Saltyheart
Saltyheart is an online candy store that is full of stylishly made and specially selected sweets, mostly salty licorice, salmiakki. The store specializes in different iterations of salmiakki candy, all handmade and uniquely Finnish. We recommend you try the caramel nougat bar in particular.
Roobertin Herkku – “Robert’s Treats”
This candy store is a dream come true if you love the visual appeal of candies as much as their taste. The large jars and boxes are full of colourful fruit pastels, salty liquorice, traditional liquorice and chocolates that you can scoop into bags. The salespeople are real candy experts and are happy to recommend some of their specialties, including ‘90s-style retro caramels and raw chocolate. Roobertin Herkku itself dates back all the way to 1963.
Fredrikinkatu 19
Annan Suklaatehdas – “Anna’s Chocolate Factory”
Anna’s Chocolate Factory makes exquisite works of art that you can eat. Her chocolate story began in New York in 2002, and she returned to Helsinki almost a decade later. For five years she ran her own chocolate company in the Big Apple having learnt the secrets of chocolate from a Belgian master and French school. Her chocolate factory in Helsinki is the culmination of her passion and expertise.
Merimiehenkatu 23
Kakkugalleria – “The Cake Gallery”
The cake buffet at the Cake Gallery will test how much you really love your cakes! In addition to selling individual cake slices and whole cakes, two of the Cake Gallery outlets also let you eat as much as you possibly can for a little over ten euros. Simply point to the cakes that catch your fancy and you will be served small samples that you can enjoy with tea or coffee. For a couple euros extra you can select cocoa, a special coffee or a soft drink instead. Be sure to try the marble cake!
Several outlets, including Fredrikinkatu 41 and Itis
Cafe Neuhaus
Cafe Neuhaus is a genuine Belgian chocolate store and café in the heart of Helsinki. It mainly sells chocolates made by Belgian chocolatiers, but its cocoas definitely deserve special mention. They are made from premium Callebaut chocolate and milk, and you even order yours with chilli or honey.
Unioninkatu 32