Guide: Copenhagen Cheap Eats The Best Food Under 100 DKK

While Scandinavia is home to some of the world’s best restaurants, it’s not exactly known for being a particularly affordable dining destination. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get some good meals here if you’re traveling on a budget or craving a quick bite. That’s why we decided to make a guide to our favorite cheap eats in Copenhagen – the street food, the hidden gems, the best take-away. These value-for-money dishes are a perfect meal on-the-go, and they’re all under 100 Danish kroner.

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The Best Cheap Eats in Copenhagen

To make this guide, we set up some criteria. First, we decided to cap the list at 100 DKK per food item (roughly $15 USD). We didn’t include sit-down restaurants, only food you can take to go and eat in your hands while standing. No pastries are included in this guide, as we decided this list should be composed of savory, substantial food items that qualify as a meal (but check out our bakery guide if that’s what you’re looking for). Lastly, to keep this list to only our favorite spots, we decided to only include one food item per category – one burger, one fried chicken sandwich, one taco, etc. We will keep this guide updated as we discover more cheap eats in Copenhagen!

John's Hotdog Deli is a food truck located outside Copenhagen Central Station.
John’s Hotdog Deli is a food truck located outside Copenhagen Central Station.

Killer Kebab – Killer Falafel (85 DKK)

For a more modern take on a falafel wrap, Killer Kebab in Vesterbro has become our go-to. Everything is made in-house here, from their sourdough flatbread to their crispy falafel balls to their mouthwatering dips. We love their rustic falafels – these brightly colored green balls have a great nutty flavor and a nice chunky texture. They’re swaddled inside a fluffy sourdough wrap alongside pointed cabbage, apples, mint, and an insanely delicious truffle mayonnaise. If you can handle a bit of heat, try some of the harissa hot sauce on top!

KILLER KEBAB

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Viktoriagade 11, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Killer Kebab has a more modern take on falafel wrap.
Killer Kebab has a more modern take on falafel wrap.

Poulette – Fried Chicken Sandwich (75 DKK)

On the menu at this Nørrebro hotspot are two sandwiches: the signature Nashville-style hot fried chicken sandwich and a fried mapo tofu sandwich. Both sandwiches are 75 DKK – and nuggets are also on the menu for 45 DKK. The chicken in Poulette’s signature sandwich is brined and breaded in a panko crust. Once fried, it’s topped with a secret spice mix, a dollop of kewpie mayo, a slice of iceberg lettuce, pickled cucumbers, and served on a toasted brioche bun. The meat is juicy with a perfect amount of fat, and really good flavor. Be warned – it is quite spicy, but not in an overpowering, inedible way. While the chicken is our favorite, the mapo tofu is a delicious vegetarian alternative with a completely different flavor profile. Inspired by the Chinese dish of the same name, the mapo tofu sandwich comes with Sichuan chili oil and a mapo mayo made with doubanjiang (a fermented Chinese bean paste).

POULETTE

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Møllegade 1, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Poulette makes the best fried chicken sandwich in Copenhagen – Nashville-style hot!
Poulette makes the best fried chicken sandwich in Copenhagen – Nashville-style hot!

John’s Hot Dog Deli – Hot Dog (45 DKK)

A hot dog is the ultimate cheap eat in Denmark. You can’t visit Copenhagen without having at least one hot dog, and this guide would be incomplete without a pølse on the list. John’s Hot Dog Deli is our favorite vendor – you can find his pølsevogn (sausage cart) located right outside Copenhagen Central Train Station (across from Tivoli). John makes all his toppings himself – of course, he serves the classic remoulades; but he also offers some funky stuff like miso mayonnaise, bacon jam, beetroot chutney, and wasabi mustard, if you want to fancy up your dog.

JOHN'S HOT DOG DELI

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Bernstorffsgade 5, Copenhagen, Denmark
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A "pølse" (hot dog) is a must-eat when in Copenhagen.
A “pølse” (hot dog) is a must-eat when in Copenhagen.

