Roland Imbiss, Lakolk Strand

Beachfront Grill on Rømø’s Wild West Coast

Roland Imbiss sits a short stroll from the roaring North Sea at Lakolk Strand, one of Denmark’s broadest, most characterful beaches. From the small building and outdoor counter, you can see dunes, kites in the sky, and cars rolling across the hard-packed sand. This is a place designed entirely around the rhythm of the beach: sun, wind, quick bites and long days by the water. The setting feels pleasantly informal. Picnic-style seating, the scent of grilled meat and fried potatoes, and the hum of conversation in Danish, German and Dutch all blend with the constant background rush of the sea. It is very much a seaside canteen, but with a personal, almost local-hangout feel.

Comfort Food After Sand, Salt and Wind

The menu focuses on uncomplicated, filling dishes that suit sandy hands and windy days. Expect grilled sausages, hot dogs, burgers, schnitzel-style choices and generous portions of fries, often served in cardboard trays easy to carry back to the beach. On cooler days, a hot meal here becomes an essential warm-up between beach walks or kite flying. Portions tend to be substantial enough to share, making Roland Imbiss a practical option for families or groups wanting a quick, budget-conscious meal instead of a sit-down restaurant. The emphasis is firmly on speed and satisfaction rather than culinary experimentation, which fits perfectly with the easygoing, spontaneous nature of a day at Lakolk.

Part of Lakolk’s Seaside Holiday Scene

Roland Imbiss forms one piece of the small holiday cluster at Lakolk, alongside shops, cafés and ice-cream stands serving the surrounding holiday homes and campsites. Many visitors weave a stop here into a full beach day: swimming, driving on the sand, walking the dunes and then grabbing something hot before heading back to their accommodation. Because of its position close to the beach entrance, it often becomes a natural meeting point. Friends gather at the benches to compare kite sizes and wave conditions, parents refuel children after hours in the shallows, and dog walkers pause for a quick bite before another lap along the shoreline.

Seasonal Energy and North Sea Weather

Life at Roland Imbiss is shaped by the island’s weather and seasons. On bright summer days with clear skies and mild temperatures, the area around the kiosk feels lively and beachy, with queues forming and the smell of grilling drifting out toward the water. On windier days, when kitesurfers and kite flyers dominate the beach, it becomes a convenient refuelling station between sessions in the gusts. Outside the high season the whole area quietens, and opening hours can shorten or pause, so it is wise to check locally before planning a visit in the colder months. When it is open, though, the combination of bracing sea air and something hot from the grill captures the rugged charm of Rømø’s west coast.

Practical Stop for Families and Day-Trippers

As a takeaway rather than a full-service restaurant, Roland Imbiss is best thought of as a practical, friendly pit stop. It works well for families looking to feed hungry children quickly, couples on a relaxed beach stroll, and day-trippers exploring Rømø who prefer to keep things informal. Smoking sand off your feet, shaking out your towel and then tucking into a paper-wrapped burger is all part of the experience. With its straightforward food, low-key setting and direct access to one of Denmark’s most distinctive beaches, Roland Imbiss offers a simple but very handy slice of beach culture on Rømø.