When it comes to cinnamon rolls, everybody has their favorite. These gooey treats are endlessly customizable and simply irresistible when baked fresh and slathered with icing. When you’re jonesing for something sweet, try one of these cinnamon rolls in NoVA.
Livin’ the Pie Life
Everything is cooked from scratch at this Arlington bakery, founded by Wendy MacCallum and Heather Sheire. The maple cinnamon rolls, sold only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in trays of six, are so delectable that the bakery only accepts online preorders for pickup on the weekend. Don’t forget to check the weekly and seasonal pie offers before retrieving your cinnamon rolls. 2166 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington
Cinnaholic
Grab a gourmet roll on the go at this bakery dedicated to all things cinnamon. Design your own, or pick from signatures like the caramel apple pie, Cookie Monster, or the Old Skool roll. Try the Shake, Rattle, and Roll, topped with peanut butter frosting, bananas, pretzels, and housemade peanut butter cups for an out-of-the-box take. 2451 Centreville Rd., Ste. 20, Herndon; 825 Wonder Rd., Ste. 110, Stafford
Local Provisions
This area farm-to-table comfort spot does more than the hearty Italian dinner service for which it’s known. Stop in early on the weekend for brunch to nab one of Local Provisions’ famous cinnamon rolls. They’re baked fresh and slathered in a housemade cream cheese buttercream frosting. 46286 Cranston St., Sterling
Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery
This New York bakery has earned a reputation for its cinnamon rolls (and other baked goods). Good news for NoVA: They’re also sold at its Arlington satellite location. They’re fluffy and light, with a modest drizzle of icing and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Act fast to get them fresh in the morning before they sell out. 1550 Crystal Dr., Arlington
Down Home Comfort Bakery
Are cinnamon rolls worth a day trip? These ones just might be. This Front Royal outpost takes pride in doing things the old-fashioned way — spreading the cinnamon crumble and slicing each roll by hand. There are loads of other baked goods to choose from, too. Spend some time exploring the area while you enjoy your treat. 120 E. Main St., Ste. A, Front Royal
Green Pig Bistro
If you’re stopping into the Green Pig Bistro for brunch, the cinnamon roll is a perfect way to start (or end) the meal. Baked fresh and served tableside in a cast iron skillet, we won’t fault you for sharing this massive dessert. The roll starts with layers of soft brioche and cinnamon and then gets topped with pecans, a caramel drizzle, and cream cheese icing. 1025 N. Fillmore St., Ste. D, Arlington
Feature image courtesy Cinnaholic
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