Proper burgers and cocktails airside in CPH Terminal 2
In Terminal 2’s Terminalgaden stretch, Cocks & Cows runs 06:00–22:00 and feels more like a city burger bar than an airport fast-food counter. It’s fully airside, so you stay within the Schengen secure zone and can walk here from most T2 gates in under 5–10 minutes. Expect sit-down service, a drinks list with real cocktails, and prices in the $$$ bracket that match central Copenhagen more than typical airport chains.
Menu highlights lean hard into burgers, with multiple TripAdvisor reviewers calling the classic cheeseburger and fries the safest move before a flight. Portions land on the generous side for an airport, and a burger-and-fries combo with a drink often ends up in the 175–250 DKK range depending on what you order. There are vegetarian options, but the feedback that keeps repeating is: “get a straight burger, don’t overthink it.”
The bar runs all day within that 06:00–22:00 window, so you can pair a burger with a proper cocktail, beer, or a soft drink before an evening departure. Several reviewers single out the cocktails as “real bar” quality, not just pre-mix. If you’re tight on time, stick to one main and skip desserts or starters; people flag that this keeps both the bill and visit length more reasonable.
Watch out for price shock: multiple TripAdvisor reviews call it “very expensive,” even after adjusting for Copenhagen norms, and note that a burger plus alcoholic drink can feel steep for what is technically still an airport meal. Another common complaint: service slows at peak departure waves, especially around late afternoon and early evening flights, with waits of 20–30 minutes for food not unusual when every table is full.
What regulars do: they plan an extra 45–60 minutes at Cocks & Cows if they want a sit-down burger and cocktail instead of another pre-packed sandwich near the gate. The smart move is to grab a table first, order a cheeseburger-and-fries combo right away, and keep one eye on the terminal screens from your seat.