Copenhagen Travel Guide - Bars and Restaurants
Copenhagen, Denmark
I’ve spent more time in Copenhagen than ever thought I would. While I am by no means a local, having spent about 5 months there total, give or take, with 3 months being spent all in a row one summer, I’ve used that time to extensively explore the city and find all of my favorite spots. Some of these recommendations are obvious choices – the most popular tourist destinations in the city – and others are hidden gems that I’ve come to love. As will be true with all my guides, feel free to use this as a baseline to work off of while still doing your own exploring, as I find that is the best way to get to know a city.
General Grocery Items in the Summer:
Strawberries - fresh danish strawberries might be some of the best fruit I’ve ever had in my life.
Green peas - not something I’ve ever seen in the US, you can buy brown paper bags of sweet green peas. You shell them yourself and eat them raw - truly my favorite snack in the summer. Peak season is around June or July and they are great to get and eat down by the water
Fjord Shrimp - A Scandinavian summer dish, this might not be for everyone, but it has become a favorite of mine. Tiny, peeled shrimp, served on bread with mayonnaise and lemon.
Hot Dogs - You might not expect hot dogs to be a tourist draw, but Danish pølse might be some of my favorite worldwide. My favorite stand is next to the round tower, and my go-to order is a normal hot dog with mustard, ketchup, pickles, and fried onions.
Somersby – a popular drink all over Europe, but not a brand seen as much in the US. Its just a hard cider, but on a hot day laying in the sun they’re very refreshing
Bilar – this is hit or miss for people, but Bilar rank high in my favorite candies. Sort of marshmallow-ish in texture, they’re small, chewy, in the shape of little cars, and delicious.
Daim – Daim is actually a Swedish candy, but I’ve never bought it anywhere outside of Scandinavia. It is almond butter toffee covered in chocolate…. Delicious.
Restaurants/Food/Snacks:
Cafe Victor - As mentioned before, it is one of the nicer restaurants in Copenhagen. The restaurant is overall a generally more mature crowd – you get the sense that most of the people there have been going for years. However, the ambience is lovely and elevated and the French cuisine served is reliably delicious.
Union Kitchen - If you’re a fan of shared small plates, you will love this local spot. Dining here gets you 15% off at Union Local (mentioned above in the bar section), and it is a good spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
