Copenhagen Pastry

Ok, there’s really not a lot I can say that hasn’t been covered by the other 500+ reviews and 5 stars. There isn’t a single pastry I’ve tried that I haven’t enjoyed. When my husband and I discovered this little gem near our place, we knew we were in trouble! We’ve since been there an embarrassing number of times.
I am shocked to see any reviews under 4 stars. I am a bit of a pastry-​addict myself and everything here is fresh, flaky, and just perfect. The friendly, pleasant service is a nice bonus.
Do yourself a favor and go get delicious pastries!

I always eat Danish pastries every time I go to Solvang. I have been wanting to try Copenhagen for years, finally I had the opportunity today.
We went to Room and Board to check on some furniture so we decided to stop by Copenhagen on our way back home.
First of all I want to thank the lady who help us. She was very friendly and upbeat. She gave us a few samples to try.
The pastries were so fresh and packed with flavor.
Prices are very affordable.
My favorite was the Kringle.

I have come here many times. It is a treat that I try not to indulge too often. Coming here is easy they have a parking lot located next to the bakery. if you are not sure what to get just ask. They are very helpful and will guide you. I got the Kringle which is filled with custard and almond paste. I also got the hat which is filled with marzipan. Truly a treat. I sure wish they had a place to sit.

Had two very, very good pastries here– the kringle and the Copenhagen were both well worth the noms! Didn’t quite put me in the mind of my last visit to Lagkagehuset, but it was close.
Sadly the rest didn’t quite hold up their end of my memories– chocolate, diamond, and spandauer weren’t bad but not enough to make me dream of being back in Denmark. Friends who love making baked goods were in agreement. The cinnamon roll was pretty meh– crust did not live up to what the center promised.
Staff were very friendly and service was quick.
3.5 stars. Really tempted to round up, but not quite convinced.

Copenhagen Pastry — I have been ordering pastries for work and home from this small little bakery overlooking Washington since I ever moved to culver city.
I would like to end my review with just one line — EVERYTHING on their menu is absolutely delicious.
If you are looking for small in size, light, custard/​chocolate filled goodies, one cannot go wrong with this place.

If you’re ever in culver city, you must stop here and try at least one of their delectables.
Copenhagen pastry is the prime example of what a perfect pastry is, from technique, execution, and flavors.
It is a small shop on the street where limited parking is available. Metered parking is also available on the street.
The marzipan is delicious and is their main stuffing in the Napoleon hat. Custard is also a main stuffer, more so layered, in their flakey pastries such as their signature pastry, Copenhagen pastry.
Employees are friendly. I haven’t disliked any pastry here. Wonderful pastry shop all around.

Kringles are pastries that a few bakeries in Racine, Wisconsin, have elevated to sheer delicacies. They are typically, large, oval-​shaped and rich with flavor due to their many intricate layers. Kringles are addictive. (Surprisingly, I found a bakery in a Buffalo, New York, suburb that does them equally well.)
I had high expectations for a place called Copenhagen Bakery. Kringles here are sold by the small slice and that’s a good thing because one dull, dry, tasteless slice is more than enough. These aren’t even in the same realm of what a kringle should be. Oh, well, expectations dashed.
I tried another round pastry with red filling — I don’t know what flavor the color red was trying to be – that had less flavor than those sold in gas stations. I’m sorry but this place seems to be masquerading as a bakery.

I’ve heard so many good things about this bakery that I had it bookmarked for quite a while. When Donna S. and I were embarking on our food adventure of Culver City, Copenhagen Pastry had to be on that list! We were actually too full to stop by immediately after lunch, which was really close by. Instead, we made a detour to Santa Monica and Third Street Promenade to walk off the food coma and then come back to get some pastries!
There is street parking and a very small lot to the left of the building. The lot only had 4 spots + 1 handicapped spot. It’ll be a tight squeeze to get out if there are larger cars (like trucks or SUVs) already parked. However, I am appreciative of the free parking offered and since the turnover is quick from people picking up their pastries, I’m sure spots open up rather quick if all were taken.
We came before 3 pm and already they have some limited availability of their popular items. Donna S. and I both scooped up the last 2 pieces of the chocolate pastry. I also added the popular kringle, Copenhagen pastry, and raspberry pastry to my order. Each pastry was priced at $ 1.95.
The chocolate pastry was flaky and buttery. A dollop of chocolate was placed on the top center of the pastry. However, the chocolate pastry I had did not have any custard at all, despite the description online that mentions it having custard. =(
The kringle is my favorite. It looks a bit dry, but oh ho ho, it is not. It is pure deliciousness. Love the almond, custard (thank goodness this one had custard!), sugar sprinkled all over, and the flaky pastry parts!
Side note: on our way here, Donna S. and I found out that they opened up a location closer to us in Pasadena. If we only knew that earlier, we could’ve been enjoying some Copenhagen pastries since last year! Oh well. At least we tried the baked goods from the original source!

