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Det Sunde Køkken, Køge

Bright, casual salad and bowl bar right on Køge’s medieval market square, serving fresh, customizable healthy meals, juices and easy takeaway all day.

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Right on Køge’s historic market square, Det Sunde Køkken serves fresh, build-your-own salad bowls, sandwiches and grilled chicken in a bright, casual setting. The focus is on healthy, customizable combinations: leafy bases, colourful toppings, warm potatoes, falafel, rotisserie chicken and house dressings, plus fresh juices and smoothies. It’s a handy central stop for a quick lunch, relaxed bite between sightseeing, or wholesome takeaway on the go.

A brief summary to Det Sunde Køkken

  • Torvet 20B, Køge, 4600, DK
  • +4556655000
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  • Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Monday 10 am-8 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-8 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-8 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-8 pm
  • Friday 10 am-8 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-8 pm
  • Sunday 11 am-8 pm

Local tips

  • Lunchtime can be busy; aim for an early or late lunch window for the best chance of quick service and your full choice of toppings.
  • If you have allergies or follow a vegan or gluten-free diet, mention it clearly at the counter so staff can guide you to suitable bases and dressings.
  • Consider getting your bowl or sandwich packed as takeaway and enjoying it on a bench on Køge’s market square or down by the harbour in good weather.
  • Portions are generous; if you are not very hungry, ask for a lighter bowl or share sides like potatoes or bread to avoid ordering too much.
  • Use contactless or card payment; this is widely accepted and often faster than cash in Danish cafés and quick-service spots.
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Healthy flavours on Køge’s historic square

Det Sunde Køkken sits directly on Torvet, Køge’s broad medieval market square, but its outlook is firmly modern: fast, fresh and healthy food. Large front windows open onto the cobbled plaza, so you eat with a view of gabled houses, market stalls and everyday town life drifting past. Inside, the atmosphere feels light and unfussy, more daytime café than formal restaurant, with counter service and a menu built around salads, bowls and quick bites. The name translates as “The Healthy Kitchen”, and that is exactly the concept. Instead of heavy traditional fare, you find crisp greens, grilled meats, falafel, grains and vegetables that you can mix and match into a meal that suits your appetite and diet. It is a convenient contrast to more classic Danish spots around the square, making it easy to keep things light without leaving the historic centre.

Build-your-own bowls, salads and sandwiches

The core of the menu is the build-your-own bowl. You typically start with a salad or warm base, then add toppings such as marinated chicken, falafel, roasted potatoes, pasta, beans, cheese and plenty of raw or grilled vegetables. A choice of dressings and garnish lets you steer each bowl towards Mediterranean, Nordic or more classic café flavours. Alongside bowls, Det Sunde Køkken prepares generously filled sandwiches and bagels, often with chicken, tuna or veggie fillings, plus sides like potato dishes and simple burgers. Portions are designed to be satisfying yet not too heavy, so you can return to walking Køge’s cobbled streets without feeling slowed down. Freshly pressed juices, smoothies and soft drinks round out the menu, making this an easy one-stop place for both food and something refreshing to drink.

Options for different diets and allergies

This small kitchen works hard to cater to varied dietary needs. Vegetarians can put together substantial salads with falafel, cheese and plenty of veg, while vegans can focus on plant-based toppings and a dedicated vegan bowl that highlights grains, greens and chickpeas. Some sandwiches can be adapted on request, for example by omitting cheese or choosing different spreads. Gluten-aware diners are also considered, with staff used to advising on which bases and toppings avoid wheat. Because everything is assembled to order at the counter, it is straightforward to ask for small changes, skip dressings or adjust ingredients to match your preferences. The style is informal and practical: you point, choose and watch your meal come together in front of you.

Daytime hub for locals, workers and visitors

Open from late morning through early evening every day, Det Sunde Køkken functions as a flexible stop throughout the day. Around lunchtime it draws office workers from the centre of Køge, shoppers from the surrounding streets and visitors exploring the town’s museums and half-timbered lanes. Later, it becomes handy for an early casual dinner, especially on weekdays when you want something quick before heading home or back to Copenhagen. Seating is split between simple tables inside and a few spots that make the most of the square when the weather cooperates. On a sunny day you might eat outdoors, listening to snippets of Danish conversations and watching bicycles criss-cross the cobbles. In colder months, the bright interior, open kitchen and steady clatter of bowls and cutlery create their own cosy energy.

A practical base in the heart of Køge

Beyond the food itself, the real draw here is location. Step outside and you are immediately in the middle of Køge’s historic core, with the town hall, church and rows of preserved houses only a short stroll away. It makes Det Sunde Køkken a natural pause point on a day spent in the city: you can nip in for a quick salad between museums, grab takeaway for a picnic by the harbour, or sit with a juice while you plan the rest of your explorations. Prices sit in the mid-range for Denmark: more than a basic grab-and-go snack, but fair value for a filling, freshly prepared bowl or sandwich in such a central spot. Combined with long opening hours and a straightforward menu, this is one of Køge’s most practical addresses when you are craving something fresh, colourful and a little lighter than the usual town-square fare.

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