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COPENHAGEN COFFEE GUIDE

BY TREMOR CHRIST

Newer to the specialty coffee world than their upstairs neighbour Norway, Copenhagen has come leaps and bounds in the past few years. Still relatively thin on the ground in terms of choice, the few good coffee shops in town do a solid enough job that you can keep them on rotation and not be too fussed about more options, for now.

Wildly dependent on "who is working", since certain names crop up for guaranteed good cups, and other times you're left with a disappointing slug in a mug, there is an element of luck to your sipping here.

From the tiny espresso bars to hand-pour counters, more commercial-style chains and places with great sunshine seating, the guide covers all the places you need for your coffee-tinerary around this charming capital.

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APRIL

Our favourite place in Copenhagen for coffee, super friendly, knowledgable but not snobby, and coffee that has some soul to it. They sell an array of products and beans and the interiors are a mix between Japanese kitsch and Scandinavian cool.

LA CABRA

Most people come here for the pour-over style coffee and the baristas are knowledgable and accommodating. The seating is limited so be prepared to rub shoulders with the locals.

Pro Tip: There is a branch of April fifty meters down the road, so if you can handle a double-header then two birds = one stone.

HIPHOP

You wouldn't assume to find good coffee behind the facade, but looks can be deceiving. The oddly named "HIPHOP" serves simple espresso, drip, flat white, americano and cortado in a cafe the size of a glorified closet. Luckily, for at least 1 month of the year the sun is out so you can sit at the streetside tables.

PROLOG

Nerd coffee in hipster-town, what could go wrong? Not much actually. Prone to an internal glance of disapproval when people order flat whites, but not snobby enough to notice unless you're an over-thinker of excruciating ruminations.

COFFEE COLLECTIVE

Not all branches are equal, but more times than not you'll at least get a decent cup at one of the many outlets.

DARCY'S

Sunspots, decently priced drip coffee and lots of nooks and crannies for laptop warriors (tho they seem undecided on whether they encourage them or not), this cafe in Nørrebro is popular and for a reason.

Pro tip: Their espresso tends to lean a bit muddy/murky lacking clarity and sweetness so stick to drip here. This of course can depend on who's working and what their specials are, but the drip is a safe bet.

ALICE

Not strictly a coffee shop, but a worthy addition to this guide. Alice, in Amager serves up excellent ice-creams and decent coffee for those with a sweettooth that needs tempering with some caffeine. If their milk ice-cream with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt is on offer, then snap it up!

THE ARTISAN

Situated by the middle lakes between Nørrebro and Østerbro, The Artisan specialise in single origin Peruvian coffee from farmers they personally have visited and formed relationships with. If you are a fan of pour-over they have a decent variety, and the staff are happy to recommend some more exciting things if you feel like taking the plunge.

IMPACT ROASTERS

If you're out and about in Valby, then you can do a lot worse than popping by here for a cup. A step above the generic chain stores, and a bump down from the specialty shops, this serves as a middle ground (pun intended) for those too lazy to make their own, or unwilling to get on a train and head into town.

The quality depends wildly on who is working, as some are trained barista's and others seem to be students earning a buck.