Old-school favorites in Copenhagen

Family places, counters and bakeries that have fed the neighborhood for years, with what to order at each.

10 places in Copenhagen · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons: Thomas Martinsen faceline, CC0

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   Reffen

   Street food market · Refshaleøen

   Order: Roast pork sandwiches, Nordic Hotdog, African stew

   Refshalevej 167A, 1432 København K, Copenhagen · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Palægade

   Order: Smørrebrød with red pickled herring, dark berries, crème fraîche and onion

   Palægade 8, 1261 København K, Copenhagen, Denmark · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Bar Vivant

   Nørrebro

   Order: Chilled reds and Gordal olives

   Elmegade 4, 2200 Copenhagen · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Hart Bakery

   Order: Almond croissants, cinnamon twists

   Gl. Kongevej 109, 1850 Frederiksberg, Denmark · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Aamanns 1921

   Smørrebrød · Niels Hemmingsens Gade, Indre By

   Get: The smørrebrød lunch: herring, fried plaice and the tartare

   Order: None

   Also on the list: The best smørrebrød in Copenhagen.

   Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21, 1153 København K (Indre By), Copenhagen · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Harrys Place

   Order: The Børge, a 150-gram sausage with chili sauce

   Nordre Fasanvej 269, 2200 København N, Denmark · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Torvehallerne

   Food market · Israels Plads

   Order: Smørrebrød, Mikkeller beer, tacos in summer

   Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 Copenhagen K · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Juno the Bakery

   Bakery · Østerbro

   Get: Cardamom bun

   Order: Cardamom swirls, pistachio croissants

   Also on the list: Long lines in Copenhagen.

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   Sankt Peders Bageri

   Bakery · City centre

   Order: Kanelsnegle on Wednesdays, tebirkes, brunsviger

   Sankt Peders Stræde 29, 1453 Copenhagen · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    Restaurant Schønnemann

    Hauser Plads, Indre By

    Get: Pickled herring, the hand-peeled shrimp on egg, and a glass of their own akvavit

    Order: Classic smørrebrød with beer and snaps or aquavit

    Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Copenhagen, The best smørrebrød in Copenhagen.

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