Toldbod Bodega

I was ready to order the most expensive menu (a nice mixed plate), so me and my girlfriend can taste as much as we can…but the waiter said we are not allowed to order just one menu, we have to order something else. So I thought maybe a soup extra will do it, but it was not on the menu…as I tried to find a proper solution together with the waiter he got rude and ended with „If you don‘t wanna order what we have, you can go.“ So we go. Its sad. The restaurant looks nice and for sure its good food. But the waiter was from the start unfriendly and unpatient….

I have been coming to Toldbod Bodega for more than 40 years — since I was a boy visiting with my father. Without exception, I have always experienced excellent service, the right atmosphere, and classic Danish food prepared the way it should be. Whether you are a tourist visiting Copenhagen or a local who appreciates honest cooking and a place with history and character, I can warmly recommend Toldbod Bodega. It is exactly as described. No gimmicks. No empty marketing. What you see is what you get — and it tastes exactly as it should.

It felt like stepping into another era — as if I had traveled back in time. The two stylish servers were wonderfully kind and attentive, and it was fascinating to notice and appreciate all the objects, paintings, and small decorations inside the restaurant. Each detail seemed to tell a story, revealing the history and character woven into the place. Watching the servers warmly chat with their regulars added to the charm, giving me a sense of being part of a special kind of everyday life. I especially wanted to enjoy a quiet meal by myself, and even though it was a busy dining hour, I was able to have my own space and fully relax while enjoying my meal. The delicious danish food and sparkling cold beer made my evening perfect.

This is a hidden gem in Copenhagen and was recommended to us by a local Danish store owner! So glad that we stopped in. Could not speak more highly of the quality of the Danish cuisine and how friendly the staff was! Incredible place and the atmosphere is so relaxing and inviting that it makes you want to sit there for hours! Must do in Copenhagen!

I was out with one of my colleagues and we decided to go get some good coffee. Unfortunately most of the restaurants in the area were either too expensive or just closed. We walked by this restaurant and we took a glimpse of what it looked like on the inside. Since we were very tired of walking and the weather outside wasn't the most pleasant, we decided to just go in. At first we hesitated because by the looks of it we thought it would be another one of those very expensive restaurants. We were greeted by a lady that also walked us to our table. She was also trying to speak her best English so we could understand each other. We had trouble with reading the menu and we asked for one in English so please keep this in mind if you are a tourist that is planning on going to this restaurant. We ordered tea, Irish coffee and an apple pie. I was completely impressed when I saw how good the apple pie looked and my colleague said it was the best she had ever eaten. I honestly regret not getting one for myself too. I got the Irish coffee and at first glance it looked like a frappé. It was the first Irish coffee that I drank that was this intense. I legally enjoyed it and this time my colleague regretted not getting this kind of coffee too. Moral of the story: the food and drinks are so good that if you think about getting these, you should just do it. It's worth it. The lady that served us was very friendly and understanding. She tried her best to make sure we understand her. For example she had a bit of trouble trying to explain the kinds of tea that they have so she brought my colleague the whole box of tea so she can pick which one she likes. I thought it was sweet of her to do so and I really appreciate that she tried her best to explain things. We had a bit of trouble with the payment because she added one more thing to the check that we didn't order. It was a bit hard to fix the situation, but we got our money back and only paid for what we ordered. The atmosphere was so cozy and we kept staring at everything around us because to us it looked like some kind of museum. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant for any tourists that want something good to eat or drink and that is not overpriced.