JUNO The Bakery — The Award-Winning Bakery Everyone’s Talking About

Østrebro is an elegant and family-friendly neighborhood - which explains why fewer tourists visit it, in comparison to some of Copenhagen’s other areas. The tourists who do come will find a neighborhood with quite a few cafés and restaurants, but the lack of hotels or attractions makes it a destination best suited for returning visitors or for those who wish to taste the “real” Danish life. It is therefore somewhat surprising that JUNO has managed to become a pilgrimage site for pastry lovers.

There are plenty of bakeries and cafés in the tourist areas that offer high-quality pastries, and yet it seems that, with over 174 thousand followers on their Instagram, the hypnotizing sights do their job of attracting the masses and sealing the deal. Their reputation was further cemented this year, when JUNO was awarded the title of ‘Byens Bedste 2025’ by Berlingske magazine — a recognition that places them firmly among Copenhagen’s culinary icons.

JUNO is an independent, family-run business established in 2017 and is fully dedicated to artisanal baking and the use of high-quality ingredients. They are committed to maintaining high standards and take pride in collaborating with local farmers, most of whom work with organic farming methods, taking into consideration the local biodiversity - including growing ancient varieties of grain or heirloom varieties of apples. For the people at Juno, these are more than just a source of good ingredients; they’re also an opportunity to collaborate with people who share their vision. At the Bakery, you’ll find a wide range of traditional breads and pastries, alongside occasional seasonal appearances. If a cardamom bun or sourdough bread is your heart’s desire - you won’t be disappointed here!

I have to admit it took me far too long to visit it myself and it is a culinary sin I must confess to. As part of a family visit I had, we held our own little competition to find the perfect cardamom bun among Copenhagen’s finest bakeries. This was the perfect excuse to come to Juno and start the day off right, before continuing with the day’s adventure.

It was a sunny, pleasant day on a weekend and, as we arrived, there was a rather long line waiting for us. It was, after all, a late Saturday morning but luckily the line was manageable and the customer flow steady. It was obvious that the bakery is no stranger to large crowds and every guest was greeted with a smile and handled efficiently.

The bakery is located at a triangular-shaped joint between the streets of Århusgade and Løgstørgade. At the front, a small space with a few tables for guests is surrounded by a live hedge. Since most seats were taken and we were quite a few people, we had planned to grab the pastries and find a nearby spot to enjoy the sunny day, while we devour the pastries.

Inside, the bakery has a warm and minimalist Nordic style. On one side, a huge window gives the guests a peek behind the scenes, on the army of pastry chefs working hard throughout the day. On the wooden shelves across from the doorway, you can find a variety of decorated tin boxes, full of butter cookies. Ready for guests to pick up as they head to the counter to place their order.

As a child, I have memories of my grandmother’s tin box which had pictures of butter cookies and writing in Danish but contained her sewing kit. What a disappointment for a sweets-loving kid like me! However, with Juno’s beautifully-illustrated boxes, there’s no mistaking them! Inside you’ll find a variety of butter cookies, created as part of their vision, rooted in the best of Danish tradition. At the moment, these boxes are sold only at the bakery, but the people at Juno hope to reach the whole world soon.

Out loot of the day:

Cardamom Bun

BMO - Bolle med Ost (In Danish)

Almond Croissant

In addition to the breads, pastries and cookies, the bakery also offers good-quality Danish filter coffee. Some in our group loved it, while others were simply craving an espresso-based option. Luckily, Copenhagen makes room for both. If you are anything like them, you’d be happy to hear I have a great tip for that!

Løgstørgade street is a small one, that leads into a small city square called Bopa Plads. It is the perfect place to enjoy a green, quiet urban corner, sunbathed in warm Danish sun rays. Just across the street there is Prolog Kaffebar, where you can extend your pastry experience with a specialty coffee, typically light-roasted. The lighter roast gives the coffee a tangy (and would say better) flavor, while still maintaining high quality. And the best part? They serve Juno’s pastries too — so the experience continues.

And now that we are wiser, here are a few details and tips to know:

JUNO The Bakery Århusgade 48 st.2100 Copenhagen

Opening hours:

Tuesdays - Saturdays, From 7:30 to 18:00

Sundays, From 7:30 to 16:00 (Closed on Mondays)

• You can walk along Århusgade in a straight line form the M4 line’s Nordhaven station or get off on the M3 line’s Poul Henningsens Plads metro station and find your way while strolling the streets of Østerbro

• You can order pastries in advance, through their website, until 19:00 the day before but make sure you receive confirmation from the bakery

It’s no wonder JUNO just earned the title of ‘Byens Bedste 2025’ — and once you’ve tried it, you’ll understand why. So next time you travel the area, don’t miss out on this adventure and let me know what you thought!