Diamond Slice – Pizza Slice (55-65 DKK)

Slice, slice baby! The new New York-style pizza joint, Diamond Slice, has landed in Blågårds Plads in Nørrebro. Part of the team was formerly of beloved pizza restaurant Bæst, before opening their restaurant and take-away pizza window in the fall of 2022 – so they know a thing or two about pizza. Our favorite flavor is the Hot Honey, with four types of cheese, double garlic, double cream, and hot honey. Slices are available from 55-65 DKK, and whole pies are available from 95-135 DKK, for dine-in, pick-up, or delivery.

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Blågårdsgade 27, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gasoline Grill – Cheeseburger (95 DKK)

Not only does Gasoline Grill make our favorite burger in Copenhagen, but we think their cheeseburger is the best fast food burger in the world. They grind their own organic meat every day, semi-smash it on a griddle to get a perfect caramelization, and sandwich it inside a freshly baked potato bun. The flavors on the cheeseburger are simple – melt-in-your-mouth meat and cheese, onions and pickles for acidity, and Gasoline’s signature sauce, a tart and tangy chili mayo.

GASOLINE GRILL

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Landgreven 10, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gasoline Grill's cheeseburger is the best fast food burger in the world.
Gasoline Grill’s cheeseburger is the best fast food burger in the world.

Gorda Empanadas – Empanada Trio (100 DKK)

If you’re starting to crave Latin flavors after days of feasting on smørrebrød and New Nordic cuisine, head to Gorda Empanadas. Chef Gonzalo Wolfsohn’s cozy Vesterbro shop sells all different kinds of homemade Argentinian empanadas. They’re small, street-food sized, so you can try a few flavors (we recommend three per person) – our personal favorites are the braised beef, the caramelized onion and cheese, and the caprese (which tastes like pizza!). Each empanada flavor is folded with a different design, so you can tell them apart. Be sure to order some of the chimichurri sauce on the side!

GORDA EMPANADAS

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Enghavevej 5, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Don't miss hidden gem Gorda Empanadas when you're craving Latin flavors!
Don’t miss hidden gem Gorda Empanadas when you’re craving Latin flavors!

The Fat Greek – Pork Gyro (99 DKK)

The Fat Greek’s first location was inside Boltens Food Court on Gothersgade, but they’ve now moved into a new, much bigger venue on Ryesgade in Østerbro. They serve pork, chicken, lamb, and vegan gyros – our favorite is the pork. They don’t skimp on the meat here – their soft, fluffy bread is filled to the brim with juicy strips of grilled meat. Also wrapped up inside is are crispy fries, onions, tomatoes, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. This is the best gyro we’ve had outside of Greece!

THE FAT GREEK

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Ryesgade 30B, Copenhagen, Denmark
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The Fat Greek serves authentic Greek gyros in Østerbro.
The Fat Greek serves authentic Greek gyros in Østerbro.

Strutto – Crescia (105 DKK)

Okay, yes, it’s technically five kroner over our 100 kroner “cheap eats” limit, but we think this sandwich is a worthy exception to our self-imposed rule. The Italian street food concept, Strutto, started as a lockdown pop-up and then became a food stall at Broens Gadekøkken in April 2021. Now, Luca Donninelli (formerly of Relæ) and his girlfriend Cecilia Aroni (former pastry chef at Hart Bageri) have opened a permanent location of Strutto in the city center of Copenhagen. The menu centers around the Italian crescia – a sort of tortilla made with pork lard (hence the name). Our favorite variation of the flatbread sandwich is filled with mortadella, stracciatella, and sun-dried tomatoes.

STRUTTO

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Badstuestræde 8, Copenhagen, Denmark
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From Strutto's original location at Broens Gadekøkken.
From Strutto’s original location at Broens Gadekøkken.

Gao Dumpling Bar – Dumplings (60 DKK)

Gao Dumpling Bar is a takeout dumpling joint with two locations, one on Istedgade in Vesterbro and one on Blågårdsgade in Nørrebro. They have five different kinds of dumplings on their menu: Hong Kong (pork), spicy pork, spinach, chicken, and mushroom. Six dumplings will cost you 60 kroner – most of the dumplings are steamed, except for the chicken and mushroom flavors which are pan-fried. Our favorite flavor is the spicy pork, which is filled with freshly ground pork and a special sweet and tangy chili sauce. Don’t be afraid when you hear “spicy” – these have just the right amount of heat!

