Danish bakery in Sheffield: Meet the family behind two shops going from strength to strength

Run by Chris and Dorthe Hayes, as well as their two sons Thomas and Jack, this authentic Danish bakery offers a huge range of mouth-watering freshly baked cakes, pastries and bread.

Thanks to Dorthe’s Danish roots, they’ve brought the authentic baking traditions of her homeland to Sheffield customers and opened a second shop in Wadsley Lane by popular demand, following their first branch in Ringinglow Road two years earlier.

And the reviews speak for themselves: 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor, with some saying they make the best sourdough in Sheffield!

‘The best swirls outside of Scandinavia’

Owner Chris says their Danish swirls are always their best seller (as well as another huge hit with those writing on TripAdvisor) – and if you head there on Wednesdays, you can pick up a swirl for just £1.90. Their cinnamon cream and white chocolate and raspberry swirls are not to be missed!

People travel from across the city for their bread, including some famous faces; Kringle recently added a five-seed loaf and a granary loaf to an already extensive range that includes ten types of sourdough and ciabatta.

And that much-loved sourdough is the result of a specially imported steam oven that ensures a perfectly even crust all over. “With our loaves, the crust is the same all the way round – you won’t need teeth like a shark to get through the bottom,” laughs Chris.

Their genuine rye breads are also popular with customers, with some Danish natives buying several at a time for a proper taste of home.

Somewhere to head for a sweet treat

If you’re craving something sweet, Kringle is the place to head: How about their cookie tub, with a warm cookie nestled under delicious ice cream? The brunsvigers are also worth a try – it’s a moist cross between a cake and a Danish topped with a sticky brown sugar and butter caramel, perfect with a strong coffee.

Dorthe and son Jack lead the team of five bakers in the kitchen and they love to experiment: Easter saw them create an Easter cookie while the scream Danish was a big hit at Halloween. They recently added a chocolate hazelnut option to their stuffed New York-style cookies: Think Ferrero Rocher to the power of ten and you might come close.

And when the weather warms up, the ice cream machine is ready to go – look out for even more cookie and ice cream combos!

With the couple’s son Thomas and partner Lexie leading the staff at the main Ringinglow Road shop, and Millie and Lewis manning the tills at Wadsley Lane, customers are guaranteed a warm welcome too.

Try South Yorkshire’s only Danish bakery

“We’ve grown the team to 18 staff now and we’re really proud of what we have achieved with our two shops,” says Chris. “It’s brilliant to see customers so happy with what we’re serving. We’re looking forward to what the next chapter brings!”

Dogs are welcome and the coffee is cracking – so what are you waiting for?

Kringle Danish Bakery at 237-239 Ringinglow Road, Bents Green, is open from 6.30am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and from 6.30am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Kringle Danish Bakery at 6 Wadsley Lane is open from 8am to 4pm on Wednesday, 8am to 3pm on Thursday and Friday, and from 8am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

For more details, visit their website.