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

Copenhagen’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 Bageri

Sankt Peders Stræde 29
1453 København K
Opening Hours:
Mon- Fri 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun Closed

 

 
 

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 Brød Rosenvængets Alle 17 2100 København Ø Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 6:00 am – 5:00 pm	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
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 Bageri Amagerbrogade 48 2300 København S Opening Hours: Everyday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm	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
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 Bakery Bernstorffsgade 5 1577 Copenhagen V Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 06:30 am – 7:00 pm Sat & Sun 7:30 am – 7:00 pm

Gl. Kongevej 148 1850 Frederiksberg C Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat & Sun 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

 
 

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

 

→ Lagkagehuset Frederiksborggade 6 1360 København K Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am – 7pm Sat 8am – 7pm Sun 8am- 5pm

Frederiksberggade 21 1459 København K Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am – 7pm Sat 8am – 7pm Sun 8am- 5pm

Torvegade 45 1400 København K Opening Hours: Everyday 6am – 7pm

 

 
 

Il Buco

Il Buco, the bakery and cafe in Islands Brygge, makes a strong case for the crunchy, flaky dough kanelsnegle. Their delicious iteration, topped with a caramelized sugar that’s not cloying, is life changing when had freshly baked (and they’re always freshly baked).

Can’t make it out to Il Buco? You can grab their kangelsnegle at La Dispensa and La Banchina, and many of the bakeries goods at locations around the city – they’re bread and other pastries are also excellent. But the real joy is having one of these right at their cafe with a cup of coffee and a few minutes to yourself. The bakery becomes a wonderful Italian eatery and wine bar in the evening!

 

Features	Crunchy outside. Thick, not too sweet cinnamon sugar filling
Dough	Flaky

 

→ Il Buco

Njalsgade 19C
2300 København S

Opening Hours:
Every day 7:30 am – midnight

Also available at La Dispensa and La Banchina.

 

 

Honorable Mentions

→ Holms Bager

→ Vedels Konditori & Bageri

→ Emmerys

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