GAO DUMPLING BAR

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Blågårdsgade 3, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Gao Dumpling is the place to grab dumplings on-the-go.
Gao Dumpling is the place to grab dumplings on-the-go.

Ma Poule – Confit de Canard (64 DKK)

When we started making this cheap eats guide, a recommendation we kept getting over and over was the duck confit sandwich, confit de canard, at Ma Poule. This sandwich is one of the OG Copenhagen cheap eats – it was available for hungry shoppers back when Torvehallerne was mostly filled with grocery stands and had less ready-made food stalls. Well, for 64 kroner, this is indeed a perfect shopping snack – the French baguette is soft and fluffy, there is a nice flavor to the duck meat, and the tart sauce is balanced (not too mustardy!) with a nice acidity from the vinegar. Great value for money!

MA POULE

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Rømersgade 18, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ma Poule's confit de canard (duck sandwich) is a legendary cheap eat!
Ma Poule’s confit de canard (duck sandwich) is a legendary cheap eat!

Hija de Sanchez – Taco (40 DKK)

It wouldn’t be a cheap eats guide without tacos, and if you’re looking for the best tacos in Copenhagen, you simply won’t find anything better than Hija de Sanchez. (Trust us, we’ve tried them all, and nothing else compares.) Rosio Sanchez’s casual taqueria has two outposts – one in Kødbyen and one outside at Torvehallerne during the summer. The flavors of tacos vary, but you can always expect to find their signature al pastor on the menu; their fully-stacked trompo is a thing of beauty. They import dried corn all the way from Oaxaca, to make the masa for their house-made corn tortillas, but the rest of their ingredients are local. Hija de Sanchez is so much more than a taco stand – it’s a rite of passage for any foodie in Copenhagen.

HIJA DE SANCHEZ

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Slagterboderne 8, Copenhagen, Denmark
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No trip to Copenhagen is complete without some tacos from Hija de Sanchez.
No trip to Copenhagen is complete without some tacos from Hija de Sanchez.

Dürum Symfoni – Falafel Wrap with Hummus (49-54 DKK)

Nørrebrogade is the falafel fairway of Copenhagen. There are lots of competitors, but our favorite falafel wrap in town can be found at Dürum Symfoni. The homemade bread cooked fresh to order is what sets this snack apart from the rest. The falafel patties are smashed on top of a generous spread of hummus, topped with veggies, and drizzled with a white garlic sauce (and hot sauce, if desired). All of this goodness is rolled up into one of their thin, house-made wraps, which resembles a soft flour tortilla. Note: the price varies depending on opening hours.

DÜRUM SYMFONI

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Our favorite falafel wrap in town can be found at Dürum Symfoni in Nørrebro.
Our favorite falafel wrap in town can be found at Dürum Symfoni in Nørrebro.

Holy Krapow – Pad Krapow (80 DKK)

After spending 16 years in Bangkok, Sofie Lisby came back to Denmark to open a Thai street food concept – Holy Krapow. There’s only one dish on the menu: pad krapow, which is one of the most popular dishes in Thailand. The dish is most commonly served with pork, but Holy Krapow offers four different choices of protein: pork, chicken, beef, and mushroom. The base of the dish is jasmine rice, topped with a stir fry of meat, garlic, and basil that have been cooked in a wok on extremely high heat. The rice bowl is then finished with an over-easy fried egg. The krapow (holy basil) brings the heat – it’s peppery and spicy, with a very unique flavor. Note: Holy Krapow is now open at the Reffen Street Food market in Refshaleøen.

HOLY KRAPOW

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Reffen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Holy Krapow serves pad krapow, Thai street food, in Vesterbro.
Holy Krapow serves pad krapow, Thai street food, in Vesterbro.

What are your favorite cheap eats in Copenhagen? Please leave a comment below.

Kaitlin Orr

Kaitlin Orr and Anders Husa are food & travel bloggers and creative content creators. From their base in Copenhagen, they operate the largest and most influential restaurant-focused travel blog in Scandinavia.

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