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Coffee date with a Finn.

coffee with vilja

Earlier this month, I finally ended up getting coffee at Passenger Espresso. In spite of all the hype I have heard, and even considering it’s in my Kiez, it has taken me quite awhile to make my way there. This is namely because I love coffee, but 98% of the time I drink it black, so going out of my way to specifically visit a coffee shop is kind of silly, particularly when it’s a lot cheaper to drink filter coffee at home.

coffee with vilja

However, a Finnish friend of mine was in town for a short visit and we decided to meet up on the day before she flew back home. Since she has recently started drinking coffee, I suggested we try this place out. Of course, I knew I had to try an espresso-based drink, so I opted for a flat white with soy milk. It was pretty good, although nothing to write home about. I think it might have been better with some vegan banana bread, but unfortunately, they were all out that day.

coffee with vilja

There were also some animals who kept us company, including a little bird and a dog waiting for its owner to order coffee inside.

coffee with vilja

In other news, I will be visiting this same friend in Helsinki at the end of June. It will be my first trip to Finland, and also includes a 9-hour stopover in Riga, so I will have time to explore Latvia as well. I am pretty excited to get to know Helsinki, and with a native no less.