I went here to try their famous Frosted Cinnamon Roll and I had a mixed feeling about it. While the roll was soft, I found it to be too sweet. I would suggest getting one without frosting if you don't have as much sweet tooth as I am.

A lot of places claiming the best cinnamon rolls, but I think here is the best.

Hands down the best cinnamon buns in Vancouver. No messing around with raisins or nuts. Just cinnamony-sweet, gooey, deliciousness.

You have not had a cinnamon bun until you have been here. Walk in and you can just feel the cinnamon. Perfectly gooey and not too much dough. They are quite large. Personally I prefer to ask for some icing on the side as icing gets too sweet for me easily - but so worth every penny if you like cinnamon buns.

You've been warned it smells heavenly when walking in.

My girlfriend learned of GFC while attending UBC, and told me about their incredible cinnamon rolls. I was dubious, but they lived up the hype (and then some)!

Upshot: the only time that I partake of cinnamon rolls is when I visit Vancouver, specifically at GFC. Thank you, GFC, for ruining American cinnamon rolls for me! :-)

I am not a big fan of cinnamon bun. So me commented on their cinnamon bun might not give it much justice. The buns are made daily and made fresh that's for sure. They are nice and soft. Like I said I am not a fan so to me they are meh. But to many they are good.

A friend told me this place has the best cinnamon bun and he is right or could be right because he is not the only one who mentioned... more

HOW HAS NOBODY SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THEIR FRAPPES YET? They're soooo good. The caramel frappe is to die for (way better than Starbucks'). Cinnamon buns...well I guess this place is like known for them and they're pretty goddamn good too.

Grounds for Coffee makes by far the best store bought cinnamon buns I've ever tasted. These rolls are simple, made with quality ingredients, not overly sweet, and topped with delicious cream cheese icing. They are warm, sticky, and gooey as any good cinnamon roll should be! Basically, they are that rare example of something that simply couldn't be improved upon because it's perfect.

These guys... more

I don't spend much time in Kits, but I just started taking guitar lessons there and had time to kill before a lesson so I figured I'd find the nearest coffee shop. To my pleasant surprise, I wandered into this place.

Now, I always picture everything on this side of Granville to be super overpriced and hoity-toity, but the prices here were quite good! I got a very generous vegan wrap for $5.
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The cinnamon buns are amazing! I also love the fact that they have almond milk as an option for lattes - but be prepared to wait if you order a drink from the espresso bar because the staff tend to move pretty slowly.

This place has been a reliable go to for us. We like to think they have the best cinnamon rolls in Vancouver.

Whenever the hubs and I visit Vancouver, we always stop in here to pickup cinnamon rolls for brekkie.

Haven't had their coffee, but their cinnamon buns are amazing. Eating there allows you to enjoy your cinnamon bun with both your mouth and your nose.

Really the best cinnamon bun I've ever had. So soft, not overly sweet and the center is just a delicious, gooey, cinnamon wonderland.
Compared to previous photos, I do think they have shrunk in size, but 1 cinnamon roll could definitely still fill me.
Breakfast burritos are also pretty good! Filled with egg, bacon and cheese, they're toasted right when ordered and the eggs are very fluffy.

free wifi yay

Soft jazz and a rush of warm air greet you as you enter this 21st century nirvana. Used to catering to washed out students this place has exactly what you need to forget about your busy school week. My cinnamon bun was an audacious statement to my tastebuds. I was transported through a worm hole to another dimension. Seriously bro, this place is on point. Never tried egg nog but if there's any... more

5 stars for cinnamon buns but 3.5 stars for coffee. Only one thing I didn't like about their coffee was bitterness. I usually drink blonde (the mildest in terms of taste) coffee at Starbucks. If you like dark roast, you might be okay with their coffee thou.
The atmosphere is somewhat stuffy in summer.

Without question the biggest and best cinnamon buns in town. Don't like nuts or raisins in your cinnamon buns? You'll love these.

Super fresh and warm just out of the oven, slathered with cream cheese icing, or naked if you prefer. Grab a 4 pack to go, or sit in and enjoy your cinnamon bun with a cup of coffee.

They'll be so tasty you won't even think about how many calories they might have.

Drove clear across the city to see if indeed, the best cinnamon bun lies in this place. Yes. Yes, it does. Unbelievably soft and not overly gooey but certainly gooey enough! Not cheap but worth the price especially if you buy 6. I could have eaten 3 and they are big! Friendly service to boot. Will be coming here again for my next craving!

