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Aalto2 Café
In the café designed by Alvar Aalto, delicious moments are combined with a unique atmosphere. In addition to lunch, we offer coffee, specialty coffees, and brewed tea, along with homemade sweet and savory treats. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee or lunch on the go, or indulging in our seasonal delicacies during your museum visit, you’re always welcome!
Welcome to Aalto2 Café to enjoy a unique environment and delightful taste experiences!
Café open Mon — Fri from 11 AM — 5 PM
Lunch menu
Aalto2 Café’s varied and diverse lunch is available from Tuesday to Friday. Additionally, our café offers delicious salad dishes from Tuesday to Saturday. Explore our changing lunch options and salad menu!
Tue — Fri from 11 AM – 3 PM • 12,50 €
Includes coffee/tea and salad bar
Are you organizing a family event?
Aalto2 offers a stunning setting for celebrations and events amidst Alvar Aalto’s iconic architecture. The museum center is the perfect venue for hosting memorable birthdays, graduation parties, memorial services, weddings, and various cocktail and private events — all effortlessly and elegantly.
Visiting with kids
In our café, you’ll find a high chair for the little ones, and we offer plenty of snacks suitable for our youngest guests. Be sure to ask about kids’ portions for lunch as well! A diaper-changing facility is available in the accessible restroom.
Responsible café
At Aalto2 Café, we prioritize environmental responsibility by carefully selecting the ingredients for our products. We prefer domestic and small business products whenever possible and strive to minimize production and plate waste. Our property also features separate waste collection to enable active recycling in our café.
We warmly welcome feedback and suggestions to help us continue improving our sustainability efforts.
Payment methods
Our café accepts most common payment methods and bank cards excluding American Express.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I host a confirmation party, graduation celebration, wedding, or memorial service at the museum centre?
Absolutely! The Aalto2 Museum Centre provides a beautiful setting, and Aalto2 Café offers delicious treats for all of life’s celebrations. Read more on the Family Celebrations page.
Do you have a liquor license?
Yes! Our selection includes local beers and, of course, Alvar Aalto’s favorite drinks!
What are the café’s opening hours?
You can find the current opening hours of the café at the top of this page.
Can I eat my own snacks in the museum centre?
Eating and drinking are not allowed in the museum areas. Snacks and water bottles can be stored in a locker during your visit.
Where do the products at Aalto2 Café come from?
The café’s products come from our own kitchen. We occasionally use mainly domestic semi-finished products, but most of our items are made from scratch in our own kitchen.
Can I make a table reservation?
Yes! We actually recommend making a reservation, especially if your group is larger. If you wish, you can also order food for your group in advance if your schedule is very tight. Please contact us via email or phone.
Can I find products suitable for my special diet at the café?
Yes! We always aim to accommodate different diets and dietary restrictions. If you can’t find a suitable product in our display, feel free to ask us for more options. If your diet is particularly challenging, we kindly ask you to contact us in advance. Please note that all of our products are prepared in the same kitchen.