Best of Copenhagen
The best breakfast and brunch in Copenhagen
Start with Restaurant Schønnemann in Hauser Plads, Indre By for classic smørrebrød with beer and snaps or aquavit, Selma in Indre By for choose seasonal smørrebrød and Rørt in Torvehallerne / other locations for chicken, prawn or egg salad smørrebrød. Here are all 10, with what to get at each.
- Restaurant SchønnemannHauser Plads, Indre By · restaurant
Get: Classic smørrebrød with beer and snaps or aquavit
Open since 1877, the classic smørrebrød lunch room; book ahead.
- Hallernes SmørrebrødTorvehallerne / other locations · Market smørrebrød counter
Get: Choose from the counter
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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Copenhagen?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Restaurant Schønnemann (Hauser Plads, Indre By), Selma (Indre By) and Rørt (Torvehallerne / other locations). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Restaurant Schønnemann, get classic smørrebrød with beer and snaps or aquavit. At Selma, get choose seasonal smørrebrød. At Rørt, get chicken, prawn or egg salad smørrebrød. At Restaurant Kronborg, get choose classic smørrebrød.
Which neighborhood is best for breakfast and brunch in Copenhagen?
Most of these are in Indre By and Torvehallerne / other locations. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Copenhagen: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.