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Is there anything more hyggeligt, more indulgent or delicious, than a long, leisurely brunch? By yourself with a good book, with a group of friends to debrief from the night before, or with family for some time together; however you like to enjoy yourself, there’s a brunch in Copenhagen that’s right for you.

A Scandinavian breakfast is either plated or buffet-style, and usually includes some bread options (rolls and/or pastry), butter, cheese, yogurt, juice, coffee, and sometimes pancakes. Those are the bare bones, but restaurants across the city have their own special take on brunch, including many vegetarian and vegan options.

Here’s where to find the best brunch in Copenhagen, from Nørrebro to Vesterbro to Amager and every neighborhood in between:

Mad & Kaffe

With two locations, one in Vesterbro and one in Amager, you’re never too far from a Mad & Kaffe in Copenhagen. That’s lucky, because their brunch is delicious. You pick 3, 5 or 7 items from the menu and create your perfect brunch. With choices like avocado with chilli oil and roasted almonds, or blueberry yoghurt with homemade muesli and berries, brunch is bound to be a good time.

→ Mad & Kaffe Sønder Boulevard 68 1720 København V Opening Hours: Every day 8:30 am – 8:00 pm

Tyrolsgade 6 2300 København S Opening Hours: Every day 8:30 am – 9:00 pm

Plates start at 89 DKK

 

 
 

Dyrehaven

There’s something for all kinds of brunch-lovers at Dyrehaven, a truly locals-love-it kind of cafe in Vesterbro. This place is a hopping pub in the evenings, but in the morning they serve a great range of dishes. Their basic brunch plate is simple: rye bread, cheese, butter, soft boiled egg and cottage cheese. Their biggest brunch plate includes eggs benedict, bircher muesli and avocado on toast.

→ Dyrehaven Sønder Boulevard 72 1720 København V Opening Hours: Every day 9:00 am – 2:00 am Plates start at 52 DKK

 

 
 

Brødflov

One of the best cheap-but-filling brunch options in the city! This Frederiksberg-based bakery has a “lille” and “store” morning plate (morgentallerken) for 60 DKK and 100 DKK, respectively. The plates include a roll with butter, jam, and cheese, a pastry of your choice, coffee and juice. The cosy but minimalist cafe is a great spot for a quick meal, with plenty of space to sit with a group. It gets busy on weekends, so get there early.

→ Brødflov Falkoner Allé 36 2000 Frederiksberg Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 6:00 am – 7:00 am Sat & Sun 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Plates start at 60 DKK

 

 
 

Heaps Good

Copenhagen’s “hidden gem” cafe, with an eclectic tea-room style interior, that dishes up Il Buco croissants alongside Aussie-style plates of eggs, french toast, “fucking fancy eggs,” and even a Barack burrata. Nothing but respect for my president. NB: Takeaway breakfast and meals also available!

→ Heaps Good

Fensmarkgade 23
2200 Copenhagen N

Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm

Brunch plates start from 100 DKK, small plates from 40 DKK

 

 
 

Sixteen Twelve

Possibly the best brunch in Copenhagen. Sixteen Twelve takes a page out of Austalia’s menu, serving healthy portions of smashed avo and eggs benedict, with every dish containing elements of fermented, probiotic, and gut-healthy ingredients. Il Buco baked goods are also available.

Alongside your typical lattes and filter coffee, you’ll also find shots of apple cide vinegar and bone broth for a true wellness experience.

→ Sixteen Twelve Jægersborggade 8 KL TH 2200 København Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9 am – 3 pm Sat & Sun: 8 am – 3:45 pm

Brunch plates start from 110 DKK

 

 
 

Souls

Certainly the best vegan cafe, and one of the best cafes in Copenhagen, period. Souls is now famous for their delicious plant-based brunch plate, but you don’t have to be vegan to love it. Expert tip: try their homemade lemonade, and the iced coconut latte. Weekends are VERY busy, so try to book in advance.

