Dining
The 6 Best Cinnamon Rolls in London
The best cinnamon buns in London, from a viral Soho bakery to the Scandinavian originals that got the format right first.
In short: our top picks are Buns From Home, Fabrique and Fortitude Bakehouse. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Cinnamon buns had a proper moment in London a couple of years ago, and enough of the bakeries behind it have stuck around that it now feels like a fixture rather than a trend. The Scandinavian bakeries tend to bake a tighter, less sweet knot, while the newer arrivals go bigger and stickier. Both are worth trying, and they are different enough that ranking one style against the other feels a bit pointless.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Buns From Home | Soho | ££ |
| Fabrique | Covent Garden | ££ |
| Fortitude Bakehouse | Bloomsbury | ££ |
| Hjem | South Kensington | ££ |
| Roll Boys | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Ole & Steen | London Bridge | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Buns From Home
Why we pick itThe bun that started London's current obsession, thick with cinnamon and finished with a cream cheese icing rather than a thin glaze.
Bun bakery
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Fabrique
Why we pick itA proper Scandinavian kanelbulle baked in a wood-fired stone oven, tighter and less sweet than the American-leaning versions elsewhere on this list.
Swedish bakery
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Fortitude Bakehouse
Why we pick itThe cardamom and cinnamon buns sell out most days by early afternoon, so this is not a place to turn up to at four o'clock expecting a full counter.
Bakery cafe
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Hjem
Why we pick itA knotted Nordic-style cinnamon bun made with organic and local ingredients, baked fresh daily alongside the bread.
Scandinavian bakery
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Roll Boys
Why we pick itThese come stuffed and topped rather than plain, and the cookie butter version is the one to ask for if it is still on the counter.
Cinnamon roll bakery
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Ole & Steen
Why we pick itThe Cinnamon Social is a soft, custard-filled take on the format, and it is the bakery's best-selling item for a reason.
Danish bakery
Before you book
Buns are baked in morning and afternoon batches, and the smaller shops sell out of specific flavours first, so go before lunchtime if you have your heart set on one.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Buns From Home is our editor's choice: The bun that started London's current obsession, thick with cinnamon and finished with a cream cheese icing rather than a thin glaze. Buns From Home, Fabrique and Fortitude Bakehouse lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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