Calgary knows its way around a good cinnamon bun. Across the city, bakeries turn out everything from soft, classic buns with a light glaze to oversized versions piled high with frosting and creative flavours.
Whether you prefer traditional or fully loaded, these Calgary spots are worth seeking out when the craving hits.
If you’re craving a cinnamon bun, Calgary has you covered — with or without icing. The city’s bakeries range from longtime neighbourhood staples serving up soft, gooey classics to newer spots experimenting with bold flavours and over-the-top toppings. Whether you’re in the mood for a simple, nostalgic bun with a light glaze or something fully loaded and dessert-like, there’s no shortage of places worth seeking out.
The Big Buns Club
Crossroads Market, Friday to Sunday
1235 26 Ave. S.E.
The Big Buns Club is a go-to for indulgent, oversized cinnamon buns with creative flavours. They’re known for signature buns like the Salted Pecan Bun and seasonal specials like the Orange Cardamom or Carrot Cake. Expect soft dough, rich fillings, and lots of frosting.
Canela Vegan Bakery & Café
1319 9 Ave. S.E.
208 4 St. N.E.
Canela is a fully vegan bakery known for soft, generously iced cinnamon buns. The selection changes often, allowing customers a delicious rotating selection.
8 Cakes
615 Confluence Way S.E.
8 Cakes is THE place for all those viral treats. Their Sunday Buns, available once a week, are small-batch and ultra-soft with rotating flavours (from classic to cookies & cream or even savoury twists). Expect something more playful and experimental than traditional. Best to order early so you don’t miss out on Sundays.
Cinnaholic
1523 5 St. S.W.
Cinnaholic is a fully vegan cinnamon bun shop that lets you customize everything — from frosting flavours to toppings. Think caramel, cookie dough, fruit and more. Choose from over 20 premium frostings and toppings. This is great if you want something sweet, fun, and completely personalized.
Good Bread
8303 Fairmount Dr. S.E.
Located in the south, Good Bread is known for their amazing selection of baked goods, and many people’s top pick. Their classic cinnamon buns are buttery and not overly sweet, available with or without cream cheese frosting.
La Boulangerie Bakery Café
2435 4 St. S.W.
Located in Mission, La Boulangerie is a French-style bakery with so many offerings. From crêpes to croissants, there’s something for everyone. Their cinnamon buns are flaky and light, perfect with a latte.
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St. S.W.
Alforno is known for big, fluffy cinnamon buns that are perfect with a cappuccino or an espresso. They’re topped with a scoop of cream cheese frosting — people rave about them!
Glamorgan Bakery
3919 Richmond Rd. S.W.
Glamorgan Bakery is more than cheese buns. With so many delicious options, it’s hard to walk out with just one item. Their cinnamon buns are traditional and can be enjoyed either with or without raisins. They are packed with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a light sugar glaze.
Monogram Coffee
420 2nd St. S.W.
800 49th Ave. S.W.
420 2nd St. S.W.
4153 University Ave. N.W.
Next time you’re grabbing a coffee from Monogram, be sure to add one of their cinnamon buns to your order. While they aren’t classic, these large buns have a surprising twist — a gingery glaze that’s definitely delicious.
Yum Bakery
Calgary Farmer’s Market
510 77 Ave. S.E.
25 Greenbriar Dr. N.W.
Both Yum Bakery locations, at Calgary Farmers Market South and West, are known for their cinnamon buns. Soft, sweet dough is rolled with cinnamon and topped with a generous swirl of cream cheese icing — or without. Pick one up and savour every last bite.
Love Sugar and Dough
390 Northmount Dr. N.W.
Located on Northmount Drive, Love Sugar and Dough features sourdough bread, pastries and cakes. This cozy, local bakery offers a bun with delicately layered dough swirled with cinnamon and sugar. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a sweet and aromatic treat.
Italian Centre Shop
9919 Fairmount Dr. S.E.
The next time you’re shopping at The Italian Centre Shop, be sure to head to their bakery case for the cinnamon buns. Their case is filled with so many European treats, but the cinnamon buns are big and gooey, sure to satisfy any craving.
Kashew Bakery
Calgary Farmers’ Market South
510 77 Ave. S.E.
Kashew Bakery focuses on vegan and gluten-free baking, including soft cinnamon buns layered with brown sugar and cinnamon and finished with icing. It’s a solid option at the market for anyone looking for a plant-based or gluten-free take on the classic.
Amaranth Whole Foods Market
Multiple Calgary locations
Amaranth carries cinnamon buns from Canela, a local bakery. These vegan, gluten-free buns are soft, lightly spiced and finished with icing, offering a plant-based take on the classic cinnamon bun.
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