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The best smash burgers in Copenhagen is Gasolin Gansen in Vesterbro. Retro gas-station vibes with smash burgers that hit harder than they have any right to.

Last updated: 2026-05-04
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Gasolin Gansen

Vesterbro ★★★★½ 4.8 $$

Retro gas-station vibes with smash burgers that hit harder than they have any right to. The double with pickled jalapeños is legendary.

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Popl

Vesterbro ★★★★½ 4.7 $$$

Noma alumni doing burgers. That's it. That's the pitch. Fermented condiments, dry-aged beef, brioche that dissolves.

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Jagger

Vesterbro ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

Late-night institution where the burgers are greasy in exactly the right way. The spicy chicken burger is a dark horse.

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Cock's & Cows

Indre By ★★★★½ 4.4 $$$

Upscale-casual burger joint in the city center. Wagyu options and truffle fries for when you want to feel fancy about a burger.

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Tommys Burger Joint

Vesterbro ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

No-frills American-style burgers with a Copenhagen twist. The peanut butter bacon burger sounds wrong but works.

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Burger Shack

Frederiksberg ★★★★ 4.3 $$

Neighbourhood favourite that keeps it simple and does it well. Organic beef, quality buns, fair prices.

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Halifax

Indre By ★★★★ 4.2 $$

Chain that doesn't feel like one. Solid across the board with creative seasonal specials.

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BØEF

Nørrebro ★★★★ 4.3 $$$

Butcher-meets-burger concept using whole animals. The brisket burger with bone marrow butter is outrageous.

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Sporvejen

Vesterbro ★★★★ 4.1 $

Classic dive bar that happens to make an excellent burger. Cash only, loud music, zero pretence.

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The Bird & The Churchkey

Vesterbro ★★★★ 4.1 $$

Craft beer bar with surprisingly serious burgers. The Bird burger with blue cheese and bacon is a local favourite.

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Smash N' Eat

Valby ★★★★½ 4.6 $$

Worth the 15-minute metro ride. Smash N' Eat's Black Angus double with truffle mayo is the kind of burger that makes you question every lunch decision you've made for the past year. Cheaper than the trendy spots in the center, better than most of them.

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Nordic Smash

Christianshavn ★★★★½ 4.9 $

Tiny spot in Christianshavn with a 4.9 on Tripadvisor and zero interest in bragging about it. Premium beef, crispy edges, homemade dips, and the friendliest service in the city. Don't overthink it — just go.

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Hungry Dane

Nørrebro ★★★★½ 4.4 $$

Copenhagen's open secret for exceptional buns. In a city where most places treat the bun as an afterthought, Hungry Dane built their entire reputation on the bread. The burger follows suit — fresh, honest, and quietly brilliant.

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Crispy CPH

Østerbro ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

Started as a fried chicken spot and refuses to be pigeonholed. The fried chicken burger here is genuinely exceptional — crispy batter, pickled slaw, house sauce — but the beef smash holds its own too. Reddit's favorite underdog.

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Warpigs Brewpub

Vesterbro ★★★★½ 4.5 $$

A joint venture between Mikkeller and 3 Floyds Brewing. Yes, it's famous for BBQ — but the smash burger they've been quietly running has converted plenty of regulars. Order a pour from the 36-tap wall, get the burger, thank us later.

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Gasolin Gansen in Vesterbro is our top-ranked smash burgers spot in Copenhagen. Retro gas-station vibes with smash burgers that hit harder than they have any right to. It consistently earns the #1 spot based on quality, consistency, and local reputation.
If you're near Nyhavn, Gasolin Gansen is one of the most accessible top-rated options in Copenhagen. Popl is also worth the short trip — both are featured in our top 3.
Gasolin Gansen draws the longest queues and gets the most consistent praise from locals and visitors alike. Our rankings factor in editorial scores, community upvotes, and real-world reputation.
Yes — several spots on our list offer great value. Check the price range listed on each card. Our editorial team specifically looks for quality-to-price ratio, not just prestige.
Some spots on our list stay open late, especially on weekends. Check individual restaurant pages for hours. We update our listings when opening hours change significantly.
Our rankings combine editorial scores from local food experts, community upvotes from verified visitors, and ongoing quality checks. We re-evaluate the list when new spots emerge or existing ones slip in quality.
ScoopSmash is a curated guide to the best burger and ice cream spots in cities worldwide. We rank each spot neighborhood by neighborhood, and help you find exactly where to eat — right when you need it.

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