Julias guide to local treats
Good coffee
Way too often, you spend money on a cup of coffee that is just no good. Well - not if I can help it, you won’t! These are my favourite coffee spots close to my apartment - and a few beyond.
This place is owned by dear friends of mine; my kids literally grew up in this place! This is a coffee ‘collective’ as they collaborate directly with the farmers that grow the coffee they use. Baristas in the coffee shop will make sure the final cup is one of the best you’ve had.
106 locals recommend
Coffee Collective Godthåbsvej
34B GodthåbsvejThis place is owned by dear friends of mine; my kids literally grew up in this place! This is a coffee ‘collective’ as they collaborate directly with the farmers that grow the coffee they use. Baristas in the coffee shop will make sure the final cup is one of the best you’ve had.
Kaffevaerk
22 SmallegadeNice place for a good cup of joe on the go.
Rist
4 VærnedamsvejGood coffee, nice area
Original Coffee
36 BredgadeAuren's Deli is a home away from home. The coffee is always black and the sort changes from day to day. Also, new day, new menu if you come for a meal. I enjoy this place for breakfast or lunch, the coffee, the decor and the hosts.
Auren's Deli
Auren's Deli is a home away from home. The coffee is always black and the sort changes from day to day. Also, new day, new menu if you come for a meal. I enjoy this place for breakfast or lunch, the coffee, the decor and the hosts.
The coffee is great. But no secret: I come here for the cardamom croissant. If I were to decide on ONE SINGLE cake to enjoy for the remains of my days, this would be it! Go! You won't regret this.
115 locals recommend
Hart Bageri
109 Gl. KongevejThe coffee is great. But no secret: I come here for the cardamom croissant. If I were to decide on ONE SINGLE cake to enjoy for the remains of my days, this would be it! Go! You won't regret this.
Kids
Travelling with kids is great! And exploring cities with a kids’ perspective is fun! My own kids are now 8 and 13, so I give you: Their favorites over the years.
This sunspot meets playground meets ballcourt meets (in summer) a small kiddy pool. If you can find the red button on thw edge of the pool, you might have someone shrieking wet from the surprise water fountain coming from you’ll-never-know-where!
6 locals recommend
Langelands Plads
Langelands PladsThis sunspot meets playground meets ballcourt meets (in summer) a small kiddy pool. If you can find the red button on thw edge of the pool, you might have someone shrieking wet from the surprise water fountain coming from you’ll-never-know-where!
The playground at my kids’ school was just renovated and open for anyone when school’s out: Late afternoons/evenings/weekends. Find it at Nyelandsvej and Emil Chr. Hansens vej - 5 minute walk from the apt.
The school at La Cours Vej
2 La Cours VejThe playground at my kids’ school was just renovated and open for anyone when school’s out: Late afternoons/evenings/weekends. Find it at Nyelandsvej and Emil Chr. Hansens vej - 5 minute walk from the apt.
Aksel Møllers have is the name of an open park/square naming the metro station. Here, you have a playground for the kids, and open field for playing ball or resting, a small training area and a chess area, including the oversized chess board. If you wih to play chess on the oversized board, pop into Kiosk 26 situated on Aksel Møllers have 26. Here, you'll receive keys for the oversized chess pieces with a deposit of 100 DKR. Enjoy!
Aksel Møllers Legeplads
Aksel Møllers have is the name of an open park/square naming the metro station. Here, you have a playground for the kids, and open field for playing ball or resting, a small training area and a chess area, including the oversized chess board. If you wih to play chess on the oversized board, pop into Kiosk 26 situated on Aksel Møllers have 26. Here, you'll receive keys for the oversized chess pieces with a deposit of 100 DKR. Enjoy!
Foodie
Hanzo
14 VærnedamsvejGreat food… AND cocktails..!
Morsel Bao
48 GodthåbsvejJapanese-Taiwanese cuisine. Yum.
Best burgers. Organic, fresh and whole produce. Closed a few weeks during summer, though.
10 locals recommend
Blaabjerg & Madsen - Frederiksberg
54 GodthåbsvejBest burgers. Organic, fresh and whole produce. Closed a few weeks during summer, though.
If you buy ONE cake during your trip, HART’s cardamom croissant should be it! In my familiy, we literally call each other if one of us is there just to check if anyone else is in need of thw cardamom croissant. I once had a craving and went all the way across town to their other store in Christianshavn - because they were sold out in Frederiksberg! The coffee is quite decent also!
