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Café Engel

Breakfast, Vegan Cake, Soy Milk

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Top tips

  • Check the cake selection for vegan choices; reviewers mention vegan strawberry cake and a selection of vegan cakes.
  • Good to know: Expect possible waits during busy periods: reviewers describe the café as tiny and packed, with queues at the door.
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  • Ask for soy milk if you prefer it in coffee; one reviewer noted it was available alongside other plant milks.
  • Ask staff which breakfast dishes can be made vegan; reviewers report that two breakfast options could be adapted.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention strawberry cake, cake and beet balls.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere, fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, dessert
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Across from Helsinki Cathedral, Café Engel has indoor and outdoor tables, counter ordering, and a view through its windows toward the square. Breakfast dishes such as Mother Earth can be adapted on request, and reviews mention vegan cake and plant milks; the small dining room can fill up, and one reviewer paid €25 for toast, cake, and coffee.

Vegan menu

CAN BE MADE VEGAN
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Café Engel · dine-in · 1 dish

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Aleksanterinkatu 26, 00170 Helsinki, Finland

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–21:00
Tuesday
08:00–21:00
Wednesday
08:00–21:00
Thursday
08:00–21:00
Friday
08:00–21:00
Saturday
09:00–21:00
Sunday
10:00–19:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.6 10 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding
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