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Best Cinnamon Rolls in Minnesota

Updated April 2026

Minnesota's Scandinavian heritage runs deep, and the cinnamon roll culture reflects it. Minneapolis bakeries have made cardamom-forward, less-sweet rolls a local tradition.

Founded by World Cup Bronze Medal-winning pastry chef John Kraus. The Pecan Cinnamon Pull Apart uses croissant pieces rolled with cinnamon, cardamom, pecans, and caramelized sugar. Featured by Food Network.

Roll Style
Scandinavian
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Food NetworkMSP Magazine
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Minneapolis · Bakery📍 1174 W 7th St, Saint Paul

Started with a bike bread-delivery service. Cardamom Spinners made with wild-yeast starter dough over 36 hours. Multiple reviewers say they dream about these rolls.

Roll Style
Scandinavian
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Heavy Table
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Named 2024 World's Best Cinnamon Roll after a four-continent search. Nearly 30 years in Uptown with zero frills. Thick, tangy cream cheese frosting, with extra in a to-go cup on request.

Roll Style
Classic American
Featured by
2024 World's Best Cinnamon RollStar Tribune
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Founded by an architect-turned-baker who grew up in Germany. Cardamom twists with a Scandi spin: enriched dough, fragrant, twisted pull-apart form. Andrew Zimmern called the bakery's aroma infectious.

Roll Style
ScandinavianGluten-freeVegan
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Andrew ZimmernMinnesota Monthly
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Minneapolis · Café📍 2315 Como Ave, St. Paul

A from-scratch diner with a cinnamon roll that is, true to its name, colossal: at least 5 inches square, intensely sweet, sized to fit their takeout boxes. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Roll Style
Classic American
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Food Network Diners Drive-Ins and DivesMSP Magazine
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Also in Minnesota
Minneapolis · Bakery
📍 4501 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park
Featured by
Heavy TableMSP Magazine
Minneapolis · Bakery
📍 237 7th St E, Saint Paul
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Minneapolis · Café
📍 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis
Featured by
New York TimesFood Network
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