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Best Cafes in Loviisa (2026)

Loviisa, Helsinki Region

Best Cafes in Loviisa (2026)

Updated 2026 · Curated by local scouts

Loviisa does cosy cafes beautifully: Tuhannen Tuskan Kahvila in an 18th-century Old Town house, the glass-pavilion Loviisan Kappeli, tea and home baking at Favorit Cafe & Teashop, and the plant-based Helgas Vegan Café. Most are at their fullest in summer.

Café culture suits Loviisa's slow pace, and the town's best ones trade on character: old wooden houses, courtyard gardens and proper home baking. Several are seasonal, so the choice widens in summer, but a coffee-and-pastry stop is one of the simplest pleasures here. These are the cafes worth seeking out.

1

Tuhannen Tuskan Kahvila

The Café of a Thousand Sorrows occupies an 18th-century Old Town building that was once a speakeasy, with a courtyard shaded by espalier apple trees. It serves savoury pies, sweet treats and Loviisa's own savoury doughnuts known as smunkkis, all at an unhurried pace that fits the setting perfectly. It is the most characterful coffee stop in town.

Location is approximate.

budgetsummerOld Town, Loviisa

From the scout

Try a smunkki, the local savoury doughnut, and take it out to the apple-tree courtyard on a warm day.

2

Loviisan Kappeli

A glass-pavilion café dating from the era of Tsar Alexander, when it originally served mineral water to spa visitors. Today it is a pretty, light-filled spot known for its scone brunches, a little slice of 19th-century resort elegance in the middle of town.

Location is approximate.

budgetsummerLoviisa centre (park pavilion)

From the scout

Come for the scone brunch; the glass pavilion is at its best on a bright morning.

3

Favorit Cafe & Teashop

A homely café and tea corner in a 19th-century house in the centre, baking on-site every day of the week and pouring a wide selection of teas alongside coffee. Its consistently high local rating reflects the simple formula of fresh baking and a warm, bohemian room.

Location is approximate.

budgetyear-roundLoviisa centre

From the scout

A reliable year-round stop; go for the tea selection and whatever has just come out of the oven.

4

Helgas Vegan Café

A cosy, fully plant-based café in a former guesthouse, decorated with upcycled and second-hand finds. It is a welcome option for vegan and vegetarian visitors and a charming, relaxed spot in its own right, with a homemade, lived-in feel.

Location is approximate.

budgetyear-roundLoviisa centre

From the scout

The go-to for plant-based treats in town; the upcycled interior is part of the charm.

5

Kahvila-Ravintola Laivasilta

The harbour café-restaurant at Laivasilta, with a large summer terrace and views over the water. It is a casual, family-friendly spot for coffee, ice cream or a quick bite right on the waterfront, perfectly placed for waiting on the Svartholm ferry or watching the boats.

Location is approximate.

budgetsummerLaivasilta harbour

From the scout

Grab a coffee here before or after the fortress ferry; the terrace is all about the harbour view.

Quick Comparison

#NameCostBest Season
1Tuhannen Tuskan Kahvilabudgetsummer
2Loviisan Kappelibudgetsummer
3Favorit Cafe & Teashopbudgetyear-round
4Helgas Vegan Cafébudgetyear-round
5Kahvila-Ravintola Laivasiltabudgetsummer

FAQ

Are Loviisa's cafes open year-round?

Some are, but several are seasonal and at their fullest in summer, especially the harbour and pavilion cafes. Favorit Cafe & Teashop is a dependable year-round option in the centre, while harbourside spots like Kahvila-Ravintola Laivasilta are summer-focused.

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