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UniCafe Kaivopiha

Vegan Buffet, Student Lunch

$

Top tips

  • Bring a valid student card to get the subsidized lunch price.
  • Good to know: Expect a crowd, especially after classes, even though there’s plenty of seating.
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  • Try the vegan lunch with rice, salad, bread and hummus, as described by a diner.
  • Check the day's menu before you go; vegan dishes change, and reviewers report two vegan options on a typical day.
  • Add sauces or spices if your meal needs more garnish; reviewers say several are available.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention hummus and puoloffee.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for affordable, good value and generous portions.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This University of Helsinki campus buffet serves a daily vegan lunch alongside a vegan salad bar, with bread and hummus among the meal components mentioned by diners. It’s a budget-focused, casual dining room with plenty of seating, student discounts and a menu that changes by day; expect it to fill up after classes.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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UniCafe Kaivopiha · dine-in · 1 dish

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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Mannerheimintie 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–19:45
Tuesday
11:00–19:45
Wednesday
11:00–19:45
Thursday
11:00–19:45
Friday
11:00–19:45
Saturday
11:30–17:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, chickpeas, hummus
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