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Best Cinnamon Rolls in Copenhagen

Updated April 2026

Copenhagen is the spiritual home of the kanelsnegl. From the classic cardamom-scented swirl at Juno the Bakery to the laminated showpieces at Tartine, this city sets the global standard.

Opened 2017 by former Noma pastry chef Emil Glaser. Cardamom rolls using 100% organic heritage grain. Winner of Berlingske's Best Bakery 2024. Rolls go fast.

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Scandinavian
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Berlingske Best Bakery 2024
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On Refshaleoen, the industrial harbour island home to Noma and Copenhagen Street Food. Works exclusively with Danish grains and local farms. Wed-Sun only.

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Scandinavian
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The Infatuation
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Founded by Richard Hart, former head baker at Tartine in San Francisco, at Rene Redzepi's suggestion. Mills own organic grains on-site. The kanelsnurre has a distinctive orange zest note.

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Scandinavian
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Opinionated About Dining Top 3 Europe
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Meyers Bageri cinnamon roll

From Claus Meyer, co-founder of Noma. The biggest kanelsnegl in the city: tall laminated Vienna dough with brown sugar, cinnamon, and dark chocolate glaze. 100% organic, on Jagersborggade.

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Scandinavian
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Noma founder
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Founded by Noma and Amass alumni. The kanelsnegl gets a cream cheese glaze, which almost no other Copenhagen bakery does. Set inside a former bank with high ceilings. Coffee roasted on-site.

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Scandinavian
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Vesterbro · Bakery
📍 Enghave Plads 7, 1670 København V
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Frederiksberg · Bakery
📍 Falkoner Alle 34
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Lonely Planet
Indre By · Bakery
📍 Sankt Peders Stræde 29, 1453 København K
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Common questions
What is the best cinnamon roll in Copenhagen?+

Juno the Bakery is the global benchmark. Its kanelsnegl is the roll that put Copenhagen on the world map. Certified organic, cardamom-forward, soft crumb with a caramelized exterior. Hart Bageri (founded by Richard Hart, ex-Tartine) and Lille Bakery are close rivals for those who prefer a more laminated, croissant-influenced approach.

What is a kanelsnegl?+

Kanelsnegl is the Danish word for cinnamon snail (also called cinnamon roll). It's typically lighter and less sweet than the American version, made with enriched yeasted dough, cinnamon-sugar filling, and often finished with cardamom, pearl sugar, or a light glaze rather than heavy frosting.

What time do Copenhagen bakeries open?+

Most Copenhagen bakeries open between 7am and 8am on weekdays, slightly later on weekends. Juno the Bakery opens at 7am and regularly sells out of kanelsnegl by 10am. Arriving early is strongly recommended, especially on Saturdays.

Is Copenhagen worth visiting just for the cinnamon rolls?+

Yes, genuinely. Copenhagen's bakery culture is among the best in the world, and the kanelsnegl here tastes fundamentally different from rolls made elsewhere: less sweet, more fragrant, with better dough quality. Most visitors to Copenhagen cite Juno the Bakery as a highlight of their trip.

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