Top Budget Eating in Denmark: 25 editor-picked rooms

25 budget eating worth the trip across Denmark, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Denmark guides.

La Cabra (pastry counter) ★ 4.7 · Aarhus

Graven 1, 8000 Aarhus C

A cardamom bun and filter coffee at La Cabra is the best value specialty-coffee experience in Aarhus, from the roastery exporting to thirty countries; $85.

Gasoline Grill (Landgreven) ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen

Landgreven 10, 1301 København K

Gasoline Grill's original Landgreven location in a former petrol station near Kongens Nytorv smashes thin-patty Texas-style burgers from 11:00 until they.

Tip: Outdoor seating only. Pre-order on the app to skip the queue at lunch.

Hija de Sanchez (Kødbyen) ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen

Slagterboderne 8, 1716 København V

Hija de Sanchez at Slagterboderne 8 in Kødbyen runs taco plates and tostadas at counter prices well under 150 kroner, served from former noma chef Rosio.

Tip: Two tacos and a Mexican beer for under 140 kroner. Counter seats only.

Sankt Peders Bageri ★ 4.6 · Copenhagen

Sankt Peders Stræde 29, 1453 København K

Sankt Peders Bageri in the Latin Quarter sells Copenhagen's most famous Wednesday cinnamon roll for under 50 kroner, plus weekday Danish pastries.

Tip: The onsdagssnegl only bakes on Wednesday. Closed weekends; weekday mornings from 06:00.

Schweizerbageriet ★ 4.5 · Aarhus

M.P. Bruuns Gade 56, 8000 Aarhus C

The oldest bakery in Aarhus, founded 1898, charges less than most specialty cafes for a kanelsnurre that is genuinely better. At M.P. Bruuns Gade 56.

DØP (Den Økologiske Pølsemand) ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen

Købmagergade 52, 1150 København K

DØP's pølser cart next to the Round Tower on Købmagergade pulls organic pork, lamb and vegan hot dogs into sourdough buns, with classic and modern toppings.

Tip: Two carts in the city; the Round Tower one has the bigger seating granite blocks. Cash and card.

Slurp Ramen Joint ★ 4.5 · Copenhagen

Nansensgade 90, 1366 København K

Slurp Ramen on Nansensgade in Copenhagen serves Bornholm-noodle ramen for under 200 kroner, with the shoyu as the entry point and the daily gyoza as the easy.

Tip: Walk-in only; arrive at opening 11:30 or after 20:00 to avoid the dinner queue.

Pizza Propria ★ 4.4 · Aarhus

Jaegergaardsgade 7, 8000 Aarhus C

The Margherita on 72-hour sourdough is $120 and competes with anything in Copenhagen. At Jaegergaardsgade 7. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.

John's Hotdog Deli ★ 4.4 · Copenhagen

Bernstorffsgade 16-22, 1577 København V

John's Hotdog Deli just outside Copenhagen Central Station on Bernstorffsgade serves the canonical Danish pølse: ristet hot dog with remoulade, onion.

Tip: The Flæsketorvet branch in Kødbyen runs alongside; the Central Station cart is the easier intercept.

Reffen (street food) ★ 4.4 · Copenhagen

Refshalevej 167A, 1432 København K

Reffen on Refshalevej in Refshaleøen offers a sub-150 kroner street-food lunch from any of 35 stalls, with seating outdoors on the harbour-front shipping.

Tip: Mid-March to end September. Take the harbour bus from Christianshavn to skip the bike.

Faour ★ 4.3 · Aarhus

Klostergade 32, 8000 Aarhus C

The best falafel wrap in Aarhus at a price that is hard to beat in the city centre. At Klostergade 32. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.

Bazar Vest ★ 4.3 · Aarhus

gellerup · Edwin Rahrs Vej 32, 8220 Brabrand

The Brabrand bazaar is the cheapest serious eating in the Aarhus area. Located in Gellerup. At Edwin Rahrs Vej 32. A neighbourhood favourite.

GRØD (Torvehallerne) ★ 4.3 · Copenhagen

Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 København K

GRØD at Torvehallerne pours seasonal porridge bowls, sweet congee and savoury risottos at counter prices under 100 kroner, served from Lasse Skjønning.

Tip: Open from 08:00; the breakfast oat porridge with caramelised apple is the morning play.

WarPigs (sliced barbecue tray) ★ 4.3 · Copenhagen

Flæsketorvet 25, 1711 København V

WarPigs in Kødbyen on Flæsketorvet sells brisket, pulled pork and ribs by weight from the counter, with single-meat 100g portions sliding under 100 kroner.

Tip: Order at the counter; sides are extra. The bread roll comes free with any meat order.

Meyers Bageri ★ 4.2 · Aarhus

Paradisgade 7, 8000 Aarhus C

An affordable breakfast or mid-morning stop using Claus Meyer's organic grain recipes. At Paradisgade 7. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.

Aarhus Street Food ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

Ny Banegardsgade 46, 8000 Aarhus C

The bus garage food hall is the most reliable budget lunch in the city. At Ny Banegardsgade 46. Booking recommended. Cash and card accepted.

Roed's Hot Dog ★ 4.1 · Aarhus

Vestergade 44, 8000 Aarhus C

An artisan take on Denmark's most democratic food. Free-range pork sausage, pickled red onion, crispy fried onion and house remoulade for under $80.

Mikkeller Bar Aarhus ★ 4.0 · Aarhus

Jaegergaardsgade 61, 8000 Aarhus C

A craft beer and a cheese board at Mikkeller in Frederiksbjerg for under $140 is the best value happy-hour in the neighbourhood. At Jaegergaardsgade 61.

Kebabish (Vesterbrogade) ★ 4.0 · Copenhagen

Vesterbrogade 13, 1620 København V

Kebabish on Vesterbrogade in Vesterbro serves halal Indian-Pakistani biryani, kebab and tandoori plates from a counter that runs lunch and late-night.

Tip: Open until midnight weekdays and 01:00 weekends. Cash or card.

Top Budget Eating in Denmark