Casual spot for deceptively simple, incredibly delicious seasonal dishes. Order at the bar and enjoy a table outside when the sun is shining.

Great pastries in Nørrebro.

Brilliantly edited men's clothing selection; in-house, Danish and international brands from Gitman Brothers and Folk to Sunspel and collaborative pieces from Mackintosh. Would be right at home in the pages of Monocle.

Adorable Italian-focused market with specialty foods and natural wine.

Wine bar and restaurant right on the water.

Want to go. Recommended by Johann from Ancestrale.

Want to go. Via Johann at Ancestrale.

Frederiksberg finally has a good wine bar. Wonderful selection of natural wines, warm and engaging service. Martin is a fountain of wine knowledge too. Photo via @cork_vinbar (Instagram).

A remarkable bar recommended by Alex Smith. Like a grownup version of Cheers, with cocktails, jazz and boisterous conversation.

Want to go. Good kebab. Closes early.

Want to go.

Celebrated new bakery from Tartine alum Richard Hart.

Frederik Bille Brahe’s student-chic canteen with healthy, simple daytime dishes an airy space. Reasonably priced, and recommended.

Rustic Italian. A humble, delicious spot. Photo via @katherinebont (Instagram).

A buzzing space for some serious Mexican food, by Rosio Sanchez. I would probably opt for the à la carte menu next time though. A perfect home for their agave-based cocktails as well.

Remarkable quality men’s clothing, inspired by vintage workwear. Mostly Northern European references, with some Japanese-inspired pieces as well. Highly recommended.

Known for their flødeboller, a Danish chocolate-covered marshmallow with a marzipan cake base. Pretty addictive.

Fun, delicious Italian, with a exciting wine list to match - including some natural wines from Australia that we haven’t found anywhere else in Denmark, like Yetti and the Kokonut.

Celebrated new smorrebrod from Schønnemann's alums, along with an impressive wine list (thanks to Simon, one of the owners and a gregarious host). Highly recommended by Carl from Barking Dog, and Solfinn from Rødder & Vin, for good reason.

Visit their bar, Tata, for the most London vibe you’ll find in Copenhagen.

A stylish new hotel in the center of Copenhagen in a former music conservatory. Clean design yet warm spaces throughout. Highly recommended for a stay in the Danish capital.

Lines down the street for their kardemommesnurre (cardamom buns) and croissants, until they run out. Worth the wait.

Excellent traditional Danish spot for smorrebrod, only open for lunch. Memorable, irreverent service. Get the shrimp pyramid for the presentation, the fried herring and onions for the classic flavor. Make sure to book in advance!

Milton is making some fantastic croissants here. Worth a detour. Coffee’s not bad either.

A collection of ceramicists and makers exhibiting their work in one space, rotating retail duties between each other. Really impressed with Metha Stuart Wallace’s work in particular.

A stylish, quality cafe.

Excellent cocktails in a stunningly renovated historic building just off Kongens Nytorv. Sister bar to Lidkoeb. Photo via @b_soup (Instagram).

What a perfectly fantastical playground. Photo via @mortenordstrom (Instagram).

A quintessential neighborhood bistro, with an enviable wine list. I want to be a regular here. Via Sandra Brovall.

Ridiculously good burgers. Yes, served at a gas station. Seriously worth the wait. Photo via @bemervis (Instagram).

New resto from the folks behind Ved Stranden 10, one of my favorite wine bars anywhere. Equally impressive interiors, if more airy. Delicious locally-focused menu. Do not miss the Japanese breakfast in the morning! Photo via @tanjavibe (Instagram).

Incredible wine shop in the neighborhood carrying primarily Austrian natural wines.

Fantastic natural wine shop from an Austrian-focused importer.

Want to go.

Wonderful natural wine bar in Vesterbro from Ved Stranden alums, with perfectly irreverent service. Five daily dishes (à la carte or as a tasting) are a welcome bonus.

Want to go. Thomas Harttung says they make great organic chicken. Photo via @visitcopenhagen (Instagram).

Quality coffee bar.

Want to go. Photo via @rickybck (Instagram).

Want to go. Via Sandra Brovall.

Want to go.

An absolutely stunning Lutheran church. Worth a detour.

The bar that spawned an empire - this is the microbrewery's original location, featuring a regular rotation of their beers and collaborations. Great spot with a simple bar and small tables inside; tables and benches outside when the weather's nice. Photo via @visitcopenhagen (Instagram).

