The certified organic vegan cafe runs a dedicated weekend brunch with grain bowls, avocado preparations and seasonal plant-based plates. The fermented cashew cream on the grain bowl is the kitchen's most distinctive preparation.
Must order: Seasonal grain bowl with fermented cashew cream
Address: N.J. Fjords Gade 2A, 8000 Aarhus C
The most French morning in Aarhus. The croissant is made with Danish butter and laminated the previous evening; the café au lait is stronger than the Danish norm. No full brunch menu; this is a patisserie morning, not a brunch restaurant.
Order: Croissant au beurre and café au lait
The most beautiful brunch room in Aarhus, surrounded by Kahler ceramics and with a menu that takes the Nordic brunch seriously. The smørrebrød board is the centrepiece; everything is made in-house including the rye bread.
Order: Smørrebrød brunch board with house sourdough, seasonal vegetables and Danish charcuterie
The best eggs Benedict in Aarhus, served all day in a bright cafe on Vestergade. The hollandaise is made fresh in the kitchen and the smoked salmon comes from a local smokehouse. Queue at weekends; worth it.
Order: Eggs benedict with smoked salmon on a toasted English muffin
Not a full brunch menu but the most important morning stop in Aarhus. The cardamom bun and a single-origin filter from the La Cabra roastery is the city's signature weekend breakfast; the queue is worth it.
Order: Cardamom bun and single-origin filter coffee
Copenhagen's organic bakehouse runs a proper Scandinavian brunch on weekends, with organic bread, seasonal preserves, oat porridge and eggs from free-range farms. The sourdough with house cultured butter is the foundation.
Order: Organic sourdough with house butter and seasonal preserves
The build-your-own brunch concept lets guests choose three toppings from a list that covers Danish classics (leverpostej, pickled herring, roast beef) and modern additions. A good introduction to smørrebrød culture in a relaxed setting.
Order: Three-item smørrebrød board with rye and sourdough base
