Visited Olsen's Danish Village Bakery during our trip to Solvang and absolutely loved it. The moment you walk in, the smell of fresh pastries and butter fills the entire bakery, it truly feels like stepping into a little town in Denmark. The pastries were buttery without being overly sweet, which made them even better. Staff were friendly. If you visit Solvang, one of the "must-stop" spots is definitely Olsen's Danish Village Bakery. Highly recommend! Check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pSuSW9/ read more

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I had to wait at least 30 minutes but it was worth it. Apple strudel - 5/5 not too sweet, apples were fresh, I recommend this! Mocha waffle - 3.75/5 the cream in between was delicious but I found the waffle part a bit too sweet and sticky. The mocha flavor was nice. It was good but I would skip this next time. read more

I stopped in on a very busy Saturday morning at close to 11am and there was a line snaking out the door, which I guess is a good sign, because then all the pastries and food items are moving quickly so should keep everything fresh. I got in line behind everyone else but the good thing is that this line moved pretty fast. They had three women working and each would get your order, ring you up and move on to the next. When it was my turn, I ordered a peppermint latte as still feeling sick and also got a half loaf of their seeded pumpernickel bread (although this feels more like fitness bread now that I have eaten two slices). I wanted a sister coffee cake which they advertised but it did not exist so I chose a cinnamon crisp. The peppermint latte was made by another guy who seems his sole responsibility was beverages, so that was good thinking on the business. This drink was solid, I would get it again. The seeded fitness bread is very good, very fresh and exactly what I was looking for! I wish I had bought another half loaf of this. The cinnamon crisp was ok, a little too dry for me, but thats probably my fault. It is after all a crisp haha. After I chose my bakery items, I also went over to their gift shop and picked up a souvenir. This is a great Danish bakery in Solvang, its not Denmark, but it does remind me of the delicious items offered at Danish bakeries. Id definitely come back here again! And next time, will stick with danishes! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Seeded fitness bread - Excellent! - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

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This little bakery is a great local bakery. Staff very attentive and give great recommendations. Danish and pastry not overly sweet. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

TLDR: It's simple things done well. I'm normally wary of going to places that tourists frequent, but this is a place that I feel matches the hype. Thoughts: I must admit that I'm not a bread person. The only reason I went here is that I had to take some tourists around. Solvang was a pretty obvious stop to make, and we found ourselves in Olsen's. I'm a believer of nailing the simple things, because you won't be able to hide it in fluff. What I liked about Olsen's bread is that they taste home made. The flavors taste exactly like what you asked for, and they don't have those added chemicals that certain establishments use to make the flavors "pop out". The bread was flaky, chewy, and an overall joy to consume. Ambiance: The tables and chairs had a cafe vibe (which is what the place is). It's clean, the bakery smelled great, and the high foot traffic means that the turnaround keeps the food fresh. Service: Straightforward. Pick your bread, ask your questions, and the staff will ring you up after getting what you asked for. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Cheese Danish, Apple pocket - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

When you drive by Solvang, you must stop for some butter cookies. I miss the blue tin can from childhood and they didn't have any with fresh made cookies. You can always get the next best thing! Giant bucket of fresh butter cookies! Service is excellent. There is some seating. read more

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We ordered quite a few pastries from here. Although the line was long, it moved very quickly. We couldn't wait to try one of them and pulled out the strawberry danish. We also grabbed one of the hot cross buns, a cherry and cheese danish, and an almond pastry. It was a good place to tie us over while waiting for the restaurant next door. Would recommend coming inside for a quick cute pastry. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Danish Strawberry - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Had a great experience here. KELSEY was top notch for just starting there and deserves a good review. Thanks KELSEY, for your kindness and gratitude. . read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Justin after eating his chocolate.. - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Very quaint bakery with lots of beautiful goodies to choose from. You pick your treat and it's served to your table on a white porcelain plate. No paper plates here. Only negative is there isn't a public restroom. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Lemon - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Food is Great! Service is Swell! Ambiance is Fantastic and Terrific! Thank You Olsen's Danish Village Bakery, Everything it was all Delicious! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Limpa Bread! - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

