The secret of happiness from the best cafes in Copenhagen (updated 2026)

Café Feel Good is a little cozy place located near the centre of Copenhagen that offers its guests a good, atmospheric vibe, coupled with healthy, high-quality food. This spot treats its customers with the best organic, vegan, natural, gluten-free, and healthy homemade-style cuisine that tastes and looks amazing. Their motto is to create “Food for all your senses”. Using some of the freshest ingredients in its cooking, Café Feel Good strives to stay true to its name by delivering something out of the ordinary, where guests walk out the door feeling great.

This small café with its homely ambiance and wooden furniture has been a local favorite for breakfast and brunch meals. Some of their dishes worth ordering at least once are chia pudding with pineapple rings, a chicken sandwich with stone-baked bread in almond basil pesto, smashed avocado toast with soft-boiled eggs, and a quinoa bowl with baby spinach in pomegranate dressing. In drinks, try freshly pressed juices, smoothies, and golden latte. One visit to this café will have you returning here every day.

Average bill — €28

Godt Øl translates to "good beer" in English and is a specialty beer bar located in the old medieval town in inner Copenhagen. Danish people have been drinking beer for 5000 years and it is estimated that they drink around 80 liters (21 gallons) of beer per person. Godt Øl caters to the ever-changing beer demands of the Danish people with amazing craft beers and ciders.

It started as a small family-run beer bar on the 1st of February 2018 with special microbrews for home and abroad. With a cozy ambiance to enjoy a relaxing pint of beer or craft cocktails, Godt Øl plays soft music and serves only snacks and tapas such as beer nuts, peanuts, salted almonds, and chips to enjoy with your drinks. They also allow guests to get pizzas and sandwiches from outside to complement their drinks. Visit this beer bar for a lovely get-together with friends and have an amazing time with their house beer “Godtens IPA”.

Average bill — €24

Next Door Café is located in the Latin Quarter of Copenhagen on Larsbjørnsstræde street. It is a beautiful neighborhood full of diversity and freedom to express oneself. The spot opened its doors in December 2012, and during its first year of business, it won the “Best Café” title in Copenhagen by Politiken, one of the largest newspapers in Denmark.

With hard work and consistency of service, the owners transformed this small basement corner store into a lovely coffee shop that attracts all kinds of people. From musicians to lawyers, families to students, and from locals to foreign visitors — everyone is welcome. Their motto is “Be nice or leave”. Their specialties include breakfast/brunch, lunch, and cakes. Everything is made in-house except for the croissants, for which they have French bakery friends. Try their buttermilk pancakes with bacon in maple syrup, chicken club sandwich with coleslaw, freshly pressed juices, and the most important drink of the day — coffee. Their diverse team of interesting personalities delivers the best customer service, and you should visit this cafe once to experience it.

Average bill — €18

Blue Bike Café is a coffeehouse and design shop situated near the Hercules pavilion in Copenhagen. A unique establishment that offers good quality space for meeting interesting people, sharing ideas, and enjoying life. It is a small, cozy café that serves the best sandwiches in Copenhagen, Mediterranean salads, breakfast meals, delicious coffee, and smaller dishes that you can enjoy.

The owner, Nicolas, is an artist and the creative design head of the place. In fact, the café is named after his creation, a special blue bike with a morphing appearance reflecting the years passing by. The establishment also arranges exciting exhibitions devoted to architecture and industrial design. You can also purchase and take a good look at the creations of local artists and in-house designers. Drop by the Blue Bike Café and enjoy their new books, interesting people, and other sorts of special treats offered by them.

Average bill — €21

Papa Ramen was one of the first Japanese ramen restaurants in Copenhagen when it opened in 2015. It is a small dining establishment situated in the Skydebanegade area, and it boasts an authentic Japanese ramen shop atmosphere. Papa Ramen serves homemade Asian starters such as pork gyoza, bao, vegetable gyoza, edamame, and wontons. Also, try its specialty dish, the ramen in 7 different flavors such as tonkatsu, shoyu, vegan, tantan, miso, etc., which are made using in-house organic noodles, pork cha-shu, and eggs.

Their chef has over 8 years of working experience with Japanese cuisine, and he has also worked in other Asian restaurants perfecting his craft. He uses his unique recipe to make an artisan style of ramen with high-quality local ingredients. Papa Ramen is a popular eatery for famous people to visit, so don't be surprised when you see a celebrity dining right next to you.

Average bill — €32

Kafe Kys is an old Parisian cafe located in the Laederstaede district in Copenhagen. It opened its doors to customers way back in 1988 and was the first cafe in the district when there were only cars and buses driving through the empty area at that time.

Today, with many cafés dominating the streets, Kafe Kys still stands out with its unique character reflected in a Parisian atmosphere, coupled with Danish coziness. The place specializes in brunch and lunch dishes such as smashed avocado with pickled red onion, butter croissant, bacon club sandwich with sun-dried tomatoes, beef burger in chili mayo with oven-fried potatoes, and roasted duck in salsa verde. It also offers delicious, refreshing craft cocktails for a relaxing evening with friends and small plates such as nachos and wings. Visit Kafe Kys for a relaxing and enjoyable time on your vacation to Copenhagen.

Average bill — €29

Copenhagen is one of the most alluring Scandinavian destinations, thanks to its exceptional food, architecture, and history. The best way to explore this city is to simply bundle up and walk the streets, starting in Nyhavn where colourful row houses line the canal. Visit the hipster enclaves like Vesterbro, or take a canal boat ride and comfortably cover the popular destinations of the city while soaking up the 17 hours of sunlight in summer. The buzzing capital city mixes royal history, loads of culture, sustainable living, and a mouthwatering dining scene. Whether it's your first time in Copenhagen, and you're looking for a classic experience or a more eclectic do-as-the-locals-do vacation, this Scandinavian city can satisfy every travel palette. For more ideas, check out these guides:

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