Best summer cafes in the countryside of Jyväskylä Region

Is there anything better on a warm summer’s day than heading out to the countryside and enjoying a relaxed visit to a café? You don’t need to travel far before coming across charming farms, lush gardens and other beautiful rural spots inviting you to sit down and have some refreshments.

All countryside cafés have their own distinctive character, and whether you’re a history buff, an art fan or animal lover, you will find something to suit your style. Many of these seasonal cafés are committed to serving local ingredients and some even grow their own food.

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Enjoy a coffee break surrounded by animals

Haanpää Summer Café
At the Haanpää summer cafe visitors get to enjoy delicious coffee and cake surrounded by the farm’s permanent residents: a herd of gorgeous alpacas and cute sheep.

Address: Painaantie 60, 41800 Korpilahti
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Niittyaho Farm
This café with its variety of sweet and savoury delicacies is located in an old hayloft above a barn. Servings are always made from domestic ingredients and, wherever possible, using products and ingredients from local producers and the surrounding area. The bakeries and food taste fresh, genuine, clean and homemade. During summer, Niittyaho Farm offers delicious lunch from Wednesday to Friday.

Address: Niittuahontie 60, 40950 Muurame
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Marjoniemi Parsonage
At the Marjoniemi estate in Uurainen, founded in the 19th century, you can enjoy a beautiful rural setting where you can try activities such as horseback riding. The summer café, located in the main building of the Old Vicarage, serves homemade pastries, hot drinks, and Vicarage lemonade.

Address: Marjoniementie 91, 41230 Uurainen
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Manna-Aitta
Manna-Aitta combines a farmyard with a summer café in a rustic setting on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi in Saarijärvi.

Address: Pyhäkoskentie 446c, 43100 Saarijärvi
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Enjoy a delicious moment in lake scenery

Häyrylänranta harbour
As the gateway to the South Konnevesi National Park, the Häyrylänranta harbour area offers you everything you could wish for on a beautiful summer’s day. Tasty food, a beautiful sandy beach with diving towers, a caravan and camping area, a wide range of services for boaters and much more.

Address: Satamatie 60, 44300 Konnevesi
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Huikon Helmi
The summer kiosk Huikon Helmi is located in Toivakka next to the lake. The café offers café products, ice cream and barbecue food, which can be enjoyed in the bosom of nature by the lake. It offers both savoury and sweet delicacies. Huikon Helmi has good parking facilities. There is also a swimming beach near the summer kiosk.

Address: Huikontie 446, 41660 Toivakka
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Find souvenirs while enjoying a coffee

Café Meijerinliiteri
Located in a historic dairy barn from the 1850s, Café Meijerinliiteri is surrounded by a beautiful old farmstead. Many of the ingredients, including the delicious rhubarb juice, are made on the farm itself or sourced from neighbouring farms or the food market at Joutsa.

Address: Kangasniementie 1052, 19650 Joutsa
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Karoliina’s Kestikievari
With wonderful rustic decor and a menu featuring classic Finnish dishes, Karoliinan Kestikievari is the perfect place to stop for a meal or snack. Specialties include cheddars made by cheesemakers Jukolan Juusto.

Address: Kuusirinne 11, 41770 Leivonmäki
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Direct Sale Shop Heinähattu
Located only a stone’s toss away from the old church of Petäjävesi, Heinähattu is the locals’ favorite boutique and communal living room. The cafe, a small rustic Eden, serves home-baked bread and pastries with fresh coffee or tea. The cozy shoplet-cafe has its shelves stocked with handmade items from both Petäjävesi entrepreneurs and regional artisans. A flea market is also part of the shop.

Address: Siltatie 3, 41900 Petäjävesi
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Perttula Café and Shop
Perttula is rustic and relaxed farm in Leppävesi, Laukaa, just a 15-minute drive from Jyväskylä. The farm café opens for the summer season to serve delicious coffee and food sourced from local and other small producers. Why not grab one of their picnic baskets and head to the great outdoors for a leisurely lunch!

Address: Vaajakoskentie 113, 41310 Leppävesi, Laukaa
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Enjoy local treats

Address: Kuusirinne 11, 41770 Leivonmäki
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Pannunkuiskaus
Pannunkuiskaus is a cozy and welcoming café located in the heart of Hankasalmi, serving as a pleasant meeting place for both locals and visitors. The café delights guests with handmade baked treats and delicious beverages, while a variety of events add to the warm and lively atmosphere.

Address: Keskustie 36, 41520 Hankasalmi
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