"Burger" Street Food Restaurants in Hovedstaden
Born out of a pop-up concept at Noma, this now fully fledged restaurant and burger spot sits by the canals in Christianshavn. Dine in at the main location for an extended menu, or head to the takeaway-only entrance on the side of the building for burgers from the same kitchen to go.
Seemingly out of nowhere, this immaculate burger spot appeared on a side street off Kongens Nytorv. With a rich, beef-forward flavour from in-house-ground Danish beef, the only real question is not whether to go, but which of the two burgers on the menu to choose—alongside any occasional special.
What started as a small hole-in-the-wall shop during the pandemic now has a permanent home inside Bootleggers Craft Beer Bar in Islands Brygge, serving burgers for dine-in or take-out. The burgers alone are worth the visit, but the buttermilk fried chicken po’boy is an absolute must.
What began as a small burger spot in a former gasoline station has since expanded to multiple Copenhagen locations and occasional international pop-ups. Built around high-quality ingredients and a focused menu, it delivers straightforward burgers with consistent attention to flavor and texture.
A Hereford breeder sold his first burgers from a prairie wagon at the Roskilde agricultural show in 1978. His grandson Jeppe still grills at festivals, and now also runs a permanent counter near the University. The signature OXburger swaps the usual patty for pulled beef, topped with cabbage salad.
Opened in 2016 by chef Rasmus Oubæk and Christian Brandt, Jagger set out to challenge international fast-food burger chains with a focus on quality. Still a popular burger spot today, it serves freshly ground beef burgers and has expanded to multiple locations across Copenhagen and Norway.
An old Copenhagen staple with roots in Iceland, founded by Icelandic entrepreneur Tommi Tómasson. First opened in 1981 and arriving in Copenhagen in 2014, this spot has stood the test of time and earned its place in the city’s otherwise ever-changing street food landscape.
Klaus Wittrup fell for the American cheeseburger as an exchange student in the US. Unable to find that taste at home, he opened his own stand in 2016; the concept has since expanded to ten locations. Special cuts of organic Danish beef are ground in-house, then semi-smashed for a caramelized crust.
High-fat chuck gets smashed on a hot plancha until the crust turns savoury, then dressed with American cheese, dill pickles, and house sauce on a soft potato bun. Behind this truck, launched in 2025, is Ignacio Andrés Orellana, a Dragsholm Slot chef who left fine dining for simpler cooking.
Taxi driver Bjarne Block Jensen opened this sausage stand in 1984 at a gas station, providing fellow night-shift drivers with a dinner option. Since the mid 1990s, it has been parked by Ballerup's town hall and owned by Michael Madsen, continuing to serve hot dogs and beef-patty sandwiches.
Isted Grill is a late-hours Danish spot on Istedgade known for classic flæskesteg sandwiches, alongside other classic street food dishes. With a no-fuss, unpretentious atmosphere, the simple setup keeps focus on simple preparation and familiar Danish flavors.
Two dozen beers on tap may be the main reason to stop by this Nordvest bar, but the food is worth ordering in its own right: Ray's Chicken, located at the same address, supplies fried-chicken baskets, sandwiches, and a Caesar salad. Weekend afternoons bring a Belgian waffle combo.
It’s true—the popular American burger chain has arrived in Copenhagen. Known for its burgers, fries, and milkshakes, the concept stands out through extensive customization options, allowing guests to build both burgers and shakes from a wide range of toppings and mix-ins.