Where to Eat and Drink in Copenhagen

Where to eat in Copenhagen- Copenhagen has become a major foodie city.  So when booking our tickets  I was immediately in search for all the best places to eat and drink in Copenhagen.  Any thing from sit down meals, street stands, breweries and bars, I was ready to find it all.  It didn’t help that we spent 14 days hiking in Norway working up an appetite before we made our way to Denmark.  Our feet hit the ground and we were ready to try all that we could in our less than three days there.

Baest

Baest is located in the Norrebro area of Copenhagen, and is a must go while in the city.  They specialize in wood fire cooked pizzas and their organic home grown ingredients.  The chef has his own farm just about 40 km from the restaurant called  Farm of Ideas.  Here they raise cows in which they use the milk to make mozzarella for the pizzas and grow tons of fresh ingredients for their restaurants.  Their charcuterie is cured and cut right above the dining area as well.  Here is where we had one of my favorite pizzas of my life.  And don’t pass on dessert here, get the tiramisu!

They also make handmade cocktails, and tons of small plate meals to sample.  We ordered two pizzas to share between the three of us and of course got tiramisu for dessert.

Gasoline Grill

Along with Baest, Gasoline Grill was another recommendation to us from frequent visitors.  It is easy to walk by this place and not realize what it is, as it is a self service gas station as well.  Placed in the middle of the street the location has two gas pumps, a small order window and just a few benches outside for those who want to sit down.

We were near the original location but they now have 4 locations within the city of Copenhagen.  Their menu is simple, burgers and fries.  Prepare for there to be lines as this is a local favorite, but they sling the burgers out fast.  This juicy burger is definitely a must along with this unique experience in CPH.

St. Peders Bakery

St. Pete’s or known as Skt. Peders Bageri was once again another recommendation to us, we were lucky to have so many friends and family that had spent time in this city.  I didn’t have high expectations for this location as we have had many pastries from around the world but this bakery definitely hit the spot.  Coming from a family of a former bakery owner I love my pastries, and this was good!  Very fresh, sweet and perfectly baked.  They also offer delicious coffee options.  If in this area definitely check it out for a sweet treat.

Torvehallerne Market

Torvehallerne Market, or also known as the Glass Market, is the perfect lunch spot.  With plenty of vendors to choose from you can find an option for anyone.  From ice cream, to tacos, sushi, and plenty of Copenhagen’s famous rye bread Smørrebrød sandwich options as well.  While checking out the many vendors we choose dessert first at ‘is a bella’, ordering some gelato and Irish coffee before picking up some sandwiches.

Hija de Sanchez

Looking for the best tacos in Copenhagen?  Look no farther than Hija de Sanchez.  They also have a location in the Torvehallerne Market that I mentioned above that is opened seasonally.  But we went to check out their original location in Copenhagen’s Meat Packing District.  The menu rotates depending on availability.  We ordered all three that were available!  They were definitely worth our long walk after getting lost a few times.

War Pigs Brew Pub

Right next to Sanchez is War Pigs Brew Pub, we had to check this brewery out as there are locations around the world.  War Pigs is a brewery created in collaboration of Mikkeller and 3 Floyds breweries.  After loving Mikkeller and Friends were had to make a visit.   They have plenty of seating inside and outside.  If feeling hungry they have a walk up window to order some delicious BBQ plates.   Our friend ordered some house made pickles,  after devouring those we went for the fried pickles.  The fried pickles were so good I almost order another plate, but opted for another pint instead!    Beers rotate but have plenty to choose from, get a flight or get a few pints, it will be well worth it.

Mikkeller and Friends

Mikkeller and Friends has locations around the world as well, this was our first chance to visit one.  After many recommendations of this place we had to give it a try.  Walking in we planned to stay for a drink but ended our time here hours later and many samples later.  It also helped that the World Cup match was on to watch as we sipped.  With 40 beers on tap it was hard not to find many you wanted to try here.  I will now forever be on the watch for Mikkeller locations in cities where we travel.  Mikkeller has a few other locations and bottle shops around Copenhagen as well.

There were endless options to try in Copenhagen and we thoroughly enjoyed all of the above.  I wish we had more time to try more.  Here are a few options we didn’t get around to but were suggested to us!

Noma- if feeling like a splurge

Coffee Kollective- for chocolate and coffee

Manfreds- for tartar

Cafe Paludan

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