Where Can You Find the Best Cinnamon Rolls in Michigan?
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Michiganders take breakfast very seriously and cinnamon rolls are one of the best ways to start a morning. Paired with a cup of coffee, tea, milk, or hot chocolate, these swirls of cinnamon, sugar, and butter topped with sweet icing are the perfect sweet tooth remedy for Michiganders of all ages.
We asked members of the Day Trips in Michigan Facebook group where to find the best cinnamon rolls in Michigan and they responded in kind.
From hidden gems in Northern Michigan to beloved bakeries in big cities, Michiganders don’t have to look far for sweet, scrumptious cinnamon rolls.
Connie’s Cafe | Ossineke
For decades, it hasn’t been uncommon to see Connie’s parking lot full on weekend mornings. The huge and delicious cinnamon rolls at this Alpena-area eatery are a big reason why.
They’re so big that they fill a takeout container and they’re said to be as big as a customer’s face. Connie’s splits a fresh roll in half, grills it in butter, sticks the halves back together, and then covers the whole thing in sweet icing.
Come early if you want one because they sell out fast.
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McPherson’s Family Restaurant | Millington
McPherson’s is a fantastic spot for a tasty, made-from-scratch meal and an overwhelming favorite among Day Trips in Michigan contributors. But if you’re in the mood for something sweet, McPherson’s famous cinnamon rolls hit the spot every time.
They’re the size of dinner plates (you can order regular-sized rolls too) and make the perfect companion for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. McPherson’s bakery also includes loaves of bread so that customers can enjoy fresh-baked goodness at home.
Hearthstone Oven | Ithaca
Made-from-scratch goodies are oh-so-good and Hearthstone Oven has them in spades! Gather ’round a table with family and friends and dig into Hearthstone’s famous, award-winning treats like cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, raspberry cream rolls, and much more.
Hilltop | L’Anse
This cozy eatery at the southern edge of the Keweenaw Peninsula offers a full menu of great eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But one of the stars of the show is Hilltop’s famous sweetrolls.
These made-from-scratch goodies weigh more than a pound and are coveted for their sweet apple center and warm, sinfully good glaze. Order one for the table or keep one all to yourself!
H&D Chuckwagon | Reed City
A trip to H&D Chuckwagon in Reed City is special because the baked goods here are as big as your head. Come in and sit down to salad plate-sized specialties, including apple fritters, bismarcks, long johns, and cinnamon rolls. The goodies are so big you need a knife and fork to dig into them.
Not only are the donuts and cinnamon rolls massive, they’re also affordable with customers able to grab a giant treat (or two) for less than $5.
Cinnamom Bakery | Flint
Looking for sinfully sweet cinnamon rolls just like Grandma used to make? Look no further than Cinnamom, which can ship these sweet treats right to your front door. There are so many options, you might have a hard time choosing!
Go big with jumbo cinnamon rolls ranging from traditional glazed to cinnamon cream to caramel pecan, to chocolate peanut butter, and more. Or try mini cinnamon rolls, cinnamon swirls, or gluten-free options. Whatever you choose will be delicious!
Great Harvest Bread | Grand Blanc
The cinnamon rolls here are massive, soft, sweet, and delicious; everything you want from a from-scratch cinnamon roll. Try to suppress your smile as you take a bite of cinnamon goodness or try one of Great Harvest’s bread flavors which rotate weekly.
CRUST | Fenton
For over a decade, CRUST has produced delicious handcrafted baked goodies that are almost too beautiful to eat.
That includes the cinnamon rolls, which are made in small batches with European-style butter, cinnamon, honey, fresh eggs, and Madagascar vanilla to produce decadent rolls that are as amazing to smell and look at as they are to eat.
Mitten Raised | East Lansing
From its donuts to its coffee cake to its cookie boxes, Mitten Raised has something to satisfy every sweet tooth. But you shouldn’t miss the chance to sink your teeth into the O.G. Cinny Rolls. These sweet treats are the perfect mix of spices and cinnamon swirled into goodness and topped with a hearty portion of cream cheese frosting.
Louie’s Bakery | Marshall
This family-owned bakery has been whipping up tasty treats since 1952 and locals and out-of-town visitors alike have gobbled up the sweet offerings in kind.
Customers of all ages can order just about any sweet treat their heart desires, including delicious fried cinnamon rolls that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. With so many options on the menu, everyone can find their favorite goodie.
Bay Bread Co. | Traverse City
Travel to northern Michigan to Bay Bread Co., which bakes up sweet, tasty carbs for any occasion. That includes fantastic cinnamon rolls smothered in cream cheese frosting. It’s a delicious way to start your morning or a tasty way to treat yourself to a mid-day snack.
Anna’s House and The Windmill Restaurant | Holland
The massive cinnamon rolls at Anna’s are listed under the shareables section of the menu — but the rolls, which are topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting — are so good that you may just order one for yourself.
If you want a delicious twist on cinnamon rolls, try Anna’s cinnamon monkey bread — cinnamon-sugar glazed pull-apart bread that’s topped with frosting.
Customers have described The Windmill’s deep-fried cinnamon roll as “to die for”. Covered in sweet cinnamon icing, it’s the perfect remedy for a sweet tooth and is just one of many scrumptious items on the menu. Order one for breakfast or get one to go!
New Bohemian Cafe | Northport
New Bo’s cinnamon rolls are everything anyone could want in a roll: A tempting and delicious, buttery, cinnamon-y swirl of pure goodness. You’ll be smiling wide with each bite as you enjoy this from-scratch treat.
Trenary Home Bakery | Trenary
Since 1928, Trenary has been known for its twice-baked Finnish bread that’s perfect for dunking in your morning coffee. But Trenery also whips up a mean cinnamon roll that’s just perfect when you’re looking for the best thing to have for breakfast.
Enjoy the Deliciousness of Michigan’s Best Cinnamon Rolls
Michigan has no shortage of signature foods — all delicious in their own right. But there’s just something so pleasing about Michigan’s best cinnamon rolls.
From the sweet smell of cinnamon to the soft mouthfeel of freshly made swirly rolls, the Great Lakes State’s best rolls are packed full of flavor and waiting to be enjoyed by Michiganders of all ages.