The bakery has some traditional charm. Busy store, the line is a bit disorganized. The baked goods are pricier than the other bakery. The store has a couple of seats inside and out, but overall really busy. Has a large selection, but the quality of the items were underwhelming. The ladyfinger (butter) cookie was $5.25 which was okay, it had filling inside. Nothing special. Somewhat hard to bite and crumby. Tiramisu roll cookie is $5.25, a bit pricey for a cookie. It is a crunchy almost like brittle cookie with mocha filling, did not also taste like coffee. The Austrian cake ($7.50) was interesting, it has a honeycomb texture on the outside, filled with a lot of almond flavor. I will come back to try the pastries rather than the cookies. read more

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Line was long and cleared a table to sit down. Ciffee was good and we devoured our morning pastries read more

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I was so excited to visit Solvang for their pastries! There was a line, but I felt that it moved pretty quickly. I ended up ordering the Almond Horn, which was an almond cookie that was dipped in chocolate. I really enjoyed it, and it was the perfect little snack for me in the morning. Great ambiance, since there's so many sweets to look at, and they even have a little gift shop with their own knick-knacks. read more

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We had a pineapple/cream cheese danish and an apple strudel. Both SO DELICIOUS and fresh! Definitely a must try spot for pastries.

On mission drive, this is arguably the most popular bakery in town. There's street parking across the street and a parking lot also. When you enter you're greeted by a lovely baker mechanical display figure. The bakery has an old school vibe to it, with tables inside and outside. Nothing too fancy. There's an assortment of various danish pastries and cookies, however since it was our first time, they were out of a lot of stuff. I got the apple danish the first time loved it, and went in a second time just to get the cheese danish which was even better. Definitely a must try!! read more

For my first trip to Solvang, I figured I needed to try this bakery. It took 30 minutes in line on a Saturday night. When I left, the line was the same as when I got in it with 30 minutes until closing! The inside had some tables and had Christmas decorations up. I bought a few pastries and a bucket of cookies. My husband and I tried some cookies in our hotel room and loved them so much we went back the next morning to buy another bucket for a gift. Everything was good and fresh but was a little too sweet for my liking. I'll be back for the cookies bucket though. My favorite was the cinnamon cookies and wish I could buy a box of just those! read more

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Excellent treats here. A bucket of cookies is a great gift for bringing to someone's home. Their bear claws are the best. Be prepared for a line. Service is friendly and do their best to keep the lines moving. Cute interior, danish traditional style. read more

Some really great pastries from here! I got some cookies, a loaf of cinnamon raisin bread, and an almond raspberry tarte(?). All of which were fresh and high quality. I really appreciated the texture of the bread and the crispy sugar on top. The line was long on a Saturday afternoon but certainly worth the wait (it also didn't move that slowly!) read more

Line was out the door when we went but it went by pretty fast!! We ordered the cream cheese danish and the raspberry danish. The danishes were standard, both 4/5. The raspberry jam flavor was really pleasant and complimented the danish. We wish the danishes were more flaked and maybe warmed up but for what it was it was a danish! There's a good amount of tables inside and they have some outside. It's a cute charming bakery and they also have the buckets of danish cookies! Good stop if you're nearby! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Danish Raspberry and Danish Cream Cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

We came into solvang on an early morning and this was one of the first places open. You can't beat pastries that are freshly baked. We shared the breakfast combo that comes with a pastry, roll, cheese, coffee, and juice. Oftentimes I get flaky pastries that turn out dry but these were perfectly baked- flaky on the outside and moist on the inside. I also tried some of the chocolate covered waffles but I think the bear claws and rolls is where it's at. Ambiance is no frills but you can see why this place gets busy quick read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Breakfast combo - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Such a neat little spot. Love the rustic feel to it and how the tables were set up. Does the theme of the town and had parties that were to die for. Little in the pricy side if you ask me but def worth it and very tasty. Their customer service was great, we didn't have to wait long at times the lines can get big. Left with a bag full of goodies and a nice size bucket of their traditional cookies. read more

