How can something named after an slimy bug taste so good? The Danes have managed it with their famous kanelsnelge (cinnamon bun). Enjoy one for breakfast-dessert (that’s a thing! After you eat your eggs) or with your afternoon coffee.
A dough base rolled and twisted with cinnamon, sugar and plenty of butter is universal, while a topping of chocolate, sugar glaze (glasur) or powdered sugar is optional. Though you can get a kanelsnegle at almost any bakery or supermarket, the best ones can be found at a few choice locations around the city.
Here are our favorite, dare we say the best, cinnamon buns or kanelsnelge in Copenhagen:
Skt Peders Bageri
Skt Peders BageriCopenhagen’s favorite bakery makes a mean version of the city’s favorite treat. The star of the show is their beloved Onsdag Snegle (Wednesday Snail), a larger roll that’s specially priced on Wednesdays only (15 DKK!). They’re fluffy, fresh-baked and packed with cinnamon.
Features | Crunchy sugar crystals on top, not too sweet, strong cinnamon flavor |
Dough | Bread-like |
→ Skt Peders BageriSankt Peders Stræde 29 Opening Hours: |
Det Rene Brød
An organic bakery that does not skimp on the taste (or the sugar), these flaky beauties are almost dripping with cinnamon-buttery goodness. Make note: this kanelsnegle disproved our theory that height is necessary for the best taste.
Features | Soft in the middle, crunchy on the outside, not too sweet, buttery flavor |
Dough | Flaky |
→ Det Rene BrødRosenvængets Alle 17 |
Østerbrogade 103 2100 København Ø Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 6:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Godthåbsvej 45 2000 Frederiksberg Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun 6:00 am – 6:00 pm |
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Nørrebrogade 42 2200 København N Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Fri & Sat 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Sun 6:30 am – 6:00 pm |
Nørrebrogade 176 2200 København N Opening Hours: Everyday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Kronprinsessegade 62 1306 København N Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 6:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Meyers Bageri
A gooey, chocolatey option that you won’t want to miss, the Meyers Bageri cinnamon snail is a slightly more dessert-like take on the classic. All the important parts – the light crunch of the buttery pastry, the cinnamon – are there too.
Features | Chocolate glaze on top, strong caramelized sugar and butter flavors |
Dough | Flaky but sturdy |
→ Meyers BageriAmagerbrogade 48 |
Classensgade 33 2100 København Ø Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Jægersborggade 9 2200 København N Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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Gl. Kongevej 103 1850 Frederiksberg Opening Hours: Everyday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm |
St. Kongensgade 46 1264 København K Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Kgs. Nytorv 13 Basement at Magasin du Nord 1095 København K Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Sat & Sun 10:00 am – 10:00 pm |
Andersen Bakery
A mainstay on the Danish pastry world for over 50 years, Andersen’s two locations are constantly producing fresh, handmade pastries. Their kanelsnegle are tender, flaky and delicious.
Features | Cinnamon glaze on top, very sweet |
Dough | Flaky but sturdy |
→ Andersen BakeryBernstorffsgade 5 Opening Hours: |
Gl. Kongevej 148 1850 Frederiksberg C Opening Hours: |
Lagerkagehuset
Lagkagehuset has bakeries all over the city, so you’re never far from your next kanelsnegle. They tend to stay traditional, but that doesn’t mean their offerings are boring.
Features | Very sweet, sugar glaze on top |
Dough | Flaky |
→ LagkagehusetFrederiksborggade 6 Opening Hours: |
Frederiksberggade 21 1459 København K Opening Hours: |
Torvegade 45 1400 København K Opening Hours: |
Honorable Mentions
→ Holms Bager
→ Vedels Konditori & Bageri
→ Emmerys
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