Andersen Bakery

A bakery that has ranked on Opinionated About Dining's Cheap Eats Europe list three consecutive years deserves your attention — and at Andersen Bakery in Copenhagen's Ørestad district, that recognition reflects something consistent rather than a one-season fluke.

Ranked #54 in 2023, #60 in 2024, and #78 in 2025 on the Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats Europe list, Andersen Bakery sits in a part of Copenhagen that most tourists never reach. Ørestad is a modern, metro-connected neighbourhood south of the city centre — planned, functional, and not remotely charming in the conventional sense. The bakery at Ørestads Blvd. 49A is a destination in spite of its surroundings, not because of them. If you are already in the area or willing to take the Metro (it is a direct ride from the city centre), this is worth the detour.

The Google rating of 4.7 across 362 reviews places Andersen Bakery firmly in the upper tier of Copenhagen's bakery scene. That kind of sustained score, for a neighbourhood spot rather than a tourist trap, suggests repeat customers who return by choice. For someone who has already visited once, the question is what to prioritise on a second trip , and the answer points toward seasonality.

What changes with the seasons, and when to go

Scandinavian bakeries operate on a clear seasonal rhythm, and Copenhagen's leading follow it closely. Cardamom and cinnamon take centre stage in autumn and winter; stone fruits and lighter pastries appear in summer. At a bakery with three years of OAD recognition, that rotation is worth tracking. The general rule for Copenhagen bakeries: visit in late summer for fruit-forward pastries, in December for spiced buns and enriched doughs that align with Danish jul traditions, and in early spring when the selection tends to be at its most creative before tourist season arrives. There are no specific seasonal items confirmed in the venue data, but this is the standard pattern across the city's better bakeries , and it is a reasonable frame for planning your visit.

Open daily from 6:30 am to 7 pm, the bakery runs a full-day schedule that most competitors do not match. Many of Copenhagen's celebrated bakeries keep shorter hours or close by early afternoon once product sells out. The 7 pm closing time here means Andersen is a viable option for an afternoon visit, not just a morning sprint. If you have been once for a morning pastry, a mid-afternoon return to assess the remaining selection , and what sells first , is a useful way to map the menu across a second trip.

How it fits the Copenhagen bakery picture

Copenhagen's bakery scene is competitive at every price point. Hart Bageri, co-founded by former Noma head baker Richard Hart, draws the longest queues and the most press. Juno the Bakery in Østerbro has a devoted following for its cardamom rolls specifically. Bageriet BRØD and Bageriet Benji fill out the mid-tier with reliable daily output, while KØBENHAVNS BAGERI covers a broader audience with volume. Andersen sits apart from most of these geographically, which keeps the queues shorter than at Hart or Juno. The OAD recognition gives it external validation that goes beyond local regulars , three consecutive years on a European list is not an accident.

For visitors building a Copenhagen food itinerary, Andersen makes most sense as a standalone detour on a metro day, or as a stop if you are heading to or from the airport. It is not the right call if you are staying in Nørrebro or the Inner City and want a morning pastry with minimum effort , in that case, Hart Bageri or Juno are closer options. But if you have already done those, Andersen is the logical next stop in a Copenhagen bakery progression.

For broader context on where to eat and stay in the city, see our full Copenhagen restaurants guide, our full Copenhagen hotels guide, and our full Copenhagen bars guide. If you are extending your trip beyond the capital, Jordnær in Gentofte is the closest high-end dining option north of the city, while Frederikshøj in Aarhus and Henne Kirkeby Kro in Henne represent the leading of Denmark's wider fine-dining offer. For bakery context outside Denmark, Radio Bakery in New York City and 26 Grains in London are the closest international equivalents in terms of Nordic-influenced grain-forward baking.

Also worth having on your radar elsewhere in Denmark: Alimentum in Aalborg, ARO in Odense, and Domæne in Herning for those touring the country. And if wine is part of your Copenhagen trip, our full Copenhagen wineries guide and our full Copenhagen experiences guide round out the picture.

Quick reference: Andersen Bakery, Ørestads Blvd. 49A, Copenhagen , open daily 6:30 am to 7 pm , no booking required , OAD Cheap Eats Europe ranked 2023–2025.

Ratings & Recognition

• Google: 4.7 / 5 (362 reviews)
• Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats Europe: #54 (2023), #60 (2024), #78 (2025)

Booking

No reservation needed. Walk in any time between 6:30 am and 7 pm. Selection will be fuller in the morning; by mid-afternoon some items will have sold through. If you have a specific product in mind, morning visits are the safer call.