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Went to Olsen's for breakfast and was delighted! The bear claw was light, flaky, sweet, and the perfect amount of almond flavor. The sesame roll was crispy on the outside without being dry at all. The queen Elizabeth tart was delectable as well. This place was definitely worth the stop! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Pure deliciousness - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

tl;dr even at Solvang's most highly regarded Danish bakery, the signature pastries fail to impress After a walk through Solvang, all of the Danish bakeries start to blend together (it doesn't help that they all offer an identical lineup of pastries at similar prices). But the most popular spot is Olsen's Danish Village Bakery at the westmost end of town. Olsen's was opened by third-generation Danish baker Bent Olsen in 1970, and it remains a regionally acclaimed bakery. On a weekend morning, expect heavy pedestrian traffic between Olsen's and Paula's Pancake House next door. As with most establishments in Solvang, the exterior architecture is charmingly Danish. An intricate, kringle-motifed sign hangs from the second floor. Inside, fluorescent lights illuminate the dated, sepia-toned space. Patrons loop past day-old breads, pre-packaged butter cookies, and a Danish baker animatronic to reach the L-shaped bakery display. The off-white walls are decorated with a mismatched combination of family photos, Scandinavian knick-knacks, and framed accolades. Seating is split between laminated wood tables inside and metal patio furniture on the sidewalk. On a cool summer morning, the windows and doors are left wide. Public radio oldies are drowned out by the clamor of customers and clinking of silverware. My partner and I visited on a weekend morning and faced only a 5-minute queue, but at one point the line stretched out the door. We opted to try a few treats: the Apple Strudel, the signature Kringle, and the White Meringue. Of the three, the latter was our consensus favorite. The pleasant combination of mildly sweet flavor and light, crispy texture was a winner. Meanwhile, the other two pastries featured a light, flaky pastry, but the strudel was overwhelmed by artificial apple filling, while the vaguely almondy kringle was otherwise bland. The service was efficient, while prices were high -- we spent $15 for a few tiny treats. In the moment, we agreed that Olsen's was no better than a higher-end grocery store in terms of quality and value; really, the only reason to choose Olsen's (or any Solvang bakery) is to say that you did. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Apple Strudel - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Hmmm. Came here because of Yelp reviews but what a disappointment. The danish we have didn't taste like it was fresh and we just have the same danish from a different bakery yesterday which was better. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Cream cheese danish and cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

This place is AMAZING. We went here while we were in Solvang and I was craving something with coconut and pistachio This place had both, it was amazing. We got the pistachio square and the coconut macaroon. Both were amazing. the coconut pastry had the most amazing, buttery smell of vanilla. The smell itself was so divine, i didn't even want to eat the actual pastry. The Pistachio square, though pricey, was amazing. It had the most rich flavor and had bits of pistachio on it too. My only complaint with this was they used green dye to make it more aesthetically pleasing. Overall, would return back. read more

Super delicious bakery that is a must stop while in Solvang! I love the old style vibe this bakery has, it feels cozy and welcoming. The staff were really friendly and got through the line quick which I appreciated. I ended up getting a Copenhagen Kiss which was really yummy. Will be back! read more

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GETTING HERE: Located on highway 246, the main drag, through Solvang. It's next to the Solvang Brewing Company and across from The Hamlet Inn. REVIEW: Please. Mark this place down if you're going to Solvang for a visit. This bakery is an absolute legend, and gem, and a must-stop for one and all. I have such great memories of coming here in the early 1990s, and now, as an adult, I have even more fondness for the history of Olsen's Bakery. My mom used to watch Huell Howser all the time, and he came here! Every bakery item I have bought here has been flavorful and fresh. Sadly, I've not yet (gasp) tried the butter cookies, but that will be rectified asap on my next visit. I usually (always) get their lemon items and any other things that catch my eye. Good service, too. I love the homey feel inside. Such a nod to history! Definitely recommend Olsen's times 10000X! Thanks! read more

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continuing our sourdough boule hunt... there was a line and all i could see are pastries all along their display cases.. insert drooling face once it was our turn, i could see they were also out of sourdough, i asked and the gal said they were out and will not have anymore until tmrw. my mom and i just ordered 3 hot chocolates as they are homemade! super cute bakery with friendly staff handful of seating inside bakery with welcoming vibes . parking: free parking around solvang! read more

