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Best Cinnamon Rolls in Washington DC

Updated April 2026

Washington DC's bakery scene has grown dramatically in recent years. From Logan Circle to Georgetown, here are the best spots in the capital.

Specialty coffee roaster that bakes cinnamon rolls in-house on weekends only. Named Best Coffee Shop in Northern Virginia 2025. The Saturday roll has earned its own following.

Roll Style
Classic American
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Northern Virginia Magazine
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The signature cinnamon roll is soaked in tres leches custard. Coffee-shop by day, bar by night. Brunch reservation recommended.

Roll Style
Classic American
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Yelp Top DC
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14th Street · Restaurant📍 1818 14th St NW, Washington

The Cinnamon Roll As Big as Ya Head: cream cheese frosting comes in a gravy boat on the side. Weekend-only, serves until sold out. A DC rite of passage.

Roll Style
Classic American
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TripAdvisor
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DC's defining vegan roll since 1999. Women-owned, kosher. The Sticky Bun is filled with walnuts or pecans and topped with vanilla cream cheese-style frosting. Two-time Food Network Cupcake Wars winner.

Roll Style
Classic AmericanGluten-freeVegan
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Food Network Cupcake Wars
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2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery. Feather-light croissants and a morning bun described as quite filling and delicious. Blue Mediterranean tile interior.

Roll Style
Classic American
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James Beard Semifinalist 2024
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Also in Washington DC
Logan Circle · Bakery
📍 1641 R St NW Suite B, Washington
Featured by
Intentionalist
$4.75
Georgetown · Bakery
📍 3131 M St NW, Washington
Featured by
WashingtonianSecret DC
Clarendon · Café
📍 3211 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
Featured by
WashingtonianArlington Magazine
L'Enfant Plaza · Bakery
📍 429 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington
Featured by
WJLADC.gov
Shaw · Bakery
📍 926 N St NW Suite A, Washington
Featured by
The InfatuationWashingtonian
Common questions
What is the best cinnamon roll in Washington DC?+

Seylou Bakery & Mill in Shaw is DC's most acclaimed spot, a whole-grain focused bakery milling its own flour, producing a cinnamon roll with genuine depth of flavor. Pluma by Bluebird Bakery in NoMa and Lou's Buns are both strong alternatives.

What neighborhoods in DC have the best cinnamon rolls?+

Shaw and the U Street Corridor have the highest concentration of quality bakeries. Logan Circle (Buttercream Bakeshop, Three Fifty) and Georgetown (multiple options) are also strong areas. NoMa has grown significantly with newer openings like Pluma.

Are there vegan or gluten-free cinnamon roll options in DC?+

Sticky Fingers Bakery in Columbia Heights is DC's dedicated vegan bakery and a nationally recognized name for plant-based pastry. Seylou accommodates various dietary needs and uses whole grains throughout.

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