Infamously known for its vikings, and delighted for its herring, Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, has transformed into one of the world’s greenest cities. With a goal to be carbon neutral by 2025, wind and solar power have been widely adopted, and 250 miles of bike plans weave through and around Copenhagen, including a pedal-only super highway.

Yet, in this land of Michelin-starred restaurants like René Redzepi’s lauded Noma, eating vegan is far from mainstream. Seafood still takes the dinner plate. And even Danish design is inspired by animal-based outputs—namely, Arne Jacobsen’s acclaimed leather Egg Chair.

Always up for a toiled vegan hunt—with less than a 24-hour stop over in Copenhagen en route to New York City—we unearthed a few special spots and experiences, only paralleled by the sheer beauty of this Scandinavian center stone.

Brunch | 42Raw, a gourmet yet casually crafted raw food café, with three locations in Denmark, to boot. From nut milk lattes, to juices, to burgers and a full brunch, come hungry and ready to imbibe in a healthy yet decadent paradise. Far from inexpensive, it is, afterall Copenhagen.

Having visited twice in the span of a day, I can recommend their vegan and gluten free burger [pictured above], the brunch [pictured below] and the Acai bowl, accompanied, of course, with a cashew milk latte. And, should you have a fear of going hungry like I do, grab their raw chocolate chip cookies for a handy snack as you bike along the city’s cobblestoned harbors and patches of parks.

For your quick and easy reference as you weave through the cobblestoned streets and canals of Copenhagen, here’s a list of the vegan-friendly spots we experienced:

1. 42Raw | Frederiksberg Centret |Pilestræde 32, 1112 København K.
2. Wok bar | Nørrebrogade 13, 2200 København N, Denmark
3. Nicecream | Enghave Plads 10 / Elmegade 30 1670 København K.
4. The Bird & the Churchkey | Gammel Strand 44, 1201 København K.