Lillebrors Bageri: A Gem on Rörstrandsgatan

Lillebrors Bageri is located on Rörstrandsgatan, a street that turns car-free during the summer. It’s a popular spot, so it’s best to go early to avoid long lines. I arrived shortly after they opened at 8 a.m., with only a few customers ahead of me. But it wasn’t long before more people started to arrive, and a line quickly formed. Fortunately, service is fast, so the wait goes by quickly.

As a big fan of cardamom buns, I was eager to try Lillebrors after reading so many positive reviews. A simple outdoor seating area with a wooden bench and a tree stump as a table adds to the charm.

I ordered a cinnamon croissant and a cardamom bun. The cinnamon croissant was buttery and chewy with a satisfying crunch, while the cardamom bun was perfect—soft, chewy, sweet, with just the right amount of cardamom, exactly how I like it.

The café only serves brewed coffee with dairy and non-dairy milk options, and it paired well with the pastries, helping to balance out the sweetness.

Although Lillebrors doesn’t offer a wide variety of baked goods, its offerings are top-notch. It has easily become one of my favorite bakeries in Stockholm.

 

Rörstrandsgatan 10, 113 40 Stockholm, Sweden

Hart bakery

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Hart Bageri is a popular bakery in Copenhagen founded by Richard Hart, a former baker at Noma. In addition to its famous sourdough bread, Hart offers a variety of delicious pastries, including cardamom rolls, tarts, and cheesecakes.

The bakery has now expanded to 10 locations across Copenhagen. I visited the branch in Holmen, which is nestled in a charming wooden building overlooking the water. The café has a few tables indoors but many more outside, both at the front and back, providing a scenic spot to enjoy your treats.

I chose one of Hart’s specialties—the cardamom croissant, a favorite among chefs. It was absolutely divine! It was flaky, buttery, chewy, sweet, and sticky, with a texture denser than a typical croissant but still soft. All the goodness was packed into one pastry, and it paired perfectly with my flat white.

It’s easy to see why this bakery is so popular.

Galionsvej 41, 1437 København, Denmark