Halv Syv Bageri

Halv syv means half past six, which is when the shutters go up at this bakery by the harbour on Islands Brygge. Early swimmers, commuters and dog walkers queue for crusty spelt rolls, rye loaves and still-warm morning buns with butter and cheese.

At half past six the harbour is quiet, the ovens are loud and the first rolls are already gone.

The pastries come out of the oven in waves until about ten, and the coffee is strong and simple. There is a bench outside facing the water and a basket of yesterday’s bread at half price on the counter, which tends to go to the regulars first.