Cafe Konditoria Mari Tampere

Authentic bakery in Tampere

Katja from Tampere

About me Entrepreneur, runner, mum, writer... I have many roles! I came to Tampere because of... you know the story: because of a man. It was in the year 2001 and Tampere had been my dream since a little kid because of our amusement park Särkänniemi even back in the 1990s, and I still love that park! Now we have two daughters (born in Tampere of course) and I cannot imagine another home for ...
""Cafe Konditoria Mari" in Tampere is a true hidden gem - it has the best ever pastries, salads & soups. The salad plates are made of bread and are edible!"

There is a hidden secret in Nekala: Cafe Konditoria Mari, which has the best ever pastries, salads, soups and baguettes in town! I guarantee this. You will also get a really authentic atmosphere in Mari - it was established in the 1970s and it is still a really popular place. But it's a little but hidden, you have to know where it is!

In Mari you should try their awesome salad with no dishes or trash at all. How is that possible? You can also eat the plate! The plate is made of bread, then there is some cream cheese and salad on the top of it. Same with soups - the plate is edible. Isn't that great?

Mari has also the best pastries and cinnamon buns in town. It is a really popular place among locals, so I recommend you go quite early, because a lot of things will be sold out every day. Go for lunch or late breakfast around 11 am. There is a bus stop near Mari, or you can go by bike or walk there from the city centre.

They make all the things by themselves. Don't miss this place while exploring Tampere city!

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About me Entrepreneur, runner, mum, writer... I have many roles! I came to Tampere because of... you know the story: because of a man. It was in the year 2001 and Tampere had been my dream since a little kid because of our amusement park Särkänniemi even back in the 1990s, and I still love that park! Now we have two daughters (born in Tampere of course) and I cannot imagine another home for my family. We are a running family - I have run several half-marathons and three others in my family have the triathlon as a hobby. So if you want to know the best places to run or cycle ...

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