Tips Around The World: Copenhagen, Denmark
The Danish Capital, Curated
There are many reasons to love the Danish capital.
From chic dinner spots and hip cafés to carefully curated fashion boutiques, LEWIS rounds up Copenhagen’s best places to visit.
By Anastasia Tolstunova
Copenhagen has plenty to offer: It’s Home to The Little Mermaid, some of the best men’s haircuts seriously, nowhere else comes close right now and an effortlessly cool sense of fashion style.
Having spent a few days in the Danish capital, our contributor curated a selection of cool spots worth visiting apart from the obvious sight-seeing places.
But yes, seeing Nyhavn and Rosenborg Castle is still mandatory and absolutely beautiful.
The focus here is on the three F’s: fashion, food and fun drinks.
Breakfast
Lille Bakery
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, you’ve likely come across this place and rightfully so.
Lille Bakery works with seasonal ingredients sourced from small-scale local farmers and millers, which makes a noticeable difference.
If the weather allows, grab a seat outside and enjoy your fresh herb tea and omelette with a side of sunshine.
Just nearby Copenhagen Contemporary is worth a visit where you can experience James Turrell’s Aftershock.
We won’t say much only that it’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
Instagram: @lillebakery
studio x kitchen
A spot just steps from Rosenborg Castle.
studio x kitchen is best known for its eggs, but the rest of the menu, along with the pastries, looks just as tempting.
It’s walk-in only, so if you don’t manage to stay for a full breakfast, make sure to at least try something from the pastry selection or grab a coffee to go.
Instagram: @studioxkitchen
Atelier September
Did we wait 40 minutes for a table outside, given that reservations aren’t an option?
Yes.
Was it worth it?
Also yes.
The menu is vegetarian and appears simple at first, but doesn’t disappoint.
The appeal lies as much in the atmosphere as in the food being here feels a bit like sitting at the cool kids’ table.
So, if you’re not too hangry, it’s a brunch spot worth the wait.
Instagram: @atelierseptember
Shopping
Fashion, Culture And Copenhagen Cool
Shopping in Copenhagen feels distinctly elevated, offering almost everything you could be looking for.
Many of the best finds reveal themselves while simply strolling through the city, with standout stores often located close to one another.
VON VINTAGE
One spot not to miss is VON VINTAGE, known for its well-curated selection of vintage and second-hand pieces.
Instagram: @vonvintagecph
Naked Copenhagen
Naked Copenhagen sums itself up in its Instagram Bio: “Supplying Girls With Sneakers” and it delivers.
Beyond sneakers, you’ll find a wide range of footwear, alongside fashion, accessories, and a retro photobooth.
And don’t we all know that a good photo strip might just be the best kind of souvenir to take home.
Instagram: @nakedcph
Storm
Another well-curated concept store is Storm.
Alongside fashion, it offers a considered mix of beauty, music and literature.
The in-store exhibitions further blur the lines between fashion and culture.
Instagram: @storm_copenhagen
Additional Stops
And while in Copenhagen, a few additional stops are worth noting: GANNI’s outlet, called Ganni Postmodern, SUI AVA, a go-to for hair accessories and bag charms, and Boii Studios, a reliable address for striped long sleeves and understated Scandinavian cool.
Instagram: @suiava
Instagram: @boiistudios
Coffee
Hart Bageri
Before opening his own bakery, Richard Hart was the baker at Noma so its popularity, both in Copenhagen and abroad, comes as no surprise.
The cardamom rolls are a standout, the coffee is great, and the rest of the pastry selection looks just as tempting.
Hart Bageri has several locations across the city.
Instagram: @hartbageri
Apollo Bar
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks right by Nyhavn, Copenhagen’s picturesque harbour area, Apollo Bar is the kind of place that works at any hour.
It’s also where you go when you need a break from sightseeing.
And if you’re lucky enough to land a spot on the terrace and catch the sun — well, chef’s kiss.
Instagram: @apollo_bar
La Cabra Bakery
Known for its coffee, La Cabra also runs a bakery that’s well worth a visit.
The brand has grown so much in popularity that it’s now represented in many different countries all around the world.
Instagram: @lacabrabakery
Lunch
Pico Pizza
Not your average pizzeria: here you can order three small pizzas instead of one, which is a lot of fun because you get to try many flavours and share everything with your friends.
It’s located near Pompette, the bar that serves amazing orange wine, which we list in the “Dinner and Drinks” section below.
Instagram: @picopizza_cph
Broens Food Market
Anyone who loves food markets should visit Broens Food Market when in Copenhagen.
Sit by the water and enjoy people- and boat-watching while you eat.
And: Guest chefs from all over the world are invited to present their personal take on street food.
Dinner And Drinks
Jade
Jade is a chic Asian restaurant with a cool vibe that makes it perfect for a friends’ night out or a date.
It serves dishes blending Japanese, Cantonese and Thai flavours, alongside nice drinks and playful cocktails.
Instagram: @jadecph
Donna
Located in the Hotel Bella Grande, Donna is a restaurant worth visiting.
Italian dishes meet well-mixed drinks and a romantic vibe, delivered in that cool Scandi way.
The whole concept is very photogenic, making it also a great place for bathroom selfies, aka the first picture of your Instagram carousel.
Instagram: @donna.cph
Pompette
Dua Lipa fans know: The pop queen herself said she tried amazing wine here.
Naturally, we had to try it too — and we weren’t disappointed.
Especially the orange wine had us in a chokehold.
The vibe is cool, a little “undone”: think dimmed light, candles, empty wine bottles, and a room packed with cool people.
Instagram: @pompettecph
