- 🕑 Today working hours: 09:00-20:00
- Price Range: €€ Moderately expensive
Café Esplanad is located right on the Esplanadi walking street, overlooking the Esplanadi park. It has indoor and outdoor seating.
The cafe uses high quality, fresh ingredients and has its own bakery on-site to make cinnamon buns, pulla, pies, cakes, and other baked goods daily.
Many customers rave about the giant cinnamon buns, rye bread salmon soup, cheesecake, and carrot cake. There are also great lunch options like build your own salads and open-faced sandwiches.
Trivia
- :bread: Café Esplanad bakes some of the biggest cinnamon buns in Finland
- :coffee: Unlimited free refills on regular hot filter coffee
- :salmon: The salmon soup is a must-try local specialty
- :butter: Many of the pastries contain cardamom and have a hint of orange flavor
- :tea: There are 20+ loose leaf tea options to choose from
- :cake: Some locals visit weekly just for the cakes and buns
- :champagne: Beer, wine, champagne, and cocktails are also available
Why Choose Café Esplanad
As Helsinki's oldest continuously operating cafe, Café Esplanad offers a charming historic atmosphere that can't be replicated elsewhere. It has survived the test of time thanks to its prime location, efficient service, cozy ambiance and consistently delicious food and drinks.
The friendly staff help to make any visit to Café Esplanad special. The cafe has been renovated and expanded over the years to add more seating while keeping its old world charm.
The food, especially the pastries, soups and salmon sandwiches, is made fresh daily using high quality ingredients and time-tested recipes. Café Esplanad definitely lives up to its reputation as one of Helsinki's very best cafes.
Place Features
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Atmosphere:
- ✓ Casual
- ✓ Cosy
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Accepted Payment Methods:
- ✓ Accepts credit cards
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What offers?:
- ✓ Vegan options
- ✓ Serves spirits
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Dining Options:
- ✓ Breakfast
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The Crowd:
- ✓ Good for groups
FAQs About Café Esplanad
What are the cafe's hours?
Open daily 7:30am-10pm. Kitchen closes at 8pm.
Is there Wifi?
Yes, free Wifi is available.
Can I make a reservation?
Reservations are not possible. Tables are first come, first served.
Are kids allowed?
Yes, kids are welcome. High chairs are available upon request.
Is there parking?
Unfortunately there is no private parking, but there are public parking garages nearby.
Do you serve food all day?
Breakfast pastries, lunch, and cakes/desserts are available all day.
Is it ok to work on my laptop for a few hours?
Yes, Café Esplanad is laptop and remote work friendly. There are plenty of power outlets available.
Are credit cards accepted?
Yes, all major credit cards are accepted.
Is there a dress code?
No, there is no specific dress code beyond normal casual cafe attire.
Is this Cafe open now?
No, it is closed since Monday, 20:00. This Cafe will re-open at Tuesday 09:00. Check opening hours
⏰ Opening Hours
The days and hours that Café Esplanad is open:
| Day | Working Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday May 13 | 09:00-20:00 |
| Tuesday May 14 | 09:00-20:00 |
| Wednesday May 15 | 09:00-20:00 |
| Thursday May 16 | 09:00-20:00 |
| Friday May 17 | 09:00-20:00 |
| Saturday May 18 | 10:00-19:00 |
| Sunday May 19 | 11:00-19:00 |
🚩Café Esplanad Contact
✉ Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 37, 00100 Helsinki, Finland 📍 map
✆ Phone: (358) 966-5496
🌍 Web Site: www.esplanad.fi
📍 Location
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