Student restaurant Carelia
Student restaurant Carelia is a student and staff restaurant in Yliopistokatu 4 in Joensuu. We are operating in the Carelia building of the university of Eastern Finland. We cater students, personnel and visitors. Welcome!
HUOM!
Restaurant open 4.5.-29.5.
Mon-Fri. klo 8.30-15.30 (lunch 10.30-15.30)
Sat 9.00-15.00 (lunch 11.00-14.30), last spring open saturday 23.5.2026.
Restaurant closed Fri. 1.5.2026 and Thur. 14.5.2026
Restaurant normal opening and lunch times
Mon.-Wed. 8.30-18.00 (lunch 10.30-17.30)
Thu. 8.30-18.00 (lunch 10.30-16.30)
Fri. 8.30-16.00 (lunch 10.30-16.00)
Sat. 9.00-15.00 (lunch 11.00-14.30)
Sun. closed
Our restaurant is accessible. if you need help with a tray, for example. Our staff will be happy to help. Feel free to ask for help :-)
Self-service cafe Agora opening times starting 7th of January
Mon.-Fri. klo 9.00-15.00
Wellcome!
A subsidised student meal includes a main dish, side salad, salad dressing, bread and a spread, and a drink. The meal subsidy is available at the checkout when presenting a valid student card approved for Kela’s meal subsidy, or a meal subsidy card issued by Kela.
Kela’s student meal subsidy is 2.80 € per meal.
Lunch
Lunch served 10.30–15.30
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 €
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Pureed cauliflower soup
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 €
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Falafel patties
(G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
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Mint-flavored tzatziki
(A, G, ILM, L, VS)
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Roasted potatoes
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 €
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 €
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Pinsa with feta and aubergine
(A, VL)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Blackcurrant mousse
(A, G, L, M, Veg)
Lunch served 10.30–15.30
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 €
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Goat cheese and tomato soup
(A, G, L)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 €
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Tofu in hot and spicy sauce - Tofu Vindaloo
(*, A, G, ILM, L, M, Veg, VS)
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Rice
(*, G, L, M, Veg)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 €
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Cold smoked salmon pasta and dill
(*, A, ILM, L, VS)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 €
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Pinsa with feta and aubergine
(A, VL)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Apricot pie
(A, L, M)
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Caramel whipped cream
(A, G, L)
Lunch served 10.30–15.30
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 €
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Herb and carrot puree soup
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 €
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Bologna's grandma's vegetable lasagnette
(A, L, VS)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 €
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Tandoori chicken in yogurt sauce
(*, A, G, L)
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Rice
(*, G, L, M, Veg)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 €
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Crispy pork schnitzel
(A, G, L, M)
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Choron sauce
(A, G, L)
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Warm potato salad and pickled red onion
(G, L, M, Veg)
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Vegetables of the season
(G, L, M, Veg)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Chocolate mousse and roasted white chocolate
(A, G)
Lunch served 10.30–15.30
Vegetarian soup
Student 1,46 € / UEF-Staff 4,59 € / Visitor 4,59 €
-
Rice porridge
(*, A, G, L)
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Strawberry soup
(G, L, M, Veg)
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 €
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Spinach crêpes
(*, A, ILM, L)
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Mashed potatoes
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
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Lingonberry jam
(A, G, L, M, Veg)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 €
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Cheese gratinated baked sausage
(A, G, L)
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Mashed potatoes
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
Special dish
Student 5,60 € / UEF-Staff 9,05 € / Visitor 12,50 €
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Crispy chicken
(G, L, M)
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Gochujang mayonnaise
(A, L, M, VS)
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Roasted potatoes
(*, G, ILM, L, M, Veg)
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Vegetables of the season
(G, L, M, Veg)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
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Apple and oatmeal crumb bake
(A, L, M, Veg)
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Vegan vanilla sauce
(A, G, L, M, Veg)
Lunch served 11.00–14.30
Vegetarian dish
Student 1,87 € / UEF-Staff 5,03 € / Visitor 5,03 €
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Chickpea and sweet potato stew
(*, A, G, ILM, L, M, Veg, VS)
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Rice
(*, G, L, M, Veg)
Soup
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 €
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Mexican-style chorizo soup
(*, A, G, L, M, VS)
Home style dish
Student 2,95 € / UEF-Staff 6,19 € / Visitor 6,22 €
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Mashed potatoes
(*, A, G, ILM, L)
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Meatballs
(*, A, L, M)
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Brown sauce
(*, A, L)
Small delicious treat
Student 0,66 € / UEF-Staff 0,66 € / Visitor 1,40 €
Please, kindly note that the raw materials used in the restaurants may vary from the planned and therefore the product specifications and dietary labels published at web sites may differ from the final and correct information that will be given at the restaurant. Persons with allergies are advised every time to check the suitability of the offered food choices to their diet at the restaurant. Thank you for your understanding.