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We stayed at the Solvang Inn across this bakery and we received a voucher for 2! Definitely had to redeem it the next day. Please note that there will definitely be a line, so get there EARLY! We got two orange juice cups, two hot drinks (mint tea for me and a coffee for my partner), sliced cheese, two dinner rolls, a cinnamon bun and a gigantic bear claw! Definitely worth the stop! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Breakfast voucher redeemed when staying at Solvang Inn! (Not included in this pic: 2 OJ cups, 2 hot drinks, sliced cheese, butter and jam!) - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

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When in Solvang, gotta hit up one of their many Danish bakeries! This time, we went to Olsen's. They are celebrating their 55th anniversary this year! It's a spacious shop with a number of chairs and tables that you can enjoy your treats at. They had a variety of baked goods, I ended up getting a container of their danish cookies, some macarons, and some pastries and a cake slice. Everything was good, but the cookies were my favorite. They were crisp and buttery and super delish, but you have to eat them pretty quickly as they start to get stale after a while! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Olsen's Danish Butter Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

We visited at the recommendation of family who know their sweets. And this DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! There is a reason the line here is long. Don't skip it cuz of the line. It does move quick. The danishes were unbelievable!! I wish I ordered more variety but my danishes and fruit tart were so good!! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Danishes and Seasonal Tart - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Basic .. lots of pastries and cookies to choose from. Staff was friendly and it was decorated cute for Christmas! I feel like the cookies and pastries are overpriced because it's on the main strip.. we ordered a couple things and they were both eh. The "lady finger" over $5 it was big , but if it wasn't dipped in chocolate, it would've tasted like nothing. And we also ordered a rum ball, which was inedible. I've never had one taste like that before! The last time we visited Olsens was over 10 years ago, I don't know if the quality has gone downhill or what. I'll definitely visit the other Danish bakeries when I'm in town. read more

We visited Olsen's Danish Village Bakery on July 5th with high hopes and a voucher from our hotel before heading home from Solvang. I came in earlier that morning around 7:30 AM when it was quiet, scoped out the pastries, took photos of what my family might want, and we returned later to place a large to-go order. Unfortunately, the experience left a sour taste. While I was patiently waiting in line with my rabbits in a fully ventilated backpack, a staff member suddenly announced, "Pets aren't allowed," when I was already at the front of the line after waiting nearly 25 minutes. It was frustrating because no one said anything earlier, even when I was walking around or standing near the patio. I had to ask the woman behind me to save my spot in line just to place the bag on a patio chair outside near my sister, who was sitting quietly with her dog. My mom was in the bathroom, so the timing of the announcement felt performative and unnecessary. My rabbits are hypoallergenic, silent, contained, and not near food (which is mostly pre-packaged or kept behind glass), and there was zero disruption from us. Meanwhile, several kids were running wild inside, touching everything, and no one said a word to their parents. The double standard was frustrating. The voucher was not clear about what food items were included so I had to ask multiple times to get a clear picture of what we could get. It was loud and hard to hear when placing the order. The table and chair placements are chaotic and crowded. To make things worse, we repeatedly told staff the order was to-go, and they still brought it out on plates twice despite knowing we were leaving. It added to the wait and confusion. I didn't feel comfortable leaving a tip after that. The team was overwhelmed and disorganized, and the customer service just wasn't welcoming. Also, it's worth noting that despite the Danish branding, none of the employees were Danish, and almost no one spoke fluent English. While that's not a problem in itself, the atmosphere felt disconnected from what the bakery visually presents and promotes about Danish tradition. That said, the pastries were genuinely good--flaky, fresh, and beautifully displayed. And I appreciated that the business offers hotel vouchers, which encouraged us to stop by in the first place. So I'm leaving 3 stars because the food is solid and the location is charming, but the service and customer experience didn't meet expectations. read more

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We were driving through Solvang on our way to Chumash Casino after having been to Ostrichland and happened upon a sweet parking spot right outside this bakery so we made a pit stop and I am so glad we did. I ordered the Jalapeno and Cheddar Pull Apart Bread to take home (had it this morning- it was great), a Blueberry Danish that was one of the best danishes I have ever had and German Chocolate Cake which was pretty good. The service was great, our coffee was refilled while we were eating which was a bonus. The vibe is a little tourist attractiony, I saw a lot of people walk in look around and walk out without ordering- they missed out! There are so many choices, I definitely look forward to coming back and trying more baked goods. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Jalapeno Pull Apart Bread + Blueberry Danish + German Chocolate Cake + another dessert - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

