Copenhagen café culture is incredible, and I recently spent 2 weeks visiting at least one bakery or café each day. This guide includes 20+ locations across the city, and it will steer you in the direction of the the very best coffee, cardamom buns, and brunch boards all across the city. 

Copenhagen, Denmark

Eat your way through Copenhagen cafés

I'm traveling to Copenhagen in May 2023. This is my list of 100+ destinations based on tens of hours of research from well-trusted sources that range from personal contacts to travel experts and publications. 

The list is categorized by place type, inclusive of restaurants, cafés, shops, museums, and playgrounds. While my research accounts for the fact that I'll have my 2-year-old daughter in tow, I don't exclude things because of that.

After my trip in May, I will update this based on my experience and highlights.

Copenhagen Highlights

Copenhagen - coffee, bakeries, brunch, sweets and dinner

In the past decade, the Copenhagen food scene has really exploded. From the high-end food scene, to the cozy cafés selling the local BMO (scroll to find out what it is!) - you definitely won't leave this city hungry. But you'll probably be a little bit broke. 

In this guide, I've saved all my favorite places (plus in the bottom, I added if they have additional locations/branches) - and I'll also continuously add any new spots that I try.

[Free] Ultimate Copenhagen Food Guide

Welcome to Copenhagen! 

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand, facing the Øresund strait that separates Denmark from Sweden. This charming city is renowned for its harmonious blend of modernity and historical charm. At the heart of Copenhagen lies its picturesque old city, where cobbled streets, colorful buildings, and centuries-old architecture create a captivating atmosphere.

The old city of Copenhagen exudes an undeniable beauty, with its well-preserved medieval buildings and intricate facades. Walking through its narrow streets, visitors are transported back in time, surrounded by a sense of history and culture. Iconic landmarks like the majestic Rosenborg Castle, the historic Round Tower, and the vibrant Nyhavn harbor area add to the city's allure. There is also plenty of opportunities to enjoy a cold beer, while shouting "skååååål" (cheers) to the other danes. 

In Copenhagen's old city, modern amenities seamlessly blend with its rich heritage, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a glimpse into the past while enjoying the conveniences of the present.

Welcome to Copenhagen!

Planning a trip here and looking for tried and tested recommendations as well as some other ideas that came from hoursssss of research? I've got you covered!

I read countless blogs written by Copenhagen locals and they led me to these lovely places, activities etc. Happy perusing 😊

My Copenhagen Guides 🇩🇰🤍

I know what you're thinking...I can't wait to eat some Danishes! Well, guess what? In Denmark, these laminated pastries are called wienerbrød or in English "Vienna bread". Why you ask? Austrian bakers brought the technique of laminated dough to Denmark in the mid-1800s after Danish bakers went on strike. Luckily, København has some amazing bakeries. 

Enough about the history of wienerbrød. What should you eat? 

Copenhagen / Bakeries & Wienerbrød

Hello! I'm Zack. My trip was from 4/6/23-4/15/23. My main interests while traveling were getting to know the city, experiencing the cuisine, getting some photography experience in and a little bit of drinking here and there.

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Hop skip from coffee spot to pastry shops for the best of what Copenhagen has to offer

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Hart Bageri

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 

This is the original location on Gammel Kongevej - but in the past 12 months, they've really expanded all across the city. The pastries are delicious. Get the spandauer  (sometimes they'll have season ones with fresh fruit on top) and cardamom croissant. If you're feeling extra, get the basque cheesecake which is my absolute favorite.

The first bakery we went to upon arrival in Copenhagen.  The cardamom flavoured bun (made from croissant dough) was exceptional and everything else was delicious too. 

It was so good we (the husband )came back the morning of our flight to bring some baked goodies on the flight home.  

My favourites are the Cardamon Croissant and the sourdough breakfast bun.

Fun fact, Richard Hart is well known for his time as head baker at San Francisco's Tartine Bakery. I can fully vouch his creations are worth any queue. 

Anywhere that has a chef that's come from Noma will immediately excite me and get bookmarked - and this place is no exception. Apparently there are long lines on Saturday mornings for Hart's freshly-baked bread and pastries!

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