Love it! I never was a fan of Danish pastries but this was different – Authentic and not overly sweet! The pastry has nice flake and texture with the right amount of cream. We loved everything we tried: Poppy twist, Chocolate, Napoleon Hat, Copenhagen, Kringle, Nougat Crown. My favorite is the Nougat crown because it has three different fillings in the pastry. Next would be the Napoleon hat; a dense dessert with almond paste and dipped in dark chocolate. Then we have the Kringle, a thinner pastry filled with almond paste and custard, and the Napoleon, thin too but with only custard filling.
The bakery itself is small with no sitting room. There are little toys and books on display. The staff were very nice and welcoming. They do sell coffee and tea to go with the sweet delights! You can park in their small lot or on the street in front. You can order online for pickup.
My only complaint about this place is that they need to be closer to me!

This place has the best danishes ever. I came here on a Sunday Morning right when it opened at 8am and there were already 3 people in line in front of me. The line moves very quickly and i was able to get a box of pastries within 5 minutes. The Kringle is their signature item, so make sure you get that one. I’m not so hot on their cinnamon pastries, but the Copenhagen Pastry and Spandauer are really good.
There is plenty of metered street parking and there is a small lot with a few spots right next to the store. Additionally, they just opened a 2^nd store in Pasadena which i’m eagerly waiting to try. What surprises me about this location is that their pastries are awesome, but i’ve never seen a huge line. Either way, this place is a must try for pastry and bakery fanatics.

I bought a box of pastries a while back and loved everything I tasted from Copenhagen Pastry!
The owner is really kind and will help you make a selection. We had time for a brief conversation about Copenhagen and Noma.
Highly recommended!

Damn that was a fresh pastry! That was my first thought after I inhaled their chocolate pastry within minutes of leaving. It and their Copenhagen pastry are where it’s at! The diamond is great too. I do wish the chocolate one had more custard and more chocolate, but it gets the job done very well. They are light and you can easily have two in one sitting.
The best Copenhagen style pastry I ever had was in Copenhagen. I cannot say the ones here are as good, (the one there was life changing) but I will say they are in a similar ball park and likely the closest you’ll find outside of Copenhagen. You can order ahead online too and they have a convenient little parking lot just to the left of their storefront. I’ll definitely be grabbing more of these on future trips back to LA.

Copenhagen Pastry is undoubtedly one of the gems of downtown Culver City.
Perhaps cold weather is attributable to why Danish pastries are so deliciously buttery. Regardless, I’ve had enough of them in my life to know that it takes masterful execution to ensure they remain moist, yet not overly buttery to the point of their detriment. Copenhagen Pastry does an exquisite job in ensuring all of their products possess these traits.
Owner Karen moved to LA straight from Denmark, bringing along her traditional pastry recipes and opening up shop on Washington Blvd.
Their two most noteworthy items are the Kringle (almond flavor) and the Copenhagen (custard flavor), both of which are must-​trys that I highly recommend. They are amazing flaky and elegant: buttery and sweet, yet not overwhelmingly so. They are baked thin, but pack a much greater flavor punch than their appearance would suggest. You take a bite, and it feels like you are eating something luxurious, a fact which is belied by the price, as each item is under $ 2.
Venturing beyond these two standards leads you to some equally noteworthy items, some of my personal favorites being:
Morning Poppy: completely covered with seeds, which you’ll blissfully be tasting for hours to come which.
Kranse Cake: Not as simple as it looks, this small, unassuming gluten-​free cake delivers a TNT blast of almond flavor, with a touch of dark chocolate on the bottom.
Aside from their meticulous preparation, and near-​constant flow of fresh pastries out from the oven, the shop is bright and clean both inside and out. The staff is extremely helpful and polite – as a nice touch, they place your poppy varieties in a separate bag as the others.
And, as if that weren’t enough, they even have their own dedicated parking lot in an area where space is a premium.
With enough authentic artisinalism to make you feel like you’re in Denmark without having to across the Atlantic, this is a unique bakery to the area which I find myself craving regularly.

*****Marzipan and More!*****
Sadly, Marzipan has become the forgotten dessert. It’s not really a dessert but an ingredient in desserts that consists primarily of almond paste and a few other ingredients (like honey) that fuse together and make magic! The authentic Scandinavian and European bakeries that used Marzipan have, sadly, been replaced over the years and are difficult to find. Well, here is one!
~The Owners/​Service-​5 Stars!
I introduced myself to the lovely couple in the parking lot who happened to be the owners, Karen and Fred. Vip service followed!
~Personal Marzipan and Pastry Tasting!
Karen brought out 7 or 8 different products including the three Marzipan products they have, the Kringle, Coffee Bread and more. She even brought out milk for the tasting!
~Marzipan-4.5 Stars.
The three they had were chocolate versions including a dark chocolate. All were very good. The Hat was my favorite. Their version of Marzipan is not too sweet… but sweet enough. Karen explained their version incorporates the sweet and slightly bitter versions. these were very good!
~Kringle and Coffee Bread-​5 Stars!
Very Fresh and oh so tasty Danish pastries!
This is primarily a take out place. I only wish they would have a small café here in OC. While the pastries are, indeed, very sweet, I am finding it difficult to believe that anything could possibly be sweeter than Fred and Karen!
Copenhagen Pastries. hoping you come to OC!

