Café Civis

Come and Enjoy the Charming Café Civis!

Lunch available Monday–Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM!

The Empire-style main building of the University of Helsinki, designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, is located by Senate Square with excellent transport connections. Our warm and cozy café is situated on the 1st floor, right next to the main lobby on Fabianinkatu.

Start your day in our beautifully restored café with a hearty breakfast and keep your energy levels up all day long! We offer a delicious and diverse breakfast selection, including various porridges, fresh sandwiches, organic and Fair Trade coffee, tea, and many other delightful treats.

For lunch, enjoy our flavorful bowls, light soups, or grab a delicious baguette to go.

Whether you're studying or working, feel free to drop by anytime for a specialty coffee, hot chocolate, or other warm beverages, along with delicious pastries crafted by our pastry chef.

Opening hours

Lunch Prices

Lunch Baguette

Vegetable Soup with Protein Add-on

Bowl

Kela subsidizes university students' meals by €2.55 per meal. To receive the student discount, please present a valid student card eligible for meal support at checkout.

More information about Kela

You can receive the staff and postgraduate student discount by presenting an eligible card or other equivalent document at checkout.

Contact information
Helsinki University Main Building
Fabianinkatu 33
00170 Helsinki
Restaurant Manager +358 50 330 2828
[email protected]

Opening hours
Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday, 9:30 AM - 3 PM
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11 AM - 2 PM