Café Esplanad in Helsinki: photos, reviews

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Café Esplanad is a charming spot in Helsinki where you can enjoy budget-friendly meals with a touch of French flair. Known for its aromatic coffee and fantastic sandwiches, it's a favored haunt for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The menu features delightful options like hot chocolate, salmon, and soup, alongside a selection of desserts and beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails.

The café also caters to fans of sports, offering free Wi-Fi for those wanting to stream or relax online. Seating is flexible with both dine-in and takeaway options, and there's a pleasant terrace for enjoying meals outdoors. While the place can get busy, making service a bit slow during peak times, the overall experience is well-loved by visitors.

Price

$$$$ 5 - 10 EUR

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Erottaja

Bus stop 142 m walk

Ylioppilastalo

Tram stop 152 m walk

Mikonkatu

Tram stop 258 m walk

Aleksanterinkatu

Tram stop 180 m walk

4.2

based on 2,467 reviews

Google

4.2/5 1,980 reviews

Facebook

4.3/5 487 reviews

Evangelia Kontele

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Φοβερός καφές! Το chocolate cake ασυναγώνιστο!

Giedrė G

Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Yes, crowded, slow moving queue, interior still outdated despite renovation, tea cup is modestly sized as opposed to a proper mug... But OMG THOSE CINNAMON BUNS!!!

Kevät2020

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Oikein kiva paikka pysähtyä kahville, viinille tai oluelle. Enemmän olisin kaivannut leivosmaisia makeita mutta löytyi hyvä hedelmäinen torteletti. Suolaiset näytti herkullisilta. Viini maistui vähän väljähtyneeltä mutta pyysin palan jäätä. Kiva paikka.

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