Danish Pastry House
205 Arlington St #4, Watertown, MA
Crema's Take
“This Watertown spot is a genuine slice of Denmark, run by an actual Dane who crafts traditional pastries like kanelsnegl and princess torte with the kind of authenticity that keeps customers returning after years of searching for the real thing. The cozy, spa-like interior is perfect for lingering over coffee and one of their incredible fresh-baked creations, whether you're meeting a friend or celebrating a special occasion—they've even become a go-to for wedding cakes. Beyond the exceptional pastries, they nail the slow-coffee-shop vibe where you actually want to sit and stay awhile, making it feel less like a quick caffeine stop and more like stepping into a comfortable Nordic tradition.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Incredible and authentic Swedish princess cake. So delicious!
The best sell I can give you on Danish Pastry House is that we ordered wayyyy more than enough cake for our wedding guests (3 flavors and enough to feed about twice as many guests as we had) and it was ALL gone at the end of the night. People were coming up to us saying they…
We have been searching for a marzipan cake for a couple of years now and finally found one at Danish Pastry House. We ordered the Princess Torte and were not disappointed. The marzipan is the best we have ever tasted. When picking up the cake, we could not resist buying several…
Amazing authentic Danish pastries made by a Dane! 🇩🇰 If you want to try something new & traditionally Danish, I recommend trying a kanelsnegl (like a delicious cross between a croissant and a cinnamon roll) or flødebolle (like chocolate covered marshmallow fluff), but honestly…
Took out a few fresh-baked pastry as my casual brunch. Definitely one of the best pastry shop around this neighborhood with great amounts of pastry options and carefully designed menu. Cozy indoor space is perfect for a coffee or person study time.
Crema Reviews
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