The Finnish Bistro Cafe & Coffee
2264 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Crema's Take
“This cozy neighborhood spot celebrates Finnish culinary traditions with standout pastries like their famous Kringle almond bar and a creative pulla apple cider that keeps customers coming back for weeks. The casual, self-serve atmosphere—where you order at the counter and bus your own dishes—creates an unpretentious gathering space that feels like a local secret, though expect a wait during peak hours. Beyond the impressive coffee and pastries, their full menu surprises with hearty creations like the spicy Viking burger, making it as much a destination for a complete meal as it is for your morning coffee ritual.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Highly recommend! They have an incredible selection of fresh pastries every morning and their coffee and teas are amazing (their kolaches are my favorite!) The atmosphere is unbeatable, truly a neighborhood favorite and a great community spot. Recently discovered that they do…
I enjoyed visiting this bistro! There was a wide variety of foods to try - some more common and some very unique! The menu was clearly labeled for being gluten free! The desserts were amazing and my cafe au lait was so good!
My husband come here a lot for coffee and pastries (which are always amazing - love their Kringle almond bar) but we decided to order lunch for the first time today and their spicy Viking burger was amazing. We staff even brought out an extra plates because they knew we were…
A cozy neighborhood joint that makes you feel right at home. Be prepared to seat yourself and bus your own dishes, while enjoying a hearty meal. Their menu has great variety, with my favorite being the coconut chicken sandwich.
Order at the counter and find a seat. It's super busy so there is a long line and a bit of a wait. Wooden chairs with no handles so easy for plus size butts, they are sturdy. But almost no space between tables so expect to squeeze and lots of op sorry as you slip on past people.…
I ordered takeout a couple weeks back and still can't stop thinking about their pulla apple cider. It was nice and hot and included a nice blend of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom I think). It was everything you could want in fall drink. I would go back just for that. I…
Crema Reviews
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