Located in the heart of Copenhagen’s central pedestrian shopping street, Amagertorv, the award-winning Cafe Europa is one of Copenhagen’s most charming outdoor terrace cafes. Three-time winner of the world barrista championships, Cafe Europa fuses the best of Viennese and Budapest cake houses, French cafes and Italian coffee selections. Expect perfectly house-brewed coffee along with simple, casual Danish fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner (served late) in a casual atmosphere that draws locals daily. Try the open-faced spice spiced herring sandwich with potatoes for lunch, or, for dinner, the hearty, irresistible fish platter with vitello tonnato, smoked salmon with spinach, parma ham with pickled fig, Rømø shrimp, blinis with bleak roe, and a selection of cheeses. This local institution has gourmet ambitions, reflected in their introduction of molecular gastronomy techniques and their expert product sourcing, however the cafe itself is a more casual affair, decorated simply with a wall of photographs of famous Europeans, a black-and-aluminum bar, and typical bistro woven chairs. Secure a seat on the main plaza outside for great people-watching. €
