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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
Travelers' Choice 2023
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Danish
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
features
Does this restaurant serve Romagna food?
Details
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Danish
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
437 reviews
Excellent
214
Very good
131
Average
46
Poor
18
Terrible
28
Richard B
Bath85 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
The cafe has a wonderful ambience with its dark wood-panelling. The service is considerate and rapid. We ate Smorrebrod, the traditional Danish open sandwiches, and there was an excellent choice. My own two were curried herring with egg, and fillet of plaice with shrimp. These are delivered on a large platter and you assemble them yourself, which allows some choice, for example in the amount of mayonnaise you put on the food. All was washed down by a glass of Danish beer. A superb lunch!
Written January 12, 2020
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s_rens845
Hi Richard.
Thank You very much, for taking the time, to review your visit at Cafe Sorgenfri.
We're so happy, that You liked the restaurant, the atmosphere, the food and our service.
We hope to see You again.
Sincerely yours
Cafe Sorgenfri
Written January 14, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marius_Oestby
Oslo17 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
It has been almost 10 years since last I visited Copenhagen. And I was very happy to see that Cafe Sorgenfri still serves the same delicious smørrebrød, just like before.
The same charming interior. The same friendly and professional service.
Don’t ever change, Sorgenfri! I’ll see you next time.
Written February 26, 2023
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AYALLEN
Aberdeen18 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
We had a drop in on a busy Friday afternoon and got a street side table that was a bit of a sun trap. Service was quick and attentive, and the food delicious. We had homemade fried and pickled herring and the salted brisket with horseradish and pickles, lovely and delicately flavoured. Finished it off with fried Camembert, lovely. Great atmosphere inside, very lively but relaxing!
Written April 29, 2023
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saintpetermatt
St. Petersburg240 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
The owners are onsite and will proudly show you pictures that document the restaurant history back to 1902. The space is very exclusive so you’ll need a reservation on many days. But when you do get a table….WOW!!! Everything tastes amazing and the portions are just incredible. The staff will explain the “proper” way to enjoy their national treasures and will enthusiastically help you enjoy the experience!
Written July 12, 2022
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HP B
London21 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Excellent traditional lunch restaurant in the heart of Copenhagen. Wonderful and large open face sandwiches with wide choice including fish and meat.
Written August 6, 2024
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Henning
Lillehammer200 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Another visit to Sorgenfri, and once again we will be very happy to eat and drink there. Very good food, drink and service as usual.
We will be back :-)
Written July 12, 2023
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BO
London18 contributions
May 2023 • friends
The food is not only a feast for the eyes but is well executed, fresh and very palatable.
This, along with great, welcoming staff, makes this restaurant a winner. Decor very traditional to add to the overall experience. Highly recommended.
Thanks for a great experience!! 🇩🇰👏👏
Written May 1, 2023
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Panthera
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
I honestly can't see any reasons why you should eat elsewhere when in Copenhagen. This is a restaurant with excellent food and the best of all staff.
Written September 2, 2022
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Rageous
Stavanger25 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
A quite busy little restaurant, with old-fashioned decor and a wonderful staff. We had a classic lunch of Danish open-faced sandwiches, pilsner and snaps. Totally delicious.
Written July 30, 2022
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Einar S
Kopervik51 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
Great service from waiters who one would think were still working at the restaurant since it first opened (which I believe was around the year 1780). During this Christmas, only one menu to choose from - but it was very good and we went away absolutely stuffed! First we got 3 different kinds of herring, a great start to the meal. Especially with the delicious rye bread. Then a huge platter with salmon, battered fish, porkbelly, chicken salat, beef - and probably a lot of other toppings I am forgetting.
The atmosphere was amazing. Different groups of danish people standing up, doing short speeches, shouting out Skål and singing drinking-songs. I guess this is a thing around Christmas, and not something to expect on a dull Wednesday in January :)
...but like with most things in Denmark - it was certainly not cheap!
Written December 16, 2021
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Søren S
Hej einars.
Thank You for a wonderful review.
Everyone at Cafe Sorgenfri are doing their absolutely best - every day
Sincerely yours
Cafe Sorgenfri
Written December 19, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hans
13 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
Very good and genuine place for smorrebröd, highly recommended and a must when in Copenhagen. Extra plus to a super staff who managed to find us a table despite no advance booking!
Written October 17, 2021
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Siobhant77
Solihull16 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Fabulous chicken salad open sandwich. So good we will return before we go home from our weekend. Great ambiance.
Written January 25, 2020
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s_rens845
Hi Siobhant.
Thank you very much for taking the time, to write a review, of your visit to Cafe Sorgenfri.
We are always very pleased, when our guests like what they get.
We hope to see you back some time.
Sincerely yours
Cafe Sorgenfri
Written January 26, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
reginastruble
Stillwater41 contributions
Dec 2019 • friends
Delicious Christmas lunch. The staff where amazing. Very accommodating to gluten free needs. The gluten free bread was delicious.
Written January 6, 2020
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s_rens845
Hi regina.
Thank for very much for your very kind words.
To tell You the truth - we agree.
Hope to see you again some day.
Sincerely yours
Cafe Sorgenfri
Written January 7, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
frpe1960
Frederikshavn553 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Entering Cafe Sorgenfri from the street in Copenhagen's Latin quarter is like using a time machine!
The extremely cozy interior has hardly been changed since the 20's, and the food is like grandma made it (meaning great!).
We had a typical Danish Christmas lunch with herring, open sandwiches, roast pork, etc.
Everything is obviously homemade and the quality (and quantity) is great.
The staff is kind, humorous and attentive.
Tourists visiting Copenhagen in December should try this Christmas lunch!!!
Written December 15, 2019
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s_rens845
Hi frpe.
We couldn't agree more...
It is always a pleasure, when our guests take their time, to write a review
If our guests love what they get, it pleases even more.
But we disagree, that tourists only should visit us Cafe Sorgenfri in december, because the kindness of the waiters and the quality of our homemade food, is the same all year round.
We hope to see you again some day.
Sincerely yours
Cafe Sorgenfri
Written January 7, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lor
Mandal51 contributions
Nov 2019 • business
It can not be better if you want to spend time with your collegues for the purpose of getting to know them better, eating and drinking well and and at last building company culture. The atmosphere of the cafe is unique, food like homemade, beer real danish taste. At last the aquavitt makes you sing and be happy. Just remember to book well ahead of your visit.
We will come back!!!
Written November 17, 2019
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s_rens845
Hi Lor.
Thank You very much for your fine review of your visit at Cafe Sorgenfri.
We are always very pleased, when our guests take the time, to write a review.
We hope to see You and your collegues again.
Sincerely Yours
Cafe Sorgenfri
Written November 21, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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