Love love love this place! Authentic Danish Pastries! Where can you find that nowadays? Such a perfect pastry to share with friends and family.
Favorite:
Copenhagen
Diamond
Chocolate
ENJOY the ORDINARY!

Dear Kringle pastry at Copenhagen,
I swear I have dreams about you. You are so good, even though you’re so simple. I wish I could eat you everyday and still fit into my pants. I wish I lived closer to you but at the same time I’m glad you aren’t too close (i.e. refer to my statement about my pants). Sorry that I sometimes cheat on you and get the Apple Pastry, but I low-​key have commitment issues, .I hope you understand.
K good talk, I love you Kringle.
Byeeee
xoxo Jenn

Oh my Kringle! In my opinion, one of the best bakeries on the westside. Everything is baked fresh daily so come early if you want to get something you saw on their menu as these goodies sell in flash. Everything I’ve tried has not disappointed but of course, my favorite is the Kringle. A flaky pastry with almond paste baked in then sprinkled with sliced almonds and sugar on top! So heavenly I’m drooling thinking about it.
The bakery had a nice clean modern look and it even has a window where you can see them making the pastries! They display all their goods nicely and is easy to pick and choose. I definitely have to remind myself not to eat with my eyes as everything looks as delicious as it actually is!
The only thing about this bakery is getting here and they’re closed on Mondays. Parking OK as there’s ample amount of street parking and 3 spots on the side of the bakery but actually getting there, you have to be going west on Washington Blvd. It’s a bit of an inconvenience as I would probably come here every day had the parking been a little easier. I guess it is a blessing in disguise as they can seriously take all my monies in exchange for all the Kringles!!!

I had bookmarked Copenhagen before I got to town & knew I had to make a trip for breakfast one day!
The bf & I love our almond pastries & Copenhagen had so many pictures of flaky, buttery, almond goodness :) There’s some street parking & a small lot which maybe fit 4 cars? Upon entering around 9 – 9:30AM, we noticed that there were not many pastries on display! We asked if that’s all they had & the girl said yes, they sell out quickly in the mornings & would have more in another hour or so.
There were a couple of samples on the counter so we tried them. The Kringle, which we loved & ended getting 2 of & a cinnamon twist which wasn’t cinnamon-​y enough for us. The Kringle had almond paste w/​a hint of vanilla custard & was perfectly sweetened! I opted to try the Copenhagen as well & that had a large amount of vanilla custard in the center w/​chocolate & vanilla icing on the side. This was good if you like custard!
They do serve coffee as well but we opted to bring our pastries to a coffee shop nearby since there was no place to sit. I definitely would recommend a trip here if you’re in the area but maybe call ahead and make sure they have what you want to try!

As far as Danish pastries go, Copenhagen Pastry is likely the best.
It is far superior to anything in Solvang and we tried a number of Danish bakeries but none match the renowned light and flaky pastries that Copenhagen features.
I also really like how all the pastries are a shade under $ 2 bucks. 5 pastries at 1.95 each was only 9.75.
Their ingredients are uniquely Danish and that means the rye bread is made with the best rye berries. I liked the coffee bread, the apple and raspberry danishes.
I also need to tip my hat to their employees because they are really patient with you selections, offer samples, and even explain the baking process. I know about explanations because I brought an old classmate here who for some reason decided to interrogate the poor lady about every nuance of the Danish baking process. People be crazy sometimes.
All said, my parents really enjoyed their pastries and they had been craving authentic Danish pastries since they went on a cruise to Denmark.
High marks all around!

Man, I think I’ve had this place bookmarked since it opened and saw all the stellar Unilocal reviews rolling in! FINALLY got around to giving it a try! Came on a Friday afternoon around 1:30pm
— copenhagen pastry — this was recommended by my friend and it’s delicious! Super light and flaky, and the filling in the middle is lovely and custardy!
— chocolate pastry — a bit disappointing, there’s no chocolate in the middle! Just the splotch on top :(
— raspberry pastry/​apple pastry — same light flaky body with a yummy fruit center and that circle of icing around the whole thing
— kringle — I didn’t like this at all since it’s very almondy and I am not a fan of almond :(
The various other pastries I got were all light, flaky, not too oily and held up well after a few days of sitting out on the counter. There’s a teeny tiny parking lot (4 spaces, barely) on the side of Copenhagen if you’re lucky, but street parking isn’t so hard to find either. Will definitely be back!