For a city that boasts a lot of good food, Copenhagen comes up short when it comes to late night dessert. Don’t misunderstand; there are loads of dessert options during the day, but most of these places shut their doors sometime around 5 or 6 pm. For the most part, if you go to a restaurant that has a prix fixe menu, you’ll get dessert as well. Sometimes, however, that’s not the case and you’ll find yourself after-dark with a hankering for a sugary treat.
Here are the spots where you can satisfy your sweet tooth after you’ve left your evening meal:
Bevi Bevi
An Italian wine bar that also has a delicious small-dishes menu, Bevi Bevi is the perfect spot for your nighttime indulgence. Although the menu changes occasionally, their desserts like panna cotta always hit the spot.
Bevi Bevi
Oehlenschlægersgade 53
1663 København V
Opening Hours:
Tues – Sat 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sun & Mon Closed
Slice of San Fransisco
This small cafe near Frederiksholms Kanal is great for an easy lunch or dinner (try the burrito!) but their homemade cheesecake is really tops. They’re only open until 8 pm, though, so this is more for the earlybird crowd.
Slice of San Fransisco
Frederiksholms Kanal 4 (cellar level)
1220 København K
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sun Closed
Tommi’s Burger Joint
Milkshake lovers, this one is for you! Tommi’s makes milkshakes that are flavourful and thick as hell. They come in an array of classic flavors (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, carmel and coffee) and won’t drain your wallet at only 50 DKK a pop.
Tommi’s Burger Joint
Høkerboderne 21-23
1712 København V
Opening Hours:
Sun – Thurs 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri & Sat 11:00 – 10:00 pm
Je t’aime
This French-meets-Nordic style restaurant serves a mean coq au vin, but they also provide fabulous desserts like chocolate mousse and homemade ice cream. The kitchen closes at 10 pm, but they serve dessert until 11 om, making it one of the only places in the city to get a proper dessert and coffee that late.
Je t’aime
Dybbølsgade 9
1721 København V
Opening hours
Mon – Sat 10:00 am -12:00 am
NB kitchen closes at 10:00pm
Sun Closed
Bertels Salon
Bertels is known around Copenhagen for their excellent cakes – including cheesecake and lemon meringue pie. Their Frederiksberg location is open until 10 pm, making it a great spot for a leisurely bite after your meal.
Bertels Salon
Falkoner Alle 54
2000 Frederiksberg
Opening Hours:
Everyday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Kompagnistrædet 5
1146 København K
Opening Hours:
Everyday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
…and if you’re really in dire straits, grab an ice cream or candy bar at any 7-11, located on almost any corner in Copenhagen!