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Few things embody comfort quite like a warm cinnamon roll, with soft dough swirled with spice, dripping with icing, and baked to perfection. Across Metro Detroit, bakeries and cafés are putting their own spin on this classic, from traditional cream-cheese–topped rolls to inventive vegan varieties and even opportunities for you to learn to make them yourself. Here’s where to find some of the best cinnamon rolls…
Detroit Cookie Company
23421 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale
25600 Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores
Detroit Cookie Company is best known for its cookies, but cinnamon roll fans know the real secret: Lauren Roumaya’s famous rolls, baked fresh only on weekends. “We provide the best cookies, coffee, carbs, and memories! Stop by and bring the fam, or order online and have cookies shipped straight to your door!” said Roumaya. The cinnamon rolls, however, are available in-store only on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10 a.m., and usually sell out within hours (if not minutes). Arrive early if you want to snag one of these gooey weekend treats.
The Brew Coffee Shop
296 West Tienken Road, Rochester Hills
Run by five siblings, The Brew Coffee Shop pairs family spirit with a creative pastry case. Their cinnamon rolls go beyond the classic, with flavors like Peanut Butter Caramel and Dubai Chocolate, which are perfect to pair with a cinnamon roll latte. It’s a spot where you can grab your morning coffee and satisfy every sweet tooth with croissants, macarons, bomboloni, and more alongside the rolls. With seasonal drink specials and more desserts, it’s the perfect stop for a quick treat.
313 Cinnamon Rolls
119 Garfield Street, Suite 200, Detroit
Detroit’s first all-cinnamon-roll shop, 313 Cinnamon Rolls, is a plant-based paradise. Owner Brand Jackson shares, “My personal favorite flavors are The Sweetie (Sweet Potato), The OG (traditional dough with lemon icing, it’s where it all started!), The Big Chip (chocolate chip cookie), The Sweet Red Cheesecake (strawberry cheesecake), and The Jam (traditional dough with strawberry or raspberry compote). What sets us apart is that we’re the first Cinntique in Detroit, we are an all-vegan, all cinnamon roll (no other desserts) company, we bake fresh daily & we do not believe in wasting any products…Everything we do is for our Cinnafriends (customers), family, and community.” With 30 rotating flavors, with 12 available daily, 313 serves everything from fruit-filled to cheesecake-topped cinnamon rolls, all made fresh without compromise.
Try It Raw
213 East Maple Road, Birmingham
For those wanting a healthier take but still want to indulge, Try It Raw makes a cinnamon roll from banana, flax, and coconut flour dough with a cinnamon-date filling, topped with creamy cashew-coconut frosting, ensuring a vegan-friendly treat. This plant-based café also serves an impressive menu of nutrient-packed eats like avocado toast on housemade raw bread, grawnola made from buckwheat, seeds, and nuts, and colorful açaí bowls topped with fruit and coconut flakes. Sweets like macaroons, brownie bites, banana ice cream, and cheesecake specials show that “raw” doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor, while an extensive list of smoothies, ranging from the Choco-Love Shake to the Mango Blast, offer everything from energy boosts to fruity refreshment. It’s the perfect stop for anyone craving cinnamon rolls with a side of wholesome balance.
For the Love of Sugar
100 Erskine Street, Detroit
In Midtown, For the Love of Sugar brings creativity and cultural flair to desserts. Founder Manal explains, “My love for sugar helped construct me into the cake connoisseur I am today. By combining my Middle Eastern roots, creativity, and love for sugar, I am creating comforting sweets and delectable treats you can’t find anywhere else. I want to create an atmosphere where everyone will feel welcome and comfortable.” Beyond its signature cakes and café offerings, the shop offers a delectable cookie butter cinnamon roll. If you’re in the mood to try a hand at making some rolls yourself, For the Love of Sugar also hosts a Cinnamon Roll Make & Bake class at its Garden City Sugar Studio. Students learn to make rolls and cream cheese buttercream from scratch, bake and take home their creations, and leave with recipes and a certificate. It’s as interactive as it is delicious. Check out their social media to find out when the next class is.
Good Cakes and Bakes
19363 Livernois, Detroit
Good Cakes and Bakes on Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion keeps cinnamon rolls simple and satisfying, with pillowy dough, a gooey cinnamon center, and cream cheese frosting that hits all the right notes. They’re available for online order any day of the week, with a vegan version made with raisins. This bakery also offers a wide range of sweets, from southern caramel cake and strawberry crunch slices to vegan cookie butter bars, but the rolls remain a comforting classic.
From classic to creative, vegan to topped, cinnamon rolls in Metro Detroit are more than just breakfast. These rolls are a weekend tradition, a family recipe, and a chance to indulge in the sweetest comfort.
This article has been updated to include new information. The original article was published on October 17, 2022, and was authored by Katie Goncalves.
