World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls are in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls are sold at a bakery in Minneapolis. 

Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis has World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls

What we know: Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis has won the 2024 World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls honor after a year-long search that spanned four continents and thousands of submissions by the people behind World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls. 

“This prestigious accolade recognizes Isles Bun & Coffee’s unwavering dedication to perfecting the art of the cinnamon roll — a creation of exquisite craftsmanship, unforgettable flavor, and community-centered tradition,” a press release from World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls says. 

What they’re saying: “Our cinnamon rolls are more than pastries — they’re a tradition, a connection, and a little piece of joy we share with our community every day,” Catherine Veigel, co-owner of Isles Bun & Coffee, said in a statement. “This bakery is the soul of our community. Generations of families have gathered here, from children sitting at the counter watching us bake to those same children returning years later with kids of their own. It’s a tradition we’re proud to keep alive.”

What makes them the best: According to World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls, here’s what makes Isles Bun & Coffee’s the best: 

“Isles’ cinnamon rolls aren’t just baked goods — they’re works of art. To earn the title of the World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls, a bakery needs to deliver something extraordinary. Isles does just that.

• The Dough: Soft, pillowy, and slightly yeasty, Isles’ dough strikes the perfect balance between texture and flavor. Each bite practically melts in your mouth.
• The Filling: A swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar creates an irresistible flavor—sweet, warm, and perfectly spiced. It’s rich but never overpowering.
• The Frosting: Here’s where Isles really shines. Their cream cheese frosting is thick, tangy, and generously slathered on top of each roll. For those who can’t get enough (and trust us, you’ll want more), extra frosting is served in a to-go coffee cup.

“The result? A cinnamon roll that’s nothing short of transcendent.”

In addition to the cinnamon rolls, the website says the unsung hero is Isles Bun & Coffee’s puppy dog tails. 

Previous winners of World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls

Digging deeper: Here are the previous winners of the World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls title: 

• 2018 – Scratch in Kansas City, Missouri
• 2019 – Maialino in New York City
• 2020 – Master’s Hand in Tekamah, Nebraska
• 2021 – Mrs. Powell’s Bakery in Idaho Falls, Idaho
• 2022 – Kanela Breakfast Club in Chicago, Illinois
• 2023 – The Corner Cafe in Kansas City, Missouri