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Uber Eats is officially hitting the streets of Helsinki today, May 6, 2026 – and they’re throwing a serious housewarming party to celebrate. To mark its Finnish debut, the delivery giant is hosting a free Food Market at the Vanha Ylioppilastalo from 5pm to 7pm.
The deal is simple but high-stakes: the first 150 people through the door get to feast for free. On the menu? A ‘best of’ reel of local favourites, including Haru Sushi, Green Hippo, Ester’s Grocery, Boneless, Noodle Master, and Torrefazione.
The line-up is inviting. Time Out has previously tipped Ester’s Grocery as the city’s finest sandwich bar, while Noodle Master remains a go-to for some of Helsinki’s best cheap eats. If you’re a brunch fan, you’ll know Green Hippo as one of the best breakfast spots in town. Rounding out the feast are Torrefazione – the pioneers who helped bring European coffee culture to Finland – award-winning burger heavyweights Boneless, and Haru Sushi, one of the city’s most reliable sushi buffets.
The catch? There isn't one, other than the 150-person limit. If you want a taste of the action without spending a penny, we suggest getting in line at Mannerheimintie well before 5pm. If you miss the cut, you can still grab these dishes via the Uber Eats app or by visiting the restaurants in person (though you'll have to foot the bill yourself).
Helsinki is just the starting line; Uber Eats plans to expand into Espoo and Tampere later this month, with more Finnish cities set to join the roster in the coming months.
‘The Uber Eats Food Market is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase what we do and meet both familiar faces and new customers,’ says Asaf Peled, founder of Ester’s Grocery. ‘It’s a joy to be part of an event that brings people together over great food.’
The Uber Eats app is available now on the App Store and Google Play.
When: May 6, 2026, 5pm–7pm
Where: Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 3, Helsinki
Price: Free (First 150 people, first-come, first-served)
Age limit: 16+