A local vegans guide to Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a great food city, however it might be a bit harder to find vegan options. As a vegan myself, living with a non-vegan husband, we’re always looking for places where the both of us will enjoy our breakfast, lunch or dinner. These are a few places I really enjoy.
Vegan breakfast and brunch
To be honest with you the normal breakfast and brunch places in Copenhagen aren’t good at finding vegan options, unfortunately (Mad og Kaffe and Fars dreng, I’m looking at you…) but there are options:
The Sixteen Twelve, located on the lovely street Jægersborgsgade. Very nice vegan options on the menu that are served to catch the eye. Very Instagram-friendly and super yummy.
Baryl, in Østerbro and Frederiksberg has great vegan options, especially if you come hungry.
Cafe Kaf and Le Kaff, I have honestly never understood if they are owned by the same owner. Anyways, plant-based cafés with loads of things to choose from. One of them is located in Nørrebro and the other one on Amager Strand. Sandwiches, pastries and that kind of thing.
If you’re in a hurry Joe and the Juice and Espresso House has great vegan breakfast.
Vegan lunch
La Tre Street Kitchen, Vietnamese street food in the middle of the city on Studiestræde. A tiny place with just a few seats, but fortunately you’re close to parks and benches. A lot of food to a great price. Ask them for a vegan salad, you can thank me later.
Tempura fried oyster mushroom salad at La Tre Street Kitchen.
District Tonkin, yes, I do enjoy Vietnamese food. They have a great salad and a tasty bánh mì on their different locations.
POPL Burger, it was an absolute hit when Noma opened their burger spot in Nyhavn during the pandemic, but it wasn’t until recently I had the chance to try their spicy vegan burger, and it was a dream. Price is a bit up there though.
Spicy vegan quinoa and tempeh burger at POPL.
Square Burgers, another amazing burger place is the food truck Square burgers, located just by the entrance to Christiania. They do the best vegan burgers, so so so good.
Wokshop, a thai food chain in Denmark with multiple vegan options and it’s not the usual woked veggies, but more exciting options. I’m totally in love with their morning glory dish.
Vegan dinner
Most places are not vegan per se, but have always made me super happy when we’ve eaten there. Some of the places have gone the extra mile to make something vegan even when they didn’t have vegan options on the menu, which just makes my heart smile.
Donda, I made reservations at this lovely restaurant in Christianshavn for my birthday. My note with the vegan request disappeared but they still managed to create an absolutely amazing dinner for three vegans and one non vegan. They are a fish restaurant serving delicious cocktails, and I was so so happy with every dish and their amazing service. Can’t recommend enough. (My husband that eats fish was extremely satisfied as well.) We can’t wait to visit Donda Deli that is opening soon.
Ranee’s, thai food, super casual and very good. Enjoy a nice dinner with friend without breaking the bank. Located on Blågårdsplads.
Dinner at Den Vandrette.
Ark, absolutely fantastic fine dining vegan restaurant. An expensive experience totally worth it if you have the money. Has a Michelin green star.
Gaarden og Gaden, you’ve heard it before but this is such a nice place to catch up with friends. Great wine selection, cozy and they have outdoor seating as well.
Den Vandrette, our favourite restaurant at the moment. Not a vegan place but usually have one or two vegan options on the menu, or arrange something for plant-based sweeties like me. Very nice location, great staff and it’s owned by a big natural wine distributor, so you can imagine their selection is pretty good. Tell them I sent you. <3
