Yeah, I wouldn't believe me either. In fact, lately I've spent a ton of time in cafes, just chilling on my laptop, looking all intellectual and such. I like to pretend I'm working on that novel of mine, sipping a cafe au lait, and listening to some singer-songwriter tunes when in all actuality I'm drinking 7 up, listing to country music, and creepin' on facebook. I can only be so chic and European okay!
Anyway, while I may not totally grasp the whole "cool concept" of cafes, I have become quite educated on the best ones in Helsinki. Here are my choices:
1) Fazer Cafe
Fazer is definitely the best I've come by. The inside is not only huge, but absolutely beautiful with it's mirrored walls, domed ceiling, and vases full of chocolates- some of which are free! Although I must warn you, don't take too many handfuls of the "free" chocolates otherwise the employees might feel inclined to move them behind the counter and out of reach. Damn them.
2) Ravintola Kappeli
Part restaurant, bar, and cafe, Ravintola Kappeli is perfect for whatever mood you might be in. For me it's the perfect place to curl up in one of the many cushioned nooks and take a Skype call. Though I find it a bit too tourist-y, I'd absolutely recommend having a glass of wine or hot chocolate (the best I've ever had!) and enjoying the views of the harbor and Esplandi.
3) Picnic Cafe
Any Picnic Cafe will do! Here I am on the second floor of Kamppi- one of my favorites. I had to look all pensive and ridiculous so no one would know I was taking pictures of myself. Don't judge me. Anyway, I also like the Picnic on the roof of Forum and the one on Yliopistonkatu.
These cafes are definitely something I will miss about Helsinki. I'm absolutely dreading having to find new ones when I move to Paris. I've only just discovered these cafes! And yes, I am moving to another foreign country and this is one of my main concerns. Don't even worry about it.
Fazer is definitely the best I've come by. The inside is not only huge, but absolutely beautiful with it's mirrored walls, domed ceiling, and vases full of chocolates- some of which are free! Although I must warn you, don't take too many handfuls of the "free" chocolates otherwise the employees might feel inclined to move them behind the counter and out of reach. Damn them.
2) Ravintola Kappeli
Part restaurant, bar, and cafe, Ravintola Kappeli is perfect for whatever mood you might be in. For me it's the perfect place to curl up in one of the many cushioned nooks and take a Skype call. Though I find it a bit too tourist-y, I'd absolutely recommend having a glass of wine or hot chocolate (the best I've ever had!) and enjoying the views of the harbor and Esplandi.
3) Picnic Cafe
Any Picnic Cafe will do! Here I am on the second floor of Kamppi- one of my favorites. I had to look all pensive and ridiculous so no one would know I was taking pictures of myself. Don't judge me. Anyway, I also like the Picnic on the roof of Forum and the one on Yliopistonkatu.
These cafes are definitely something I will miss about Helsinki. I'm absolutely dreading having to find new ones when I move to Paris. I've only just discovered these cafes! And yes, I am moving to another foreign country and this is one of my main concerns. Don't even worry about it.
I bet you'll find a million little cafes almost immediately after setting foot in any street in Paris! Srsly. They love their cafes.
ReplyDeleteOne of my biggest dreams is to live in Paris and work at one of the museums, or at least to just live in Paris. So, if you blog for no other reason, blog for the sake of fueling the achievement of my dream someday!
(I know, how selfish am I? Don't judge me! I didn't judge your pensive portrait!)
By the way - I just searched "cafes in paris" on google maps, and almost every square centimeter is full of little dots. lol.