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Acacia Copenhagen

Dream of running a café with your loved ones? The Lagermann family have done just that with their vegan café, Acacia. Big sister cooks while mum and little sister serve the food.

The café opened in 2017 and has already gained many fans among local foodies, tourists, and food critics. It offers a small but perfect variety of organic, plant-based and gluten-free food and drinks including banana bread, waffles, smoothie bowls, salad and vegan lattes. All served with lashings of love.

 

The setting

The decor is cool Copenhagen meets Parisian chic.

There are beautiful white marble tables, perfect for those Insta photos! And everything is set in a black and white colour scheme. The family’s two dogs sleep the day away by the door which bring a real calmness to the place.

The little things

There are little-handwritten notes attached to the menus with daily, exciting dishes served on the counter. This adds to the charm and unpretentious vibe.

This is a café run by people with an honest passion for food.

The green juice test

There was just one juice on the menu  – a green made with cucumber, spinach, apple, and lime.

It was very fresh and rather Mojito-ish, as my boyfriend pointed out. Unfortunately, it came in a very small glass and we wished it had been a bit larger.

What we ate

We had an absolute Instagram worthy “Frozen Strawberry – Cashew Creme Bowl”. It was made of banana, raspberry, cinnamon Ceylon granola, coconut flakes, fresh strawberries and beetroot powder.

This was the perfect summer bowl with a zingy, velvety smooth base, crunchy topping and gorgeous beetroot powder drizzle.

I plan to use the beetroot powder idea at home.

We also had the “Summer Salad” which is the most recent addition to the Acacia menu.

This salad just blew me away with its warm lentil and quinoa, big chunks of watermelon, heavenly marinated red cabbage in ginger lime vinaigrette, crispy salted almonds and yummy almond butter dressing.

It comes with a “buttery”, crisp pumpkin seed cracker on the side. We also had the Iced Golden Mylk Latte made with turmeric paste, almond milk and fragrant dried flowers on top. This is quite filling so you should make sure, that you have room for it if you’re also eating.

What else

The food is so well prepared and you can imagine that big sister and chef, Alice Lagermann is totally passionate about while preparing the dishes back in the kitchen.

We also got excited about the prices. They are very reasonable and the quality of the food is very high compared to other vegan places in Copenhagen.

What made us glow

I can honestly say that I have been craving that Summer Salad ever since we visited Acacia. This was to me the true superstar of the meal. It is very rare that I have unforgettable meals, but chef Alice really managed to wow me.

The bill

Summer salad  95 kr.
Frozen Strawberry -Cashew Cream Bowl  80 kr.
Green Juice  42 kr.
Iced Golden Mylk Latte  42 kr.

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Copenhagen: 42 Raw

If you are looking for plant-powered perfection then head to 42 Raw.

It’s almost a Copenhagen landmark and it is such a vegan food paradise that even meat eaters enjoy eating here!

Everything is 100 % plant-based, mostly organic and free from dairy, gluten, sugar, lactose, eggs, fish and meat. They have added the odd cooked element on the menu.

The Setting

We chose to eat at the Frederiksberg location. It is placed just by the metro station making is super convenient and easy to access. It’s in the mall and the restaurant has a very modern and streamlined look.

Some of the tables are huge and communal, so you can fit in all of your friends if you would like to share the experience.

 

The little things

There is plenty of seating so you don’t have to rush through your meal.

The branding is fun and contemporary and there are racks of magazines to dip into.

The green juice test

You can chose from 6 organic green juices. They range from mild to mean.

The staff recommended the in between juice, “Pure Green” with pear, lemon, celery, broccoli, and spinach..

The juice was fresh and not too sharp as the pear and lemon disguised the more bitter components. Even my boyfriend liked it, and he is usually not a big fan of green juices.

What we ate

We had a matcha bowl of avocado, banana and matcha topped with coconut, granola, blueberry and goji.

The bowl had a nice smooth texture and it was delicious and filling. The homemade granola on top was to die for! We wanted to ask for more…

We also had the one and only burger on the menu with a gluten-free bun. It’s a quinoa patty, romaine salad, sprouts, tomato, marinated onions, aioli dressing and sweet potato fries with chili “mayo” on the side.

 

 

And boy was this burger good! I loved all of the components (especially the aioli dressing and onions), but the quinoa patty is the best vegan patty, I have had for a long time.

