Landbageriet Naturbageriet
Cinnamon Roll (Kanelsnegl)
Poppyseed Roll (Frosnapper)
Strawberry Walnut Danish (Spadnauer)
Gluten Free Almond Cake (Mandelkage)
Vegan Banana Cake (Banankage)
Gluten Free Carrot Cake (Gulerodskage)
Brought up during a conversation about allergies and intolerances while in Copenhagen, their population’s gluten-sensitive and pseudo-allergy voices far less loud than in America, Naturbageriet on Frederiksberggade near Nørreport Station is one of the capital’s rare bakeries catering to Vegans and those looking for a gluten free treat, the smallish space with some dry and refrigerated goods proving to be reasonably priced and quite popular on a Saturday morning just past 08h00.
Once again focusing on Organic Grains from nearby farms and Milk or Eggs, when applicable, likewise allocated, those visiting Naturbageriet will at first be somewhat confused by signage delineating what is versus what is not allergy sensitive and although Danish is used exclusively on labels the staff is English-fluent and happy to make suggestions, the eventual order entailing six choices from which half were designed for the store’s target audience.
Too small to offer seats, though at such an early hour several outdoor tables are unoccupied and unwatched nearby, it was with goods spread out that passers-by starred or commented on the sheer volume of food, most items larger than the average and first bites of the filled Danish showing well, the exterior flaky with a lot of butter within and the Strawberry Jam restrained from being too sweet by a generous amount of toasted Walnuts.
Intrigued by this version of the Poppyseed-studded Frosnapper, the Seeds folded into a soft and buttery braid with light sweetness that tasted much like Honey, it was largely in continuing to search for the city’s best Cinnamon Roll that the Gluten Free version was passed up in favor of a traditional one, the results very impressive and on par with that at St. Peder’s or Det Rene Brød.
Intrigued to see so many cakes offered, at least three more in addition to those sampled available, those looking for something hearty and rustic should throw caution to the wind and taste the Vegan Banana Cake that sees unleavened Rye and mashed Banana soaked in Cider and topped in sliced Apples with plenty and Cinnamon and Anise notes throughout while those avoiding Wheat will find equal pleasure in a lighter than average Carrot Cake made with Pineapple Juice, ground Coconut, Nuts and Carrots, the Almond Cake another great choice that tastes a lot like Caramel Cake found throughout the Southern United States but made with far better ingredients.