Copenhagen – Denmark

I wandered through the elegant main shopping district, passing several coffee chains. They were fine, but I was in search of a small, independent place with charm. I passed a bakery with a stunning display of breads, buns, pastries, and cakes—it was tempting, but packed. I made a mental note to return if needed.

As the high-end shops began to fade into a more relaxed, bohemian neighbourhood, I struck gold.

There, on the corner, was a modest café I might have missed if not for three Japanese tourists taking a photo at the door. The place was called Seks Bakery & Eatery. Inside, it had a very cool vibe, and the young staff exuded calm confidence. Seks clearly took its coffee and food offering seriously. The focus was on organic, local, and sustainable ingredients, with an obvious pride in the craft.

As I waited to order, I watched a barista carefully prepare three coffees with mesmerising precision—I just knew this place was going to be excellent.

I ordered a cappuccino made with pea milk—something I’d never seen before and was curious about—and an iced cinnamon bun, which turned out to be a local favourite. Sitting outside in the sunshine, I watched the city go by. Bicycles were everywhere, and surprisingly, very few people wore helmets.

The coffee had a deep, smooth flavour, and you’d never have guessed it was made with pea milk. That’s definitely something I’ll be trying at home. The cinnamon bun was a deep-fried doughnut-style pastry filled with dark fruit purée and topped with light icing. It was sweet, rich, and greasy—not quite to my taste, but certainly unique.