Kopenhagen, you probably guessed it, is inspired by all things Scandinavian. There are three Kopenhagens (already!), but the one on Jalan Kapas is the newest and our favourite; it comes with a killer view of the city skyline and if you’re curious, views of the central kitchen and coffee roastery where the magic happens, plus indoor and outdoor seating. From the mountains in Colombia to plantations in Ethiopia, Kopenhagen sources top-quality beans from farmers committed to sustainability; the resulting roasts, from bespoke blends to single-origin, are served in-house and sold at its cafés, available as a subscription and even wholesale.
Coffee is only one part of Kopenhagen’s dominance in the city. Food is another. For brunch, you can’t go wrong with the smørrebrød (pronounced smuhr-broht): open-faced sandwiches built atop house-baked rye bread, topped with everything from chicken slaw to smoked salmon to striploin roast beef. If you prefer, you can build your own breakfast board; choose from bread slices, waffle, or vegan pancakes, or upgrade to bagel or croissant, and then there are a dozen dizzying options for eggs, protein, dairy (granola, oats, yoghurt and so on), fruits and greens. Other menu highlights include beef meatballs; roast chicken; and grilled eggplant with basil mayo, sun-dried tomato tapenade, tahini and herbs. Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and vegetarian items are available.