CHEAP EATS

Cheap eats in Copenhagen: Brunch, Restaurants & more

Copenhagen is an expensive city, so "cheap" is always relative here. These spots might not be cheap compared to other European cities, but over the years, we've gathered our favorites for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks that cost a lot less than elsewhere in Copenhagen.

A quick note: It’s been a while since we visited some of these, so a few prices may have changed slightly.

Cheap breakfast, coffee and bakeries

La Bristol

An Argentinian bakery and food truck with coffee and pastries for under 40 kr. Their medialunas are to die for, an affordable must-try.

Minas Kaffebar

Coffee and breakfast options for just 30 kr, which is hard to beat anywhere in the city. It also turns into a great spot for cheap drinks in the evening.

Another Coffee

Cappuccinos and flat whites for 27-36 kr, plus pastries, sandwiches and breakfast options for 25-40 kr. Perfect for a quick, cheap breakfast on the go.

Alle Tiders

Coffee from 25 kr and a breakfast tray for 105 kr. We also like that it has affordable dinner options, so it works at almost any time of day.

Better Bakery

A BMO (bolle med ost, a bun with cheese), a wienerbrød (Danish pastry) and a hot or cold drink for 99 kr. There are more cheap breakfast combos to choose from too.

Rubia y Morena

Okay, this one isn’t a bakery or a café, but it’s so good and so affordable that it deserves a spot. They make homemade Basque cheesecake, and a medium cheesecake (10 servings) costs 250 kr.

Looking for more than these affordable options? Check out our guides to the best bakeries in Copenhagen and our favorite cafés.

Cheap brunch

Café Castro

A weekend brunch buffet for 169 kr, including unlimited coffee and tea. It was also just voted Copenhagen’s best brunch spot in 2026.

Kaffehuset

Their brunch menu has 25 different dishes for 20 kr each, so you can build your own plate and try a bit of everything.

Next Door Café

The combo plate with pancakes, eggs and bacon is 99 kr, and the rest of the menu is reasonably priced too.

Sidecar

Weekend brunch is 209 kr per person and weekday brunch is 189 kr. Kids aged 3 to 12 eat for half price, which makes it a great pick for families.

Tilda og Karl

Most breakfast plates are under 100 kr, and there are great options for kids as well. Our personal favorite is the Plum knödel.

Bark

An all-you-can-eat bottomless brunch for 275 kr per person. It’s a bit pricier than the rest of this list, but for a bottomless brunch it’s very good value for money.

More brunch: These were some of the brunch spots where you get the most for your money. For our all-time favorites (budget or not), see our favorite brunch spots in Copenhagen.

Cheap lunch

Kopan Street

Kopan serves hotteok (a Korean filled pancake), and every single one is under 100 kr. The Original Seoul Hotteok is just 55 kr.

Ali Bageri

Manaish for 30-55 kr, plus plenty of other lunch options like foul and fatteh for 50-100 kr. It gets busy during lunch and for good reason. The food is delicious, and the prices are hard to beat.

La Trinacria

Their lunch combo gets you a sandwich and a San Pellegrino for 99 kr. Their location is also super central with the prettiest hidden courtyard.

Smagsløget

Massive sandwiches for around 90-150 kr. One sandwich is often enough for two people, so split one, and it becomes one of the cheapest lunches in town.

Wok On

Customizable wok boxes from 65-85 kr. It’s open until 10 pm every day, so it works just as well for dinner.

Wrp.

Sandwiches for 88 kr designed by a Michelin chef, and you get a free specialty filter coffee from ROAST coffee on top.

Cheap takeout

Marco’s Pizzabar

Great pizza for 70-80 kr, sandwiches for 30-50 kr and pasta dishes for 55-65 kr. You won’t find it on any of the delivery apps, which makes it even more authentic.

Ok Thai

Tasty curry, rice, and noodle dishes for 90-120 kr, and the portions are generous. Located conveniently right next to Skjolds Plads Metro station.

Hos Nicola

Huge Italian sandwiches for 50-70 kr, and the pizza is reasonably priced as well. This is a local favorite in Christianshavn.

Mio Pizza

A very popular spot with pizzas from around 50 kr up to 60 kr. You will often find a local queue, so if you want your food faster, check out the other places on this list.

Jais Madhus

Thai takeout dishes for 120 kr. The portions are large and delicious. Seriously one of the best Thai takeaways in town.

Bear Slice

Large single pizza slices from around 30-40 kr. Perfect when you just need a quick bite.

Cheap dinner and affordable restaurants

Palazzo Diner

Their pasta club menu gets you a starter, pasta and dessert for 199 kr. A full three-course dinner for under 200 kr is rare in this city, which makes it very popular, especially on social media.

Absalon

A communal, family-style dinner served every day for 75 kr per person. You sit at long tables with strangers. Absalon is a Copenhagen institution and an amazing experience every time.

Bouillon

Classic French food at good prices, with starters from 30 kr and main courses for 80-120 kr. Another popular spot on social media.

Le Petit Rouge and Le Grand Rouge

Two French restaurants with central locations and good value for money. Main courses are 100-150 kr.

Madglad

The dish of the day comes with bread and salad for 110 kr, or 70-90 kr if you take it to go.

Pro tip: our main tip for an affordable dinner at a great restaurant is EarlyBird. You always get 1/3 off at over 150 restaurants in the city, so it’s absolutely worth checking before you book.

Don’t mind spending a bit more? See our favorite restaurants in Copenhagen, including some typical Danish options.

Cheap bars and happy hours

BarrDrew

Amazing cocktails at 2 for 1, so you pay 150 kr in total for two. That includes their signature cocktail, the BarrDrew Passion.

Zefside

Happy hour with 2 for 1 drinks on Fridays (4-10 pm) and Saturdays (6-8 pm). This is a popular spot for pre-drinks after work.

Volver

Happy hour on Wednesdays and Fridays with 2 for 1 on beer and cocktails. Their Pisco Sour is the best in the city.

Jojos

Three locations across the city, all serving pre-mixed cocktails for 50 kr each. It’s probably Copenhagen’s most popular cocktail place on social media.

Bjørns

Everything is 50 kr, including draft beer, wine and cocktails. No other place does all three at this price point.

Pineau

And finally, one more great option with wine for 50 kr and other drinks for 65 kr.

Drinks are where a night out in Copenhagen gets really expensive, so these were some of the places we tend to go to. For more ideas, see our favorite bars in Copenhagen here.

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