Is there a happy hour at Ole & Steen?
Ole & Steen brought the Copenhagen bakery Lagkagehuset to New York in 2018, and this Union Square flagship at 873 Broadway was its first U.S. outpost. The airy two-level cafe sits just off the square, all pale wood and glass cases stacked with Danish pastries, rye bread, and cardamom-scented buns.
The signature move is the Cinnamon Social, a shareable swirl of cinnamon and cardamom that’s become the chain’s calling card. Add a proper coffee, a flaky croissant, or a smorrebrod sandwich, and you’ve got a low-key Scandinavian break in the middle of Manhattan. It’s a reliable spot for a laptop session or a pastry-and-espresso pause.
What to Expect
There is no happy hour here. As a Danish bakery and cafe, Ole & Steen doesn’t run a bar program or a time-based drink special. Pricing stays consistent from open to close, so the best value is simply grabbing a pastry and coffee whenever you drop in.
The Room
A bright, spacious two-level cafe with blond-wood tables, big windows, and glass cases full of Danish pastries and breads. There’s plenty of seating, making it a favorite of the coffee-and-laptop crowd near Union Square.
Who Ole & Steen Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Coffee break | Ample seating and strong coffee make it an easy midday stop off Union Square. |
| Pastry run | The Cinnamon Social and Danish rye are worth the trip on their own. |
| Casual work session | The roomy two-level space suits laptop time between meetings. |
| Morning bite | Fresh croissants and buns pair well with an early espresso. |
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Ole & Steen FAQ
Does Ole & Steen have a happy hour?
No. It’s a Danish bakery and cafe, so there’s no bar or discounted happy-hour window. Prices stay the same throughout the day.
What is Ole & Steen known for?
Its signature Cinnamon Social pastry, along with Danish rye bread, classic pastries like kanelsnegle and tebirkes, smorrebrod sandwiches, and coffee.
Where is the Union Square location?
At 873 Broadway, just off Union Square in Manhattan, about two blocks from the 14th St-Union Square subway station.
What are the hours?
Roughly 7am to 7pm on weekdays and 8am to 7pm on weekends, though it’s worth confirming same-day for exact weekend opening.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Ole & Steen before visiting for a specific deal.