Den Franske Cafe

The Spis take

A long-running lakeside café on Sortedam Dossering, run by Dan Holst since 2006 and described as one of the city's most-visited café classics. The draw is as much the setting — a waterside terrace over Sortedamssøen — as the French-leaning café menu of salads, snacks and bistro plates, served with long all-day hours. Great for a relaxed lakeside coffee or lunch; just note the menu shrinks during big Parken events.