Retro cafe and bar situated in an old pharmacy. Photo via @midcenturyscandinavia (Instagram).

A lot of CPH folks are very excited about this ramen joint. Want to go. Photo via @klausthomsen (Instagram).

Arve's favorite ice cream in town. Want to go. Photo via @starvefood (Instagram).

Cafe by day, cozy restaurant by night. And sauna right on the harbor. A slice of Copenhagen heaven.

The David Collection. Arve says it has an incredible collection of Islamic art. Want to go.

Sounds like the best Chinese in CPH. Simple but delicious. Want to go.

A curated grocery and deli that reminds me of Daylesford. Want to go. Photo via @anaischamby (Instagram).

Want to go.

Public 'sea baths' situated in Øresund Sound close to Femøren Metro (between the city center and the airport). Elegant wooden structure built on the water with views of the surrounding beaches, changing rooms and showers. Heaven in summer.

Acne Studios sample sale, runway and discounted items. Often some good finds.

A modest yet stylish Turkish(ish) bath, from a restored turn of the century neighborhood bathing complex. A quirky hidden gem of Christianshavn. Photo via @andreacalais (Instagram).

Sister restaurant to kadeau Bornholm, creative Nordic cooking from chefs Rasmus Kofoed and Nicolai Nørregaard. Now in a beautiful, intimate new space - via @koppianne (Instagram)

#remarkable pastries and cookies - worth a detour. Via @scandinaviastandard (Instagram)

The Barking Dog's spirits shop. Not just a remarkably curated selection, especially mezcal and tequila (much like their bar), but almost everything available to taste, and to buy in partial bottles (10cl and 20cl I believe). Wish we could have this concept in the states.

One of Copenhagen's oldest butcheries. The butchers here all wear old bowler hats. The smokey scent of cured meat hangs in the air. Excellent product. I recommend.

Supposed to be one of the best butchers in town, right in the center. Quite the visual step back in time. Want to go. Also via Arve Podsada Krognes.

More casual, neighborhoody brother to Kadeau. Friendly service, delicious a la carte and (short) daily menus. I'd be a regular if I lived near here.

The classic tea house. Head up to the first floor to sit for high tea (or a cup to go).

Want to go.

A roving ice cream cart (pictured here at Rosenborg Slot) around København. Terrific flavors. Check for location. I recommend.

The perfect thing for a Copenhagen summer. Find this roving ice cream cart in season, wherever it may be (mostly likely Rosenborg Castle).

Quality streetwear, their own brand and complements.

Danish cooking on a New York film set. Edgy plating, house beats, more about the scene.

Classic vintage Danish furniture, very unique pieces.

Quirky coffee spot.

Design-oriented department store, specialising in homegoods. Easy to spend an hour in here. The smaller one is nicer than the main store nearby...

Design-oriented department store, largely housewares and furniture. Carries a lot of iconic Danish brands. Also via Lisa Congdon.

yummm. #wanttogo - via @madaboutcopenhagen (Instagram)

A basement-level neighborhood cafe with a breakfast and lunch menu that at the very least is the delight of Instagrammers the world over. I believe they serve Koppi coffee as well. Want to go.

Nick Scriven says grab one of their pizzas to go and enjoy it sitting by the canal. Cash only. Photo via @leabaumgart (Instagram).

One of my favorite corners to spend time, in any city. Natural wines, witty service, deliciously uncomplicated plates, and fantastically eclectic furniture are the name of the game here. I don't think I'd change a thing.

An historic twisted church spire that punctuates the Christianshavn skyline. A winding walk to the top should reward you with an amazing view.

Great cafe inside the Royal Library.

Cafe in the library, plenty of space and free wifi.

Want to go.

Want to go.

Want to go.

Great cocktails. Cush mid-century vibes.

Approachable Thai à la carte from the same kitchen as Kiin Kiin. Want to go.

Thai. Want to go.

Rustic restaurant known for their retro wooden bar and their own delicious take on smørrebrød (which must be tasted to be believed). Fun atmosphere, a lot of locals hang here.

Multi-roaster cafe (Coffee Collective, La Cabra, The Barn) that does creative popsicles in the summer. Want to go. Via Gabe Ulla. Photo via @detvidehus (Instagram).