Go on treat yourselves

This little coffee shop offers the best Iced Cinnamon Buns in Vancouver and maybe the world! You can eat in with tea / coffee or takeout

Hands down the best cinnamon buns in Vancouver. I always take my friends who are visiting because their buns are just delightful.

Their coffee is pretty good as well.

Yes, yes, and yes.

Best cinnamon roll I've ever had! They are about $3.50 each or $12 for a 4 pack.

We loved them. They serve good coffee, too. If you're in the area GO!

The best cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted

Good coffee and amazing cinnamon rolls. Open early in the morning and late at night. Staff friendly and toilet very clean with toilet seat manufactured in Spain.

It is small, can be crowded... at times, noisy... at times, dusty (flour)... at times, but is the birth place of the best cinnamon buns in the city PERIOD.

This is their one and only manufacturing facility so if you are looking for a fru-fru/pretentious coffee place I'd suggest elsewhere. And for those of you whining about $3.48 for a cinnamon bun there is a 7/11, and a Chevron across the... more

Large coffee shop with some character without feeling as though you're excluded. They specialize in cinnamon buns. They even do custom orders for a large cinnamon bun heart (call first to pre-order). Customer service could've been a bit better.

Prepare to get your hands dirty.

They are gooey, chewy, and soft! They are sweet and sticky! They are one of my favourite cinnamon buns. I say one, because Solly's cinnamon buns have always been a tough contender (go there if you prefer something less...puffy and doughy?)

Cinnamon buns at grounds are priced around $3. It's usually hard to find seating in this cozy cafe, but if you do, you can... more

Best Cinnamon Rolls in BC

If you're a lover of cinnamon buns/ rolls... this is where you want to get your next fix!
Soft, gooey, sweet, tasty, yummy!!!

Oh my stars, these buns.

I think it was my friend Rebecca who told me to meet her here once because she needed to borrow a book, and she bought me a cinnamon bun. First of all, these buns are the size of your head. (A slight exaggeration, but only slight.) They have a ton of gooey cinnamon swirl. They also have a generous dollop of icing on top. If you don't like sweet things, you'll want to... more

Amazing cinnamon buns, you'll see them around town but get them a) fresh here b) in bulk and save money.

The coffee selection isn't as amazing, but it's good enough to go along with your cinnamon buns, and the fact their URL is cinnamonbuns.ca and not groundsforcoffee.ca says it all.

This coffee shop has been at this same location since I moved to Vancouver 15 years ago.

It has what others tell me is decent coffee (somehow, for being a Vancouverite, lawyer and some kind of yuppie, I never developed any taste for coffee whatsoever), but I personally like their fruit smoothies more. You know you're in for a good experience when you ask and they lug out a pail of fruit from... more

The Cinnabon buns are just AMAZING. This is my number one place for my dessert :)

It's lovely in here! The accolades for the cinnamon buns are fair enough, but I think people underrate this place for its chill factor. Pillows, 60s groove rock, good drip coffe, courteous staff, comfy chairs, queer friendly, inked arms and crochet scarves - delightfully unpretentious. One of the few places left that aren't overrun with laptops on Facebook,mbut there is free wifi. Cosy enough... more

When you walk into Grounds for Coffee, you can see everyone here is for one thing and one thing only - the cinnamon buns! They definitely live up to the hype.

My buddy and I went here on a late Thursday afternoon after we checked out UBC campus. Dropped in here for a quick cinammon bun snack ($3.75) and coffee (for him, not me as I don't drink coffee). He said the coffee was pretty good. Hot... more

Decent vegan cinnamon buns but you have to be very careful to make sure they don't use utensils covered in cream cheese. If you are allergic to dairy be wary.

6/15/2012

Cinnamon Buns. Find me a better one, and I'll be surprised (but delighted!)

I personally have to go light on the icing because they give you plenty, and it's just plain rich, but even with light icing, you're good to go.

Wifi worked well, and they didn't mind us hanging out for a couple hours.

I think one cinnamon bun is $3.75. You get a lot of bun and icing. Chai latte was great... more

I've only gone here for the cinnamon buns & coffee. If you like cinnamon buns, you'll love this place... try to get them while they're still HOT...yummy & gooey. They're not as tasty once they've cooled off even if you reheat them. The coffee isn't bad either. Parking can be tight.

