Lige Om Hjørnet is an Aarhus staple. When the sun is shining, cadge a stool on the street-spilling terrace and settle-in for an all-day type of hangout. A classic Danish breakfast arrives with thick wedges of freshly baked sourdough, ice-cream is scooped at served at its basement Is Bar and natural wine is dolled out as soon as the lunch-time frenzy begins. What is more, you're in prime position for the Ingerslevs Boulevard flea market. 

Manda is the casual cantine, breakfast club hangout and long-table supper event space defining the Aarhus foodie game. Hot honey toasts, a chia oat bowl served with baked rhubarb compote and caramelized banana to Turkish eggs doused in a hot chili oil; this is the breakfast of breakfasts. Take a pew on the morning sun-drenched terrace out front for the ultimate people watching and, when the afternoon hits, order aperitifs for the courtyard in the back. 

Kiosk, café, kitchen, and bottle shop: Nabo is the Aarhusian's local hangout in Frederiksbjerg, a village-like district with a 'know-everyone' atmosphere and a commune isolated from the central city by the rail tracks. Nabo is conveniently located at the top of the market-hosting boulevard making it the perfect refuel and charge stop. Market days or not, Nabo rarely is seen without a queue, so be prepared to share tables, brush shoulders, and join those perching on the pavement outside. Order a cheese-filled toast (the breakfast menu also includes the classic cereal, Frosties, and milk), grab some candy for later, and borrow some pétanque balls for a round or two. 

In Aarhus's creative playground, Institut for (X) is Rasmus Poulsgaard's sourdough bakery and "gluten snack shop", Blød & Sprød. Order from a small open window ledge that opens onto a bountiful spread of sesame-topped buns, cinnamon snegler and slabs of olive oil-soaked focaccia. Take a BMO, lathered with whipped brown butter and a wedge of cheese, and take a pew at one of the many benches.