→ Souls Østerbro Melchiors Plads 3 2100 København Ø Opening Hours: Mon – Weds 10:00 am – 9:30 pm Thurs – Sat 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am – 8:30 pm

→ Souls Centrum Nørre Farimagsgade 63 1364 Copenhagen K Opening Hours: Mon – Weds 9:00 am – 9:30 pm Thurs – Fri 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Sat: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am – 8:30 pm

Plates start at 134 DKK

 

 
 

Wulff & Konstali

This beloved brunch spot actually has three locations in the city, but only two of them serve brunch, and it’s well known that they serve one of the best breakfasts in Copenhagen. At Wulff & Konstali, you get a personal menu where you check off the items you’d like, either 5 for 135 DKK or 7 for 169 DKK. There are 22 items to choose from, including pastries and bread, eggs of various kinds, meats and specialities like chia porridge with roasted almonds and mango-orange compote. The menu changes, so check their website for updates.

→ Wulff & Konstali Lergravsvej 57 2300 København S Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Brunch is served every day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm     Skt Hans Torv 30 2200 København N Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Brunch is served every day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Isafjordsgade 10 2300 København S Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Brunch is served every day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm   Waterfront Shopping Philip Heymans Allé 17 2900 Hellerup Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Brunch is served every day 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Plates start at 135 DKK

 

 
 

Lille Petra Cafe

Part of Danish design brand &Tradition’s stunning showroom, Lille Petra is a cafe serving up well-made and tasty basic items like sandwiches, pastries, and coffee.

The courtyard attached to the cafe is lovely; green and leafy, with plenty of great Scandinavian design around to make sure your time is extra hyggeligt.

Lille Petra Cafe Kronprinsessegade 4 1306 København K Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Sat & Sun Closed

 

 

 

 
 

Babbo Ria

Yes, pasta. Yes, pizza. But also yes, brunch. Babbo Ria is a triple threat, as their incredible dough skills extend beyond fresh pasta and sourdough pizza, to home-baked pastries. Mocha buns and pistachio snails sit alongside classic brunch dishes like eggs Benedict at their small eatery in Frederiksberg. The menu changes daily so make sure to check their Instagram for the latest dishes.

→ Babbo Ria Godthåbsvej 62 2000 Frederiksberg Opening Hours: Mon & Tues Closed Wed – Sat 4:00 p – 10:00 pm Sun Closed

 

 
 

Union Kitchen

A favorite of the trendy set, Union Kitchen is one of those places that actually lives up to the hype. Their brunch plate is the stuff of dreams, complete with avocado on toast, scrambled eggs, a waffle, croissant, smoked salmon and a bread basket. All this in the super-chic setting of a central Copenhagen cafe. On warm days, you can sit outside and watch the world go by.

→ Union Kitchen Store Strandstrade 21 1255 København K Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 7:30 am – 11:00 pm Fri 7:30 am – midnight Sat 8:00 am – midnight SUn 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Plates start at 169 DKK

 

 
 

Taxa

Sitting on the corner of Stefansgade and Hørsholmgade, just next to Jægersborggade, Taxa has a tasty menu and laid-back atmosphere. Their extensive outdoor seating is perfect for a sunny morning, and their cosy interior is just right in winter. Though their burger and fries (especially the fries) are well-loved in the city, their brunch is a treat as well. Their most simple offering is a sourdough roll with butter, apple compote and cheese; top notch with a cup of steaming hot coffee!

→ Taxa Hørsholmsgade 32 2200 København N Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00 am – midnight Fri 8:00 am – 2:00 am Sat 9:00 am – 2:00 am Sun 9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Plates start at 50 DKK

 

 
 

Sidecar

On the most adorable Nørrebro side street, you’ll find Sidecar. Their cocktails are already legendary in Copenhagen, but they also serve a great brunch plate. Their “not so hungry” plate starts at 89 DKK, with simple bread, fruit, granola and scrambled eggs. Their other four plates are a bit more intense, including items like chia seed porridge with mango-vanilla compote, or American-style pancakes. It’s all excellent, and the atmosphere is the right mix between trendy and cosy.

→ Sidecar Skyttegade 5 2200 København N Opening Hours: Mon 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tues & Weds 8:00 am – 10:30 pm Thurs 8:00 am – midnight Fri 8:00 am – 2:00 am Sat 9:30 am – 2:00 am Sun 9:30 am – 10:30 pm

Plates start at 89 DKK

 

 
 

Pixie

This busy Østerbro cafe is a sister-restaurant to Taxa, and the menus are almost identical, including their brunch. The vibe, however, is entirely local. There’s a good deal of outdoor seating for the warmer months, and a casual, shabby-chic interior. Their cheapest and most simple breakfast is the same as Taxa’s: a sourdough roll with butter, apple compote and cheese.

