Noora’s guidebook
My favourite restaurants, cafes, bars in Kallio
Sushi Forest
32 HämeentieGreat sushi buffet and sets!
Luckiefun's Restaurant Sörnäinen
7-9 VilhonvuorenkatuSushi buffet right next to my apartment
Roji
16 Kolmas linjaGreat sushi!
Amazing burgers, vegan also! Started by a Masterchef winner ;)
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Social Burgerjoint
4 KulmavuorenkatuAmazing burgers, vegan also! Started by a Masterchef winner ;)
Fafa's Kallio
10 VilhonvuorenkatuQuick and easy falafel etc., right next to my place
Döner Harju
23 FleminginkatuDöner, seitan
Street Gastro
13 VaasankatuKebab, falafels etc.
Skiffer Kallio
8 FleminginkatuPizzas, try the goat cheese-strawberry!
Tenho Restobar
15 HelsinginkatuPizza restaurant, also a bar - gigs often!
Tanner
11 HämeentieCool place with good pizzas, open for breakfast and dinner
Lie Mi
19 HämeentieVietnamese food, try the Shanghai tacos!
Thai O'Cha Sörnäinen
11 HelsinginkatuYummy thai food
Bali Brunch
5 Hermannin rantatieCute little indonesian restaurant
Levant Kallio
25 VaasankatuBest falafel in Helsinki!
Just Vege
15 VaasankatuVegetarian restaurant, falafels and burgers etc.
OHMYGOODNESS
14 VaasankatuHealth cafe - breakfast, lunch and dinner!
My favourite - vegetarian buffet, pay by the weight. Also a cafe with yummy vegan treats
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Silvoplee
3 Toinen linjaMy favourite - vegetarian buffet, pay by the weight. Also a cafe with yummy vegan treats
Pupu
36 HämeentieYummy salads
Harju 8
8 HarjutoriHip bistro/bar, try the vegan lasagne!
Lunch and dinner, booking recommended especially on weekends
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Restaurant Kolmon3n
11 Kolmas linjaLunch and dinner, booking recommended especially on weekends
Amazing food and wines, try the menu of 5 dishes. Really nice service and athmosphere
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Wino
11 FleminginkatuAmazing food and wines, try the menu of 5 dishes. Really nice service and athmosphere
The Bull & The Firm
2 KulmavuorenkatuGreat cocktails and food
Maroccan food - lunch buffet is really affordable, also a nice dinner place
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Sandro Kallio
17 Kolmas linjaMaroccan food - lunch buffet is really affordable, also a nice dinner place
Booking recommended! Super popular restaurant, they don't have a set menu but serve what they have for the day!
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Gastro Cafe Kallio
7 FleminginkatuBooking recommended! Super popular restaurant, they don't have a set menu but serve what they have for the day!
Best coffee in Kallio <3 really nice brunch on Saturdays!
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Ipi Kulmakuppila
13 PorthaninkatuBest coffee in Kallio <3 really nice brunch on Saturdays!
Sävy
12 Aleksis Kiven katuCute cafe with gooood coffee
Good Life Coffee Oy
17 Kolmas linjaA must-try for coffee enthusiasts
Early Bird
12 Kolmas linjaCool place with good music and yummy breakfast!
My favorite bar in Vaasankatu, which is full of bars/pubs!
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Bar Molotow
29 VaasankatuMy favorite bar in Vaasankatu, which is full of bars/pubs!
Cafe Talo
2 B HämeentieCool bar that also serves dinner
Way Bakery and Wine Bar
9 AgricolankatuHip bakery/wine bar
Panema Kallio
11 HelsinginkatuMust-try for beer enthusiasts ;)
Kuudes linja
13 B HämeentieMy favourite club, often gigs!
Kallio's most popular club, prepare to line up on weekends if going after 11pm!
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Kaiku
4 KaikukatuKallio's most popular club, prepare to line up on weekends if going after 11pm!
Cafelito
Wonderful tiny spanish cafe, go for breakfast!
Restaurant Flät no 14
14 Viides linjaCoffee & all-day breakfast!
Flea markets in Kallio and around Helsinki
Zirppari Oy
28 Kolmas linjaAffordable self-service flea market
Recycled goods store with multiple locations. This one in Hakaniemi is best for vintage clothes shopping! There is one UFF also really close to my place, Hämeentie 29
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UFF Hakaniemi
4 HämeentieRecycled goods store with multiple locations. This one in Hakaniemi is best for vintage clothes shopping! There is one UFF also really close to my place, Hämeentie 29
Frida marina
10 KaarlenkatuSuper cute vintage store/flea market. My favourite!
Recycled goods store with multiple locations, this is in Hakaniemi and there is one next to my place also, Hämeentie 31
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UFF Hakaniemi
4 HämeentieRecycled goods store with multiple locations, this is in Hakaniemi and there is one next to my place also, Hämeentie 31
Cute flea market/vegan cafe/pop up-store in Töölö. There is another store near the city center in Fredrikinkatu 25
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Relove Töölöntori
6 SandelsinkatuCute flea market/vegan cafe/pop up-store in Töölö. There is another store near the city center in Fredrikinkatu 25
Kaivarin Kanuuna Töölöntori
11 TöölöntorinkatuFlea market in Töölö, close to Relove.
Dallapénpuisto
1 TeollisuuskatuPark flea market every Sunday in the summer
Things to do around Helsinki
Wonderful island near my place. Good for walking, cycling, swimming and sunbathing in the summer! Also you can go to the Korkeasaari Zoo from here :)
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Mustikkamaan uimaranta
1 MustikkamaanpolkuWonderful island near my place. Good for walking, cycling, swimming and sunbathing in the summer! Also you can go to the Korkeasaari Zoo from here :)
Take the ferry from Market Square for a day trip in the beautiful island of Suomenlinna!
