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BakerySourdough, Scandinavian pastry, cardamom bunsWalk-in only
Juno the Bakery on Århusgade in Østerbro from former noma cook Emil Glaser bakes the cardamom bun that anchors the modern Copenhagen pastry conversation.
Worth the queueCardamom bun
TipOpen Wednesday to Sunday only. Arrive by 09:30 for the cardamom bun or expect the 60-deep weekend queue.
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BakeryClassic Danish pastries and kanelsnegleWalk-in only
Sankt Peders Bageri in the Latin Quarter is Copenhagen's oldest working bakery; the giant Wednesday cinnamon roll, the onsdagssnegl, sells around 4,000 units.
Worth the queueOnsdagssnegl (Wednesday cinnamon roll)
TipThe Wednesday onsdagssnegl is the bake to plan a morning around. Arrive by 09:00 to beat the office queue.
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BakeryDanish pastry and sourdough breadWalk-in only
Andersen Bakery on Thorshavnsgade in Islands Brygge is the Copenhagen outpost of the Japanese-owned Andersen chain, which the Takaki family.
Worth the queueSpandauer with crème pâtissière
TipHarbour-side counter in Islands Brygge with both takeaway and cafe seating. The Hiroshima mothership has been baking Danish-style since the 1960s.
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BakerySicilian and Sardinian pastry, daily breadWalk-in only
Mirabelle Spiserìa on Guldbergsgade in Nørrebro from Christian Puglisi keeps a daytime pastry counter alongside the Sicilian eatery, with bomboloni.
Worth the queueBombolone
TipMorning is the pastry play, afternoon and evening becomes a wine bar; both share the wood-oven kitchen.
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BakerySourdough loaves and laminated pastriesWalk-in only
Hart Bageri's Kødbyen branch on Høkerboderne in Vesterbro's meatpacking district runs the same Richard Hart sourdough and viennoiserie programme.
Worth the queuePain au chocolat
TipCloser to Vesterbrogade than the Frederiksberg flagship; same bake, often smaller queues midweek.
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BakeryPastry, sourdough, in-house roasteryWalk-in only
Andersen & Maillard's Nordhavn flagship on Antwerpengade is the largest of three Copenhagen branches, with a working roastery on the floor and cardamom buns.
Worth the queuePain suisse
TipThe seated coffee bar takes more space than the original Nørrebro shop. Sit and order a second pastry.