Our restaurants

Welcome to Kårkaféerna

We have four restaurants: three are located in Åbo Akademi University’s buildings and the fourth in the student union building on Hämeenkatu. Lunch menu changes every day, so you can choose according to the menu or your regular favorite!

Mon-Thu 7.30-18, Fri 7.30-14, Sat 12-15

Henrikinkatu 2, 20500 Turku

In our newest restaurant, Aurum, we serve nutritious lunch, Aurum bowls, delicious homemade baked goods, a varying selection of takeaway products and much more. In the bistro we serve everything from a new take on our popular bowls to different kinds of soul foods. Aurum serve Late lunch and lunch on Saturdays too! 

Physical accessibility is provided with automatic door openers at main entry and the restaurant is accessible.

Opening 7 January 2026

Porthansgatan 3

In our newest restaurant, located in the newly built Astra, you can start your day with a delicious Delights breakfast, or pick up a morning coffee and pastries from the display. At lunchtime, you can enjoy your familiar favorite dishes or treat yourself to Delights’ specialty options, including ramen bowls, homemade pasta, and more.

Accessibility has been taken into account with automatic door openers, and the restaurant is fully accessible.

Mon-Thu 8-15.30, Fri 8-15

Tehtaankatu 2, 20500 Turku

In the atmospheric Arken, you can enjoy your meal surrounded by great architecture. Here, we put in extra effort to offer great vegan dishes, breakfast alternatives and home made baguettes for breakfast or lunch. 

Physical accessibility is provided with automatic door openers and the restaurant is accessible.

Mon-Fri 11-14

Hämeenkatu 22, 20500 Turku

The student union house, or “Kåren”, is designed by architect Erik Bryggman. At Kåren, you can sense the history of the student union. Enjoy your home cooked meal in a real retro environment. You can find more information about Kåren here.

Accessibility: The restaurant on the second floor is accessible via elevator. There is also an elevator and door openers on the outside. There is an accessible bathroom on the first floor.

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