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Suomenlinna
Take the ferry from Market Square for a day trip in the beautiful island of Suomenlinna!
Take the ferry from Market Square to Vallisaari - beautiful nature spot
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Vallisaari
Take the ferry from Market Square to Vallisaari - beautiful nature spot
Restaurant / bar / sauna in Eira. Go for sauna and take dip in the ocean :)
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Löyly Helsinki
4 HernesaarenrantaRestaurant / bar / sauna in Eira. Go for sauna and take dip in the ocean :)
Pay what you can-yoga studio in Kallio. Check their weekly schedule from their facebook page. Recommended prices are 11-20€/class per person, students etc. 7-10€. So do note that it is not a "pay if you can"-studio! :)
Pranama Helsinki
28 Kolmas linjaPay what you can-yoga studio in Kallio. Check their weekly schedule from their facebook page. Recommended prices are 11-20€/class per person, students etc. 7-10€. So do note that it is not a "pay if you can"-studio! :)
Probably my favourite restaurant in Helsinki. They have a surprise menu, and the service and the atmosphere are just perfect. Highly recommended!
Sofia Gastro
27 AleksanterinkatuProbably my favourite restaurant in Helsinki. They have a surprise menu, and the service and the atmosphere are just perfect. Highly recommended!
Big shopping center near my place, a bit more quiet than the ones in the city center (Forum, Kamppi)
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Redi
5 Hermannin rantatieBig shopping center near my place, a bit more quiet than the ones in the city center (Forum, Kamppi)
If you're interested in Marimekko shopping while in Helsinki, this is your spot!
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Marimekko Herttoniemi Outlet
7 KirvesmiehenkatuIf you're interested in Marimekko shopping while in Helsinki, this is your spot!
Tavastia & Semifinal are clubs that have gigs almost every night. Check their websites for schedules
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Tavastia
4 Urho Kekkosen katuTavastia & Semifinal are clubs that have gigs almost every night. Check their websites for schedules
Really nice place for gigs, check their website for the schedule
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G Livelab
3 YrjönkatuReally nice place for gigs, check their website for the schedule
Beautiful park with nice views to the sea. Cafe Ursula and Mattolaituri are nice places to have coffee or a glass of sparkling. Mattolaituri also has outdoor movies from time to time, check their FB page for events! Kaivopuisto is also pretty close to Löyly, sauna/restaurant.
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Kaivopuisto
Beautiful park with nice views to the sea. Cafe Ursula and Mattolaituri are nice places to have coffee or a glass of sparkling. Mattolaituri also has outdoor movies from time to time, check their FB page for events! Kaivopuisto is also pretty close to Löyly, sauna/restaurant.
The cutest cafe in Helsinki. Try the cinnamon buns and be prepared to line up on a sunny day :D you can take nice walk from here to island Seurasaari or Hietaniemi beach. You can also take your sausages and grill them in the outside fire place ;)
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Regatta
8 MerikannontieThe cutest cafe in Helsinki. Try the cinnamon buns and be prepared to line up on a sunny day :D you can take nice walk from here to island Seurasaari or Hietaniemi beach. You can also take your sausages and grill them in the outside fire place ;)
Kallvik
Really beautiful outdoor area & beach
Free public sauna quite near my place in a quirky setting! Ihana Kahvila-cafe is next to it and open from June onwards
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Sompasauna
6 VerkkosaarenkujaFree public sauna quite near my place in a quirky setting! Ihana Kahvila-cafe is next to it and open from June onwards
Beautiful outdoor area for hiking and picnic. Check the Kampela cafe nearby and try the salmon soup and waffles <3
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Uutela
Beautiful outdoor area for hiking and picnic. Check the Kampela cafe nearby and try the salmon soup and waffles <3
Near my place, bars and restaurants (plus the best ice cream in town, Jädelinö). They have some food festival and other events as well, check their FB page
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Teurastamo
2 TyöpajankatuNear my place, bars and restaurants (plus the best ice cream in town, Jädelinö). They have some food festival and other events as well, check their FB page
Take a walk around Töölönlahti and end up in this beautiful cafe with beautiful views to Opera House <3
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Sinisen Huvilan Kahvila
11 H LinnunlauluntieTake a walk around Töölönlahti and end up in this beautiful cafe with beautiful views to Opera House <3
Another great outdoor place, and also sheep watching! :D
Bus nro 71 takes you to Vanhankaupunginkoski from the Railway Station or Sörnäinen (or you could take the citybike!)
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Fårholmen
Another great outdoor place, and also sheep watching! :D
Bus nro 71 takes you to Vanhankaupunginkoski from the Railway Station or Sörnäinen (or you could take the citybike!)
Taqueria El Rey
20 AnnankatuThe best mexican restaurant in Helsinki, amazing cocktails also
Chapter
22 AleksanterinkatuReally nice cocktails for a special night out, also fine dining
Pien
2 AteneuminkujaReally cool beer shop & bar in the city center