We took a little road trip to Solvang today and stopped into my favorite bakery Olsen's. We loved the Christmas decorations, especially the gingerbread houses. Service is very friendly and quick, even with a line. I bought the most amazing cookies, pure butter spritz cookies with chocolate filling and half-dipped in chocolate. I can honestly say that this is one of the best cookies that I have ever eaten. Regrets: I wish I'd bought more! read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Butter Spritz Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

Get your plastic cookie tub here. All the other bakeries are selling the bin for more since it is an Olsen product. We found the cookies were tasty but pretty much one note. If not looking at them you would not notice difference between a few flavors. I made the mistake of walking past in the morning figuring I could get the recommended bear claw in the afternoon. They were out. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery - Cookie tub - Bakeries Near Me - Solvang, California

*Buys 4 tubs of cookies - 2 tubs for us, and 2 tubs for my parents to take home. Mind you, each tub has around 60 cookies in it. The next day.... Mom: I don't know what I was thinking, getting 2 tubs of cookies. I don't have that many people to give it to when I get home. Can I just leave this one here? Me: So......me and Partner are gonna have 3 tubs of cookies? I'm not sure what we're going to do with... *does math* ~180 cookies, but sure, I'm sure we can take care of it. Two days later.... Mom: I changed my mind. I can't stop eating the cookies. I'm taking both tubs. Same day, elsewhere... Partner: I am supposed to be working, but instead I ate too many cookies. BTW, this place also has some kind of overpriced pastries, but everything is good. Including their coffee (don't take my word for it though. Like, seriously, don't. I know nothing about coffee - it was getting cold and the coffee was hot and I desperately needed caffeine - I mean, it's probably just boring drip coffee) read more

Amazing bakery! Take a look at the photos and you will gain 10 lbs. come early. We got there at 7 am before the line was out the door. Got a table for two and enjoyed people watching. It's self serve and order at the counter. The ladies wear cute danish outfits. Lots of wonderful smells and the food is delicious. So much to choose from! read more

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The staff are very rude. Not family orientated place and only care about selling their bakeries. I went with my two little ones. My kids wanted to eat something different. I bought them fries (chips) from next door shop with nice staff and sitting atmosphere. I wanted coffee and some bakeries. Also; to buy lots of bakeries for family and friends. One of the staff (wearing glasses) shouted at me and asked me to leave because my kids were eating Fries. I told her that I have made a large order of bakeries and the fries for the kids. I explained to her that I cannot leave my kids outside and I stay in. She did not apologies, gave me a rude face and left. Unacceptable and unfair behaviour. My kids (7 and 4 years) were so distort, upset and tearful. They asked me why the shop people are sending us out!? I was in shock and could not give them an answer. when I got my order I asked to feedback this to their manager but they refused and said they will inform their manager tomorrow. Disgusting service. read more

Olsen's Danish Village Bakery is probably one of the most iconic traditional pastry shops in Solvang's Danish Village -- definitely a "must-visit" stop for tourists. The storefront has that classic European village charm, with the display window full of pastries, cookies, and cakes that all look beautiful and inviting. But honestly, the taste is just okay. Most of the pastries and breads are very sweet -- like, overwhelmingly sweet. There's a wide variety, but many of them taste quite similar, and it leans heavily toward that old-school American sugary style. If you're not into super sweet desserts, this might not be your spot. It also gets really crowded. Whether it's a weekday or weekend, there's usually a line out the door. Finding a spot to sit and enjoy your food can be tricky, so the experience feels a bit rushed. If there's one thing I'd actually recommend, it's their butter cookies. They're rich, buttery, and crisp without being greasy -- genuinely tasty and much more balanced than the rest of the pastries. Many people just grab a tin to take home as a souvenir, which I think is the best move here. Overall, Olsen's Danish Village Bakery feels more like a part of the Solvang sightseeing experience than a destination for amazing pastries. It's a charming place to visit, take some photos, and pick up some cookies, but if you're coming purely for great flavor, it might not live up to the hype. read more

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