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Organic chocolate shop that contains a little cafe that also has many vegan options. Specializes in hot chocolate made from cacao mass that can be customized. The store is located in the center of Copenhagen right by many museums. Mostly vegan except dairy milk option. Open Tue-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00. Closed Mon-Tue.


16 Reviews

First Review by K_Ray

Elvie

Points +409

Vegan
20 Oct 2025

Lovely

Very nice hot chocolate, plenty of vegan options, cute little place and nice service.

podsofbeans

21 Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review 🤎
We’re really happy you enjoyed the hot chocolate and our vegan options – that’s something we care deeply about. And it means a lot to hear that you felt the atmosphere and service too
We hope to see you again soon for another cozy cacao moment . Best regards
Karoline

MBjoern

Points +19

Mostly Veg
20 Mar 2026

Pretty good

The ice coffee was good but nothing exceptional for the high CPH standards.
Be aware that you are not allowed to use laptops at the tables.

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-20

podsofbeans

21 Mar 2026

We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the iced coffee, even if it didn’t fully stand out compared to Copenhagen’s many great options – the competition here is definitely strong!
Regarding laptops, this is a conscious choice on our part. We aim to create a space that encourages presence, connection, and a calm atmosphere where guests can fully enjoy their drinks and each other.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you again for another cacao or coffee experience
Best regards
Pods of Beans

Iomegan

Points +675

Vegan
10 Nov 2025

Well made and good quality

I tried both the Traditional and Aztec chocolate, and loved each for its unique flavor. As a true chocolate lover who often enjoys the original Chuncho cacao from Peru, I can say this chocolate is top-quality, rich, well-prepared, and clearly made with care.

podsofbeans

21 Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words – it truly means a lot to us 🤎
We’re especially happy to hear your reflections as a fellow chocolate lover familiar with Chuncho cacao – that’s high praise! It’s exactly our intention to highlight the unique character of each preparation, so it’s wonderful to hear that both the Traditional and Aztec were appreciated for their distinct flavors.
Everything we make is crafted with great care and respect for the cacao and its origin, so your feedback really touches us.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for more chocolate moments .
Best regards
Pods of Beans

Dina314

Points +22

Vegan
16 Oct 2025

Great Aztec chocolate, calm place

I’ve tried their Aztec tasting board made with water, the iced chocolate made with oatmilk and the date(?) balls.

The Aztec tasting board was absolutely amazing and I can highly recommend it.

The iced chocolate drink made on oatmilk was okay but too sweet for my taste.

There’s different non-vegan cake options (muffin, cookies) and some date(?)-chocolate-balls which are vegan. They taste fine, but imo they are a bit pricey for the size, and I would have wished one of the cookies had been vegan, too, for example. So come for the Aztec chocolate, not the cake options :)

I’ve been there twice and no music was playing - which to me is a big plus!

There’s a backgammon game and specific spots to sit in case you want to work on your computer.

Updated from previous review on 2025-10-16

Pros: Aztec chocolate with spices, Calm atmosphere, no music

Cons: Few vegan cake options, Pricey, but I know chocolate is expensive to buy

podsofbeans

21 Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review – and for visiting us more than once 🤎
We’re truly happy to hear how much you enjoyed the Aztec tasting board – it’s very close to our heart, and we love sharing cacao in this more traditional, spiced way.
We also appreciate your honest feedback on the iced chocolate and the sweetness level. Taste is very individual, and your input helps us stay mindful of balance in our recipes.
Regarding the vegan cake options, this is something we’re continuously working on. Our focus has primarily been on cacao itself, but we hear your wish for more vegan choices in our sweets – it’s definitely something we want to expand
And we’re really glad you enjoyed the calm atmosphere. Creating a space without music, where there’s room to just be, connect, or even play a game, is a very intentional part of what we offer.
Thank you again for your reflections and recommendations – we hope to welcome you back for another cup of cacao soon .
Best Regards
Karoline

NiKru

Points +26

Vegan
31 Jul 2025

Alright

The Aztec chocolate drink with oat milk is alright but nothing I would talk about afterwards.

The owners are a cute old couple. The store sells many chocolate related things.

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-31

podsofbeans

07 Oct 2025

Thank you for taking the time to visit us and share your feedback 🌱 We're glad you enjoyed stopping by and appreciated our little cacao shop. We’re sorry the Aztec chocolate drink didn’t leave a stronger impression — we’re always experimenting with flavor balance and spices, so your input helps us improve.
Warm regards,
Pods of Beans

MLI85

Points +848

Vegan
31 May 2025

A disappointing visit

I read the other reviews and had such high expectations but I ended up disappointed. There were some vegan options, yes. But three raw food balls which I am quite fed up with as a vegan.. I ended up having a vanilla milkshake which basically tasted like vanilla oat milk. The service wasn't that nice either.
Maybe we had just bad luck..

Cons: The service, Vegan options not good

podsofbeans

06 Jul 2025

Dear MLI85
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — even if it wasn't what you'd hoped for. We're truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations.

We aim to offer a unique and high-quality cacao-focused menu, and we understand that not everyone is looking for raw snacks .. That said, we’re always working to expand and refine our vegan offerings, and your feedback is valuable in that process.

