday or Sunday morning than a late brunch with loads of delicious food?

One really nice place for brunch can be found right in the center on Kalevankatu called Flada 13. Brunch is served here Saturdays and Sundays from 10 till 16:00. And you will find everything you wish for here. A big buffet with several different salads, a big variety of bread, cheese, ham, fruits and loads of other stuff. Included in the brunch is also an omelette with toppings and fillings of your choice like bacon, peppers, cheese, chili and even rips.

What about some freshly baked waffles as a desert after that? And maybe some home made cake as well?

One more great thing about Flada is that it's relatively small and provides a cozy atmosphere. Since space is limited you should order a table in advance though. Brunch is 22 € per person.

Enjoy your weekend!

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate

Chjoko in Kruunuhaka is THE place for chocolate lovers. The small shop offers a pretty impressive selection of classic and extraordinary chocolate products. And almost all of it is self-made.

Try their heavenly pralines, cakes and petit fours. And don’t miss out on their macarons! They are some of the best I ever had.

Of course there is also chocolate ice cream. You’re saying chocolate ice cream is boring? Then you haven’t tried the ones at Chjoko. They have several different versions all based on either white, milk or dark chocolate combined with some spicy or fruity flavors.

Oh, and if you are a real chocolate fan you might want to come to their Saturday ChocolateBrunch where you can try and eat as much as you can for just 16 €.

Enjoy!

Helsinki’s balcony to the sea

Are you looking for a brunch place for the weekend? What about sitting on a small island overlooking the city and enjoying a selection of delicious archipelago buffet?

You can get all that at Restaurant Saaristo on Klippan island. You get there easily with a small ferry leaving every few minutes south of the Olympia Terminal next to the Peace Statue.

The white Jugend style villa with the red roof can already be seen from far and is a landmark in Helsinki. Its history dates back to 1898 and during the summer months it serves as a high class restaurant.

The buffet is served only on Sundays between 12:00 and 16:00 and costs 32 Euros. This is one of the more expensive brunches in the city but it’s probably also the one with the most unique surroundings.

Saaristo is also open during the week as an à la carte restaurant and also serves lunch. You can of course also just come there and have a drink on their beautiful terrace.

Saaristo is still open till September 1.

Brunch at the coffee roastery

La Torrefazione has one of the best coffees in town. But did you know that they also serve delicious brunch?

You can choose between three different versions. Take for example Saaristo (from the island) with different smoked fish, fish roe, air dried ham and the traditional dark archipelago bread. Or choose Suomi get a yogurt with fresh berries and muesli, Karelian pie, quail egg and other delicacies. You can also go for the basic continental breakfast. With each brunch comes either a smoothie or a waffle as dessert.

Brunch at La Torrefazione is served Saturdays from 9:00 to 12:00 for 14.50 € and Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00 for 18.50€.

Have a nice weekend!

Fazer brunch for insiders

The brunch at Fazer on Kluuvikatu is well known and very popular. But have you tried the Fazer brunch on the top floor of Stockmann at Tema already? Enjoy a top quality brunch for a reasonable price in a stylish and comfortable environment.

Most people probably don’t even know that the eighth level at Stockmann has more to offer than just a café. But when you leave the elevator and turn to the right you will soon come to Ravintola Tema that is part of the Fazer group. They have Sunday brunch from 12 to 17:00. For just 19,90€ you can eat from the buffet which includes a wide assortment of delicious starters and desserts. For an additional 10 € you can also have warm main dish. But believe me the buffet will make you more than happy. You find everything from fresh salads with asparagus, shrimps, olives and feta cheese to cold smoked salmon, chicken curry or beef with spring onion topped with raspberry sauce. But keep some space for a sweet berry smoothie and one of the heavenly Fazer cakes for dessert.

The brunch at Tema is no doubt one of the best you can find in Helsinki. And since it’s not that well known yet you don’t have to worry about not getting a table or queuing for the buffet.

Enjoy your brunch!

Brunch with Bob

From time to time it’s nice to go out for brunch on a weekend rather than preparing your own breakfast at home. Helsinki offers a whole lot of good opportunities for that.

 

One of them that opened recently is Dylan Milk. It’s run by the people that run Dylan at Arabianranta successfully already for years. And also the new place in Ruoholahti knows how to convince with quality.

Especially if you are into salads this is the place for you. More than ten different fresh salads such as pasta-chicken, salmon-fish-row-potato and many more are awaiting you here. But of course also classics like cereals, scrambled eggs, sausages and everything else you desire for a good brunch are there. They also have delicious deserts. Keep that in mind and leave some space for them.

Dylan Milk is spacious and furnished simple and modern. It is also an ideal place for families with small children. There is a playing corner with a TV just for the little ones. The brunch is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 till 14:00. The buffet is 16 € for adults, children from 4 till 10 pay half and for the youngest ones it is even for free.

Enjoy your brunch and have a nice weekend!

It’s a little bit Fanny

If you are into light, fresh and healthy dishes and like to enjoy that in an airy and bright ambience Fanny might be the right place for you. The glass pavilion in Sinebrychoff park offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and on the weekend also nice brunch for its customers.

The prices are average for the center of Helsinki. Especially for vegetarians Fanny has a lot to offer. No matter at what time of the day you will always find a salad bar with a wide selection of vegetables, fruit, nuts and everything else you desire. But Fanny also has something to offer for fish and meat lovers. Check out their website to see their menu. You can find the daily lunch offers on their Facebook page.

Brunch at its best

It’s weekend again and time for a nice brunch. An amazing brunch buffet can be found at one of the most traditional and best cafés in Helsinki – at Café Fazer.

Fazer started off just as a bakery. Till today they make breads which you can buy all over the country. For that reason you also have a big selection of different freshly baked breads at Fazer brunch. Apart from that Fazer offers delicious toppings, fresh fruit, eggs, fish, porridge, yoghurt, pancakes and everything else you can wish for for brunch. Of course you also get to try some Fazer cakes and pralines for desert.

During the summer you can also sit outside on their terrace. 

Brunch is on Saturdays from 9 to 14.00 and Sundays from 10 to 14.00. You pay 18,90 per person.

Brunch in Punavuori

What could be better than sleeping in on the weekend and then go to a fine café around noon and have a long brunch with friends? I guess many of you will agree if I say it’s one of the most relaxing things you can do at the weekend. For that reason I want to give you some recommendations about brunch places to visit in Helsinki. 

Why not start with Primula in Punavuori this weekend? Primula is a bakery and restaurant and offers weekend brunch on Saturdays from 11.00 to 14.00 and Sundays from 10.00 to 14.00. For 16 € (18€ if you like a glass of sparkling wine with it) you can choose from a nice selection of cold and warm food. Especially for friends of salty brunch this is a good place to go. But of course you can also find some sweet dessert.

Enjoy your weekend!