Select Shopping | The best of Torvehallerne

Torvehallerne, Frederiksborggade 21, Cph K; open: Mon-Thu 10:00-19:00, Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 11:00-17:00; www.torvehallernekbh.dk
Located just a stone’s throw away from Nørreport station, whether you’re looking to grab a quick bite or fill the fridge with fresh produce, Torvehallerne market is a favourite among hungry shoppers. This week we share our top picks – and trust us, from over 60 stalls it was a tough selection to make!

Fiskerikajen
Stall G9
Two words: fish taco. Apt to satisfy any hunger, this takeaway wrap priced at 65 kroner combines melt-in-the-mouth fresh fish coated in a crispy batter with pickled red cabbage, red onion and a large dollop of chilli mayo stuffed inside a flavoursome flatbread wrap.

Bornholm Boutique
Stall F6
This stall brings you all things Bornholm – a great chance to try the islands’ delicacies if you haven’t yet had the chance to travel there. From Hallegårds sausages to Restaurant Koefoed’s very own produce – you’ll feel like you’ve sailed away to a foodie heaven!

Grød
Stall A8
Crowned as “probably the world’s first porridge bar”, Grød is the perfect pit stop for a quick and nutritious breakfast. Sit and enjoy a bowl of oats with tasty toppings including apples, almonds and caramel sauce, or enjoy a delicious risotto for lunch.  

Ma Poule
Stall F9
The queue tends to be for the duck confit sandwich. While in line for this popular baguette, you can also browse the large array of French wines, cheeses, charcuterie, pâté, foie gras, and jams arranged along the counter.

Coffee Collective
Stall C1
If you are a coffee connoisseur, look no further than the Coffee Collective:  a micro-roaster, coffee school and coffee bar. And they sure knows how to handle their beans – roasting small portions several times a week to ensure the freshest cup of Joe in town.

Hallernes Smørrebrød
Stall F2
Hallernes Smørrebrød has you sorted with an abundance of rye bread slices topped with classic and unique mouthwatering canapés.  

IS Á BELLA
Stall E6
At Is À Bella you can enjoy over 40 flavours of homemade ice cream straight from an Italian village and you can even find tasty goodies if you are vegan, diabetic or gluten intolerant.




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