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Set inside an old mill in Christianshavn, this is one of the most romantic eateries in Copenhagen. It is famous for its weekend brunches, so try to get there early (see Bastionen and Løven ).

There is a lot you can do at this cheerful, “hybrid” café. You can pop your laundry into one of the Laundromat machines and relax with a cup of coffee, or have lunch. You can also browse through the newspapers and second-hand books on offer.

This is Denmark’s foremost organic gourmet store. Primarily a bakery, it is also known to sell sandwiches, drinks and an array of beautifully packaged gourmet food. It has a nice café area where you can sample their goods, anytime from breakfast onwards (see Emmerys Bakery ).

This 17th-century pub has a tasteful decor, with dark green and white walls and a pretty garden at the back. The food served here is mostly organic and traditional open sandwiches are offered at lunchtime. In the summer months, it also provides catering services to Kunstindustrimuseet (see Café Rabes Have ).

This is one of the first cafés to have opened in trendy Nørrebro. They serve good food and in the summer, you can sit out on the cobbled square and enjoy your snack (see Pussy Galore’s Flying Circus ).

This refreshing bar is set on a boat, just behind the Opera House on Holmen. Located far from the bustle of busy tourist areas, you can sit out on the deck for drinks and snacks, or have a more formal meal in the cabin. It is advisable to book ahead.

Located on the south side of Nyhavn, the Bådteatret, or Theatre Boat, offers drinks and snacks at reasonable prices and affords good views of the harbour. If you are well-versed with Danish, be sure to catch one of the experimental theatre performances that take place in the hold.

This lovely little basement Moroccan tea salon offers great cold drinks, tea and meze. The decor is Moroccan, with kilms and water-pipes. Yet, it retains a Danish feel with cream-coloured wall panelling and pale green divans. If you like the decor, be sure to visit their shop on Rådhusstræde.

With a dizzying variety of coffee beans on offer (the staff is on hand to help you choose), this café is virtually a haven for all coffee lovers. Those with a preference for tea also have plenty to choose from. For lunch, brunch or supper, you can choose from their interesting fusion/crossover menu. It’s also very child-friendly and in good weather, you can sit outside and enjoy a hot cup of coffee.

Located just off Strøget, this is one of the foremost (and the oldest) confectioneries in the city, offering mouth-watering cakes and chocolates. Both coffee and cakes are beautifully presented and are best savoured in the ambience created by the traditional polished-wood interiors.