Foodie tour in Lahti
Foodie tour in Lahti
The destinations on this tour are united by the history of the city and its famous landmarks. Enjoy breakfast like a station manager next to the Lahti Travel Centre. Check out Gastropub Mylly in the old Oululainen quarter. Rejoice at the return of brewing operations to the premises of the former Mallasjuoma Brewery in Malski. Explore the restaurant hub of the old functionalist bus station. The Lahti Harbour, which used to be the busiest inland port in Finland, is today the living room of Lahti residents.
5 spots
Length: about 2,5 km by foot
Departure: Asemapäällikkö
Endpoint: Lahti passenger harbour
We recommend that you check the opening hours directly from the company.
#1 Asemapäällikkö
The former station manager’s office is a popular and cosy café at Lahti Travel Centre. The station manager’s popular breakfast is a great way to start the day.
Askonkatu 3 A, Lahti
Asemapäällikkö
#2 Gastropub Mylly
The gastropub brings to life traditional artisan culture in the form of authentic home-cooked food. The restaurant is located in the old block of the Oululainen home bakery on Vuorikatu in Lahti. The mill offers honest flavours from pork shank to Gastron sausages plate with warm potato salad and creamy sauerkraut.
Vuorikatu 35, Lahti
#3 Lahti Visual Arts Museum Malva and Malski
Get to know Malva and its exhibitions
Restaurants at Malski
Malski Bistro, Kahiwa Coffee & Wine and Ant Brew Pub
Kahiwa Coffee & Bakery, the wine café and bakery of the Kahiwa Coffee Roasters roastery, the Ant Brew brewpub of the Lahti-based beer collective and Malskin Bistro can be found in Malski, in the premises of a former brewery, in the centre of Lahti. In addition to high-quality coffees, Kahiwa’s selection includes selected natural wines, sweet edibles and artisan bagels. Malski’s Bistro serves lunch, brunch and dinner.
Malskin Bistro and Kahiwa Coffee & Wine
Päijänteenkatu 9, Lahti
Ant Brew Pub
Mallaskatu 1, Lahti
#4 Mediterranean flavours at the former Lahti Bus Station
The functionalist gem of Lahti, the former Bus Station, is now home to Kaarlo Social. The restaurant offers a journey to Mediterranean flavours in the middle of Lahti in the form of buffet lunch, veggie buffet and à la carte dishes. Also, afternoon tea is served, with sandwiches, snacks and sweet treats.
Kartanonkatu 2, Lahti
#5 Vesijärvi Harbour
Cinnamon rolls and baked goods at Cafe Kariranta
Pizza, drinks and sauna at Restaurant Nosturi
In Lahti Harbour, you can enjoy a coffee break at Café Kariranta, which is open every day, known for its tasty pastries and savoury delicacies. From the terrace of the café it is nice to observe the life of the harbour and the beautiful lake landscape.
If you’re hungry, you can dine at Restaurant Teivaan Lokki, which is open daily, or at Restaurant Nosturi which offers Neapolitan-style pizzas. In the restaurant Lastu in Sibelius Hall, you can enjoy lunch on weekdays. Next to the Sibelius Hall Kokka Bistro&Bar has a living room-like atmosphere with bar, a quieter space for diners, tables suitable for larger groups and a lovely terrace.
Cafe Kariranta
Satamakatu 9
Kokka Bistro & Bar
Borupinraitti 4
Restaurant Lokki
Jalkarannantie 19
Restaurant Lastu
Ankkurikatu 7
Piano by Kahiwa
Situated in the heart of Lahti harbour, Piano by Kahiwa wine cafe is open daily in the summer. In the cafe you’ll find speciality coffee, baked goods and buns from their own bakery, and a vast selection of tap beers and international wines.
The Piano Pavilion is part of the Lahti Wood Architecture Park and was designed by Gert Windgårdh, one of the most renowned architects in the Nordic countries. His design echoes and celebrates the work of Italian Renzo Piano, recipient of the 2000 Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award.
Piano by KahiwaKokka Bistro & Bar
Restaurant Lastu
Additional tips
What would Lahti be without Teerenpeli? Teerenpeli’s original brewery restaurant can be found on Vapaudenkatu in the city centre. You can also taste Teerenpeli’s award-winning whiskies and brewery products at the Teerenpeli visitor centre, restaurant Taivaanranta, Wine Cafe Olavi and, in summer, on the terrace of Teerenranta restaurant boat in the harbour.
In the Lahti Market Hall, by the Lahti Market Square, you will find not only shops of local producers, but also small cafés and lunch restaurants.
Café Oskari is located in a charming wooden house in the middle of the Hämeenkatu apartment block. Oskari offers a soup lunch and a rich selection of sweet and savoury foods with coffee.
The title of the most legendary rock club in Lahti definitely belongs to Torvi. The gig calendar of Torvi on Loviisankatu includes live music in almost every genre; From punk to reggae, from acoustic to soul.