A great urban park with fascinating topography and installations.

Great design, atmosphere and gifts.

A fantastic design shop. Definitely make a stop.

Well curated design, art, and architecture shop!

Nice design shop, focused on paper and print materials.

Very fun interior, nice clothing selection. Photo via @that.mocha on Instagram.

Why did it take me so long to get to Mielcke & Hurtigkarl? Chef Jakob @Mielcke has an incredible command of flavor, subtlety bending it to his whimsical will. This is an Asian-inspired "bing," filled with sweetbreads and freeze-dried lingonberries. #Copenhagen #recommend

Want to go.

Want to go. Via Sandra Brovall.

One of the world's oldest amusement parks, and an inspiration for the original Disneyland. Want to go.

A fairytale castle surrounded by parkland in the heart of København. A stroll through this green space is a must. I recommend.

A gorgeous castle in the heart of the city. Well worth a walk around the grounds (or make it part of a running route through town).

Stunning. The light, the brick, the architecture.

Want to go.

The Vietnamese owner of @districttonkin and I conversed in English and Mandarin as she served me a warm bowl of Vietnamese beef and vermicelli salad with all the fixin's on a cold day in #Copenhagen. Sometimes I love how small our world has become. #recommend h/t @mark_lundgaard

Delicious casual Vietnamese.

Tacos. Tacos. Tacos. Make a detour. Go here. Go often.

Ramen shop from Mikkeller. Shio, Miso, and Shoyu ramen. I loved the Shoyu and a Mikkeller Ramen Beer from the Japanese vending machine.

Want to go.

#wanttogo - via @klausthomsen (Instagram)

Great comfort Food, cocktails and good wine list with both natural and conventional wines. Great service. Pasta cured meats, burrata,terrine, ribs and fish.

Want to go.

Beautiful design shop, features a lot of local ceramic pieces. Via Lisa Congdon.

Well worth a visit for the smørrebrød and the bright historic space. Easy to imagine the bobo atmosphere here at the sidewalk tables in summer.

Want to go.

Want to go. Lingerie.

Lingerie. Want to go.

Want to go. Photo via @larsege on Instagram.

Tiny little cafe. Coffee Collective beans.

Talk about #remarkable smorrebrod.

Honning snitte. Guilty pleasure.

Fantastic selection of spirits, a lot of small batch distillers from around the world. They also carry the elusive Thy Whisky.

Adorable cafe. Over-roasted coffee.

Well curated crafts and products for home, as well as women's clothing (+ men's clothing next door).

Top-end, jewel box restaurant in Claus Meyer's The Standard. Chef Torsten Vildgaard is one to watch. Precise plating; great flavors. Highly recommend.

Want to go.

Beautiful interiors shop.

Want to go for eyeglasses.

Nice wine bar. A healthy number of natural wines - they have Movia rebula by the glass!

Tasty croissants, delicious coffee, nice central spot for a meeting.

Want to go.

Want to go.

#wanttogo for bao, thu/fri/sat nights only - via @willemcph (Instagram)

Legendary Sunday night jam sessions. Lady Gaga's late-night venue of choice.

Want to go for Sunday night jazz.

Their roastery, head office, and third cafe. Beautiful lofty space, delicious breakfast and lunch offerings in addition to their (excellent) coffee.

"An abandoned underground reservoir that has been repurposed as an eerie exhibition space" -NY Times. Remarkable. Photo via @lancejubel on Instagram.

#wanttogo - via @foundershousecph (Instagram)

Looks like quite the #coworking campus #wanttogo - via @cociopige (Instagram)

Fantastic cocktail bar, irreverent in all the best ways. We were in excellent hands with Alex Smith. Arguably *the* mezcal and tequila bar in town (though far from their only skill).

Stop here for men's and women's clothing - a well-edited selection of Acne, Norse Projects, NN07 and other Scandinavian brands.

Sure, it's a shop, with an excellent selection of natural wines. But it's also so cozy it feels like you're hanging out at a friend's place. Hyggeligt in a bottle.

Excellent housemade charcuterie, mozzarella and pizza from Christian Puglisi (Relæ, Manfreds, Mirabelle), chef Kris Schram, and crew.

Easily some of the best bread in CPH, thanks to Christian Puglisi and team. Also a casual all-day cafe with pastries and coffee, sandwiches, small plates and wine. Definitely stop by for breakfast!

