With 31 locations throughout Oslo and surrounding cities Baker Hansen is almost always nearby, yet despite its chain-status each Café continues to bake everything on site while offering a wide variety of beverages ranging from freshly squeezed Juice to freely-refillable Coffee.
Visited at Haakon VII Gate 5, a sizable space with friendly service and plenty of seating, it was after perusing options that four items were taken outside to enjoy on streetside seats.
The life's work of Arnt Hansen, born in Kvikne but trained in Trondheim, recipes have largely remained the same since 1861 and thanks to a seasonal focus and housemade Preserves both the rustic Rhubarb Muffin and soft Cake wrapped in Marzipan with Raspberries fair well.
A master baker who later passed the business to son Haakon, expansion soon to follow, Hansen's goods have been served to prisoners of war and on polar expeditions though the better bet seems to be enjoying either Kanelbolle, Jubileumsbolle or both in comfort over conversation and a warm beverage. read more