It was moist on the inside and crispy on the outside and tasted like a grilled meat patty.

In addition to the green juice, we had an ice cold organic cacao and date smoothie. It was rich in chocolate and banana and worked as a perfect after meal treat.

We have visited 42 Raw a number of times before and often had the brunch with pancakes and the granola bowl. The warm matcha latte with homemade organic, creamy almond milk is also to be recommended.

42 Raw

42 Raw

What else?

You will find three additional 42 Raw places around Copenhagen, including one in the airport so you can grab a quick bite before you board.

I also very excited to learn that everything is actually homemade by 42 Raw.

That includes the dressings, buns, marinated onions, nut milks and cakes.

The bill

Cacao/date smoothie  60 kr.
Pure green juice  65 kr.
Burger  129 kr.
Sweet potato fries  20 kr.
Matcha bowl  89 kr.

What made us glow?

The taste! No matter what we order at 42 Raw it is always a great pleasure and that’s why we will keep coming back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Line Evelin meet the Glowstar

Line Evelin is a freelance copywriter and runs an antique jewellery shop. She lives in an apartment in Copenhagen with a big balcony where she grows edible flowers and plants.

My two great loves are my animals and food. Every day I snuggle with my dog “Mini” and ride my dressage horse “Rumba” who lives on a farm near Copenhagen. And then, I  cook a lot!

Line spends many hours in the kitchen cooking only vegan meals and never compromising on the quality.

I cook with fresh, organic ingredients and I make everything from scratch keeping the food as healthy as possible.

Health is a very big driver for Line.  “When it comes to choosing what to eat. I try to eat as many superfoods as I can- things  like turmeric, garlic, berries, matcha, açaí and broccoli. And I don’t like meat substitutes like “chicken” nuggets, minced “meat” and other highly processed products”.

Line Evelin

Why did you launch @my_vegan_lyfe?

It actually started as my private profile with pictures of my animals, events, food, and jewelry. Two years ago I combined the animal and food part posting pictures of my dog, horse and daily vegan meals.

I really love the creative part of cooking and plating it all up as pretty as possible. That’s why I grow my own edible flowers on the balcony.

How would you describe your feed?

It’s colourful and lively. I post a lot of green stuff, pretty smoothie bowls, flowers and animal pictures.

I’m an animal lover, you know! Go vegan.

What are you learning from your journey?

Not to try and convince people to give up their traditional way of eating. If people show an interest in my vegan life I will talk and write about it for hours, but it’s really impossible to turn over somebody who doesn’t care.

Describe your upbringing? How important was healthy eating?

My mother was a stay-at-home mum and she made me the most wonderful meals with fresh ingredients.

Several times a day she would bring me little plates of finger fruit- grapes, red pepper, oranges, and cucumber.

We also grew berries, apples, pears, and herbs in our garden.

“You are what you eat!” is what my mother always told me.  Nowadays I tell my mum what to eat and how to stay healthy.

Line Evelin
Line Evelin

What is the mission of @my_vegan_lyfe?

I hope to inspire others to choose more vegetables and to eat less dairy, meat, and fish. I want to let them know that you can be vegan and still eat interesting, tasty food.

I sometimes post facts about how unhealthy it is to eat dairy and meat and how bad for the planet it is, but I’m always careful to keep it light. People are allowed to believe and eat what they want. I can only hope that a few of my followers will take the leap and become vegan – or at least eat more greens.

Why did you decide to collaborate with Glowcation?

It was a no-brainer for me!

Obviously, the site is beautiful and inspirational to look at and read. But it’s also useful for plant-based eaters who want to find great places in foreign cities without having to go through the bad ones first. I want to help do that.

What are you excited about?

It’s getting more interesting, convenient and normal to be vegan in Copenhagen. Most shops have many vegan options, you can order ready made wholesome vegan meals online and new vegan restaurants are popping up all over.

Copenhagen is a really good destination for plant-based food lovers.

What are the top 5 things in life that make you glow?

When my boyfriend is craving a smoothie bowl (he’s not vegan but he’s getting greener by the minute).

Riding my beautiful, clever horse.

Pretty edible flowers on my balcony and on top of my food.

Trying out a new vegan place.

Garlic! I eat so much that I’m sure that no vampire (or mosquito) will ever want to bite me.

To read Line’s review click here.

Line Evelin