Cinnamon scrolls are having a moment again, or maybe they never really left.

There’s something about them that feels quietly nostalgic. The smell alone does most of the work. Warm dough, sugar, spice — the kind of thing that pulls you in before you’ve even decided if you’re hungry. And lately, Sydney’s been leaning in. More bakeries, more variations, more takes on what a scroll can be.

Some keep it classic, soft and heavy on the cream cheese. Others push it, pistachio, Biscoff, cardamom, things you didn’t know you needed until you try them.

Either way, we’ve done the carb-heavy research. Here’s where we’re finding the best cinnamon scrolls in Sydney right now.

Brooklyn Boy Bagels, Surry Hills

If you think you’ve tried every kind of cinnamon scroll, this one shifts things slightly. Brooklyn Boy Bagels’ Challah Cinnamon Scrolls are made using an egg-enriched dough, softer, lighter, with a subtle sweetness that sits somewhere between a scroll and brioche.

Layered with cinnamon sugar and butter, then finished with a classic cream cheese topping, they’re fluffy, pull-apart, and quietly indulgent without feeling too heavy. It’s the kind of scroll you don’t rush through.

Sundays, Bondi

If there’s a place that understands the ritual of a cinnamon scroll, it’s Sundays. Tucked along Bondi Road, this micro bakery is built around small pleasures — warm scrolls, good drinks, and an energy that feels easy to settle into. Scrolls are baked fresh throughout the day in small batches, so timing works in your favour. The OG cream cheese is always a safe choice, but the rotating flavours, Kinder Bueno, Biscoff, and seasonal specials, are where things get interesting.

FOLI Bakery, Camperdown 

Foley’s scrolls don’t hold back. They’re chunky, generous, and finished with a cardamom-laced cream cheese frosting that leans slightly more complex than your standard cinnamon hit. There’s something a bit more considered here — still indulgent, but with a balance that makes you slow down and actually notice the flavour. A good option if you want something familiar, just slightly elevated.

Penelope Bakery, Coogee

Penelope’s has built a quiet reputation for doing the classics exceptionally well, and their cinnamon scrolls follow suit. Soft, pillowy, and consistently well-executed, they’re the kind you go back for without overthinking it. Flavour-wise, they don’t shy away from variety, Biscoff and pistachio both make an appearance, but it’s the texture that stands out. Light, fluffy, and just indulgent enough.

Igniis Bakery, Potts Point

Igniis feels like one of those places you stumble across and immediately add to your regular rotation. Their scrolls sit somewhere between classic and contemporary — well-balanced, well-made, and easy to come back to. It’s less about over-the-top flavours and more about getting the fundamentals right, soft dough, good spice, and just enough sweetness.

Iggy’s Bread, Potts Point

Known more broadly for its cult-status bread, Iggy’s quietly delivers when it comes to baked goods like this too. Their take on the cinnamon scroll leans slightly more traditional — less icing, more focus on the dough itself. It’s simple, but in a way that works. A good reminder that not everything needs to be overcomplicated.

The Ugly Bakery, West Ryde

Don’t let the name throw you, these scrolls are anything but. The Ugly Bakery leans into indulgence, with irresistibly doughy bases and flavour options that feel unapologetically generous. The Biscoff scroll is the one to go for, rich, soft, and very hard to stop at one. Not subtle, but that’s kind of the point.