Last week I took a trip to Creative Space in Frederiksberg, a friend and I planned to paint some ceramics as Christmas gifts and we set aside a few hours in which to do so. Strategically planned as to coincide with toddler nap times we arrived at 11 and spent a couple of contented hours painting christmas decorations and plates ready to be shipped out to their hopefully grateful recipients.
Once finished we took a stroll down Gammel Kongevej towards the centre of town ending up, ten minutes later at our destination, Granola, on Værnedamsvej. Situated just along from the French School, Granola has become a favourite of my children and I often bring visitors here for a slightly different cafe experience.
I personally love Granola, the moment you step inside it is like being transported back into the fifties thanks to the amazing interior. Small yet not overwhelmingly so we have always managed to find table space but I suspect that that has more to do with when we go, always during the day on a weekday, weekend brunch would probably be a different story. We headed to the little room at the rear of the cafe and took our table. The walls are painted in a warm grey and complement beautifully the flooring which plays host to the simple uniform tables and toolix chairs, just how I like it.
Taking our order from the menu we settled on an egg muffin served with potato and salad, a French onion tart for me and for the little chap, a rye bread open sandwich with cheese, jam and apple. It was all very welcome and very tasty. With this we had two lattes and a freshly pressed apple juice from the delicious selection of juices available.
Only time for a quick visit but the contrast Granola makes against the outside hustle and bustle of city life means that each minute feels much longer and the rest all the greater. You pay as you leave which gives chance to have a look at the counter and the myriad of treats and temptations it offers both the eye and the the stomach. Coffee's, pastries and of course the ice cream counter.
It has become something of a tradition for my son's and I to come to Granola for a birthday milkshake. Served in splendor in a tall milkshake glass and topped with whipped cream then finished off of course by a perfect round red cherry. Our favourite is the banana with chocolate chips but they are all giants among the milkshake world. Thankfully having three children means we get to enjoy at least four a year and we look forward to each with the excitement usually reserved for a visit from Father Christmas.
Speaking of whom, I shall return to Creative Space next week to collect my finished wares in the eager hope that Father Christmas will be ready and waiting to deliver them to a very special Granny in the next few weeks.
Once finished we took a stroll down Gammel Kongevej towards the centre of town ending up, ten minutes later at our destination, Granola, on Værnedamsvej. Situated just along from the French School, Granola has become a favourite of my children and I often bring visitors here for a slightly different cafe experience.
I personally love Granola, the moment you step inside it is like being transported back into the fifties thanks to the amazing interior. Small yet not overwhelmingly so we have always managed to find table space but I suspect that that has more to do with when we go, always during the day on a weekday, weekend brunch would probably be a different story. We headed to the little room at the rear of the cafe and took our table. The walls are painted in a warm grey and complement beautifully the flooring which plays host to the simple uniform tables and toolix chairs, just how I like it.
Taking our order from the menu we settled on an egg muffin served with potato and salad, a French onion tart for me and for the little chap, a rye bread open sandwich with cheese, jam and apple. It was all very welcome and very tasty. With this we had two lattes and a freshly pressed apple juice from the delicious selection of juices available.
Only time for a quick visit but the contrast Granola makes against the outside hustle and bustle of city life means that each minute feels much longer and the rest all the greater. You pay as you leave which gives chance to have a look at the counter and the myriad of treats and temptations it offers both the eye and the the stomach. Coffee's, pastries and of course the ice cream counter.
It has become something of a tradition for my son's and I to come to Granola for a birthday milkshake. Served in splendor in a tall milkshake glass and topped with whipped cream then finished off of course by a perfect round red cherry. Our favourite is the banana with chocolate chips but they are all giants among the milkshake world. Thankfully having three children means we get to enjoy at least four a year and we look forward to each with the excitement usually reserved for a visit from Father Christmas.
Speaking of whom, I shall return to Creative Space next week to collect my finished wares in the eager hope that Father Christmas will be ready and waiting to deliver them to a very special Granny in the next few weeks.
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