Craft: the essence of Helsinki food culture

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Craft food scene in Helsinki:

Ice cream bar Jädelino offers fresh handmade Italian artisan ice cream free from any artificial colours or additives. Also coffee and other refreshments.

1. Jädelino

Ekberg is Finland's oldest bakery, patisserie and café, located in the city centre on the atmospheric Bulevardi. In the beautiful, newly renovated café you can let time sit still and enjoy delicious delicacies as well as a leisurely ambience.  The Ekberg Café is open every day, with only certain holidays as an exception. The mornings begin with an appetizing and plentiful breakfast, which is served from a buffet from Monday to Sunday. Lunch is served from 11.00 on Monday to Friday. You can stop by for a coffee or pastry, or to enjoy what the à la carte menu has to offer at any time. The summertime terrace provides the opportunity for having a cup of coffee outdoors and observing the bustling life of Helsinki on the Bulevardi street. The bakery shop next door offers freshly baked bread and buns from early morning.The bakery shop's selection includes products baked using recipes originating from the early days of the pâtisserie, as well as newer, seasonally varying delicacies.

2. Ekberg

Hakaniemi Market Hall is a genuine Finnish market hall.  Designed by architect Karl Hård af Segerstad, the market hall was opened in 1914. The charming 100-year-old building has many shops on two floors. Eg. fresh fish, bread and pastries and other delicious food can be found on the first floor and souvenirs, handicrafts, interior decorations and other design objects on the second floor. 

Hakaniemi Market Hall is closed until further notice due to renovation. The vendors can be found in the next door temporary market hall until the renovation is completed.

3. Hakaniemi Market Hall

Helsingin Jäätelötehdas is one of the oldest ice cream factories still running in Finland. The Italian brothers Magi founded Helsinki's first ice cream factory on Keskuskatu in 1922. The factory, now located in Espoo, is still today run by the third generation of the Magi family.

There are three Helsingin Jäätelötehdas ice cream kiosks in Kaivopuisto park (Merisatamanranta, Mattolaituri and Kompassitori) and one at Eteläinen Hesperiankatu.

4. Helsingin Jäätelötehdas, ice cream kiosks

Leipomo Väyrynen is a bakery, located at the Teurastamo area, baking with old family recipes. The products can be bought from different grocery stores around Helsinki, as well as from the bakery kiosk at Teurastamo area.

5. Leipomo Väyrynen

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Helsinki food culture is a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western influences, a result of its geographical and historical position. This has given rise to a distinctive culinary identity, deeply rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. ...