Lille Bakery is an artisanal bakery and café in a converted industrial building on Refshaleøen, Copenhagen. The open kitchen puts the baking and food preparation in view, with room to sit inside or in the courtyard. Go for sourdough, Danish pastries and a changing menu of breakfast and lunch dishes; the blomster bun, berliner and focaccia are among the options to look for. Filter coffee and homemade drinks round out a stop that pairs well with exploring Refshaleøen.
A bakery in a former industrial area
Lille Bakery is at Refshalevej 213B on Refshaleøen, a former industrial area across the harbour from central Copenhagen. The bakery occupies a converted warehouse, with an airy interior and an open kitchen where baking and food preparation happen in view. Large windows bring daylight into the space, and communal tables suit a shared breakfast or a longer meal.
The location takes some planning if you are sightseeing in the city centre. It makes more sense as part of a visit to Refshaleøen, where Reffen street food market and Copenhagen Contemporary are nearby. The area also has a former shipbuilding character, a contrast with the bakery’s relaxed café setting.
Bread, pastries and a changing menu
Sourdough and rye bread are central to the bakery’s appeal. Its rye loaf is made with rye from Brinkholm farm, about 70 kilometres from the bakery. You can sit down with bread and accompaniments or buy a loaf to take away. Pastries and other bakes include berliners, cinnamon rolls, buns and focaccia; the exact selection changes.
The breakfast and lunch menu also shifts with what is being cooked. Past dishes include eggs on sourdough, salads, quiche and open-faced sandwiches. Savoury options have included focaccia with kale and mushrooms, and a carrot, pumpkin and ricotta tart. Sweet choices have included rhubarb tart and olive oil pumpkin cake. Treat the menu as a snapshot of what the bakery makes, not a fixed list of daily items.
How to plan your stop
Order at the counter, then settle in to eat or take your food away. There is seating indoors and space in the courtyard. The bakery serves coffee, and homemade drinks such as kombucha have also appeared on the menu. If you want to try more than one bake, sharing with a friend makes it easier to sample both sweet and savoury choices.
Popular items may be gone by mid-afternoon, so an early visit gives you more chance of finding the pastry you want. For a savoury stop, arriving around lunchtime is another option, when dishes such as quiche and focaccia may be available. The menu changes, so check what is on offer when you arrive.
FAQ
Where is Lille Bakery in Copenhagen?
It is at Refshalevej 213B on Refshaleøen, outside the city centre. Reffen and Copenhagen Contemporary are nearby.
What should I order at Lille Bakery?
Look for sourdough, a berliner, focaccia or the blomster bun. The breakfast and lunch menu changes, so savoury dishes depend on what is being prepared.
When should I visit Lille Bakery?
Go early if you have a particular pastry in mind, as popular items can sell out by 2pm. Just before lunch is a good time to look for savoury bakes.
Can I eat at Lille Bakery or take food away?
Both options are available. There is indoor seating and a courtyard.
