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Cinnamon Buns Near Me

Few smells pull people off the pavement like warm cinnamon and butter. The cinnamon bun has become one of the signature bakes of modern British bakeries, and it comes in two broad families. Scandinavian-style buns are knotted or swirled, scented with cardamom in the dough, glazed with syrup and scattered with pearl sugar. American-style cinnamon rolls are larger, softer, baked close together in a tray and smothered in cream cheese icing.

Use 'Find near me' to see bakeries most likely to sell them, sorted by distance – Scandinavian and artisan bakeries, bakery cafés and vegan bakers among them. Buns are at their peak warm from the oven and stay good for the rest of the day, so a mid-morning visit usually catches them at their best. Here is what to look for and what to expect to pay.

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Where to get cinnamon buns near you

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Best places to look, by city

London1416Edinburgh128Glasgow88Birmingham83Bristol83Sheffield81Leeds76Brighton74Manchester69Newcastle upon Tyne64Cardiff60York56Cambridge56Belfast48Norwich45Bradford45

Knot, swirl or roll?

Swedish kanelbullar are traditionally rolled into a spiral and baked in paper cases, while the twisted 'knot' shape, made by cutting and twisting strips of filled dough, has become the hallmark of many British craft bakeries. Danish kanelsnegle – cinnamon snails – use flaky laminated pastry rather than bread dough. American cinnamon rolls are baked in a tightly packed tray so the sides stay soft and pull apart, then finished with thick icing.

None is more correct than another; it is simply a matter of whether you prefer crispy edges, flaky layers or soft, gooey middles.

The flavour family

  • Cardamom bun – the cinnamon bun's fragrant cousin, made with freshly ground cardamom
  • Morning bun – croissant dough rolled with cinnamon sugar and orange zest
  • Chelsea bun – the British original, with currants and a sticky glaze
  • Kanelsnegl – a flaky Danish cinnamon snail
  • Cinnamon roll – American-style, iced with cream cheese frosting
  • Seasonal twists – apple, pumpkin spice, saffron or chocolate

Bakeries most likely to sell cinnamon buns

Scandinavian Bakeries42Artisan Bakeries1078Bakery Cafés1638Sourdough Bakeries416Vegan Bakeries193Traditional Bakers5366

What you'll pay for cinnamon buns

ItemTypical rangeNotes
Supermarket cinnamon swirl£0.80–£1.80Often laminated pastry
Artisan cinnamon knot or bun£3.00–£4.80Freshly baked daily
Cardamom bun£3.20–£4.80Ground cardamom is costly
American-style iced roll£3.50–£5.50Larger, with cream cheese icing
Box of 4 buns£11–£18Some bakeries discount boxes
Vegan cinnamon bun£3.20–£4.80Plant butter and oat milk

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cinnamon buns near me?

Scandinavian bakeries, artisan bakeries and bakery cafés are the most reliable places for freshly baked cinnamon buns. Tap 'Find near me' to sort them by distance. Weekend mornings are busiest, and the most popular buns often sell out before noon, so visit early or ask if you can reserve some.

What is the difference between a cinnamon bun and a cinnamon roll?

In the UK the terms overlap, but 'cinnamon bun' often means a Scandinavian-style bun – a knot or spiral glazed with syrup and pearl sugar, sometimes with cardamom. 'Cinnamon roll' usually means a larger American-style roll baked in a tray and covered with cream cheese icing.

How do I reheat a cinnamon bun?

Warm it in an oven at around 160°C for five minutes, or in an air fryer for two to three minutes, to refresh the dough and soften the filling. A few seconds in the microwave also works if you plan to eat it straight away. Iced rolls are best warmed briefly so the icing does not melt completely.

Are cinnamon buns vegan?

Traditional cinnamon buns contain butter, milk and usually egg, so they are not vegan. However, many vegan bakeries and some artisan bakeries make plant-based versions with vegan butter and oat or soya milk. Use the vegan bakeries list on this site, or ask your local bakery.

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