3 Cafes You Must Visit in Copenhagen, Denmark
I love reliving memories of cold winter mornings in Copenhagen, wandering along the cobblestoned streets, in search of my favourite little local cafes.
I t's no suprise that Denmark does cute, cosy cafes so well. Everything about Denmark excudes hygge the Danish way of life, which can be loosely translated to "cozy". Almost every cafe featured rustic bricks, warm wood fires, lots of scandi style wood and furniture. If the coffee's werent $12 AUD a pop, I'd probably stay there forever...
Over 5 days in Copenhagen (1.5 days in Quarantine thanks to COVID-19) we explored a number of cafes. Here's my favourite three, quintenssenial Copenhagen local cafes. All are pinned on the map at the bottom of this post .
Top 3 Cafes in Copenhagen
Kompa'9
The first on my list is definitely my fave. Kompa'9 is housed in a gorgeous traditional old home, just around the corner from the prettiest and oldest streets in Copenhagen (Magstræde and Snaregade).
The cafe is quiet, cosy and warm, adorned with antique furniture, all from the original homestead. Try and nab a spot right near the beautiful original old wood fire.
On the menu: danish breakfasts and lunches; eggs, rye bread, cold cuts and cheeses, and porridge. Super great coffee and a selection of beautiful teas, hot chocolates and old fashioned sodas.
- Kompagnistræde 9 1208 København, Denmark
Social - Coffeeshop & Food
Across the Sortedams Lake, next to Queen Louise's bridge, towards hip district Nørrebros, sits Social - Coffeeshop & Food. Social has one of the best menus in Copenhagen - all fresh, gluten free and healthy! From salad bowls to open faced sandwiches, acai bowls to danish breakfast platters... it's no wonder Social has received multiple awards for best cafe in Copenhagen - it's menu is one of the best! You are also spoilt for seating choices - from window bench seats, cosy sofa tables, large dining tables, or in the warmer months - dine outside on the footpath along the river.
On the menu: Gluten free, healthy, traditional Danish through to Asian, South and Central American influences. It has it all.
- Peblinge Dossering 4 2200 København N
The Little Yellow Coffee Bar
Third, but certainly not least favourite, is The Little Yellow Coffee bar, or Den Lille Gule Kaffebar. The name doesn't lie - this cute little coffee shop is in a bright yellow building, down a cute cobblestoned street and right across from the oldest movie theatre in Denmark - Grandteatret. It has such a beautiful neighbourhood and cosy 'hygge' vibe. Head upstairs and get a table by the sofa, wooden chairs adorned with sheepskin rugs, as the morning light comes beaming through the windows.
On the menu: Traditional breakfast menu of Danish breakfast platters, muesli, porridge... or even better... mimosas and wine!
- Mikkel Bryggers Gade 7 1460 København, Denmark
Summary
There really is nothing more Hygge than enjoying a warm pot of coffee and bowl of porridge, with the winter sunlight beaming through the windows of a cute local coffee shop.
This is exactly how Copenhagen coffee shops should be, and how my top 3 breakfast spots in Copenhagen above are! They're all pinned to this map... let me know if you've been to any of these by commenting below!
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These all sound like incredible spots! Such a good cafe guide girl! x