Best cafés and restaurants in the countryside

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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Vaajakoskentie 113, 41310 Leppävesi
https://perttulantila.fi/en/cafe-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!

Kangasniementie 1052, 19650 Joutsa
http://www.cafemeijerinliiteri.fi/in-english/

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.

Kuusirinne 11, Leivonmäki
https://karoliinan.fi/

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.

Vilppulantie 51, 41370 Kuusa, Laukaa
https://www.varjola.com/en/dining/bistro-sylvi

Sylvin Kahvila rural bistro is based on the charming Varjola Farm in Laukaa. The menu reflects the seasons and celebrates local food traditions, with some of the ingredients grown on the farm itself.

Painaantie 60, 41800 Korpilahti
https://fi-fi.facebook.com/haanpääsummercafe

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.

Karikontie 1, 41900 Petäjävesi
http://www.heinahattu.wordpress.com/

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.

Naissaarentie 2, 40800 Vaajakoski 
https://www.koskenhenki.fi/

Naissaari’s Koskenhenki café is located in Vaajakoski. The café provides a diverse selection of coffee products and delicacies, and delicious lunches and brunches made from local ingredients.