This roadside station on road 9 by Lake Patalahti began as a small fuel stop in 1968, originally known as the Patalahden Esso. Fuel has been supplied by St1 since June 2023. The restaurant serves a weekday buffet lunch of home cooking prepared on site, plus à la carte dishes and a breakfast buffet. The house speciality is traditional pancakes (letut), made since 1968. Vegetarians, coeliacs and guests with food allergies are catered for. Pizza comes from Kotipizza, and a Subway is on site too.
The summer terrace seats over 50 and looks out over the lake. A meeting room for about 40 to 50 people comes with catering, wireless internet and a video projector. Electric cars can charge at Ionity and Tesla points, and the shop sells travel food and souvenirs. An accessible toilet is available.
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