Where to find the best "street food" in Estonia
Street food in Estonia isn't just found outside — you can also find it at cozy restaurants, where you can enjoy a meal regardless of the weather.
The term "street food" in Estonia (tänavatoit in Estonian) is used to refer to quick meals, often with a global twist, that can be enjoyed indoors or outdoors or bought fresh from a food truck at a festival.
Tallinn
Old Town — Food on the street, but not necessarily street food
The heart of the Old Town is, and has always been, Town Hall Square. Grab a seat on the terrace of one of the restaurants or cafés on the square to have lunch, treat yourself to a glass of beer, or linger over a cup of coffee. On the square, you can find traditional Estonian and Russian cuisine, a French-style café, and classic pub food.
Right under the arches of the Town Hall is a medieval-style folk tavern called The Third Dragon. There you can find tasty pies filled with meat or veggies and a pot of bubbling soup. Make sure you go in with a sense of humor, as the servers at the till still think they're stuck in the Middle Ages!
Viru Keskus Shopping Center
There is also a large selection of street food and international cuisine inside the Viru Keskus Shopping Center at Viru Food Street. This food court has everything from sweet pavlova to hand-pulled Chinese noodles, fried chicken, and pizza. During the summer, grab a table in their outdoor dining area and watch the people passing through Tammsaare Park.
Soak up some sun while enjoying a drink on Tallinn's Town Hall Square
Rotermann Quarter – a blueprint for urban renewal
Rotermann Quarter, the former industrial center of Tallinn, has become one of the city's most prominent neighborhoods, with restaurants, stores, cafés, and offices housed in modern buildings that have preserved the character of their former lives as factories.
Grab a sandwich from Sanga, grill your own meal at Jenk's Korean BBQ, or grab a seat outdoors at one of the bars or restaurants lining Stalker's Path, named after Andrei Tarkovsky’s iconic film, Stalker — though now it is a lively pedestrian path that bears little resemblance to the on-screen version.
Photo author: Rasmus Jurkatam, Visit Tallinn
Balti Jaam Market and DEPOO Food Street
Balti Jaam Market offers all the ingredients you need to cook up a fantastic Estonian meal, but even if you're not cooking, come to experience the vibe. There are plenty of stands offering a variety of food — khachapuri, pizza, smoothies, burgers, and more — and eateries often change, so it's worth stopping by whenever you're in town.
DEPOO Food Street is set up in a row of shipping containers near the market. The area is named for the historic train depot that once stood there. It's a popular spot for a bite to eat (including pizza and burgers) during an evening out at one of the bars in the Telliskivi Creative City, which is right next door.
Photo author: Helis Hämarsalu
Where to eat in & around Balti Jaam
Telliskivi Creative City – a lively community gathering place
This former factory area has become Tallinn's hipster community center and cultural hub, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The rejuvenation of Telliskivi began with a place to eat that still stands today: the strangely named restaurant F-hoone. Instead of addresses, factory buildings were once known by their letters, and this custom is still in practice.
Currently, a dozen food outlets and one food truck (Bueno Gourmet, with flavors from South and North America) offer food service in the Telliskivi Creative City. Estonia's first eco-ice cream producer, La Muu, prepares and offers its refreshing products here. French, Asian, and Nordic cuisines can also be found in Telliskivi.
Telliskivi got a refresh when Fotografiska, a top photography center with Swedish roots, landed here. Fotografiska has a café, and a rooftop bar and restaurant, where cooking is based on the principle of zero waste, ensuring an inventive use of all raw materials.
In the summer, dining spreads out into the courtyard, enhancing the pleasant community feeling that prevails in Telliskivi.
When the weather warms, restaurant terraces in Telliskivi come to life.
Noblessner – an urban oasis by the sea
The site of a former Russian Tsarist submarine factory, over a hundred years old, has been refreshed in recent years. Located next to the popular Seaplane Harbour Museum, Noblessner captivates visitors with its colorful architecture. The old factory atmosphere is best preserved in two architecturally impressive buildings – PROTO Invention Factory and the Kai Art Center.
What is remarkable, however, is that good food and drink speak with an equally powerful voice in Noblessner, on the huge terrace that stretches out between the buildings and the sea. Lore Bistro, UMA Restaurant, Prima Pizza, and Lessner Bar offer everything from international street food favorites to more refined dining. After dinner, grab gelato from Robert's Coffee Café and wait for the sun to set.
A little way from Noblessner's central square is Põhjala Tap Room, a microbrewery and beer lover's haven. The restaurant offers a wide selection of drinks, while the menu focuses on authentic American barbecue. In the summer, you can sit on the balcony or in the front yard.
Noblessner is the place to see and be seen every summer.
Põhjala Factory – an old factory complex that smells of freshly roasted coffee
At the up-and-coming Põhjala Factory, you will be greeted by time-worn factory facades and the cry of seagulls. You might also notice queues at the door to Karjase Sai, as their delicious croissants and pastries disappear from the counters quickly. Kopli KÖÖK offers healthy and affordable lunches on weekdays and a wonderful brunch on weekends. New spots are popping up often, especially during the summer, so come back often!
Photo author: Rasmus Jurkatam
Tartu
Bohemian flavors in a student mecca
In Tartu, street food fans can visit Aparaaditehas, whose flagship restaurant, Kolm Tilli, is known for showcasing global flavors in a pleasant, free-spirited atmosphere. Juicy burgers, fresh salads, and street food hits are served from the open kitchen, and handcrafted pizzas are prepared in a pizza oven.
But pastry lovers flock to Cruffin, where you'll always find carefully crafted pastries: both classic, buttery croissants and playful surprises, such as their famous cheesecake croissant. If you come at the right time, you can also grab warm sourdough bread straight from the oven. On weekends, they offer a brunch menu, perfect for slow mornings with family or friends.
Near Town Hall Square is Bar Paral-lel, whose menu is inspired by Spanish cuisine, though they offer dishes beyond classic tapas.
Within walking distance of downtown (like most of Tartu) is Kampus, where you can find a range of eateries under one roof and a cozy bar with a wide selection of drinks.
Photo author: Peter Paxx
Pärnu
Delicious food accompanied by the sound of the sea
Whether you're a fan of wraps, burgers, pizzas, or are looking for new flavors to try, you won't be disappointed by street food in Pärnu.
Statka Restaurant serves up comfort food in the Pärnu Beach stadium building. Pärnu Uulits Street Gourmet is located in the beach park, and their menu includes juicy beef burgers and wraps made from fresh ingredients on-site, artisanal potatoes, and natural drinks.
On the beach itself, you'll find Surf'n'Soul Beach Club Café, which serves delicious food and refreshing drinks. There's also VAIB, another restaurant on the beach, which focuses on stone-oven pizzas and handmade ceviche.
Wrapimaja has set up shop on the Supeluse summer promenade, where you can enjoy wraps, burgers, and poke bowls. The buns for the burgers are brought in every morning from a local café, and the minced meat comes from a Pärnu County producer.
Martens Kitchen & Bar is located on the first floor of the Pärnu Center shopping center, and its menu features twists on Asian and South American cuisine with a dash of grandmother's cooking.
Vehverments Bar & Tostadas is located on Munga Street, and sharing is at the heart of their menu – dips, spreads, fresh salads, and warm tostadas. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as meat and fish dishes.
Photo author: Surf'n'Soul
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Last updated
11.05.2026