Birkholm's Bakery & Cafe

Birkholm’s Bakery & Cafe is an absolute treat. I stopped in for some assorted Danish pastries and everything I tried was fresh, flaky, and full of flavor. The bear claw was perfectly buttery, the eclair had a rich, smooth filling, and the banana pastry was a standout — light, sweet, and incredibly satisfying. It’s the kind of bakery where you can taste the craftsmanship in every bite. Whether you’re grabbing something quick or sitting down to enjoy your pastry with a coffee, this place delivers. I’d definitely go back for more.

We visited Solvang during winter break, and my wife mentioned that Birkholm’s Bakery & Cafe seemed like a famous spot. I ordered a latte, and my wife picked two Danish‑style breads, a pastry, and a cinnamon bun. The breads and pastries tasted good, but the latte didn’t have a strong coffee flavor — it was more milk than espresso. That part definitely needs improvement.

Whenever I come to Solvang, I make a bee line for Birholms to take a massive amounts of boxes of pastries to my family and friends back home. Their almond crinkle is heavenly. The pastry comes out light and flakey. Their fruit fillings are Devine! I also get apricot and raspberry Kringle. I love their onion bread and pick up a couple tubs of their cheddar cheese spread. They have so many choices! You can also buy a variety of colorful, hand decorated tiny desserts for a charming tea party. It is usually busy and has a line but definitely worth the wait! Staff is kind and friendly. Usually, the staff is dressed in traditional Danish outfits. If in Solvang, you need to stop here and load up!

The pastries were fresh, but far too sweet, even for a bakery. I also ordered a caramel latte, which was extremely sweet. I asked if it could be changed to a regular latte, but Chilo, the barista, responded rudely and said I would have to pay again. When I requested to speak with the manager, the attitude became even worse. They eventually changed the drink, but the behavior was disappointing and not what you expect from a welcoming town like Solvang. Customer service is just as important as the product, and unfortunately, the staff’s attitude negatively affected the experience.

I would’ve given full points, but our waitress Chloe -well i was close to asking her if she’s from Europe as We experience this kind of service mostly back in Europe-. Even smiling at her didn’t shake her attitude and she answered but remained as phlegmatic as possible. We haven’t experienced the US so far like this! Smile Chloe, as your life won’t get any better or worse from it, but you can make some customers day better and it might reflect back on your life as well. 😉 Chai latte and Double espresso were great as well as the cheese piece We had.