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John’s Hotdog Deli
🍽️FoodOpen now · Closes 10:00 PM$ · Budget-friendly

John’s Hotdog Deli

4.5 ·

Stop at John's Hotdog Deli, Vesterbro's go-to spot for a proper Danish hot dog. Order the bacon-wrapped pølse with fried onions and sauce, and eat it in minutes while chatting with the friendly owner.

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Full description

John's Hotdog Deli is a small, inexpensive hot dog stand in Vesterbro and a local-style place to try a classic Danish hot dog. Reviewers recommend the bacon-wrapped option, known as stor i svøb, loaded with toppings such as crispy fried onions, and praise the sauces, some of which are said to be homemade.

The owner is described as warm and helpful, explaining the menu to visitors who struggle with the Danish and even offering a free sausage. Visits take about 20 minutes, and with late hours, especially at weekends, it makes a good late-night stop for solo travellers.

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Address

Bernstorffsgade 18, 1570 København, Denmark · Vesterbro
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Order the bacon-wrapped hot dog with all the toppings
  • ask the staff to explain the menu if the Danish is confusing
  • on Saturdays it stays open until 4:00 AM, handy after a night out
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Reviews

Winter was cold, but the hotdogs warmed my heart and stomach! The owner was so kind and he even treated me a free sausage. Wow I didn’t expect that. The sauce was amazing! He said many of them were homemade.

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Yun RONG

3/5

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