Perth’s Best Cinnamon Scrolls To Get Stuck Into

The rise of Perth's cinnamon scroll obsession has been fascinating to watch. Not long ago, they occupied a fairly modest corner of the bakery cabinet—a reliable supporting character sitting somewhere between the croissant and the muffin. Now they're inspiring queues that snake out bakery doors, selling out before lunchtime and spawning a growing number of businesses dedicated almost entirely to the art of dough, cinnamon and icing.

It's a lot of pressure for a pastry.

Thankfully, Perth's bakers seem more than up to the task. From cult-favourite classics and sourdough spins to wildly over-the-top creations piled high with fillings and toppings, these are the cinnamon scrolls worth getting your hands sticky for.

North Street Store

16 North St, Cottesloe WA 6011

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If Perth ever elects an official cinnamon scroll, North Street Store's would probably win in a landslide. The Cottesloe bakery's version is everything a classic cinnamon scroll should be: fluffy, buttery, generously spiced and crowned with just enough icing to keep things interesting without completely stealing the show. They're so beloved that selling out is less a possibility and more an expectation.

Then there's the cinnamon scroll cake—a giant, glorious centrepiece made from roughly ten scrolls fused into one. AND, because the NSS crew are good at sharing the cinny love, not only can you grab their yummy scrolls at their other joints (Big Loaf Factory, Little Loaf and Wards), but you can also find them scattered around some of your fave Perth cafes too.

Holy Scrolly

Pop-Ups Across Perth 

New to Perth's scroll scene, Holy Scrolly is the result of designer-turned-scroll-maker Ross Scotland becoming utterly obsessed with creating the perfect cinnamon scroll.

After hundreds of test bakes, endless tweaking and a self-imposed mission to perfect every last detail, the result is a blissfully OTT lineup of pillow-soft shokupan scrolls that are always served warm. Alongside traditional cinnamon, you'll find flavours like pistachio praline, Biscoff and toffee apple crumble, while savoury creations like Vegemite three cheese and croque monsieur prove not every scroll needs to satisfy a sweet tooth. Officially launching at Fremantle Farmers Market on 21 June, head down to Bruce Lee Oval and prepare to join the growing congregation of scroll devotees.

Smidge Bakery

shop 1/106 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007

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Few cinnamon scrolls have inspired quite the following as Smidge's. What began as a tiny bakery tucked inside a Maylands pizza shop quickly snowballed into one of Perth's most talked-about pastry obsessions, with customers regularly forming queues for the bakery's famously soft, generously frosted scrolls. When Smidge unexpectedly lost its original home less than a year after opening, fans followed them through a whirlwind of pop-ups, collabs and wholesale drops while founders Gen Walters and Liz Younger searched for a permanent space.

Thankfully, the cinny scroll drought is over. Smidge officially landed in Leederville late last year, where the cult-favourite scrolls are once again drawing devoted pastry pilgrims through the doors. 

Caring Kitchen

Various Markets Across Perth 

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Proof that plant-based baking has come a very long way, Caring Kitchen has built a loyal following with cinnamon scrolls so good that most people wouldn't realise they're completely free from dairy and eggs.

The Perth-based bakery specialises in vegan baked goods, with plenty of gluten-free options in the mix too, but make no mistake—these scrolls are here for a good time, not a health lecture. Soft, sticky and generously swirled with cinnamon, they deliver everything you'd want from a proper cinny scroll without relying on any animal products whatsoever.

Sugar & Nice

Shop 1/882 Beaufort St, Inglewood WA 6052

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Everything’s sugar and spice and all things nice at this cafe, including their tasty cinnamon scrolls. You can get them every single day of the week unless they’re sold out, which does happen on occasion given how ridiculously popular they are. The delicious Sugar & Nice scrolls feature a sticky cinnamon sugar centre and incredibly tasty glaze that will quickly make these mouth-watering delights your new obsession.

