The Danish pastry's journey didn't stop in Copenhagen. Around 1915, Danish immigrant baker Lauritz Kløver opened a shop in New York City, where his pastries became a sensation. Their popularity in America grew so much that by the mid-20th century, 'Danish' had become the common name in English-speaking countries, even as Danes themselves still call them 'wienerbrød' in honor of their Austrian origins. The pastries evolved into distinct forms like the spandauer (a filled pastry) and the pretzel-s