Cafe Silo

A Cozy Gem in Suomenlinna Helsinki – The Best Cinnamon Buns in Town Some cafés are just coffee spots, but this one feels like a second home. The warm atmosphere, super friendly owners, and incredible pastries make it truly special. I take my korvapuusti seriously, and after tasting my way through Helsinki, I can confidently say—this café serves the best. Perfectly soft, with just the right amount of cinnamon, they pair beautifully with their top-quality coffee. Families are warmly welcomed, and kids are genuinely taken into account. Whether you’re here for a quick coffee or a long chat with friends, you’ll keep coming back.

I had the carrot cake and an iced latte and both were delicious. Nice atmosphere and close location to the ferry to the mainland. There is also a clean restroom for customers.

We had a perfectly sunny day for our trip to Suomenlinna and having walked to King's Gate and back, Silo Cafe provided just the light lunch we were looking for. We sat outside in the sun and enjoyed a salmon salad, toasted sandwich and one of the best pulli we have eaten in Finland. Everything was fresh and tasty. The touch of pickled onion in both the salad and the sandwich was just right. Great coffee and a beer. Just lovely.

Delightful café on Suomenlinna. We had a Salmon Quiche with a side salad, and a Caffe Latte, and everything was delicious. Service is attentive and friendly, and the place has a relaxing atmosphere. Recommended if you want to grab lunch or take a break during your visit.

It's a small café perfect for a stop of coffee while exploring the island. They also have matcha and other small foods to keep you going

Cozy and cute café with good coffee, nice pastry treats and a warm atmosphere. Service was very nice. Got a very nice suggestion for a Finnish pastry dish. Lovely.

Hangry to happy. The two of us shared a smoked salmon toast, jam and cheese sandwich and blueberries bar. The toast was more like a panini, nice and crispy with smoked salmon and melted mozzarella. Ham & cheese had both cheese slices and the bread had a nice spread of cream cheese, cucumber and greens. Simple but yummy. I might be biased, I wholeheartedly recommend.

The mushroom soup was so good. Bread was delish. Cozy environment.

What a gem! I stumbled upon Café Silo after wandering around the island and figuring I needed a caffeine fix. The outdoor display of colorful chairs and warm blankets seemed inviting, so I headed right on in. The interior decoration is just as appealing, giving both a homey and modern look with candles at every table and black ceramic plates, contrasting with the sand-colored wooden decor. As is practically everyone in Finland, the café staff was warm and hospitable, being patient as I tried to shape my mouth accordingly to try and form the syllables to pronounce voisilmäpulla, or butter eye bun. I'm glad I was able to order one, considering they appeared to be in high demand and looked to be going fast as I stood on line! Among other Finnish favorites, there were also korvapuusti (cinnamon buns) and karjalanpiirakka (carelian pies). The voisilmäpulla was absolutely delicious, making me wonder if these are in fact, the best voisilmäpulla one can get in Helsinki, or even Finland (there appears to be no guide ranking where one can get the best ones, but if there were, I wouldn't be surprised if this topped the list). At the very least, they were the best ones I had during my stay in Finland. The bun was nice and fluffy, the cardamom giving just enough of a spice-twist at the end (excuse the slightly repulsive photo of the interior of the bun; I just wanted to prove how fluffy they were!). Thankfully, there wasn't too much butter to the point where the bun was soaked in the middle; it was just enough to give you the flavor but not the health consequences. Tea-selection is wide, and the rooibos was expectedly wonderful. A quiet and lovely hide-out on Suomenlinna, which would probably be a welcome sigh in the bustling summer season. Would love to go again!