Want to go for burgers and cocktails.

Cacio e pepe. Want to go.

Tasty coconut milk popsicles, acai bowls.

Want to go. Michelin-starred Thai highly recommended by Karim Nielsen.

Excellent porridges from breakfast through evening. Or get supplies to make them at home - the dried havtorn (sea buckthorn) is incredible. All beautifully presented.

"King John's Cellar," located in historic sunken space. Recently refurbished with new crew of high caliber. One of Copenhagen's storied institutions of fine dining. Got a tour from friend who works there shortly before reopening. WANT TO GO.

Want to go!

Want to go.

Suppose to have sandwiches like Bakesale Betty's fried chicken. Want to go.

One of my favorite clothing stores in KBH. Nice eyewear selection, too.

Cool men's and women's clothing.

Scandi modern lighting and housewares.

Tartine-inspired pastries and bread. Very tasty.

An incredibly charming one room hotel atop a cafe. Like staying in the perfect wooden stateroom on a boat, with so many thoughtful details. One of my highest recommendations, as long as you don't mind cozy quarters. Via CEREAL.

Want to see The Hanging Gardens.

A modern classic for cocktails. Plush interiors without going over the top. Definitely worth a visit.

The new Circle Bridge over Christianshavn Canal, designed by Olafur Eliasson. A collection of airy, ship-like masts assembled into a meandering path. Delightful.

Effortlessly beautiful spot for a little noisette (or matcha) and avocado toast.

Bags and heels.

Want to go.

Possibly the most experimental bar in town. Matt Orlando recommends grabbing a table downstairs to avoid the hubbub. Want to go. Photo via @katherinebont on Instagram.

Excellent food hall and farmers market, reminds me of the Ferry Building in SF. Don't miss Grød for porridge, Hija de Sanchez for tacos, and Coffee Collective for a brew.

Scandi-minimal hotel right in the city center. Cool public spaces and thoughtfully designed rooms. Definitely recommended.

The spirits shop that would supply my ideal home bar. Great selection of smaller labels from around the world, from rare Icelandic gin, to mezcal, to Japanese whiskies. Also offers drinks to go, and a nifty little fridge with Campari soda in bottles.

Amazing porridge, with oat, rice or quinoa bases. Skip the coffee and go to Coffee Collective up the street.

Delicious sweet and savory porridge shop. Beautiful branding as well. This is their Nørrebro location.

Caramel shop. Try the caramels while they're still warm.

Delicious caramels. Also recommended by Tablet Hotels.

The original Coffee Collective cafe and roastery (though main roasting has moved offsite). Quirky little location for an excellent coffee. Site of Adam Goldberg's favorite pourover of 2012.

Nice place to watch the Torvehallerne foodie crowd go by

The Coffee Collective cafe inside Torvehallern - arguably the best coffee in town.

Incredible collection of Danish art from across the ages but also houses an impressive number of French works

Denmark's national gallery and largest collection of art, spanning 700 years. Want to go.

For Klaus Thomsen (of Coffee Collective) this taco truck is one of the best things about the arrival of summer in Copenhagen. Want to go. Via @klausthomsen on Instagram.

Allan (the owner) creates such a welcoming atmosphere here for locals and visitors alike, you simply need to stop by. Perch at the bar for your espresso or pourover, or take it to one of the wood tables that dot the intimate space. A vintage chopper takes pride of place on one of the walls, drawings from his guitar-building days on another.

Cocktail bar from the owners of Ruby. Great space, different vibe on each floor. Photo via @willkingsmith on Instagram.

Mikkeller's outpost in Norrebro. Enjoy a number of their quirky brews on tap (like a yuzu sour), along with the lacto-fermented gherkins.

Recommended.

Copenhagen's iconic new concert hall, designed by Jean Nouvel.

Cool housewares and rustic antiques.

Local bookshop. Via CEREAL.

Little cafe with wonderful atmosphere, so so coffee. Sister to the (charming) one-room Central Hotel & Cafe.

Creative applications of type. On everything.

Excellent wine list. Delicious, earthy food.

Very cool, casual restaurant opened by former Noma sommelier Anders Selmer, known for their seafood. Recommended by Valerian Jone, Anders Juhl and the chef from Vesterbro Vinstue. Trout roe smoked with hay was excellent.