Café Maiasmokk Tallinn

Oldest Café in Tallinn

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I'm Aubrey - an SEO Manager living in Tallinn, Estonia. I grew up in Hong Kong but fell in love with this lovely medieval city. I've been living here since 2016. Outside of work, I'm an avid traveller, an enthusiastic language learner and a Pokemon Go player. I love my city because it's always alive and awake no matter the time. It has a great energy and it has amazing, very friendly ...
"Travelling back in time with Café Maiasmokk's vintage decor and Parisian vibe. They serve a great coffee and a tempting assortment of pastries & cakes."

Café Maiasmokk is the oldest café in Estonia, dating back to 1864. Stepping inside feels like travelling back in time, with its vintage decor and Parisian vibe that warmly echoes the past.

The coffee here is consistently good and you can enjoy it alongside a tempting assortment of pastries and cakes. In winter, I recommend ordering a bowl of soup as well — it is both delicious and comforting on a cold day.

However, Café Maiasmokk is usually quite busy. So, be prepared for a bit of a wait and don’t let the queues deter you.

At the back of the main café, you can find the Marzipan Room. There is an exhibition of nearly 200 intricate marzipan figures. They also sell marzipans that are made on-site as well.

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I'm Aubrey - an SEO Manager living in Tallinn, Estonia. I grew up in Hong Kong but fell in love with this lovely medieval city. I've been living here since 2016. Outside of work, I'm an avid traveller, an enthusiastic language learner and a Pokemon Go player. I love my city because it's always alive and awake no matter the time. It has a great energy and it has amazing, very friendly people. I love my city because it has the best food you can ask for. Exquisite local and international restaurants, great coffee places and delicious dessert spots.

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