Eat your way through Copenhagen cafés

Prolog Coffee is the best of Copenhagen, and this is one of their coffee bars that's open daily. They also provide coffee to other bakeries like Juno the Bakery.

Prolog Coffee is the best of Copenhagen, and this is one of their coffee bars that's open daily. They also provide coffee to other bakeries like Juno the Bakery.

Coffee Collective has many locations throughout the city, and you're guaranteed to have a great filter coffee or latte at any of them.

Coffee Collective has many locations throughout the city, and you're guaranteed to have a great filter coffee or latte at any of them. This location is on Jaegersborggade, a street that has many other shops and restaurants that are worth visiting.

Coffee Collective has many locations throughout the city, and you're guaranteed to have a great filter coffee or latte at any of them. This location is in Torvehallerne, a high-end food hall and market in the center of town, a stone's throw from Nørreport Station.

Juno the Bakery is my personal favorite for pastries and bread. It happened to be in the neighborhood we stayed in, so we visited a few times. They offer a simple menu of bread, pastries, cookies, and filter coffee. (Note: Closed Mon/Tues.) Simple outdoor seating on their patio is available. You should expect a line, particularly on weekends, though it moves fast and is worth the wait. What to order: - Cardamom bun is a must - Every bakery offers a roll with butter and cheese, but Juno's is the very best. - Cookies for later

Andersen & Maillard is one of Copenhagen's premier bakeries that's open daily. They offer bread, pastries, and simple breakfast, as well as a full coffee menu. I visited this location in Nordhavn several times. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. What to order: Croissant (all varieties)

Andersen & Maillard is one of Copenhagen's premier bakeries that's open daily. They offer bread, pastries, and simple breakfast, as well as a full coffee menu. What to order: Croissant (all varieties) Note: I did not visit this location, so I'm unable to speak to seating availability.

Andersen & Maillard is one of Copenhagen's premier bakeries that's open daily. They offer bread, pastries, and simple breakfast, as well as a full coffee menu. What to order: Croissant (all varieties) Note: I did not visit this location, so I'm unable to speak to seating availability.

Hart Bageri is many people's Copenhagen favorite, with a head baker who's resume includes Copenhagen's Noma and San Francisco's Tartine. They offer a full pastry and coffee menu, with a couple of sandwiches on offer as well. While it wasn't my favorite bakery (I found both Juno and Andersen & Maillard pastries to be superior), it is certainly worth a stop on your Copenhagen bakery tour. Their Fredericksburg location is quite small, so it's best to grab-and-go. What to order: Sausage roll, chocolate chip cookie

Hart Bageri is many people's Copenhagen favorite, with a head baker who's resume includes Copenhagen's Noma and San Francisco's Tartine. They offer a full pastry and coffee menu, with a couple of sandwiches on offer as well. While it wasn't my favorite bakery (I found both Juno and Andersen & Maillard pastries to be superior), it is certainly worth a stop on your Copenhagen bakery tour. I didn't visit this location, but it's quite close to one of my favorite Copenhagen shops (Ferm Living) and a walk along the canals and across the footbridge to Nyhavn.

Hart Bageri is many people's Copenhagen favorite, with a head baker who's resume includes Copenhagen's Noma and San Francisco's Tartine. They offer a full pastry and coffee menu, with a couple of sandwiches on offer as well. While it wasn't my favorite bakery (I found both Juno and Andersen & Maillard pastries to be superior), it is certainly worth a stop on your Copenhagen bakery tour. This location is their newest, quite close to Copenhagen Contemporary Museum. It's a bigger footprint than their Fredericksburg location, and includes outdoor seating.

Open Weds-Sun, this bakery is a convenient stop in Nørrebro. It's a simple storefront with a few seats outside. I didn't have a chance to taste their pastries, but it comes recommended by many.

Located in Islands Brygge, this bakery is a bit off the beaten path. It comes recommended by an expat friend who lives in the neighborhood, and says it's her favorite Copenhagen's bakery.

Studio Frama, a local design studio, has a café outpost. They were closed on my available days to visit, but it comes recommended by trusted travel expert Yolanda Edwards—and be sure to check out the adjacent shop for homewares.

Atelier September is one of those cafés that I wish I could export to my hometown. Whether it's pastries, coffee, or hot dishes like their omelette or pancake, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I visited several times, and nothing I sampled hit a wrong note. Both locations offer indoor and outdoor seating and a full menu. What to order: Green omelette, Kyoto-style fruit, Pancake with cream & jam

Atelier September is one of those cafés that I wish I could export to my hometown. Whether it's pastries, coffee, or hot dishes like their omelette or pancake, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I visited several times, and nothing I sampled hit a wrong note. Both locations offer indoor and outdoor seating and a full menu. This location in Hellerup is a great stop if you take a bike ride to any of the destinations north of the city (Ordrupgaard, Charlottenburg, Arne Jacobsen Gas Station). What to order: French omelette, Kyoto-style fruit, Yogurt & granola

I was scrolling around Google Maps, and discovered Studio X Kitchen as a "top rated" location. I cross-checked with Instagram, then decided to give it a try. Add this to the top of your must-visit café list after Atelier September. They offer a full café and coffee menu, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's location close to Kongens Have and Strøget make it a perfect jumping off point to explore more of Copenhagen. What to order: Scrambled eggs, Apple cinnamon muffin (the porridge also looked like a work of art)

Wulff & Konstali has multiple locations around the city, and they're known for their brunch boards. It's a meal where the sum is greater than any of the individual parts—in other words, the experience of their brunch board in full is better than any of the individual dishes. When compiling your board, avoid the pastries—rather, focus on eggs, salads, cheeses, and fruits. This location in Nørrebro offers both indoor and outdoor seating on a small plaza.

Open Weds-Sun, Lille Bakery is a lovely stop after visiting Copenhagen Contemporary. While they offer pastries, we opted for a sandwich and focaccia, both of which were excellent. Lille's outdoor patio is a *a vibe*—a real community gathering place, and was particularly lovely on a sunny afternoon. Located just a 5-minute walk from the ferry, it's a great stop to add to your Refshaleøen itinerary,

Many people told me that La Banchina is a must-visit, and I couldn't agree more. The menu here isn't necessarily the draw—rather, the environment is. On the face, it's a 14-seat waterfront restaurant and wine bar with an on-site sauna. Beyond that, they have an outdoor area with picnic tables and open seating on their dock, where on a warm day, guests are able to take a dip. I visited on a relaxed, cloudy morning, but dreamed of returning on a warm afternoon to enjoy a bottle of wine on the dock. Located in Refshaleøen, it's a stones throw from Copenhagen Contemporary, and is easy to access on the ferry.

Sonny is a charming café in central Copenhagen that's bustling any day of the week. While it wasn't the best café meal we had, it was fun to people watch over brunch. They offer generous indoor and outdoor seating, and its central location makes it an easy stop as part of your Copenhagen itinerary. What to order: Simple breakfast, Banana bread