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Admittedly, I knew nothing about Danish cuisine before travelling to Copenhagen and I didn’t have enough time there to learn too much. My time in the Danish capital was very limited so instead of going there with the intention of learning about their cuisine, I simply decided to find what I hoped would be good food and eat it. It did not matter to me how traditional these meals were. In the end, I only had the opportunity to eat in six places, time did not allow any more than that. For a budget traveller, I feel the places I eat must be considered when deciding where to eat in Copenhagen. They were filling, tasty and quite varied, all important traits on a budget weekend away.
** For reasons beyond my control, I was unable to take pictures of all my meals. This means that not all these photographs are my own **
Currency Converter – KR 10 = €1.30/$1.50/£1.20
St. Peters Bakery
St. Peters Bakery boasts the title of the oldest bakery in Copenhagen and for this reason alone it should be your first stop in Copenhagen. This very small shop which can only seat less than ten is the best place to pick up some delicious baked goods that the Danes are known for. As you open the heavy wooden door and step inside the amazing aroma that overtakes your senses will make deciding what to eat almost impossible. It all looks amazing and I am sure that the taste matches both the smell and appearance. I eventually decided on a Chocolate Swirl or Chokolade Snurrer in Danish and a coffee to wash it down. Only my intent to try other places and my limited time stopped me from visiting St. Peters more than once.
Opening Hours = 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday, Closes at 13:00 on Saturday and closed all day on Sunday
Price = All pastries cost less than 25DKR
Address = Sankt Peders Stræde 29
Meyers Bakery
How I love visiting a European city and eating sweet pastries for breakfast. A great alternative to St. Peters is Meyers Bakery. This small take-out only bakery offers a fantastic selection of pastries and bread. Just like St. Peters, the scent of freshly baked goods when you walk inside tantalizes your senses immediately. This time, I went with a custard-filled pastry topped with a sugar glaze. Although very, very sweet it still made for a delicious breakfast even if it nearly sent me into a sugar coma. Meyers was slightly more expensive than St. Peters and maybe lacked a little bit of charm that the aforementioned has in abundance. That being said, should you find yourself in the area, Meyers makes for an excellent place to grab your morning coffee and a fresh pastry to go with it.
Opening Hours = 07:00 – 18:00
Price = KR 40
Address = Store Kongensgade 46
GRØD
Before travelling to Copenhagen I read that porridge had become a very popular breakfast in recent years and that GRØD is the place to go to eat it. Given that I visited the city in late February, the weather wasn’t particularly great and that meant that a hot bowl of porridge was very appealing. The porridge comes with a selection of toppings which included many types of fruit and nuts. I went with what seemed to be the standard bowl that they served, porridge topped with apples, toasted almonds and caramel sauce. The creamy porridge and the abundance of toppings made it a really good meal. With porridge as exciting as this, it is very easy to understand why it is a popular breakfast and why GRØD is considered the best in their field. They also have a lunch menu which contains meals like Indian Daal and Chicken Congee.
Opening Hours = 07:30 – 21:00 Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 21:00 Saturday and Sunday
Price = 45 DKR
Address = 50 Jægersborggade København N and Stand A8 17 Linnésgade København K, Torvehallerne
Gasoline Grill
Wherever I am in the world, I always find myself tempted by the opportunity to chow down on a delicious burger and chips. The concept of Gasoline Grill caught my attention immediately. It is in its simplest terms, a gas station that instead of having a shop attached it has a fantastic takeaway burger joint. The menu is small and simple and the burgers are as good as you will get. I ordered a cheeseburger that comes topped with their own sauce, red onions and pickles. It sounds so simple but the quality of the patty and their great homemade sauce made it a beautiful burger. I thought that their crinkle-cut fries are also really, really good and not to be missed. Burgers are in no way native to Copenhagen but if you are a fan then Gasoline Grill is a must.
Opening Hours = 11:00 until sold out
Price = Burger, Fries and a Soda for KR110
Address = Landgreven 10
John’s Hotdog Deli
Hot dogs are without a doubt the number one street food in Copenhagen. You will see countless food trucks selling hot dogs throughout the city. Johns Hot Dog Deli is one of the best known. Their menu is simple, they offer a few different types of sausages, all very good quality and sizzling on the grill as you approach the counter and with or without a fluffy, seasoned bun. The hot dogs are then top topped with three sauces, ketchup, remoulade and their own mix, pickles, red onion and crispy garlic. These hot dogs were so good I had to have a second one before making my way to the airport on departure day. DØP is another well respected hot dog vendor that is said to be on a level par with Johns as both try to be known as the best in Copenhagen.
Opening Hours = 11:00 – 21:00 Monday to Friday, 11:00 – 15:00 Saturday and Sunday
Price = KR 40
Address = Bernstorffsgade 5 (Copenhagen Central Station)
Torvehallerne
This food hall is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Separated into two buildings, with a fresh produce market situated in between, Torvehallerne has some of Copenhagen’s best restaurants as well as many butchers and artisan food shops. There is something here for everyone. From the aforementioned GRØD for your morning breakfast to Gorms, one of the best-known pizza restaurants in the city. There is tapas, fish and chips, pastries and even a wine bar to choose from. This food hall is the perfect place to come for breakfast or lunch, grab a drink and eat from one of the food restaurants there.
Opening Hours = 10:00 – 19:00
Price = Varies depending on the vendor
Address = Frederiksborggade 21
Whilst the food in Copenhagen was more than satisfactory, I do not think it will live long in the memory. It certainly doesn’t match up to some cities I have visited around the world or even Europe. Copenhagen being an expensive city doesn’t seem to allow for world-class dining at basement low prices. That being said, I got what I asked for when deciding where to eat in Copenhagen. I eat well, the meals were all filling, varied and perfect for a cold day.
To read my Copenhagen Travel Guide, click here!
Man! I probably shouldn’t have read this while hungry! Especially when you start out with photos of baked goods 🙂
Fun read thanks for sharing Adam!