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Denmark's Best Sandwiches 2026

Help find Denmark's best open sandwiches! 🏆

2026

The open sandwich is one of the most beloved Danish classics, and in 2026 we will do it again when we choose Denmark's best open-faced sandwiches. Last year, the support was great, and you helped point out everything from traditional lunch places to new favorites with creative cold cuts combinations.

Now it's your turn to nominate and vote for your favorite and help celebrate the places where the rye bread is crispy and the taste is right in the cupboard.

Nominate your favorite place👇

  1. Time period:
    9 June at 12.00 – 16 June at 1 p.m
  2. On June 16 at 1:00 PM we will choose winners for North Jutland, Central Jutland, South Jutland, Funen & Islands, Zealand & Islands, as well as the cities of Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense, Copenhagen and of course all of Denmark.
  3. The top 10 for all of Denmark and the winner in each region will get a place on our map of Denmark's best experiences. In addition, all places that receive over 100 votes will also get a place on the map. 

To ensure that voting is fair and equal for everyone, there are rules about what you can and can't do. For example, it is strictly forbidden to offer competitions and prizes to get people to vote. Read more about the rules by clicking the button here:

See rules and terms and tips for nominees here

To make it easy to vote for you, we have created graphics for sharing online and offline. You can download your graphics hereIt is also possible to download QR codes for free use, but it is important to note that an SMS costs 3 DKK.

How to do it:
  • Find your favorite on the list
  • Send an SMS with the location code to 1214 (it costs 3 DKK + regular rate)
  • You will receive a response thanking you for your vote.
  • Why isn't my vote going through? If you do not receive a return SMS, your vote has not been counted. In that case, it is because your number does not allow content-based SMS, e.g. because it is a calling card, business number or because you simply have not enabled it yet on your subscription.
  • Why does it cost money to vote? To ensure that only people who really want to vote for a favorite, we use a 4-digit number (1414) to receive votes. This means that it costs a little, but in return it is much easier to vote and at the same time we avoid cheating with airtime cards, SMS gateways, etc.

Starting on 09/06 2026 at 12:00

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Bedstes mad og cafe, Vordingborg

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Cafe Food and Peace, Store Heddinge

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Café Palæet, Odense C

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At Isidor Henius, Aalborg

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MG Petersen's Family Garden, Frederiksberg

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Restaurant Colosseum, Sønderborg

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Butter on Bread, Horsens

No participants were found.

2025

Do you love crispy rye bread, delicious cold cuts and classic Danish comfort? 🍽️ Now you have the chance to help choose Denmark's best open-faced sandwich place!

Congratulations to:

Iscaféen, Skagen

DENMARK'S BEST SANDWICH 2025

… And congratulations to the regional winners:

