Café Mallaamo: clear view of bar interior

Café Mallaamo: appetizing photo of served drink

Café Mallaamo: clear exterior shot of venue

Café Mallaamo: attractive and inviting interior space

Café Mallaamo: appetizing photo of served food

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Café Mallaamo

★ 4.9 · 11 reviews Oulu Opened 15 September 2025

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A cafe on Uusikatu, opened alongside a clothing-rental shop it now shares a wall with

Café Mallaamo opened in downtown Oulu in September 2025, sharing its address with Vaatelainaamo Mallaamo, a clothing rental shop it grew out of and now sits next to. The pairing is unusual for the city, part café, part slow-fashion storefront, and the cafe describes itself, only half-seriously, as "a shared living room for people from Oulu."

The food side keeps a vegan-friendly baked-goods case alongside plant-based milk options for coffee, and the space rents out for private gatherings outside normal hours. It's a small operation, open only a handful of days a week, but it's carved out a specific niche as a hangout spot rather than a quick-coffee stop.

What guests say

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Julia Kosonen 14 reviews · Local Guide 2 June 2026

My favourite lunch place! The lunch is always absolutely delicious, the homemade bread is excellent and the salad is so refreshing. Don’t forget to try the cakes too, they are great! I also love how baby friendly this place is! And there are card games to play as well.
Joe Mulqueen 9 reviews 21 March 2026

Treated with the upmost respect and nice people their
Carmen Kekki 8 reviews · translated 27 January 2026

Lovely cafe and a big plus for the vegetarian options! Prices aren't bad either. Highly recommended if you're looking for a personal and peaceful cafe in the city center.
Anna Kivari 37 reviews · Local Guide 13 November 2025

Great new lunch and after work Café in Oulu with cozy and vibrant interior. Tasty and colorful lunch includes salad bowl, soup of the day + toppings, bread roll with hummus, water and coffee/tee. Opening times vary a bit during the week, so check before you go!
H. anna 87 reviews · Local Guide · translated 2 November 2025

Wonderful lunch, nice atmosphere and decor!