The Copenhagen Museum Café Scene
Going to a café in a museum is no longer limited to museum enthusiasts.
Photo: Marc Skafte-Vaabengaard
Not just another museum coffee
Many museums have teamed up with talented chefs and passionate coffee roasters and created a whole identity for their cafés, allowing them to stand independently of the museum. We've put together a list of museum cafés that are definitely worth a visit - even if you don't have an annual museum card.
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Connie-Connie
Connie-Connie is Copenhagen Contemporary's café, which you can easily visit without paying admission to the museum. You can enjoy a coffee, a natural wine, a tin of sardines and much more in the unique surroundings.
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MAGNOLIA
MAGNOLIA is the museum café of SMK and named after the beautiful view of the large, old magnolia trees in Østre Anlæg.
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Apollo Bar
Facing the courtyard at Charlottenborg Art Gallery and as a neighbour to colourful Nyhavn, you will find the simple restaurant Apollo Bar.
Photo: Madkastellet© Restaurant Smör
Restaurant Smör
Restaurant Smör is the National Museum of Denmark's very own eatery, which with its own interpretation serves a true piece of Danish national heritage; Smørrebrød.
Photo: Marc Skafte-Vaabengaard© Wonderful Copenhagen
Café Pegasus
It's the mix of good food and art that sets the agenda for Østerbro's local hang-out spot and contemporary art museum Den Frie's café; Café Pegasus.
Photo: Café Spirrevippen
Café Spirrevippen
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in the beautiful premises of the Museum of Copenhagen, you will find Café Spirrevippen. Here you can relax with a really good coffee or settle your appetite, even if you don't necessarily have a museum visit on the agenda.
Photo: Luka Hesselberg© FORMAT
FORMAT
What has Danish design and a great dining experience got in common? The answer must be the good, simple and honest craftsmanship. And good, simple, and honest craftsmanship is the foundation of Designmuseum Denmark's café FORMAT.
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Lille Fugl
Café Lille Fugl at Gammel Strand 48 is a cozy spot known for its laid-back atmosphere, serving seasonal dishes, baked goods, and natural wines with a canal-side view