Café Ekberg is a
café
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bakery
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located along
Bulevardi in
Kamppi
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,
Helsinki
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,
Finland
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. It was founded by (1825–1891) in 1852, which makes it the oldest café still in operation in Helsinki. At first it was located on
Aleksanterinkatu, but it moved to its current location in 1915.
Examples of classic baked goods that have remained in Ekberg's range since the 19th century include
Krapfens and
Runeberg tortes.
The interior of the café was renewed in 1951
and renovated in 2016.
This latter renovation destroyed much of the cafe's original
decor
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, receiving both condemnations from the locals and media attention.
The current owner of the café is Otto Ekberg, who is a descendant of Fredrik Ekberg.
See also
*
Cafe Regatta
References
External links
Café Ekberg– Official Site (in English)
Café Ekbergat My Helsinki (in English)
Coffeehouses and cafés
Kamppi
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