→ Pixie Løgstorgade 2 2100 København Ø Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00 am – midnight Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 am Sat 9:00 am – 4:00 am Sun 9:00 am – midnight

Plates start at 50 DKK

 

 
 

Parterre

One of the hidden gems of Copenhagen, Parterre is a father-and-son small cafe at basement level in the village-like neighborhood of Christianshavn. They don’t really do a “brunch plate,” but their simple, delicious breakfast choices like croissants and soft boiled eggs, and affordable coffee (from Swedish micro-roasters Koppi), make this a must-go for those who love a true local spot.

→ Parterre Overgaden Oven Vandet 90 1415 København K Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Sat & Sun 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

 
 

Cafe Alma

This cosy little cafe tucked away on Islands Brygge has a lovely, extensive menu where you can choose either 5 or 7 components. Kids get a reduced price menu and a choice of 3 components. You can have anything from a rye bread panini with figs and goat cheese to chia pudding to American-style pancakes (or all at once!). After brunch, take a stroll along the nearby harbor promenade.

→ Cafe Alma Isafjordsgade 5-7 2300 København S Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 10:00 am – midnight Fri & Sat 10:00 – 2:00 am Sun 10:00 am – midnight

Plates starts at 159 DKK

 

 
 

Buffet Brunch in Copenhagen

SULT

Considered the buffet brunch in Copenhagen, SULT doesn’t mess around when it comes to selection. It’s pricey, to be sure, but you definitely get your money’s worth. This buffet is served on the weekends only, and it gets quite busy so we recommend that you book in advance. From freshly-baked bread and pastries to salads, hot dishes, cakes, freshly-made juice and organic coffee; if you’ve ever craved it, SULT has it. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Cinemateket, so be sure to check out a movie before or after you enjoy your meal.

→ SULT Vognmagergade 8B 1120 København K Opening Hours: Mon Closed Tues – Fri 9:00 am – 11:30 am (Cafe only) Tues – Fri 11:30 am – 4:00 pm (Lunch) Tues – Fri 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Dinner) Sat & Sun 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (Brunch/also on holidays) Sat & Sun 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Dinner)

Buffet is 225 DKK

 

 
 

Bang & Jensen

This cool local bar is also a great daily brunch spot. Between 8:00 – 10:30 am every day, you can enjoy their simple but delicious breakfast buffet that includes cereal, bread, eggs, juice and cheese. On weekends, they have a brunch plate menu where you can choose between a variety of eggs, dairy and pastry, plus bread and sausage (or a vegetarian option). Weekend brunches come with unlimited tea or coffee, too!

→ Bang & Jensen Istedgade 130 1650 København V Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am – 2:00 am Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 am Sun 10:00 am – midnight

Buffet is 65 DKK, brunch plates start at 90 DKK

 

 
 

Luxurious Brunch in Copenhagen

The Audo

It’s different, it’s tasty, and it’s almost 100% organic. It’s the Audo brunch, served up by the team from Loui at The Audo. Located at The Audo’s Nordhavn location, it’s the perfect spot for a long breakfast before a harbor walk, or after a cold water swim. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday in The Café at The Audo, from 10:00 to 16:00 (last seating at 14:30)

→ The Audo Århusgade 130 2150 København Opening Hours: Sat & Sun: 10 am – 4 pm

Brunch menu starts at 175 DKK

 
 
 

Marchal at Hotel D’Angleterre

This is the brunch-to-end-all-brunches in Copenhagen. Their epic Sunday buffet includes champagne, making it truly the most luxurious brunch around. The lush setting of Michelin-star restaurant Marchal makes it extra special. Reservations are hard to get, so check their website for advance booking dates.

→ Marchal at Hotel D’Angleterre Kongens Nytorv 34 1050 København K Opening Hours: Mon- Fri 7:00 am- 10:30 pm Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 11:00 pm NB: Brunch is only held on Sunday

Buffet price is 645 DKK