Having won the Byens Bedste bakery, there's not a time of day when berta doesn't have a queue filing out of its great, glass door. Whether it be the classic bmo morning run to the more adventurous grovbirkes (a sesame and flax-covered malt and wheat pastry), these doughy delights never disappoint. The seasonal sweet treats make for an exceptional afternoon pick-me-up; when the creme fraiche, mascarpone and olive oil topped lemon cake is on the menu run, don't walk. 

Kiosk, café, kitchen, and bottle shop: Nabo is the Aarhusian's local hangout in Frederiksbjerg, a village-like district with a 'know-everyone' atmosphere and a commune isolated from the central city by the rail tracks. Nabo is conveniently located at the top of the market-hosting boulevard making it the perfect refuel and charge stop. Market days or not, Nabo rarely is seen without a queue, so be prepared to share tables, brush shoulders, and join those perching on the pavement outside. Order a cheese-filled toast (the breakfast menu also includes the classic cereal, Frosties, and milk), grab some candy for later, and borrow some pétanque balls for a round or two. 

Manda is the casual cantine, breakfast club hangout and long-table supper event space defining the Aarhus foodie game. Hot honey toasts, a chia oat bowl served with baked rhubarb compote and caramelized banana to Turkish eggs doused in a hot chili oil; this is the breakfast of breakfasts. Take a pew on the morning sun-drenched terrace out front for the ultimate people watching and, when the afternoon hits, order aperitifs for the courtyard in the back. 

In Aarhus's creative playground, Institut for (X) is Rasmus Poulsgaard's sourdough bakery and "gluten snack shop", Blød & Sprød. Order from a small open window ledge that opens onto a bountiful spread of sesame-topped buns, cinnamon snegler and slabs of olive oil-soaked focaccia. Take a BMO, lathered with whipped brown butter and a wedge of cheese, and take a pew at one of the many benches.