Best cinnamon buns in Vancouver. So incredibly fresh with optional cream cheese topping. Only $3.75 for one! Highly recommended with a glass of milk :).

Quick notes: As a coffee shop, it's simply ok. As a cinnamon bun place that serves coffee (which is what it really should be taken as), it's pretty good.

Despite their name, and it's been said almost all the Yelpers here, the reason you come to Grounds for Coffee is the cinnamon buns. Their cinnamon buns are $3.75 for one and are cheaper if you buy in packs of 6 or 12. Over the last 5 years,... more

Americano and drip are decent.

Cinnamon buns are good but I wouldn't say they live up to the hype.

This place really gets its 3 stars from the staff who have been nothing but friendly and helpful every time I've been in there!

Interior is nice to sit for a bit but not somewhere you want to kick back with friends for ages or do a bunch of work and get a couple coffees over an afternoon. Just... more

The cinnamon buns are amazing! If you come here, definitely order one with icing.

The interior is cute and has lots of places to sit down and enjoy your coffee. It is a bit narrow, but there was still room to sit when I was there around noon on a Saturday.

I don't drink coffee so I can't review that, but my boyfriend seemed to enjoy his.

The regular cinnamon bun is still so good - even with 10 minutes to close, they are still warm, ooey and gooey as promised. The interior is bright and cozy, I loved the arm chairs by the window/patio. Staff were friendly too, offering take-out cups for those still sipping their lattes at closing time.

Amazing, unreal, delicious, almost a sin!

This cinnamon buns have me crazy!
They taste like heaven.
Need I say more? Ha

If you are looking for a great cinnamon bun, this is the place to go!!

Their cinnamon buns are good, especially if you like the extra gooey kind, but they only cover up some of Grounds for Coffees other flaws.

Despite their name (Perhaps it's should be called Buns 'R Us?), their coffee is average and a bit over priced, even for Vancouver.

The shop makes it clear that they really are focused on their take out business. The counter is located front and center... more

They get 5-stars for their delicious cinnamon buns and the perfect icing that they serve. Usually, I find the regular amount not quite enough, so I get a bit more (you have to pay extra though). The cinnamon buns are bit pricey (around $3.75).

Their coffee is OK. It isn't very strong or memorable. But it isn't watery or bitter tasting either.

The thing that is lowering their star rating, is... more

Grounds for Coffee just came to mind when I saw someone's Cinnamon Bun list on yelp and couldn't believe there wasn't a mention of this place on that list! (Also reminded me that I haven't reviewed it yet either!)

They are fresh, gooey, warm and you must get it with icing. (I find the ones without icing are a little dry sometimes, and honestly don't think you'd save that much in calories, so... more

This three star review may be grounds for a good spanking!

I am still a huge fan of your ewwwy gooooey buns, but the $3.73 price tag is approaching my cannot afford limit.
I have removed one sticky star because for this price I know your company can afford take away containers that are either compostable or recyclable. And yet you serve em up in #6 death plastic with matching forks and knives.... more

My friend encouraged me to grab a cinnamon roll from Grounds For Coffee because, apparently, they have the best cinnamon rolls EVER. I figured, "why not? I'm on vaca, we've been doing a lot of bike riding, and it's my last day." We parked our bikes in front of GFC and ordered a standard cinnamon roll. OMG. Was I glad she took me there? It was perfect. I never knew that a cinnamon roll could... more

I had a cinnamon roll and a coffee and didn't eat again till 5pm...and I wasn't even hungry then! I simply ate out of principal that it had been 7 hours since consuming calories.

I think yelp should have a different scale for bakeries, or maybe some sort of ratio comparing 5-star rating to caloric content, cause lets be honest, even on a bad day, its no contest when rating ooey-goey balls of... more

Am so not pleased with today's cinnamon bun (Monday almost 2pm). It was hard and stale-crunchy underneath with very little remaining icing-a poor shadow of previous offerings. When I returned it to the tiny sales lady at the counter she said it was fresh (???) but exchanged it for a 'new' one once conferring with another woman there. She herself couldn't even identify whether it had icing or... more

Best cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted, by far. This is not an exaggeration. They have ruined me for all other cinnamon rolls. For that I should not forgive them...but it is impossible to stay mad at them...their cinnamon rolls are just too good to hold a grudge.