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Is there anything more 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 Copenhagen brunch spots, from Nørrebro to Vesterbro to Amager and every neighborhood in between:
Bistro Lupa
Bistro Lupa, sister restaurant to the celebrated Ark, is a plant-based cafe in Østerbro that serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Though the atmosphere is casual, the food is really special. You don’t need to be a vegan to enjoy it, either; there’s really something for everyone!
Some of our favorites are the coconut milk yoghurt and a dash of creamy peanut butter, topped with crunchy granola, dried berries, and sweet Cicely.
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If you’re looking for something more lunch-y during your brunch, the Milk Bread Sandwich (with seasoned and brined Blue Oyster Mushrooms as a kind of pastrami).
We also recommend the “LFM” with crunchy American Southern-style fried Blue Oyster Mushrooms and a special homemade BBQ sauce, are delicious savory options that will convince even the most carnivorous among us that plant-based is just as filling, satisfying, and adventurous as any other style of food.
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→ Bistro LupaMarstalsgade 8 Opening Hours: |
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 & KaffeSønder Boulevard 68 Opening Hours: |
Tyrolsgade 6 2300 København S Opening Hours: |
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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.
→ DyrehavenSønder Boulevard 72 Opening Hours: |
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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
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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 TwelveJægersborggade 8 KL TH Opening Hours: |
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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 & KonstaliLergravsvej 57 Opening Hours: Opening Hours: |
Isafjordsgade 10 2300 København S Opening Hours: Opening Hours: |
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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 CafeKronprinsessegade 4 Opening Hours: |
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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.
→ BrødflovFalkoner Allé 36 Opening Hours: |
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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.
→ PixieLøgstorgade 2 Opening Hours: |
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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.
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→ Union KitchenStore Strandstrade 21 Opening Hours: |
Ø12 Coffee & Eatery
This awesome blend of kaffebar and all-day eatery gave me London vibes: it feels accomplished despite the fact that it only opened in August 2019. Coffee, food, drinks, and interior are all on-point.
As for what to try on the menu: definitely give the avocado smash a go! The waffle with vanilla cream and berries, the Tartar, and the pastries are all worth your time. Their concept is simple: redefine the all-day eatery in Copenhagen.
Owners Enete, Kasper, and Anders have made it their mission to bring the best possible coffee and food to the city. In order to do that, they own a KB90 from La Marzocco, the only restaurant in Denmark to do so. This beast of an espresso machine redefines what a cup of coffee can be. The coffee is superb; among the best in Copenhagen. The food is of the same high quality, working with top-class ingredients and a creative approach.
Ø12 Coffee & EateryØster Farimagsgade 12 Opening Hours: |
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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!
→ TaxaHørsholmsgade 32 Opening Hours: |
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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 RiaGodthåbsvej 62 Opening Hours: |
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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.
→ SidecarSkyttegade 5 Opening Hours: |
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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.
→ ParterreOvergaden Oven Vandet 90 Opening Hours: |
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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 AlmaIsafjordsgade 5-7
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Atelier September
The quintessential breakfast and brunch spot in Copenhagen. Beautiful interior, delicious food, a calm atmosphere: Atelier September has it all. Make sure to give their beloved avocado on rye bread a try – it’s a classic for a reason! This is Frederik Bille Brahe’s first restaurant in Copenhagen and is still one of the most popular places in the city. There are often small art exhibitions in the back, so take a peek!
→ Atelier SeptemberGothersgade 30 Opening Hours: |
Apollo Bar
Perhaps the best restaurant location in the city. Apollo Bar is located in the courtyard of Charlottenborg Slot. Enjoy brunch and then wander through the fantastic Charlottenborg art gallery, followed by a walk along Nyhavn with its iconic colorful houses. Expert tip: try the Danish blueberries with goat cheese on sour dough toast: it’ll change your life (or, at least, your day).
→ Apollo BarNyhavn 2 Opening Hours: |
Bowl Market
Tasty, healthy food including acai bowls, porridge, and homemade (!) bagel sandwiches. They serve excellent coffee using beans from Coffee Collective. If you’re looking for a filling brunch that’s not too heavy, this is the spot for you!
→ Bowl MarketGasværksvej 3 Opening Hours: Willemoesgade 31 Opening Hours: |
Granola
A French-style brasserie, Granola is a favorite among the cool kids of Copenhagen. It’s also located on one of the best people-watching streets in the city: Værnedamsvej, so if the weather is good, be sure to get an outdoor table! Granola serves typical French-style fare, including light salads, croissants, croque monsieur, and more. Try their fresh-squeezed orange juice for a tangy addition to your meal.
→ GranolaVærnedamsvej 5 Opening Hours: |
Kalaset
A charming little spot with quirky decor, Kalaset is a local favorite for long, leisurely breakfasts and brunches. They’re well-known for their Swedish-style pancakes; an absolutely delicious treat! They also have typicalc cafe offerings such as burgers and fries for lunch or dinner.
→ KalasetVendersgade 16 Opening Hours: |
Kompa’9
Even though this spot is extremely central, it’s one of those hole-in-the-wall places that locals really love. With a rustic, cozy interior, this is a great place to have a long brunch with friends, or take a book for some alone-time. It’s also an easy place to bring your laptop and work for the afternoon. Kompa’9’s food is tasty, fresh, and varied – think lots of fresh veggies, salads, and fruit. There’s also basic Danish breakfast including rye bread, cheese and butter, and soft boiled eggs. Simple but delicious!
→ Kompa’9Kompagnistræde 9 Opening Hours: |
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.
→ SULTVognmagergade 8B Opening Hours: |
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 & JensenIstedgade 130 Opening Hours: |
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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 AudoÅrhusgade 130 Opening Hours: |
Brunch menu starts at 175 DKK
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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’AngleterreKongens Nytorv 34 Opening Hours: |
