La Torrefazione

Helsinki


One flight up from the street, this isn't a space to hang out with your laptop: La Torrefazione is so dedicated to its cause that it doesn't have wi-fi so you can focus solely on the coffee. It sources beans and creates roasting profiles for beans that are roasted in Helsinki, and prepares them using filter and drip brewing methods.

The standout coffee – and accompanying pastries such as a korvapuusti (cinnamon scroll) – make it a favourite with locals, so there's often a wait for a seat at peak times. You can also get takeaway.


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