Your Next Unique Copenhagen Food Experience

If there is one thing I quickly learned while exploring Copenhagen, it’s that you are really never too far away from a bakery. 

Copenhagen has an incredible bakery scene, from traditional Danish pastries to creative croissants, sourdough bread, and cardamom buns. I decided to make my own little Copenhagen pastry crawl through the Nørrebro neighborhood when I traveled there last month.

Before my trip, I did some research on the pastries worth trying, including the Danish pastries unique to the city and the trendy ones circulating social media. I also researched the different types of bakeries I could visit… I knew I wanted to check out popular bakeries and some less known locations to see what the two different types of bakeries could offer.

I ended up choosing four bakeries, and I tried something different at each one. I turned the experience into into a full morning of pastries, coffee, and exploring an adorable neighborhood in Copenhagen.

If you’re planning a trip to Copenhagen and are looking for some great treats to try, here are four stops to consider while you’re there next.

My Copenhagen Pastry Crawl

1. Rondo

📍 Sjællandsgade 7, 2200 Copenhagen N

My first stop was Rondo, a small bakery on the corner of Sjællandsgade in Nørrebro. Rondo had a variety of beautiful pastries, croissants, cinnamon buns, and cakes. I spent a moment in wonder at first glance of their beautiful display.

I loved starting the crawl here because it felt like the kind of bakery you could easily stumble upon while wandering around Nørrebro. There was no crowd, the place was quaint, and of course it smelled delicious. There was no line, and I hadn’t seen it on Instagram before, which added to my excitement. 

Here are the details of my stop to Rondo:

🥐 What I tried: Cinnamon bun
💰 What I paid: $4.80

Tip: Rondo produces a limited amount of bread and treats each day, so if you want the biggest selection, going earlier is a good idea. This is why it was the first stop on my pastry crawl.

2. Andersen & Maillard

📍 Nørrebrogade 62, 2200 Copenhagen N

Next up was Andersen & Maillard, one of Copenhagen’s well-known coffee and pastry spots.

Andersen & Maillard combines specialty coffee with pastries and trendy baking.

This was probably the most anticipated stop on my pastry crawl because I couldn’t wait to order their pistachio cube croissant that I’d seen online during my research. It was both fascinating to look at and delicious… It was filled with a pistachio cream which was light and not too sweet. Paired with the crispy croissant, it was everything I could have wished for in a cube croissant. 

I also tried a spandauer, and it was simple and tasty. It consisted of a flakey dough with an egg custard in the middle with a sweet glaze. 

And the cappuccino was an excellent complement to the pastries.

There’s plenty of space to sit down inside and outside, so it’s easy to spend a lot of time at Andersen & Maillard and watch people walking and biking by.

🥐 What I tried: Pistachio cube croissant, spandauer and cappuccino
💰 What I paid: $20.70 

If you’re a serious croissant person, this is a stop I would definitely put on your Copenhagen “Must-try” list – I doubt you’ve ever had anything like this cube croissant. 

3. Meyers Bageri

📍 Jægersborggade 9, 2200 Copenhagen N

The third stop on my pastry crawl was Meyers Bageri, located on Jægersborggade.

This location is right in the middle of a lively neighborhood with shops and other cafes. 

Instead of going for another sweet pastry, I wanted to try something a little more traditional.

🥐 What I tried: Tebirkes + a roll with butter and cheese
💰 What I paid: $12.76

A tebirkes is a classic Danish pastry made with laminated dough and topped with poppy seeds. It’s a great thing to try if you want something that feels a little more traditionally Danish.

A roll with cheese and butter is a staple in Copenhagen, so I just had to try one. It’s called a BMO (bolle med ost) and is a very popular breakfast in the city. The savory cheese and bread was exactly what I needed to break up the sweet treats on repeat.

I also loved the location. Jægersborggade is filled with small shops and cafés, so this stop can easily be combined with a little shopping and exploring. There’s no room to sit inside, so it’s best to take these baked goods on the go. 

4. Brødkunsten

📍 Jagtvej 94, 2200 Copenhagen

My final stop was Brødkunsten, a more traditional Danish bakery on Jagtvej.

This bakery has been around since 2003 and makes everything from bread and sourdough to traditional Danish pastries and cakes. The bakery describes itself as a traditional bakery with a modern approach, and everything is made with high-quality ingredients.

They had a lot of more dessert-like treats on display, but I only had room for one more pastry left in me. 

For my final pastry of the day, I went with a cardamom bun (and another coffee).

🥐 What I tried: Cardamom bun + coffee
💰 What I paid: $8.95

It was the perfect way to finish the crawl. I was honestly surprised with how much I liked the cardamon bun – the spices made it feel cozy and warm, and it was completely soft and pillowy. I’m now a big fan of cardamom.

My Copenhagen Pastry Crawl at a Glance

If you want to save this itinerary, here’s the quick version:

Stop 1 – Rondo
Cinnamon bun
📍 Sjællandsgade 7

Stop 2 – Andersen & Maillard
Pistachio cube croissant, spandauer + cappuccino
📍 Nørrebrogade 62

Stop 3 – Meyers Bageri
Tebirkes + roll with butter & cheese
📍 Jægersborggade 9

Stop 4 – Brødkunsten
Cardamom bun + coffee
📍 Jagtvej 94

All four stops are located in Nørrebro, making this a fun way to spend part of a day exploring the neighborhood while eating your way through Copenhagen.

How to Turn This Into a Copenhagen Food Crawl

The best part about doing a bakery crawl is that you don’t have to rush from one place to the next.

I would give yourself plenty of time between stops to walk around Nørrebro, browse the shops, take photos, and actually enjoy each pastry.

And don’t feel like you need to order a huge pastry at every stop. Splitting things with a travel companion is a great way to try more without being completely stuffed by bakery number three (that’s how I was able to manage 4 different stops!).

My biggest recommendation?

Go hungry.

Copenhagen’s bakery scene is absolutely worth making room for on your itinerary.

Final Thoughts

If you’re visiting Copenhagen and love pastries, I highly recommend adding a bakery crawl to your trip. 

Or, if you’re in the city for multiple days, try a new place each day, and a new baked good at each location. 

Nørrebro is a particularly fun area to explore because you can combine the bakeries with cafés, shops, and plenty of walking. And with so many great bakeries around the neighborhood, you could easily create your own version of this crawl.

Looking for more ways to fill your time in Copenhagen? I have a 24-hour guide here for you to check out before you head to Denmark.