Southern Jutland
The Blue Cafe has a decided French accent and a large alfresco area for people-watching. The menu draws from easy-pleasing bistro favourites (caesar salad…
Must-see restaurants in Denmark
Southern Jutland
In a stylishly rustic, brick-vaulted interior, this family run trattoria doles out big bowls of pasta and excellent thin-crust pizza, alongside meaty…
Zealand
As they always seem to manage, the Vivaldi people have found themselves a prime terrace position right in the middle of Hillerød's main, sloping town…
Zealand
Want a 500g steak of Wagyu special premium beef? Then nip across the canal from the youth hostel and it's yours for 1375kr. Plus 25kr for the fries. At…
Southern Jutland
This is a simple, heart-warming place, where Iran-born Ali creates delicious South American–style empanadas filled with spinach, beef or chicken. He also…
Zealand
The Viking Ship Museum's outwardly functional cafe makes sandwiches and huge plates of sausage-and-salad partly using Viking recipes, with ingredients…
Southern Jutland
Options around Torvet include photogenic Klostercaféen, inside Tønder’s oldest house (from 1520 and boasting beautiful old tiles). The menu is a highly…
Central Jutland
A lovely multipurpose place: cafe and wine store by day, restaurant and wine bar by night, with an appealing outdoor area. Daytime smørrebrød gives way to…
Bornholm
Sporting a popular harbour-facing terrace and urbane interiors, Café Sommer is a sound (albeit pricey) spot for tasty lunchtime salads, burgers and…
Aarhus
There's a whole lot of baked-good deliciousness going on here – take a number and wait for your chance to order from the display of breads, cakes and…
Funen
Set in a light-infused harbourside warehouse, Det Hvide Pakhus wins on location, obliging service and light-touch fashionable decor. Lunches are Danish…
Central Jutland
In a 1780 bright-yellow building bristling with character, this country inn serves up traditional, meat-heavy Danish fare. It also has a couple of guest…
Aarhus
A fine flag-waver for the Danish preoccupation with baked goods. Stop by for morning coffee and pastry, or lunchtime sandwiches. Emmerys was the city's…
Southern Jutland
The Nordby butcher, Slagter Christiansen, is known throughout Denmark for his Fanø skinke (Fanø ham), a ham in the style of Italian parma. The store is a…
Bornholm
This gut-rumbling little deli stocks both local and foreign slabs of gourmet cheeses, as well as locally made charcuterie, stuffed savoury pancakes, and…
Southern Jutland
This bright and cheerful, history-packed place makes a perfect main-street pit stop for a morning coffee or lunchtime panini or burger. It dates from 1583…
Southern Jutland
There are loads of nooks inside this huge bakery-cafe on the main square, plus a big outdoor terrace. Carb up with pastries and an assortment of…
Central Jutland
Borgen offers a little slice of Euro life, with Parisian-style outdoor seating and a low-lit interior. Home to rich coffee and lazy lunches, it morphs…
Central Jutland
One of those chic all-day cafes that seem compulsory in Danish towns. You can park yourself on the leather banquettes for a mid-morning coffee or late…
Northern Jutland
At the surf shop, Vahine from Cold Hawaii Surf Camp has set up a fun coffee bar, with good coffee, home-baked cakes and authentic French pastries.
Northern Jutland
Offers a sensational selection of fresh and smoked seafood, not far from the beach – grab some fish and chips or a prawn-stuffed baguette and watch the…
Northern Jutland
This monochrome bistro-bar is a stylish, all-purpose pit stop just off the main drag. Come for the brunch plate, stay for the cocktails and bumper burgers…
Billund
At the Legoland Holiday Village is this economical option, serving a family-friendly buffet every evening. It also offers takeaway options.
Aalborg
An appealing pit stop, this on-trend deli-cafe has a short menu of toasties, sandwiches and platters utilising the fine hams, salamis and cheeses on sale…
Central Jutland
A kind of small, indoors farmers market, Landmad showcases local produce and offers excellent take-home meals, plus sells coffee, drinks and cracker…
Northern Jutland
On the main square, be sure to pop into Bolcheriet, a colourful, sweet-smelling Willy Wonka world where you can see candy being made (and, of course,…
Bornholm
Snogebæk's popular smokehouse peddles smoked fish, deli items and cold beer. Closing time varies (9pm or 10pm from mid-June to mid-September, 5pm in the…
Southern Jutland
A buzzing, beloved local pizza joint, with pasta and risotto dishes too. Rustic interior and plenty of alfresco tables (or takeaway available).
Ristorante Pizzeria Badehotel Harmonien
Ærø
Italian-owned and -run, the restaurant of the Badehotel has lots of character, with views to the waterfront and plenty of alfresco seating.
Aarhus
In the cool Frederiksbjerg neighbourhood, this colourful twice-weekly farmers market sells fruit and veg, flowers, fish, cheese and so on.
Skagen
A cracker bakery well placed for museum visits, full of fresh bread, cakes and pastries. Sandwiches, quiches and salads too.
Central Jutland
Flaky pastries, good coffee and picnic-worthy sandwiches await at this smart little bakery, opposite the Ry train station.
Southern Jutland
Well placed for self-caterers staying at the hostel; the post office is inside.
Aarhus
Bruun’s Galleri shopping centre is connected to the train station; there's a large supermarket on the lower level.
Northern Jutland
Join the Norwegians who come to raid this quality butchers and delicatessen of its discounted meats and booze.
