Schweizerbageriet ★ 4.5
The oldest bakery in Aarhus, founded 1898, charges less than most specialty cafes for a kanelsnurre that is genuinely better. The basic filter coffee is cheap; the pastry is the point.
Try: Kanelsnurre and dark coffee
History
The kanelsnurre is the Danish version of the Nordic cinnamon bun tradition, distinct from the Swedish kanelbulle in its lamination technique and pearl sugar topping. The pastry came to Denmark through the 19th-century trade routes with Austria and Germany that shaped the wienerbrød tradition.
Common allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Where to eat kanelsnurre (cinnamon swirl)
Kanelsnurre (Cinnamon Swirl) in Aarhus
La Cabra Bakery ★ 4.7
The cafe counter and bakery operation of La Cabra in the Latin Quarter. The cardamom bun is the most photographed food in Aarhus; the sourdough loaves sell out by 10:00 on weekends.
Worth the queue: Cardamom bun
Emmerys Store Torv ★ 4.1
Copenhagen's organic bakehouse chain has its most prominent Aarhus branch on Store Torv. The spelt loaves, rye bread and pastries use certified organic flour and dairy; the coffee is from a curated specialty roaster.
Worth the queue: Speltloaf and organic wienerbrød
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