Nielsen’s Pastries

"If you’re only coming to this colorful Danish bakery in Queen Anne for one thing, it’s the Snitter—which sounds a lot like a quidditch term, but is what would result if a cinnamon roll mated with a cheese danish. Don’t think too hard about the logistics of that. Nielsen’s has been around for decades, and the pastries are why. Definitely order some fresh Snitters whenever you stop in, but their marzipan cake is a perfect birthday dessert for any individual in your life who loves almond extract." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"The Danish at Nielsen’s will convince you that you’ve never had a Danish in your life. The pastry is so flaky and light and the frosting is so sweet without being overpowering that you have no choice but to come to the realization that those other things called “Danishes” have been inferior imitations of the form. The bakery, which has been in operation since the 1960s, also has an extensive holiday menu." - Eater Staff, Harry Cheadle

"If you’re only coming to this colorful little Danish bakery for one thing, it’s the Snitter—which sounds a lot like a quidditch term, but is what would result if a cinnamon roll mated with a cheese danish. Don’t think too hard about the logistics of that. Nielsen’s has been around for decades, and the pastries are why. Their marzipan almond cake is the kind of dessert that you’d buy for someone’s birthday, and then immediately eat a couple bites in your car during a red light." - aimee rizzo

"If you’re only coming to this colorful little Danish bakery for one thing, it’s the Snitter - which sounds a lot like a quidditch term, but is what would result if a cinnamon roll mated with a cheese danish. Don’t think too hard about the logistics of that. Nielsen’s has been around for decades, and the pastries are why. Their marzipan almond cake is the kind of dessert that you’d buy for someone’s birthday, and then immediately eat a couple bites in your car during a red light. photo credit: Chona Kasinger" - Aimee Rizzo