Cafe Regatta

Top choice in Helsinki


In a marvellous waterside location, this historic rust-red wooden cottage is scarcely bigger than a sauna, but has great outdoor seating on the bay. You can hire a canoe or paddleboards alongside, buy sausages and grill them over the open fire, or just kick back with a drink or korvapuusti (cinnamon scroll). Expect to queue on sunny weekends. Cash only.