115 locals recommend
Hart Bageri
109 Gl. KongevejIf you buy ONE cake during your trip, HART’s cardamom croissant should be it! In my familiy, we literally call each other if one of us is there just to check if anyone else is in need of thw cardamom croissant. I once had a craving and went all the way across town to their other store in Christianshavn - because they were sold out in Frederiksberg! The coffee is quite decent also!
Polly
96 Gl. KongevejBrilliant food, excellent value for money
Great pizzas. If you’re in the mood for staying in, all pizzas on the menu are available in the coolers for heating at home.
10 locals recommend
Otto Pizza
10 GodthåbsvejGreat pizzas. If you’re in the mood for staying in, all pizzas on the menu are available in the coolers for heating at home.
Nice ramen, good beer. Eat on the spot, don’t takeout. The ramen is wayyyyy better, when you eat it in-house.
6 locals recommend
Ramen to Bíiru Frederiksberg
23 BentzonsvejNice ramen, good beer. Eat on the spot, don’t takeout. The ramen is wayyyyy better, when you eat it in-house.
Auren's Deli is a home away from home. The coffee is always black and the sort changes from day to day. Also, new day, new menu if you come for a meal. I enjoy this place for breakfast or lunch, the coffee, the decor and the hosts.
Auren's Deli
Auren's Deli is a home away from home. The coffee is always black and the sort changes from day to day. Also, new day, new menu if you come for a meal. I enjoy this place for breakfast or lunch, the coffee, the decor and the hosts.
The coffee is great. But no secret: I come here for the cardamom croissant. If I were to decide on ONE SINGLE cake to enjoy for the remains of my days, this would be it! Go! You won't regret this.
115 locals recommend
Hart Bageri
109 Gl. KongevejThe coffee is great. But no secret: I come here for the cardamom croissant. If I were to decide on ONE SINGLE cake to enjoy for the remains of my days, this would be it! Go! You won't regret this.
Sharing menu, hip hop on the stereo, "safer space" policies. I love it here.
26 locals recommend
Safari
9 BaggesensgadeSharing menu, hip hop on the stereo, "safer space" policies. I love it here.
Places and areas
Some places are just more interesting than others. When travelling, you don’t always have the time and means to seek out the best ones yourself. So a bit of guidance.
Jægersborggade cleaned up! 15 years back the street was known for drugdealing and not much else. The street’s residents came together to make a change and today Jægersborggade and adjacent Stefansgade and Nørrebroparken is one of the hippest and popular places in town. Indie shops, restaurants, coffee, art. Check the shops out - or just go for a stroll and inhale the vibe. The playground at the Stefansgade end of the park has been a favorite while my kids grew up.
1140 locals recommend
Jægersborggade
JægersborggadeJægersborggade cleaned up! 15 years back the street was known for drugdealing and not much else. The street’s residents came together to make a change and today Jægersborggade and adjacent Stefansgade and Nørrebroparken is one of the hippest and popular places in town. Indie shops, restaurants, coffee, art. Check the shops out - or just go for a stroll and inhale the vibe. The playground at the Stefansgade end of the park has been a favorite while my kids grew up.
Værnedamsvej is a 30 minute walk from my apartment. You’ll find restaurants, fish, cheese and wine shop, clothing, bars and more - all in local air! If you find that this street has a bit of a Parisienne vibe to it, you might well be right: The French School (attracting Copenhagen-based French families) was situated in this street until quite recently. Have your coffee at Rist (coffee), Falernum (wine) and visit Granola (café), an institution all on its own.
437 locals recommend
Værnedamsvej
VærnedamsvejVærnedamsvej is a 30 minute walk from my apartment. You’ll find restaurants, fish, cheese and wine shop, clothing, bars and more - all in local air! If you find that this street has a bit of a Parisienne vibe to it, you might well be right: The French School (attracting Copenhagen-based French families) was situated in this street until quite recently. Have your coffee at Rist (coffee), Falernum (wine) and visit Granola (café), an institution all on its own.
Groceries and supermarkets
Groceries and delicacies
Hans is the most dedicated wine guy around. Pop by Friday afternoon for tasting (“Fredagsslik”, meaning Friday candy - a play of words on the common Friday sweet treat accompanying a Friday night Disney TV show; highlight of the week for many Danish kids) and buy a bottle or two of Hans’ recommendations.
Vespa Vin
45 LangelandsvejHans is the most dedicated wine guy around. Pop by Friday afternoon for tasting (“Fredagsslik”, meaning Friday candy - a play of words on the common Friday sweet treat accompanying a Friday night Disney TV show; highlight of the week for many Danish kids) and buy a bottle or two of Hans’ recommendations.
føtex Nordre Fasanvej
25 Nordre Fasanvej