5 top spots for the best cinnamon buns in Aberdeen

If you’re craving sweet, sticky and moreish cinnamon buns in Aberdeen, then check out these five locations.

Listed in no particular order, the following cafes and bakeries attract many local food and drink fans for their freshly-made treats and coffees.

And for those of you yet to try a cinnamon bun from one or several of them, I’d recommend doing so at the nearest given opportunity.

Foodstory

We’re kicking things off with Foodstory, which boasts two locations in the Granite City.

You’ll be pleased to know that cinnamon buns are available at both locations daily, with past flavours including cranberry, apricot, cinnamon and lemon, coffee and walnut, and pecan and caramel.

Addresses:

11-15 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ
Fittie, Aberdeen AB115DX

Cinnamon bun at Aberdeen's Foodstory cafe. — I’d recommend trying out the Foodstory cinnamon buns in Aberdeen. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The Bread Guy

The Bread Guy has proven itself a serious contender in the world of Scottish baking since its launch in 2018.

There are countless must-try bakes from the family-run north-east business, and its cinnamon buns are one of them.

The bakery team whips up 6,000 of these a week in total, with 65% going to Shot ‘n’ Roll’s Trinity Centre unit.

Addresses:

16 Thistle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1XZ
41-43 Glenbervie Road, Torry, Aberdeen AB11 9JE
80 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen AB24 3QB
5 Hazlehead Crescent, Aberdeen AB15 8EX

A bun covered in icing and M&M's — The Bread Guy was recently crowned Scottish Bakery of the Year. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Shot ‘n’ Roll

Speaking of Shot ‘n’ Roll – which is headed by the team behind Aberdam – it’s next up.

The business owners opened their second location last month in Torry, and not only can you stop by the shop to treat yourself to one of their cinnamon buns, but they’re available for delivery via UberEats too.

Addresses:

Trinity Centre, Aberdeen AB11 6BE
79 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen AB11 9LU

A s'more cinnamon roll by Shot 'n' Roll in Aberdeen — A s’more cinnamon roll by Shot ‘n’ Roll in Aberdeen. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Vegan Bay Baker

Vegan Bay Baker also takes cinnamon buns to a whole new level.

As well as being hefty in size and a feast for the eyes, they are buttery and tangy to taste. Pair with a tea or coffee, or simply enjoy the treat in all its glory on its own.

Address: 33 Castle Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BB