The Best Cinnamon Roll in Fort Collins, Found Right Where It Should Be
A Fort Collins Bakery Worth Getting Up For
Some mornings the only thing that makes sense is a warm kitchen and something good baking in the oven. Ginger and Baker is built around exactly that feeling. The smell of cinnamon, the slow hour and the kind of breakfast worth sitting down for. We make it happen every day, and we’re here when you need it most.
Tucked into the heart of downtown Fort Collins, our Market and Bakery has built the kind of reputation that only comes from doing something exceptionally well, consistently and with genuine care. Our cinnamon rolls have become a ritual for locals and a revelation for visitors, earning the distinction of being what many consider the best cinnamon roll in Fort Collins, and it is not difficult to understand why.
Hand-Frosted, House-Made, and Done the Right Way
Cinnamon rolls at Ginger and Baker are made from scratch daily. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls start with a rich, yeast dough filled with plenty of cinnamon, brown sugar and butter swirled throughout, building warmth from the inside out. The rolls go into the oven and come out golden, tender and fragrant. Our signature vanilla cream glaze is applied by hand while the rolls are still warm, which means it doesn’t simply coat the surface; it melts into the roll until the whole thing is a sweet, decadent delight. The result has perfectly balanced sweetness, and it’s indulgent without excess, yet rich in the way that comfort food should be.
The Kind of Place a Community Returns To
Our cinnamon rolls may be what brings you through the door, but they are far from the only reason people keep coming back. At Ginger and Baker, the full experience is part of what makes a visit here feel so satisfying. Fresh-baked pies, handcrafted pastries, thoughtfully sourced goods, and local coffee worth slowing down for are all waiting alongside that famous cinnamon roll, and every one of them is made with care and intention.
Just steps away, our Café offers casual, updated American comfort food served morning through evening in a bright, welcoming space connected to the historic mill in the heart of downtown Fort Collins. Upstairs, The Cache offers a chance to enjoy one of the best steaks in Fort Collins, it’s a modern Colorado steakhouse with thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes and an atmosphere that manages to feel both elevated and comfortable.
Ginger and Baker offers something rare: a single destination where every part of the day is accounted for, from a delicious morning cinnamon roll to an unforgettable evening meal, all within the same warm, welcoming environment.
Recognized Across Northern Colorado
We are proud to say our cinnamon rolls have been voted in top three in the Best of NOCO awards for the past five years, chosen as one of the best cinnamon rolls in all of Northern Colorado. In a region with no shortage of talented bakers and beloved breakfast spots, that recognition means something real to us. It reflects the consistency and dedication to quality that keeps our community returning week after week.
Fort Collins’ Best Tasting Cinnamon Roll
We’ve been making cinnamon rolls from scratch at Ginger and Baker long enough to know what they should taste and feel like. Since our opening in 2017, the Bakery menu has featured one of the best cinnamon rolls in Fort Collins.
We’re not trying to make the biggest cinnamon roll in Fort Collins or the most Instagram worthy roll, we’re committed to making the cinnamon roll that simply tastes so good you just have to come back for more. We want to be the reason you stop in on a Sunday morning with your family in tow, eagerly awaiting a delicious treat. Fort Collins has no shortage of good food, and we’ve never taken that for granted. As one of our Bakery’s must-try items, we make our rolls from scratch every single day because that’s the only way this works.
Come Find Your New Favorite Morning
If you have been searching for the best cinnamon roll in Fort Collins, we would love for you to stop in and see what makes our cinnamon roll a must try. Come in on a quiet weekday and take your time or bring the whole family on a weekend morning and enjoy a treat.
Order a coffee, get settled and let the smell remind you you’re in for something comforting and authentic. We’ll be here, doing what we do every single day, making mornings a little warmer and a little sweeter, one scratch-made cinnamon roll at a time.
We are located in downtown Fort Collins, and we cannot wait to welcome you!
