I am not sure if one thinks of hotdogs and hamburgers when dining out in Copenhagen but, yes, Copenhagen makes some of the best hot dogs (called Polser) and hamburgers in the world.
John’s Hotdog Deli
Hotdogs came to Denmark in the 1920s. One of the most popular isJohn’s Hotdog Deli. There is a kiosk located outside the Central Train Station (just a 10-minute walk from the Nobis Hotel). Around for 13 years, the lady was extremely helpful and I was sorted out with my late morning bite quickly. Choose from the menu board and watch your hot dog being prepared. Don’t forget to order the chocolate milk. It is traditionally taken together with your hotdog.
John’s Hotdog Deli
Bernstorffsgade 18, 1570 København, Denmark
The Danish do excellent hamburgers too! I had my fill by dining at POPL, Gasoline Burger and at Max.
POPL
SG Butler Tip: Located by the waterfront around 10 minutes away from the city centre, reservations are essential (available online) as this place gets very popular particularly in fine weather when many enjoy sitting outdoors enjoying the view.
The burgers are dry-aged and are sandwiched between a potato bun from the famed Danish bakery Hart Bageri. Organic Danish beef is used. Be sure to order some fries and a beer to complete the experience. The cheeseburger (Kr.150) was good but for me, the winner was the fries (Kr.45). Cooked in beef fat – the fries were very good. I also enjoyed the cucumber salad.
POPL Burger
Strandgade 108, 1401 København, Denmark
GASOLINE BURGER
With several branches in Copenhagen, I headed to the flagship branch located at the site of a former gas station. Opened in 2016, Gasoline Burger grinds their own meat daily and uses a soft baked potato bun. In 2017, Gasoline Grill made it to Bloomberg’s top 27 best burgers in the world (Around the World in 27 Burgers: The Best from Brooklyn to Bali).
I had the original that consisted of 100% organic beef, crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, raw red onion, organic pickles, and Gasoline Grill’s own sauce. I added a slice of cheese. The combo (fries + drink) costs Kr.125. Add Kr.10 for the cheese).
Get here early. A queue does form. Limited seating (outdoors).
Gasoline Burger
Landgreven 10, 1300 København, Denmark
SG Butler Tip: There is a Gasoline Grill at the airport too. And yes, I brought a few burgers home. It does travel.
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