By the lake
Summer café TÖNÖ – A summer café built inside a shipping container on the shores of Pyhäjärvi lake in Eteläpuisto area. The café serves delicious salads, toasts and more. Enjoy summer days with refreshing cold drinks and ice cream! Versatile events and live music will take place throughout the summer.
Summer café Pyynikin Hiekkarannat – Open every day at Pyynikki beach, weather permitting, until the end of August. Ice cream, gelato, coffee as well as beach food available.
Eliander ice cream kiosk – During the summer, the kiosk at Eliander beach in Onkiniemi offers ice cream and refreshments, as well as beers and ciders from Plevna Brewery.
Café Seila – Located at Naistenlahti Harbour, this container café is the perfect spot to grab something to eat or drink on a summer’s day. The menu features bagels, flatbread wraps, muffins and ice cream, among other treats. There’s even a special ice cream just for dogs!
At the heart of the city
Café À la Ranta – A brand-new market square café at Laukontori. Stop by for breakfast, brunch, lunch or an afternoon coffee and enjoy the summer sun.
Café Laukontori – Located in Alaranta, this charming summer café offers freshly baked doughnuts, sweet buns and savoury pies, making it the perfect stop for a summer treat. If you’re feeling hungrier, you can also enjoy a hearty bowl of creamy salmon soup.
Café Lempi – This family-friendly summer café is conveniently located next to the Pikku Kakkonen playground. The menu includes delicious milkshakes, smoothies and if you’re feeling hungry, you’ll also find a selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
Old Church summer café – Set in the bell tower of Tampere’s Old Church, this charming summer cafe offers a peaceful terrace overlooking the Central Square. Stop by for a coffee and selection of sweet and savoury treats, all at affordable prices.
Coffee breaks outside the city center
Hempee ice cream kiosk – In Hiedanranta, this ice cream kiosk offers treats such as cookie ice cream sandwiches, artisan ice creams and various coffee drinks. You can also borrow picnic blankets and different games from the kiosk. It’s easy to get there by tram, too!
Uittotunneli Café & Bistro – A welcoming lakeside café and bistro in the beautiful surroundings of Santalahti on the shores of Lake Näsijärvi. Enjoy traditional waffles and coffee in the sunshine, or unwind with a glass of sparkling wine as the evening sets in. Throughout the summer, the café also hosts free live music performances.
Café Hellman – A charming terrace café on Viikinsaari Island, welcoming visitors throughout the summer. Relax with a speciality coffee, cake or pastry while taking in the stunning views across Lake Pyhäjärvi.
Liuttu Farmhouse – A lovely old farm house located in Teisko, where you’ll find a café, a vintage style shop and a little museum with some old tools. There are donkeys, sheep and chicken to keep you company.
While visiting Arboretum
Summer café at Hatanpää mansion – At the summer café and terrace, you can enjoy both savoury and sweet treats, such as bubble waffles, various pastries, baked potato dishes, ice creams, and other refreshments. Please note that the café is occasionally closed due to private events.
Summer café Arboretum – This summer café operates in a former hospital sauna building dating back to the 1920s, next to the rose garden behind Hatanpää Mansion. The café serves pastries, small savoury snacks, ice cream, and soft drinks. It is recommended to check the café’s opening hours on its Facebook page.
Cafés in the region
Villa Vino Summer Café – Located in Mutala, Ylöjärvi, this summer café is a paradise for food lovers. The menu features a wide selection of freshly prepared dishes, including pizzas, bowls, burgers and sweet pastries. Throughout the summer, the café also hosts a variety of events.
Kesämökki Café – Spend a sunny summer day in Loukonlahti, Pirkkala, enjoying outdoor games, stand-up paddleboarding, delicious treats and refreshing drinks. Furry friends are welcome too, with homemade ice cream specially made for dogs.
Murole Summer Café – Looking for a sweet treat surrounded by beautiful scenery or a relaxing stop on your cycling trip? Located in Ruovesi, Murole Summer Café offers everything from light snacks and coffee to more substantial meals. The café also hosts live performances throughout the summer.
Mokkapirtti – This nostalgic summer café in Valkeakoski is best known as the filming location of the Finnish TV series Kontio & Parmas. The menu includes hot and cold drinks, sweet and savoury treats and, of course, ice cream.
Pakari Summer Café – History and homemade flavours come together in this idyllic countryside café in Orivesi. Discover the stories behind this charming café while treating yourself to delicious homemade pastries made on site.
Villa Ponsa – An idyllic summer café set in a log house built in 1935 in the village of Ponsa. Alongside coffee and tea, here you’ll find a selection of traditional café favourites, all homemade using ingredients from the café’s own garden and nearby forests.
Haralanharju Observation Tower Summer Café – Relax with freshly brewed coffee, refreshing drinks, sweet and savoury treats, or an ice cream while surrounded by the peaceful ridge landscape. Complete your visit with a climb to the observation tower for stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
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