Seattle's premier Danish bakery, founded 1965. The signature snitter is a Danish-American invention: cinnamon roll dough rolled flat with custard and almond paste. Mon-Sat 8am-2pm only.
Run by Patrick Choy, brother of legendary Hawaiian chef Sam Choy. The standout is the Haupia cinnamon roll: classic dough topped with Hawaiian coconut pudding frosting and macadamia nuts.
Owner William Leaman was captain of the World Champion 2005 Bread Baker's Guild Team USA. Tightly wound with Vietnamese cinnamon, served warm with citrusy cream cheese icing. Zagat 28/30.
The consensus pick for best in Seattle. Same laminated dough as their acclaimed croissants: crunchy caramelized exterior, flaky interior. James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Baker (2019). Sells out by mid-morning on weekends.
Tom Douglas's James Beard Award-winning bakery. Pecan-studded cinnamon roll inspired by a family recipe. Also sold frozen as a 6-pack for $19.50.