Last Crumb Cake Co

77 West Rd, Bassendean WA 6054

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Located north of the river, Last Crumb Cake Co is another very popular little spot known for their incredibly friendly staff and knock-out cinny scrolls. In fact, people love them so much they had to start doubling daily production to avoid disappointment. Moist and gooey without being overly doughy, you’ll quickly see what all the fuss is about. 

Grain Bakery

4/155 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park WA 6008
19 Lathlain Pl, Lathlain WA 6100

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Grain Bakery's deep fried-style cinny scrolls offer an indulgent take on the classic that'll tempt you back time and time again. After all, what's better than your traditional cinnamon scroll than one that fuses a little deep fried crunch into the mix? 

General Public

5/19 Doric St, Scarborough WA 6019
21 Sheppard Way, Marmion WA 6020

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While the pizza is the star attraction at General Public, we just can’t seem to get enough of the cinny scrolls. All the baked goods are made with sourdough and once you try them, there’s no going back. Soft and fluffy with an awe-inspiring chew that sets these scrolls apart from all your other options.

Miller & Baker

6b/236 Lake St, Perth WA 6000
45 Hobart St, North Perth WA 6006Image credit: Miller & Baker | Instagram

If you can’t quite stomach the sweeter scrolls, give Miller & Baker’s cinny scroll a go. Their signature cinnamon scroll doesn’t have the usual heavy hit of sickly sweet icing like you'll find elsewhere, but there’s still plenty to love—crunchy edges, soft and fluffy heart with a good heap of cinnamon flavour. It’s also on the smaller side so we see no reason not to sneak one of these in with your daily coffee order.

Cheerio Coffee

50 Cleaver St, West Perth WA 6005

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Blink and you'll miss Cheerio Coffee, but that would be a tragic mistake. The tiny West Perth coffee shop has quietly built a reputation for some of the city's best baked goods, thanks in part to its former Mary Street Bakery head baker.

While you'll usually find classic cinnamon scrolls in the cabinet, our pick is the cinnamon bun. It skips the traditional spiral in favour of a knotted shape, creating extra nooks and crannies for buttery layers, caramelised edges and cinnamon goodness to hide. Small in size, enormous in satisfaction.

Sinamon

Multilple Locations Across Perth

If you can’t get enough of wacky flavours, head to your nearest Sinamon. Each of their entire stores is dedicated solely to the cinny bun, so not only have they honed their classic recipe to perfection, but they’ve also invested plenty of time playing with new and exciting combos.

They’ve got regular all-rounders, like cinnamon, chocolate, and hazelnut, as well as faves like peanut butter 'n jam, creme brulee, and maple and pecan. But on top of that, they also have a new flavour every month which gives you a great excuse to come back on the regular. 

Cinnayum

Unit 1/113 Grand Blvd, Joondalup WA 6027

While other bakeries treat cinnamon scrolls as a supporting act, Cinnayum gives them top billing.

The family-run café has spent the last few years building a devoted following with hand-rolled cinnamon scrolls baked fresh every day and available in enough flavours to keep even the most committed scroll enthusiast occupied. Classics sit alongside creations like apple crumble, Biscoff, peanut butter cup, raspberry white chocolate and cream caramel, ensuring there's something for every level of cinnamon devotion.

Bunni Beez

Shop 3/12 Robinson Rd, Rockingham WA 6168

Subtlety has never really been Bunni Beez's thing. This Rockingham bakery specialises in cinnamon buns that are bigger, creamier and considerably more loaded than your average scroll. Think soft cinnamon buns stuffed with Nutella, topped with KitKat pieces and Nutella buttercream; colourful M&M and Smarties-covered creations, or fluffy scrolls finished with vanilla buttercream, white chocolate and crunchy almond flakes.

Not got a sweet tooth? No problem. Bunni Beez also dishes up savoury options like breakfast scrolls, cheesy bacon buns and garlic scrolls, proving cinnamon bun obsession doesn't have to stop at dessert. Whether you go sweet or savoury, you're not leaving hungry. 

Need to get your hands on more baked goods? Here are Perth's best bakeries.

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