Cheap eats in Denmark
Denmark is packed full of all kinds of restaurants for all price ranges. Use our restaurant search to find great food at great prices or read on to get ideas for ways to eat cheap in Denmark, including scrumptious street food markets and fresh from the farm produce.
Street Food markets: A favourite among locals
Do you want to eat somewhere surrounded by locals while having a large variety of cuisines to choose from? Then we recommend refuelling at a street food market. You'll find street food markets in Denmark's big cities, such as Reffen Street Food in Copenhagen, Aarhus Street Food by the bus station in Aarhus, Storms Pakhus in Odense, and The Lighthouse Street Food in Aalborg.
Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food
Reffen is a Street food market on Refshaleøen in Copenhagen
Broens Street Food
Broens Street Food is a street food market close to Nyhavn in Copenhagen
Street Food Market in Elsinore - Værftets Madmarked
Street food in maritime surroundings at Kulturhavn Kronborg. The Shipyard Food Market is a gathering place for the whole family where you can eat, play petanque, etc.
Aarhus Street Food
At Aarhus Street Food you have the opportunity to enjoy all various kinds of street food from more than 30 street kitchens and bars.
Urbania Street Food
At Urbania Street Food, you can enjoy delicious street food in an urban and relaxing atmosphere. Indulge in tasty food at fair prices from the cozy food stalls.
Esbjerg Street Food - exciting food stalls
Culture house and eatery with exciting food stalls offering dishes for all tastes. Esbjerg Street Food is worth a visit when the dining experience is different.
Aalborg Streetfood - Køkkenfabrikken
Aalborg Street Food is the first permanent Street Food market in Aalborg. Here, local produce and gastronomic experiences are in focus.
Det Fedtede Hjørne - Street Food
Det Fedtede Hjørne, “the Greasy Corner” is a street food market right on the beach at Hornbæk. Enjoy a range of food, beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks.
Storms Pakhus - Odense Streetfood
Odense has a new, atmospheric food market of international format in Storms Pakhus' warehouse at the harbor. 24 food stalls, 6 bars and 12 creative workshops.
Grab a hot dog to go
If you're on the go, then have a quick break at one of the many hot dog stands that are scattered around the country. This is considered the original Danish street food and beloved by the locals.
Pack a picnic
If you want to save on your food budget, we recommend you buy your food and drinks in local shops or supermarkets. And if the weather permits, you could go for a picnic in green surroundings. Several attractions even offer designated picnic areas, often covered, where you can enjoy your food.
Cheap restaurants in Denmark
Denmark has a reputation as an expensive place to eat. Though you can find many fine-dining restaurants in Denmark, you'll find that cities like Copenhagen and Aarhus are some of Scandinavia's best for restaurant choices. It's easy to head out from your hotel and find good, cheap restaurants. You just need to look!
Fine dining at reasonable prices
If you want to celebrate a special day or moment with an exquisite dining experience without blowing up your budget, our Bib Gourmand restaurants are the way to go. Bib Gourmand is an international Michelin award recognising exceptional food at reasonable prices.