Large, buttery cinnamon rolls flavored with plenty of crushed cardamom seeds.
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Café Succès
Giant Korvapuusti
Finnish Bakery
· $$
· Ullanlinna
★★★★½ 4.4
1,209 reviews
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An institution since 1957, Succès is the gold standard for the traditional Finnish 'pulla' experience. While most bakeries aim for delicacy, Succès is famous for the sheer scale of its rolls, which are roughly the size of a dinner plate but remain remarkably soft and buttery throughout.
📍 Korkeavuorenkatu 2, 00140 Helsinki · View on Maps
Café Regatta
Seaside Korvapuusti
Traditional Cafe
· $
· Töölö
★★★★½ 4.5
8,500 reviews
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Regatta offers the most atmospheric cinnamon bun experience in Finland. The buns are baked fresh in a tiny red 19th-century fishing shed. The combination of the sea breeze, the outdoor firepit, and the rustic decor makes the simple, home-style bun taste like a piece of Finnish history.
Way Bakery represents the 'new wave' of Finnish baking. They use a sourdough starter for their korvapuusti, resulting in a complex, slightly tangy dough with a superior chew and a deep, caramelized crust that traditional yeast-based versions lack.
Frequently cited by local 'bun hunters' as the best-tasting roll in Helsinki. Rams Roasters focuses on a heavy cardamom punch and a perfectly sticky, caramelized bottom that provides a satisfying crunch against the soft interior.
Located within the prestigious Hotel St. George, this bakery treats the korvapuusti as a fine pastry. The ingredients are top-tier, and the sourdough base provides a refined texture that feels more 'patisserie' than 'home-baked'.