Vegan-friendly
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International
Buffet
European
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. A student restaurant on Helsinki University campus. Has warm vegan lunch (including salad, bread, spread and soy milk) everyday, salad buffet and tofu sandwich as a cold options. Student discount with Finnish student card. On the web page you can check the option of the day. Open Mon-Fri 10:30-19:00, Sat 11:30-17:00. Closed Sun.
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15 Reviews
First Review by luvs2travel
Anne000
Points +416
Excellent - Edit
So good when its not too busy or crowded. Always has some vegan options. Awesome location in the centre
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-02
Guest
leiremontoya_
Points +644
Best place ever!!! - Edit
Ate a whole vegan menu (rice with vegan sauce, salad, bread with hummus) for only 2,60!! This price is only suitable for the ones with the student card from any college.
Read morePros: So cheap, Tasty
Guest
siderealfire
Points +2353
Wide choice and nice place - Edit
The place is really nice, they always have more than one vegan choice + all the different sides. Prices are very cheap if you are a student and food quality is pretty good as well
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KaisaOrgusaar
Points +473
Fair food - Edit
It is a perfect place when you are looking for a budget meal (ca 3-5 €). There were two main vegan options, portion was huge and service friendly. The place has a feeling of scool canteen, which it probably was, but the corner with plants was cozy.
Read morePros: Very cheap, Large portions, Friendly service
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Patatine
Points +2549
Good - Edit
They always have a vegan option. For cheap student food it’s good food for a good price
Read morePros: Good, Cheap, Central
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Clara893
Points +249
Good student Cafeteria - Edit
Kaivopiha is part of a chain of UniCafés across Helsinki. There is always at least one vegan and one vegetarian option as far as I have experienced. They also offer meat, however there will no longer be beef on the menu starting from 2020, yay. Usually the quality of the food is satisfying. As a student (with student ID) a meal costs 2,60€ and includes a main dish, potatoes and or rice, as well as different salads, bread and spreads. I quite enjoy their Hummus and the garlic oil. Can recommend it as a cheap place to eat where you won't leave hungry!
Read morePros: Vegan options , Salad bar , Affordable
Cons: Cafeteria atmosphere, not restaurant
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Sakuru
Points +665
Basic food for students - Edit
Probably the busiest Unicafe in town, Ylioppilasaukio or Kaivopiha as it is nowadays called, manages to be quite functional especially now after renovation. It is good that there is always the salad bar option with tofu or pulled oats, if you don't fancy the warm dishes. The central location and late opening hours take me here from time to time even if I usually prefer a little more peace and quiet.
Read morePros: Cheap for students, Salad bar option, Location
Cons: Noisy and sometimes a little messy
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MargueriteBeattie
Points +125
Student Restaurant but anyone can eat there - Edit
There are many unicafes throughout Finland. They always have at least a vegetarian option, and the bigger ones always have a vegan option. The food is cheap especially for students. They also have fair trade coffee, hot chocolate, and teas. They also take nutrition into account when planning the meals.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-05-16
Pros: Cheap, Nutritious, Ethical
Cons: Quality could be better
Guest
Doro*
Points +485
depends on which unicafe you go - Edit
when it comes to the quality of food at unicafe, I'd say it really depends on which unicafe you go to.
Read moreI'd say at all of them you'll get decent food, usually one vegan dish per day, but don't expect too much. however, there are some that offer an additional salad bar, where you can fill a big bowl with different veggies and take a glass of tofu or seitan with it. those are for instance the main unicafe in the center or then one called "olivia" close to hakaniemi.
in any case there are many different unicafes all over the city and I'd recommend checking the unicafe page to see where what is served (including the opening hours) :)
Pros: at least one vegan option, cheapish, can be actu
Cons: quality and taste experience depends on where you
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MarttaKinnunen
Points +63
Always vegan option - Edit
Very cheap and food is okay if u think price. They also have self made hummus or other paste for bread. Lunch 2,6€ and coffee 0,90€. They also have sometimes cake etc. what is vegan. If I dont have lots a money and Im in hurry I always go hear. Food is very basic, no fast food like many other veggie restaurants.
Read moreThis is much better than Fazer amica!!!!
Pros: Cheap, Vegan option always, atmosphere is nice
Cons: Too much people
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Heike.St
Points +425
Cheap but not that exceptional - Edit
If you are a student in Helsinki you can eat at Unicafé quite cheap. Just 2,60€ for main dish, salad, bread and drink.
Read moreThere are several "restaurants" where you can get the food provided by Unicafé, also in Espoo and Vantaa. Check out the website www.unicafe.fi to get the daily menu in the single locations.
If you like legumes, that this is the right choice for you. But if you expect that the dish called "vegetable temptation" is full of temptation, you will be disappointed. Proper food to stuff yourself, but nothing for gourmets.
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VegTim
Points +260
Casual food for good price, serves everyone - Edit
Not only students but also the big public can go there and eat. You can check the daily menu's online and choose from many locations. Vegan options are clearly marked and available in many of their outlets. You can have a nice peek into Finnish student life and see how they are pampered compared to many other countries. Not junk food but healthy casual food for good price.
Read moreYou order the portion from the counter and pay for it. After that you can take as much salad and bread as you want. There are also vegan spreads available.
They serve you in English as well.
Pros: daily menu's online , many locations , good prices
Cons: no gourmet options
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jarik
Points +67
If you like "industrial" food - Edit
Cheap price, for students real cheap and for others little cheaper than normal, but not really proper restaurant. If food is just energy go here, if you want to enjoy your food go some other place.
Read morePros: cheap
Cons: industrial food
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Cara Cara
Points +92
More on unicafe - Edit
Note they also label what is vegan and there are many throughout Helsinki.
Read moreGood food, easy on the budget.
Cara Cara
OH - and if you are having trouble finding one you can check on this website for locations http://www.unicafe.fi/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=81 they are near/in the university buildings.
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luvs2travel
Points +46
A good value in an expensive city - Edit
We ate lunch only once here. We had the vegan tofu and vegetable casserole, and it was really good. The place has a cafeteria-style set up and appeals to lots of college students. You have to bus your own dishes when done. Even though Helsinki is rather compact, if you have trouble finding Unicafe on a map of the city, ask one of the many tourist helpers for assistance.
Read morePros: great food, good value
Cons: limited hours, can be hard to find
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