We’re also sorry to hear that the service didn’t feel warm or welcoming — that's far from the experience we want anyone to have. We’ll definitely take your words to heart and use them to improve.
Best Regards
Pods of Beans

Iomegan

10 Nov 2025

I didn’t want to try the energy balls at first, but they turned out to be really good, with a unique flavor of their own.

Nin444

Points +13

Vegetarian
27 Nov 2024

Great coffee and hot chocolate

This is a great little shop with amazing coffee and hot chocolate made in lots of different ways. Highly recommend!

Pros: Great chocolate

podsofbeans

08 Feb 2025

Dear Nin444.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed our coffee and hot chocolate varieties. Hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious sips! ☕🍫✨"**

CoteMedina

Points +647

Vegan
23 Nov 2024

Cacao heaven

The Aztec cacao was so good! Had the option with kardemomme and it was really tasty. Enjoyed every second of it.

podsofbeans

08 Feb 2025

Dear Cotemedina.
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you loved the Aztec cacao with cardamom—such a beautiful, warming combination. So happy to hear you enjoyed every second of it! Hope to see you again soon for more cacao moments. 🌿🍫✨

VG_Darya

Points +145

Raw
29 Sep 2024

Pause gourmande 😋

Le lieu est convivial, le gérant était très avenant, il a expliqué tous les détails et m'a fait un délicieux chocolat cru à la canelle option vegane servi dans une belle tasse ! J'ai pris une boule d'énergie aussi pour l'accompagner, aussi, il y a des éclats de fèves de cacao cru sur chaque table pour grignoter !
Pour chez moi, j'ai pris deux sachets individuels de préparation pour le chocolat chaud au gingembre et au chili, car je voulais découvrir d'autres saveurs aussi !

Pros: Lieu, décor , Gérant, Chocolat chaud vegan

podsofbeans

08 Feb 2025

Dear VG.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed your raw chocolate with cinnamon and that our cacao experience resonated with you. We hope you love the ginger and chili hot chocolate as much as your café visit—let us know what you think! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. 🌿🍫✨"**

IssuKoo

Points +18

Vegan
02 Jul 2024

Loved it

They were not eaven open yet and we got served morning Coffee. Iced Coffee was served vegan without ICE cream on request. Hot chocolate was good and also made for oat Milk if needed.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-02

Pros: Athmosphere, Vegan options, Friendly service

podsofbeans

09 Jul 2024

Dear IssuKoo. Thank you so much and wonderful to hear you enjoyed your the coffee& cacao . Hope you and your girl had a great time in Copenhagen. Best regards Pods of Beans

Ricardo

Points +19738

Vegan
07 Jan 2024

Great hot chocolate in a calm environment

Located very close to the National Museum, this is a great spot to have a little bit of rest while sipping a great hot artisanal chocolate.

I liked that by default there's no sugar in it, so you can really enjoy the cacao taste.
Oat milk is used as vegan alternative.

The place is very cozy and the staff was welcoming.

Pros: nice hot chocolate, calm, friendly staff

Cons: not all vegan

podsofbeans

05 Feb 2024

Dear Ricardo. Thank you so much and that you enjoyed your visited to pods of Beans. Best kakao regards Karoline

EthanBakerTravels

Points +1229

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

An intresting take on a hot chocolate

I had a Mexican Chilli Cacao, which is something I never thought I’d have as a hot chocolate, but it was very nice. Oat milk used 55 DKK, (£6.50 at time of writing)
Recommend giving it a try😄

podsofbeans

05 Dec 2023

Thank you so much and for trying our Mexican kakao .Best regards Karoline

Sassyvegan

Points +1742

Vegan
06 Oct 2023

Delightful hot chocolate

I had a Mexican hot chocolate with cinnamon and it was delicious. Not too sweet, just really chocolatey.

podsofbeans

07 Oct 2023

Thank you so much and wonderful to hear you enjoyed the Mexican hot chocolate. Best regards karoline

DennisLaursen

Points +2414

Vegetarian
28 Sep 2023

Cocoa in a new way

Nice staff, and cocoa in a new way. Remember to ask for oat milk if you want it vegan. They also made their own, homemade raw-vegan chocolate bars and raw balls.

Updated from previous review on 2023-09-28

podsofbeans

07 Oct 2023

Hi Dennis. Thank you so much for visiting us. Best regards karoline

SabrinaLongo

Points +279

Vegetarian
02 Aug 2023

Sweet - both chocolate and the staff

I suggest to come here and even work, spend some time in this lovely Danish cafe. I took a hot chocolate with oat milk & some raw coconut and chocolate little balls (?) 🤪 delicious! The owner is the sweetest person on earth and will make everything to make you feel comfortable. 🩷

Pros: Food, Staff , Position

podsofbeans

10 Aug 2023

Thank you so much and wonderful to hear you enjoyed your visited and the chocolate.
Best Regards
Allan

K_Ray

Points +645

Vegan
06 Jul 2023

Did not meet our expectations.

We went there to expect a very special chocolat experience but what we got was a very average and overly sweet hot chocolat. Presentation of the cup is unique but taste only moderate. Pricy for what we got.

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice presentation, Quiet environment

Cons: Very sweet, Nothing special

podsofbeans

11 Jul 2023

Thank you for your visited and sorry to hear it did make your expectation. Our Mexican hot chocolate is made with out sugar from the the kakaomass that is a possibility if don't like it sweet.
Best regards
Karoline




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