Handwerk is located in Gamle Tøyen Hovedgård, Oslo's oldest preserved timber building, which is located in the Botanical Garden on Tøyen. This area is known for its diversity of over 5,500 plant species from around the world, and serves as a green lung and recreational area for the city's residents. The unique atmosphere in the surroundings provides an inspiring setting for visitors.
The cafe focuses on short-traveled and organic produce, and offers a varied selection of coffee, pastries and cakes. Every day the chef prepares new dishes and buttered bread slices, with a good selection of vegetarian and vegetable-based options. On Thursdays, a special dinner dish is served, and the cafe also bakes fresh cakes and svelers. In collaboration with local bakeries, Handwerk is delivered fresh baked goods every morning, which can be enjoyed on site or taken to one of the park's picnic areas.