Maiasmokk is Estonian for “sweet tooth”. As you can imagine, a café with a name like that is a must for anyone fond of cakes and pastries.
Maiasmokk café is located in the Old Town of Tallinn. It was established in 1864, making it the oldest café in town.
Miraculously, the decor has been unchanged since 1913, so visiting is like taking a trip back in time. You can easily imagine coffee lovers arriving with their horse carriages or automobiles, gentlemen with their top hats and ladies with gloves sitting down to enjoy some of Maiasmokk’s famous offerings.
My mom and I popped in the café on our day trip to Tallinn after we’d walked off the lunch we’d enjoyed at Fabrik. Maiasmokk is one of our favourite places for the ambiance and of course the cakes.
Usually the café is very crowded but we visited Monday early afternoon, so there were plenty of places to choose from.
Salty pastries, pies, cakes, biscuits – you name it!
We opted for the biscuit cake. In my opinion this is the most delicious cake ever. I have also tasted the Tiramisu cake which was almost as good.
I love how the newspapers are on display for you to take and read. The thingamajig by the window is a coffee cup carousel.
What I found out on this visit was that there is even an upstairs! So if you do not find a seat when entering, just go up one floor and you will be bound to find a table. How about this romantic place for two? It has a lovely view too.
This café just resonates history.
There are two entrances to the café. The first one goes directly into the café and the one below will take you to the Marzipan Museum room.
There you will find marzipan figurines, cards and cakes on display, many being over 100 years old.
You can also buy marzipan and chocolate to take home. You should know that the marzipan at Maiasmokk was so renowned that it was fit for the Russian Czar and his family.
Or you might want to sit down on the plush sofas and have a taste of the famous marzipan whilst enjoying a warm drink.
Address:
Pikk tn 16
Tallinn
Estonia
Have you been to Maiasmokk? Do you have a favourite cake there?
xx
The Life and Travels of Mrs Suvi 
Looks like a wonderful place
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Yes it is, I love old cafes like this!
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Haven’t been there for a long time. I want to try those cakes you’re talking about. 🙂
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I recommend you go with some friends so you can share different cakes and try many 🙂 Thank you for visiting my blog!
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We had to skip it, cause there was no time for a stop in our busy schedule 😦 After reading this review, I’m dedicated to make it happen next time we are in Tallinn 🙂
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So sorry to hear that you had such a busy schedule but that’s what often happens! And there are so many nice cafés too – difficult to choose just one 🙂
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No… but I’d love to have a fav cake from there. I’m such a Maiasmokk. 😉
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Heheh, that’s right!!! 🙂
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Oh you made me miss my city!! 🙂 My mother took me to Maiasmokk a couple of times when I was little. Tallinn is fantastic for cafe’s, bakeries and patisseries. Great to read about it here!
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How lovely to hear that you went to Maiasmokk when you were small 🙂 And yes, you are right about Tallinn being fantastic for cakes and such, I always make a point of visiting a café when there!
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Looks like a “home feeling” 😀
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Yes I love the historical but cosy feel of it. And there is a museum for you inside as well Lana! 😛
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Very good 🙂 So that’s a real heritage-related creative industry.
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Looks absolutely lovely. I must have visited Tallinn at least ten times but didn’t know about it before. Those are my favourite type of cakes, too! Hopefully, I’ll be able to try for myself in the summer on a day trip! xx
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Ooh I really hope you have a chance for a day trip. There are so many nice restaurants and cafes in Tallinn!
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Unfortunately i must admit, having lived in Tallinn all my life, i have never been there! I know it’s famous though. What a shame! Must put it on my list. Thanks for sharing !
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Hehhe, it was the same for me with Cafe Regatta in Helsinki! Hope you get to visit soon 🙂
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Unfortunately I must have missed this during my one day in Tallin … looks wonderful. Hopefully I may have a chance to return for my fix of caffeine!
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Sorry to hear that Stuart but next time 🙂
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