The Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in Copenhagen (According to a Local)
Looking for a speciality coffee place in the Danish capital? Here is your guide to the top independent cafés in the city, award-winning baristas, and bean roasters. Decaf options available!
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Copenhagen doesn’t just offer a convenient and scenic backdrop for international elopements. This vibrant city also boasts a robust coffee drinking culture that's waiting to be explored. Here, a cup of coffee is not merely a drink; it's a passage into a world of senses, where flavors and aromas blend harmoniously, inviting you to embrace the quintessence of Danish hospitality.
In light of this, I've meticulously compiled a list designed to elevate your experience. Your ultimate guide to an exquisite array of coffee shops & bakeries, carefully selected to enhance your trip through Copenhagen, is now at your fingertips!
10 Best cafés in Copenhagen
Hart Bageri
Holmen
Galionsvej 41, 1437 København
Open Mon-Sun
Why not try a bread-cheese-coffee breakfast beloved by the Danes and head to Hart Bageri? As a half-sister brand to world-class restaurant Noma, It is safe to say that the bakery provides art in bread form, at an affordable price. From multi-seeds bun and buttery croissants that exceed any crunchy expectations to fresh-out-of-the-oven city loaves that fly off the shelf, Hart is the doughy heaven for couples looking for a casual morning bite. If you’re planning a romantic walk along the canals in Nyhavn and Christianshavn, then head to the Holmen location. If you’re eloping at the Frederiksberg City Hall, good news - there’s a bakery in the neighborhood too.
Lille Bakery
Refshaleøen
Refshalevej 213A, 1432 København
Open Wed-Sun
Nestled in the industrial neighbourhood of Refshaleøen Lille Bakery is a local’s best-kept secret. With its minimalist interior, convivial set-up and farm-to-table menu, Lille Bakery feels like walking into a Scandinavian grandma’s home for brunch. Whether you like your sourdough with eggs, butter, or cheese, paired with a homemade brewed tea or coffee, there are 50 to 90 DKK options for any envy. Biking to brunch no earlier than 12 pm is best, although you can always ditch the bike for a ferry ride from Nyhavn to enjoy the harbour. Refshaleøen is more lively in summer, and we recommend trying out Copenhot for a couple’s sauna-ice-bath session, the Mikkeller brewery for a beer tasting, Copenhill for a unique ski descent or Reffen for some street-food post-brekkie.
Hans Coffee
Amager
Strandlodsvej 48, 2300 København S
Open Mon-Sun
Embrace the seaside and stop by CUB Coffee before strolling down Amager Strand. CUB offers an atmosphere as serene as its sandy surroundings. With coffee roast smells, candlelit tables, and melting croissants, coffee lovers will enjoy unwinding in this hyggeligt cafe with a 40 DKK cappuccino or a latte. A short walk from Øresund metro station, make sure to pop in next door to Den Bla Hal for second-hand treasures, then walk down to the beach for a cold swim in the Baltic sea.
Lille Petra Cafe
City Centre
Kronprinsessegade 4, 1306 København
Open Mon-Sat
With its romantic courtyard and prime location across the Rosenborg Castle Garden, Little Petra Cafe is the quiet, sustainable, scandi-chic haven you’ve been waiting for. Furnished with a curated selection of danish-designer pieces, there’s no better way to enjoy a side of organic avocado toasts, waffles or skyr yogurts with your coffee. If you’re planning for a special brunch before your elopement at the Copenhagen City Hall, then the 100 DKK breakfast plate is a must-have.
Coffee Collective
Frederiksberg
Godthåbsvej 34B, 2000 Frederiksberg
Open Mon-Sun
As a made-in-Denmark roasterie and coffee shop, Coffee Collective is known to be the absolute best coffee in town. Thanks to the unconventional bean-toasting technique that gives each cup its strong taste, you can slowly sip onto a flavoursome americano while enjoying the convivial setting and soothing sounds of the nearby roastery. Just a walk away from Aksel Møllers Have metro station, make sure to stop for a hot cup the morning of your Frederiksberg town hall elopement, or simply if you’re inclined to eat and shop your way through Godthåbsvej.
Andersen Maillard
Nørrebro
Nørrebrogade 62 2200 København N
Open Mon-Sun
A mini-moon to Copenhagen cannot be completed without a day trip to the coolest neighbourhood in the word - as ranked in 2021 by Timeout - Nørrebro. While you browse through the curated home decor and secondhand shops, make sure to pop by Andersen Maillard for an iced coffee and a chewy cookie. Or an almond croissant. Or a sourdough baguette. You get the idea. This bakery offers a large selection of mouth-watering pastries and heart-shaped coffee you won’t want to miss out on. If the day is sunny, grab it on the go and enjoy your coffee break in Assistens Kirkegård garden. Better yet, swing by on Thursday to enjoy some Jazz.
Cafe Buka is a haven for coffee enthusiasts and pastry lovers alike, photo by me @ievaviphoto
coffe places in Copenhagen Loved by Locals
If you're in search of a coffee spot with a captivating atmosphere and unique design, consider exploring the following places:
Bastards Cafe
Rådhusstræde 13, 1466 København. Open Mon-Sun
A funky and affordable little nook nearby the Christiansborg Palace in the city centre where you can challenge your other half to a few rounds of board games. To suit all taste buds, the cafe serves both coffee and beers.
The Laundromat Cafe
Århusgade 38, 2100 København. Open Mon-Sun
Pop in this unique, laundry-style cafe for freshly-squeezed juices and maple-sirup pancakes before burning it off with a walk around Fælledparken in Østerbro.
Sort Kaffe & Vinyl
Skydebanegade 4, st. tv, 1709 København. Open Mon-Sun
For another unconventional and nostalgic feel, head to Sort Kaffe & Vinyl in Vesterbro. You can buy a cup of coffee, a grilled cheese and a vinyl in one setting or simply sit in and enjoy the atmosphere before shopping at Fisketorvet.
Gro Spiseri
Æbeløgade 4, 2100 København. Open Thur-Mon
If there’s one last address that can make your mini-honeymoon special, it is this one. As Denmark’s first rooftop farm eatery, you can book a seasonal 3-course menu and enjoy organic farm-to-table service with a view for 360 DKK.
Photo by me, @ievaviphoto
Decaf coffee in Copenhagen
For those who either limit their caffeine intake or seek a guilt-free coffee experience in the afternoon, Copenhagen has a variety of cafes offering decaf coffee options too. Indulge in the rich flavours of decaffeinated coffee at these establishments, allowing you to savour the warmth and aroma without the stimulating effects of caffeine.
Andersen & Maillard
Nørrebrogade 62, 2200 København N
Cafe Plantagen
Enghave Pl. 1, 1670 København
Græsk Smag
Vesterbrogade 109, 1, 1620 København
Mælk & Honning
Gammel Køge Landevej 22M, 2500 Valby
Nordic Roasters
Uplandsgade 70a, 2300 København
Faq
How much does coffee cost in Copenhagen?
You can expect to pay between 35 - 70 DKK to enjoy a cup of coffee in Copenhagen.
Best Coffee Shop in Copenhagen with a view?
If you want to drink coffee with a few in Copenhagen, consider going to Original Coffee Illum.
Which Coffee Shop is close to Copenhagen City Hall?
There are a variety of coffee shops near Copenhagen City Hall. My personal recommendation would be Buka (their pastries are delicious!)
New hyggeligt cafes and eateries open up in Copenhagen regularly, so if you’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with a location during your couple’s escape, make sure to share it with me and the other international couples out there at info@ievaviphoto.com
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