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Most simple cafés and inexpensive eateries are in the city center, along the main shopping street on Stengade and around Axeltorv, the city's main square. If you are in Helsingør mainly to visit Kronborg, consider having a picnic on the castle grounds at the picnic area just left of the main entrance.
This classic Danish lunch restaurant is in a creaky, half-timbered building dating from 1694 with off-kilter floors, low ceilings, and lots of charm. It's a good place to stop for a "shopping lunch," a hearty platter with homemade Danish specialties. The outdoor terrace is surrounded by a cozy garden.
