Café Ekberg

Café Ekberg
FoundedFebruary 1852; 172 years ago (1852-02)[1]
FounderFredrik Ekberg
HeadquartersKamppi, Helsinki, Finland
OwnerOtto Ekberg
Websitewww.ekberg.fi/en/

Café Ekberg is a café bakery located along Bulevardi in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It was founded by Fredrik Ekberg [fi] (1825–1891) in 1852, which makes it the oldest café still in operation in Helsinki.[2] At first it was located on Aleksanterinkatu, but it moved to its current location in 1915.[3][4] Examples of classic baked goods that have remained in Ekberg's range since the 19th century include Krapfens and Runeberg tortes.[3]

The interior of the café was renewed in 1951[5] and renovated in 2016.[6] This latter renovation destroyed much of the cafe's original decor, receiving both condemnations from the locals and media attention.[5][6] The current owner of the café is Otto Ekberg, who is a descendant of Fredrik Ekberg.[3]

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References

  1. ^ Tanttu, Juha (26 March 1991). "Kadunmies". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Ekberg – Helsingin Historiallinen Herkkukeidas" (in Finnish). Parasta Stadissa. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Gronow, Kita (2 February 2012). "Kahvilavanhus pitää kiinni perinteistä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Bulevardi 9; Helsinki" (in Finnish). Helsinki City Museum. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b Lohilahti, Oona (9 February 2018). "Legendaarisen Ekbergin konditorian remontti Bulevardilla tyrmistyttää asiakkaita: "Olette antaneet aivan uuden syvyyden käsitteille mauttomuus ja kulttuurihistoriallinen katastrofi"". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b Lohilahti, Oona (9 February 2018). "Suunnittelija vetäytyi Ekbergin konditorian remontista kesken projektin: "Nyt on tuhottu jotain, mitä ei ikinä saa takaisin"". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 11 September 2024.

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