Helsinki's Favourite Breakfast & Brunch Spot

Fresh breakfasts, artisan coffee and handcrafted brunch classics served daily

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Nicholas Cafe

Start your day with fresh pastries, specialty coffee and comforting breakfast favourites

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Culinary Excellence

Signature creations inspired by tradition and innovation.

Refined Service

Personalized attention delivered with professionalism and warmth.

Refined Service

Personalized attention delivered with professionalism and warmth.

Elegant Atmosphere

Beautifully curated settings for every occasion.

Lasting Impressions

Experiences designed to be remembered long after the visit.

Lasting Impressions

Experiences designed to be remembered long after the visit.

British Breakfast

British Breakfast

Brunch

Cold Sandwiches & Deli

Cold Sandwiches & Deli

Cafe Desserts

Cafe Desserts

Espresso Based

Espresso Based

British Breakfast

£

9.50 Full English Breakfast

Fried eggs, back bacon, pork sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, black pudding, toast

£

9.00 Scottis Breakfast

Lorne sausage, haggis, tattie scone, black pudding, fried egg, baked beans, toast

£

10.00 Eggs Benedict

Toasted English muffin, back bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce

£

4.50 Beans on Toast

Heinz baked beans in tomato sauce on thick-cut white or brown toast

£

8.50 Kippers & Toast

Smoked herring fillet, grilled, served with buttered toast and lemon

British Breakfast

£

9.50 Full English Breakfast

Fried eggs, back bacon, pork sausages, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, black pudding, toast

£

9.00 Scottis Breakfast

Lorne sausage, haggis, tattie scone, black pudding, fried egg, baked beans, toast

£

10.00 Eggs Benedict

Toasted English muffin, back bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce

£

4.50 Beans on Toast

Heinz baked beans in tomato sauce on thick-cut white or brown toast

£

8.50 Kippers & Toast

Smoked herring fillet, grilled, served with buttered toast and lemon

Brunch

£

8.00 Avocado Toast

Sourdough toast, smashed avocado, poached egg, chilli flakes, lemon

£

11.00 Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

Soft buttery scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, capers, dill, toasted sourdough

£

9.00 Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper sauce, feta, herbs, flatbread

£

11.50 Eggs Royale

Toasted English muffin, smoked salmon, poached egg, hollandaise sauce

£

9.50 Huevos Rancheros

Fried eggs on corn tortilla, ranchero tomato sauce, refried beans, avocado, cheese

Brunch

£

8.00 Avocado Toast

Sourdough toast, smashed avocado, poached egg, chilli flakes, lemon

£

11.00 Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Eggs

Soft buttery scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, capers, dill, toasted sourdough

£

9.00 Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper sauce, feta, herbs, flatbread

£

11.50 Eggs Royale

Toasted English muffin, smoked salmon, poached egg, hollandaise sauce

£

9.50 Huevos Rancheros

Fried eggs on corn tortilla, ranchero tomato sauce, refried beans, avocado, cheese

Cold Sandwiches & Deli

£

6.50 BLT Sandwich

Back bacon, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, mayo on toasted bloomer

£

6.00 Coronation Chicken Sandwich

Spiced curried chicken mayo, mango chutney, lettuce, malted bread

£

4.50 Egg & Cress Sandwich

Free-range egg mayo, mustard cress, white or wholemeal bread

£

9.00 Smoked Salmon Bagel

Toasted bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, dill

£

7.50 Prawn Marie Rose Baguette

Chilled king prawns, Marie Rose sauce, iceberg lettuce, cucumber in a baguette

Cold Sandwiches & Deli

£

6.50 BLT Sandwich

Back bacon, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, mayo on toasted bloomer

