If you’re not familiar with the Ole & Steen brand, let us take you on a little walk down memory lane. Steen Skallebaek, who the group is named after, opened his first bakery in Denmark back in 1992, where he became famous for his delicious rugbrød and rundstykker – the rye breads and small rolls that now bring customers flooding through the doors. Nowadays, you'll find their bakeries all over England, including this branch in Covent Garden's Seven Dials area.
Much like the other sites across the country, Ole & Steen’s Seven Dials location serves up an array of their famous Danish pastries, rye breads and sweet treats to keep you satisfied throughout the day. Open seven days a week, it’s the perfect option for those looking to pop in and grab something to go, whether you’re in the area for breakfast or lunch.
There are so many fantastic pastries to choose from, including chocolate buns, chocolate and hazelnut croissants, a muscovado moment, cinnamon swirl and the custard danish. At breakfast time there are mushroom and omelette breakfast rolls, kimchi and cheddar cheese croissants and pastries filled with bacon and brie. Simple and delicious, there's the skagen roll with butter and cheese, a danish sausage roll and the turkey toastie, along with a beef, horseradish and pickle baguette and smoked salmon roll.
Smoked salmon, pastrami and avocado with egg all come on open rye, and make a delicious lunchtime meal, with toasties and baguettes all hitting the menu for those looking for something heartier. If you can't skip a sweet treat, try the raspberry slice, apple and cinnamon tart or honeycomb and chocolate cheesecake. Pair your food with a selection of hot and iced drinks, with coffees and teas, or an array of juices and smoothies if that’s more your style.