Translated as ‘coziness’, ‘hygge’ is all about a warm, welcoming atmosphere and enjoying the best things in life – such as coffee and a treat – alone or together with the people you love. Copenhageners love to get together for coffee-hygge. We show you 9 cosy places where you can enjoy the best coffee in Copenhagen.
The Coffee Collective
Perfectly-brewed coffee with a good conscience? Drop by The Coffee Collective!
The four coffee connoisseurs behind specialty coffee The Coffee Collective decided their one wish was to provide exceptional coffee concoctions while focusing on the entire coffee production process, from farming to roasting and brewing. Hence, this lovely fusion of micro roastery and coffee shop was brought to life.
When you enter this tiny specialty shop you will quickly notice that there’s no bar counter and you can actually observe the barista preparing your coffee. Immerse yourself in this galaxy of full-bodied blends and enjoy hints of caramel, vanilla and marzipan.
Where: Jægersborggade 10
Tel: +45 60 15 15 25
Getting there: Bus 5A to Stefansgade
Next Door Café
Eccentric yet retaining a cozy grandma vibe, Next Door Café is the perfect spot for a coffee break
There is something magical about the unlikely combination of ultra-kitsch decor and unassuming, homemade baked goods in the Latin Quarter’s most quirky coffee place, Next Door Café.
Peculiar details include vintage mirrors hanging on deep purple walls and old collectors’ coins sealed under the glass surface of your table. If that all wasn’t kooky enough, they even have a silver disco ball dangling from the ceiling.
Now, this might sound a bit much, but with buns being served straight out of the oven for breakfast by the incredibly friendly staff, it really is a very hyggelig (Danish for cozy) and perfectly eccentric place.
Where: Larsbjørnsstræde 23
Tel: + 45 27 12 08 18
Nearest station: Nørreport St.
Risteriet
Coffee is taken to new heights at Risteriet
So you think you know coffee? Wait until you have tried the coffee at the micro-roasting house, Risteriet. Even coffee snobs will be impressed by the exceptionally knowledgeable coffee enthusiasts at this coffee-temple.
Whether you crave your daily caffeine fix, need a nice spot to meet up with friends, or wish to bring home fresh-roasted beans or the latest high-tech coffee brewing equipment – Risteriet is the place to go. Add in the warm and friendly atmosphere, and you have a blend that is unquestionably divine.
Where: Helgolandsgade 21
Tel: +45 33 91 00 45
Nearest station: København H
Kalaset
Take in the cozy laid-back atmosphere at Kalaset
The delicious coffee, the pimped hot chocolates and amazing breakfast foods make this corner café worth a visit. Dig in to a stack of thick and fluffy American-style pancakes served with sweet blueberry compote, or if you’re not in a hungry mood, go for a creamy cafe latte.
While sipping your coffee, take a moment to soak up the distinctive atmosphere and untraditional decor of this buzzing spot. Old radios and record players have been mounted onto the burgundy walls, and people sit on beautiful bottle-green benches.
Where: Vendersgade 16
Tel: +45 33 33 00 35
Nearest station: Nørreport St.
Navnløs
Shabby-cool Navnløs is the best spot for some laid-back coffee drinking
Chill in and watch the world pass by. This low-key café is one of the most laid-back and hidden spots in town – no wonder since its name translates to ‘the café with no name’.
The fashionably trashy decor and friendly atmosphere attract students and locals, gathering here with friends or bringing in laptops to get a bit of work done. The feel is casual and the aesthetic is shabby – but in a very meticulously arranged way: rusty tables, retro knick-knacks and a colour scheme that would make any graphic designer feel right at home.
Stop by for the best cup of iced coffee in town. Grab a stool outside, and take in the charming local atmosphere. No hurry and no worry – simply relax amidst Copenhageners.
Where: Enghave Plads 6
Tel: n/a
Nearest station: Enghave St.
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Granola
Granola oozes hygge in a nostalgic decor
With its offer of simple and tasty food, retro decor and outstanding location, Granola has quickly become a favourite hangout spot for Copenhageners.
The coffee is served in style, on its own little tray accompanied by a delicious biscuit. If you’re an early riser, try one of their morning plates with the basics – soft-boiled egg, bread, butter, jam and a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
While waiting for your order, take in the nostalgic atmosphere. Every detail of the interior is thoroughly selected in order to give that cosy feeling of 1930s Copenhagen: the tiling and crockery, the old coffee mill, the antique grocery counter and the cash register.
Where: Værnedamsvej 5
Tel: + 45 31 31 15 36
Nearest station: Bus 9A to Værnedamsvej
Café Atelier September
Sip on an espresso in a stylish decor
This former antique store and art gallery has quickly become one of the trendiest cafés in the city. With its wall-to-wall windows, the place is perfect for people-watching while enjoying a damn good cup of coffee and a perfectly flaky croissant.
The refined interior looks like an ad from a top-end, Scandinavian interior design magazine. Wonderfully lit, spacious, and full of charmingly mismatching furniture. Café Atélier September is easily the most photogenic café in town.
Where: Gothersgade 30
Tel: +45 33 11 42 36
Nearest station: Kongens Nytorv St.
Café Alma
Looking for a homey place where you can unwind with a cup of coffee? Café Alma is the perfect spot!
Alma is the Spanish word for ‘soul’, and this cosy basement café on Islands Brygge definitely matches the resemblance. The café is a maze of small, dimly lit rooms – and the eclectic mix of black and white images and homely knick-knacks creates a comfy living room feel.
The cozy sofa corner is the meeting point for friends coming together for what the café calls ‘cafe latte therapy’ and a piece of home-made cake. Café Alma is for blissful get-togethers – for those moments that take you out of time.
Where: Isafjordsgade 5-7
Tel: +45 32 54 32 04
Nearest station: Islands Brygge
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The Living Room
Join Copenhagen’s creative crowds in the welcoming The Living Room
In the charming Latin Quarter, among second-hand shops, select boutiques, gay bars and cozy restaurants, you will find the favourite hangout spot of Copenhagen’s creatives – The Living Room.
The cave-like atmosphere downstairs, backed up with retro furniture, coffee tables and rough brick walls, makes a perfect setting where you can lean back and catch up with an old friend. Upstairs, in the bar area, you can enjoy a good view of the street life outside.
The intimate setting is backed up by high-quality coffee selection and other café fare like freshly squeezed juices, sandwiches and cookies. Find a snug corner, and let the world spin for a while.
Where: Larsbjørnsstræde 17
Tel: +45 33 32 66 10
Nearest station: Nørreport
