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    Olsen's Danish Village Bakery

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    478 reviews
    #1 of 3 Quick Bites in Solvang
    £, Bakeries, Cafe, European
    1529 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-3634
    +1 805-688-6314
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    Open Now:07:00 - 18:00
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    4.5 478 reviews
    #1 of 3 Quick Bites in Solvang, California
    #1 of 63 Places to Eat in Solvang, California
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, Bakeries, Cafe, European, Scandinavian, Danish
    best apple strudel so yummyGreat PastriesMazarinkage - just like Denmark!

    Location and contact

    1529 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-3634
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    +1 805-688-6314

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    BREADS
    $16.95
    Cinnamon Swirl Bread With Icing
    Cinnamon Swirl Bread with Icing - Is it time for breakfast yet? Our Cinnamon Swirl Bread makes delightful toast.
    $16.95
    Cinnamon Swirl Bread Without Icing
    Cinnamon Swirl Bread without Icing - Is it time for breakfast yet? Our Cinnamon Swirl Bread without icing makes delightful french toast.
    $16.95
    Danish Style Raisin Bread
    Danish Style Raisin Bread - Raisin Bread the way it is meant to be with Cardamom spice, California raisins and topped with granulated sugar just waiting for the toaster.
    $15.95
    Onion Cheese Bread
    Delicious served as an appetizer or with soup and salads. Makes a great sandwich! Onion Cheese Bread is sprinkled with cheddar cheese on top, contains cheddar cheese, poppy seeds, onion and a touch of garlic inside.
    $18.95
    Rugbrod - Danish Rye Pumpernickel - Plain (3 pound)
    A Danish Rye Bread in Solvang is pumpernickel. This three pound loaf without Sunflower Seeds is a dense dark rye, sliced thin, it is great for open face sandwiches or with butter and parmesan cheese. Pop a slice into a toaster oven for a few minutes ... simply delicious!
    $25.5
    Rugbrod - Danish Rye Pumpernickel - Sunflower Seeds (5 pound)
    A Danish Rye Bread in Solvang is pumpernickel. This five pound loaf with Sunflower Seeds is a dense dark rye, sliced thin, it is great for open face sandwiches or with butter and parmesan cheese. Pop a slice into a toaster oven for a few minutes ... simply delicious!
    $16.95
    Scandinavian Cardamon Bread
    Sweet and rustic. This bread calls to you in the night! Made with cardamom spice and is excellent with jam or honey and a cold glass of milk.
    $16.95
    Scandinavian Dark Limpa Bread
    Thick crumbed bread flavored with caraway seeds and orange zest. This bread makes great toast just like Grandma used to make!
    $15.95
    SigTebrod - Danish Light Rye
    Danish Light Rye has all the taste of regular Danish Rye but without the caraway seeds. This bread is wonderful; light and soft inside. Ideal with chesses.
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    Authentic Danish pastries and breads. Family owned by a Danish family from Denmark that moved to Solvang in 1970 bringing with them the families bakery recipes. These recipes were created by the current owner's Great, Great, Great Grand Father. Have a great day discovering our "Danish Village."
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Breakfast
    CUISINES
    Cafe, European, Scandinavian, Danish
    FEATURES
    Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Just ok..

    We felt not as good as some of the other bakeries we visited. Ginger snaps were good, dipped butter cookie was fair. Everything looks really good though. Cute chocolate hearts for Valentine's day..

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Eleni L
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Best bakery in town

    Every time in Solvang make it a point stop in and get something from here. We have been coming to Solvang for many years and tried all the bakeries here and we think it is the best one here.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank ranchogordo
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for the 5 Star review and your continued patronage...And vote of confidence for the best "Danish Bakery' in the Danish Village of Solvang Ca. Have a GRAND Day!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Not up to the hype

    My husband and I each had one of their signature treats. Both were good, but nothing to write home about.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Sandi W
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your patronage and feedback do have a good day.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Lots of yummies!

    We actually visited this bakery twice during our weekend in Solvang. The first time, we had macarons, which my girls loved. We also tried the Napolean hats and the almond horns. I enjoyed the horn, but the Napolean hats were not my favorite. Second time...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Mami L
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for the 4 Star review and your patronage. A little about Olsen's.....Bent and Susy moved to Solvang in 1970 from Denmark and brought with them the recipes that Bent's Great, Great, Great Grandfather created as a Master Baker in Denmark so long ago....More

    Reviewed 15 January 2019
    The BEST Kringles around!!!!

    We stopped by to get some baked goods and heard about this place. Looking at the display case was overwhelming!!! We saw an article regarding the Kringles from this bakery and figured we should try it. We ended up getting 2 along with a loaf...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Elefantdude
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for the 5 Star review and your patronage. Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery is owned and operated by Bent and Susy Olsen. Bent, a third generation master baker, brought his great-grandfather’s original Danish recipes with him from faraway Aerøskøbing, Denmark in 1970. Today, he...More

    Reviewed 2 January 2019
    The Best in Solvang!

    We come to Solvang about 6 times a year and, after trying several bakeries, which are all good, Olsen's is the best! We have traveled the world and never found a better Marzipan log. The Swedish Delight is also amazing. The people are always very...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Joseph C
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 January 2019

    Thank you for the 5 Star review and your continued patronage. A little history about Olsen's.....Bent and Susy moved to Solvang in 1970 from Denmark where the family has a four generational history of baking. The recipes Olsen's uses today were created by Bent's Great,...More

    Reviewed 23 December 2018 via mobile
    Enjoy buying baked goods here

    I enjoying going here to buy my goodies, never disappointed, no matter what I buy. Highly recommend going her and getting something.More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank B9642RLjudyc
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 26 December 2018

    Thank you for the 5 Star review and you patronage. Glad you enjoy our Danish pastries.....A little about us Bent and Susy moved to Solvang in 1970 from Denmark where the family has a four generational history of baking. They brought with them the recipes...More

    Reviewed 11 December 2018
    Not a sweets or danish person, but Yum - the pastries here are yummie

    They have tables if you want to eat in, or you can order at the counter case, which is filled with all types of sweets. Their pastries are excellent (I'm NOT a pastry person) but my pregnant daughter was begging for a kringle from Olsen's...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank 26deanneb
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 15 December 2018

    Thank you for the 4 Star review and your patronage. Keep in mind for emergencies you can always order on line have a GRAND Holiday Season!

    Reviewed 9 December 2018 via mobile
    Danish Breakfast

    Stopped by this bakery as we saw a long queue. We tried the Almond bun and chocolate eclair. Abit too sweet for our taste but generally not bad. Coffee was not too bad.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank JennyK3157
    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 10 December 2018

    Thank you for the 4 Star review and your patronage have a Grand Holiday Season!

    Reviewed 30 October 2018
    The real deal

    This place is busy all morning but the lines move quickly and the baked goods are authentic and delicious.More

    Date of visit: August 2018
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    olsensbakery, Public Relations Manager at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2018

    Thank you for the 5 Star review and your patronage. You are right the baked goods are authentic Danish....Bent and Susy moved to Solvang in 1970 from Denmark where the family has a 4 generational history of baking. The recipes they use today were created...More

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