🥇 North Jutland
Iscaféen, Skagen

🥇 Central Jutland
Butter on Bread, Horsens

🥇 South Jutland
Restaurant Colosseum, Sønderborg

🥇 Funen & Islands

Café Palace, Odense

🥇 Zealand & Islands
Café Food & Peace, Store Heddinge

🥇 Aalborg
At Isidor Henius's

🥇 Odense
Café Palace

🥇 Copenhagen
MG Petersen's Family Garden

Ended on. 01/07 2025 at 1:00 PM

Total number of votes: 2012

1

The Ice Cream Shop, Skagen

329 votes

2

Cafe Food and Peace, Store Heddinge

241 votes

3

Butter on Bread, Horsens

207 votes

4

Restaurant Kaj, Helsingør

131 votes

5

Cafe Lysemose, Maribo

126 votes

6

Café Palæet, Odense C

118 votes

7

MG Petersen's Family Garden, Frederiksberg

112 votes

8

Lunch Malt, Køge

109 votes

9

Restaurant Colosseum, Sønderborg

101 votes

10

Nadia at the Mug, Grenaa

81 votes

11

Grandma's Food & Café, Vordingborg

71 votes

12

Restaurant Gonzalez Feilberg, Nakskov

64 votes

13

Restaurant Bødkergården, Frederiksvaerk

50 votes

14

Lotte's Food, Grenaa

46 votes

15

Canal cafe, Copenhagen K

42 votes

16

Krogs Fish Restaurant, Copenhagen K

28 votes

16

Sylt, Dragør

28 votes

18

Post office Ribe

22 votes

19

Restaurant Maven, Copenhagen K

19 votes

20

Peter Liep's House, Klampenborg

16 votes

21

Præstø Sandwiches, Præstø

11 votes

22

Restaurant Palægade, Copenhagen K

9 votes

23

Cafe Østergade, Rødekro

7 votes

23

Restaurant Smör, Copenhagen K

7 votes

25

At Isidor Henius, Aalborg

5 votes

25

Restaurant Schønnemann, Copenhagen K

5 votes

27

Aamanns Genbo, Copenhagen V

4 votes

28

The Bette Inn, Aalborg

3 votes

28

Restaurant Sour & Sweet, Nakskov

3 votes

30

Aamans, Copenhagen K

2 votes

30

Restaurant Ingrid, Præstø

2 votes

30

Restaurant Lumskebugten, Copenhagen K

2 votes

33

Ballegaards Smørrebrød, Charlottenlund

1 vote

33

Café Antonii, Praestø

1 vote

33

Café Valde, Nyborg

1 vote

33

King Volmer, Odense C

1 vote

33

Line 14 Sandwiches, Hellerup

1 vote

33

Madklubben - Home of Carlsberg, Copenhagen V

1 vote

33

Panorama, Silkeborg

1 vote

33

Restaurant Bondestuen, Odense C

1 vote

33

Restaurant Kofoed, Copenhagen

1 vote

33

Restaurant Kronborg, Copenhagen

1 vote

33

S'annewich, Haderslev

1 vote

anx, Aarhus

0 votes

Just Good Food, Kolding

0 votes

Bread & Schnapps, Fredericia

0 votes

Café Deilig, Odense C

0 votes

The Old Shop, Samsø

0 votes

Favorite's Sandwiches, Esbjerg

0 votes

Fresh Sandwich, Ballerup

0 votes

The Golden Calf, Viborg

0 votes

Haughus Estate, Jelling

0 votes

The clock, Aarhus

0 votes

The Klosterkroen, Odense C

0 votes

Pomle Nakke, Horbelev

0 votes

Restaurant HOS, Odense C

0 votes

Restaurant Lilleheden, Hirtshals

0 votes

Restaurant Selma, Copenhagen

0 votes

Restaurant Valued, Odense C

0 votes

Restaurant Vigen, Roskilde

0 votes

Skagen Hotel, Skagen

0 votes

The Butter Goose, Frederikshavn

0 votes

Struer Sandwiches, Struer

0 votes

Terminalens Beer & Bread, Rødovre

0 votes

Thinghuskroen, Vestervig

0 votes

From Liegenhals, Varde

0 votes

No participants were found.

Aarhus

AnX

AnX in Aarhus takes smørrebrød to new heights with their modern and innovative approach to the classic Danish dish. Combining high quality, creative flavor combinations and aesthetic presentation, they create a unique gastronomic experience. Perfect for smørrebrød lovers who want something out of the ordinary!

Copenhagen

Restaurant Schønnemann

Located in the heart of Copenhagen, Restaurant Schønnemann is one of the city's oldest and most beloved lunch restaurants. Since 1877, they have been serving traditional Danish open sandwiches, made with love and the best ingredients.

Copenhagen

Selma

Selma in Copenhagen combines tradition and innovation with their modern and creative open sandwiches that celebrate Danish produce and the best ingredients of the season. With a strong focus on sustainability, fermentation and unique flavor combinations, Selma offers an open sandwich experience beyond the ordinary.

Copenhagen

Restaurant Koefoed

Restaurant Koefoed is a tribute to Bornholm's ingredients and culinary traditions, served in elegant surroundings in Copenhagen. Here you can experience classic Danish open sandwiches, prepared with the island's best products – from smoked fish and homemade pickles to fresh vegetables and specialties such as Bornholm mustard.

Odense

The old Inn

Den Gamle Kro in Odense is a historic restaurant that has welcomed guests in its charming, half-timbered frame since 1683. Located at Overgade 23, the inn offers classic Danish food with a modern twist, prepared from scratch with a focus on seasonal ingredients. They offer both cold and warm varieties of quality open sandwiches. 

Odense

WITH

Restaurant HOS is a gourmet restaurant located in the heart of Odense at Kongensgade 65. Established in February 2019 by Michelle Hemme and Jakob Spolum, the restaurant offers modern open sandwiches for lunch as well as a fixed 3-6 course menu on Friday and Saturday evenings. Their cuisine focuses on local and organic ingredients, where everything is prepared from scratch with respect for sustainability.

Copenhagen

Hallernes Smørrebrød

Hallernes Smørrebrød is known for serving traditional Danish open sandwiches with a modern twist. With a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients and high quality, they offer a selection of classic and innovative open sandwiches, where presentation and taste go hand in hand. Their menu includes fish fritters with dill mayonnaise and hand-peeled shrimp, salmon salad with hot-smoked and cold-smoked salmon, and potato salad with red onion, roasted onions, mayonnaise and herbs.

 

Aalborg

The Bette Kro

Den Bette Kro is a classic Danish restaurant located in the heart of Aalborg at Vingårdsgade 5. The restaurant is known for its focus on traditional Danish open sandwiches and warm dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients and served in cozy surroundings. With an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional inn, Den Bette Kro offers an authentic Danish dining experience.

Nørresundby

Can's sandwiches

Can's Smørrebrød is a Danish restaurant with branches in Nørresundby and Hjørring. The restaurant is known for offering a wide selection of traditional open sandwiches and grilled specialties, prepared with fresh ingredients. The menu includes delicious fresh open sandwiches, star-shaped sandwiches and other classic Danish dishes.

Skagen

Your Sandwich Skagen

Dit Smørrebrød Skagen is a cozy restaurant located at Østre Strandvej 1 in the heart of Skagen. The restaurant specializes in traditional Danish smørrebrød, classic lunch dishes and “grandma’s food” on the evening menu. With a relaxed atmosphere and red and white checkered tablecloths, the place offers an authentic Danish experience. The food is prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients and lots of love.

3 comments

  1. Lis Christensen

    Koefoed

  2. Lasse Rand

    Really cozy by the harbor in Juelsminde, where you can get delicious open sandwiches.

  3. Lasse Rand

    Denmark's best open sandwiches are available in Silkeborg at Panorama.

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