£

6.00 Coronation Chicken Sandwich

Spiced curried chicken mayo, mango chutney, lettuce, malted bread

£

4.50 Egg & Cress Sandwich

Free-range egg mayo, mustard cress, white or wholemeal bread

£

9.00 Smoked Salmon Bagel

Toasted bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, dill

£

7.50 Prawn Marie Rose Baguette

Chilled king prawns, Marie Rose sauce, iceberg lettuce, cucumber in a baguette

Cafe Desserts

£

6.50 Cheesecake

Baked New York-style cheesecake, digestive base, berry compote

£

5.50 Chocolate Brownie

Dense fudgy dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

£

5.50 Carrot Cake

Moist spiced carrot sponge, cream cheese frosting, toasted walnuts

£

4.50 Lemon Drizzle Cake

Light lemon sponge, sharp lemon syrup drizzle, lemon glaze

£

5.50 Vegan Chocolate Cake

Moist dark chocolate and avocado cake, coconut cream frosting

Cafe Desserts

£

6.50 Cheesecake

Baked New York-style cheesecake, digestive base, berry compote

£

5.50 Chocolate Brownie

Dense fudgy dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce

£

5.50 Carrot Cake

Moist spiced carrot sponge, cream cheese frosting, toasted walnuts

£

4.50 Lemon Drizzle Cake

Light lemon sponge, sharp lemon syrup drizzle, lemon glaze

£

5.50 Vegan Chocolate Cake

Moist dark chocolate and avocado cake, coconut cream frosting

Espresso Based

£

2.50 Espresso

Single Arabica shot, 30ml, crema

£

3.50 Cappuccino

Double espresso, steamed milk, thick microfoam, cocoa dusting

£

3.50 Flat White

Double ristretto, silky steamed milk, minimal foam

£

3.00 Cortado

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk, served in a small glass

£

4.00 Iced Latte

Double espresso over ice, cold milk, optional flavoured syrup

Espresso Based

£

2.50 Espresso

Single Arabica shot, 30ml, crema

£

3.50 Cappuccino

Double espresso, steamed milk, thick microfoam, cocoa dusting

£

3.50 Flat White

Double ristretto, silky steamed milk, minimal foam

£

3.00 Cortado

Equal parts espresso and steamed milk, served in a small glass

£

4.00 Iced Latte

Double espresso over ice, cold milk, optional flavoured syrup

Reserve Your Experience with us

Experience an exquisite taste, quiet luxury

Monday to Friday

9:00AM -10:00PM

Saturday and Sunday

9:00AM -12:00PM

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Nicholas Cafe

Make a Reservation

Experience an exquisite taste, quiet luxury

Monday to Friday

9:00AM -10:00PM

Saturday and Sunday

9:00AM -12:00PM

Address

Nicholas Cafe

Make a Reservation

Experience an exquisite taste, quiet luxury

Monday to Friday

9:00AM -10:00PM

Saturday and Sunday

9:00AM -12:00PM

Address

Nicholas Cafe

Make a Reservation

Serving Memories Since Day One

Explore the milestones that transformed our vision into the experience guests know and love today.

The Beginning

1990

Born from a quiet ambition to create a dining space that honored tradition while reimagining luxury. In 1990, nestled in a historic European courtyard, our doors opened to just a handful of guests each evening, promising flavors drawn from memory and made with intention.

The Beginning

1990

Building Our Reputation

2000

A decade later, Began to earn its name as a culinary destination. By 2000, our menu evolved to include a global lens pairing Mediterranean elegance with French technique and seasonal produce. Our private wine cellar and tasting experiences debuted, setting a new standard for intimate fine dining.

Building Our Reputation

2000

Growing & Evolving

2015

With a renewed spirit, 2015 marked the introduction of open-fire cooking, charcoal-kissed desserts, and live kitchen artistry. We also introduced chef-led experiences and garden-to-table philosophy, deepening our connection to the elements and offering guests something rare: purity, without pretense.

Growing & Evolving

2015

A Community Favourite

2025

Today, Its is a destination defined not by its size, but by its soul. We host fewer guests, but craft deeper memories. Each dish reflects global grace and local pride. With exclusive tastings, immersive wine pairings, and fire-kissed desserts, our journey continues always forward, always refined.