Tallinn: Food and History Walking Tour
Discover the vibrant culinary scene of Tallinn on a guided foodie walking tour. Enjoy 6/7 food and drink stops throughout the Old Town and Kalamaja quarter.
What to order at Maiasmokk
- Must order
- Hot chocolate and a piece of hand-painted marzipan; the kringel sweet bread is the everyday order.
- Signature drink
- Hot chocolate with marzipan
- Editor tip
- The marzipan room runs an audioguide tour. Cake counter at the door for takeaway.
CuisineCafé
Price€
HoursSun-Thu 09:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 09:00-21:00
Phone+372 646 4079
Signature drinkHot chocolate with marzipan
WifiYes
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Must order: Hot chocolate and a piece of hand-painted marzipan; the kringel sweet bread is the everyday order.
Tip: The marzipan room runs an audioguide tour. Cake counter at the door for takeaway.
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Order: Soup of the day with sourdough, the organic shop sells take-home jams.
Tip: Walkable from the Kumu art museum. The terrace runs from May to September.
Reval Cafe Müürivahe ★ 4.0
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Signature drink: Estonian coffee with marzipan cake
Order: Daily soup at lunch; the chain bakes its own marzipan cake and cardamom buns.
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Signature drink: Seasonal espresso flight
Order: Daily cake plus a filter pour; the bake list rotates fortnightly.
Tip: Walking distance from the Telliskivi complex; combine with the Patarei seafront.
Renard Coffee Shop ★ 4.4
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Signature drink: Nordic-roasted filter coffee
Order: Filter pour from the current roastery rotation; espresso list also runs through Nordic roasters.
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Signature drink: Filter coffee with cardamom bun
Order: Cardamom bun and a flat white; or grab a sourdough loaf to go.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Order a sandwich at the counter for a cheap Old Town lunch.