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I'm not a cinnamon bun person but heard the hype for this place and wanted to try. I really enjoyed the bun and it was very soft and good warmed! We got the seasonal peach flavor. Note that these are sweet desserts (obviously) and around $10-12. In my opinion worth a try!
Absolutely delicious cinnamon rolls, perfect place to sit down and enjoy dessert after pizza at l'industrie. They are quite sweet, so I would recommend sharing between 2 or 3 friends. They warm it up for you and make it in house. Service can be a bit slow if there's a long line. Very cute shop with a few seats for you to sit down. Each roll is around 11 dollars before tax.
I was on a mission to try as many cinnamon rolls as possible when in New York City! When we arrived at Benji's, I was impressed by how cute the shop was! It was adorable and super clean. There wasn't a line, so we ordered quickly, our cinnamon roll was warmed up, and given to us promptly. Their flavors were super unique and really fun. I knew my girls would just want to try the original with cream cheese, but you can bet your bottom dollar that I drooled over the banana bread, tiramisu, and Biscoff. Absolutely delicious! 11/10!! I just wish I could eat more cinnamon rolls even though I was so full! Definitely plan a trip to Benji's and grab several for the road! You won't regret it!
Really yummy treats. Tried banana bread and cookie butter. The banana bread has a more runny icing while the cookie butter is more dense, but they were fitting. They heat it up per request so it's very satisfying to eat. I usually prefer my cinnamon rolls dripping in icing, but they are high quality enough that I didn't terribly mind. Still had a nice balance between bread and wet.
Walked past an excruciating-looking L'Industrie line to get here on a recent Saturday afternoon. I only had to wait behind one person. Coming here instead of going to L'Industrie is a good hack if you just want some type of Tik Tok-viral food on Christopher Street but don't want to wait in that crazy queue (and, importantly, don't care if it's not pizza). I've been touring around the cinnamon roll-only spots in Manhattan; Benji's Buns is my third stop. While Sunday Morning remains at the top of my list, I definitely enjoyed the two rolls that I tried at Benji's! Original glazed: It looks a little dry on top, but nothing about this cinnamon roll is dry in reality. There's actually more icing on the bottom than on top, and it's quite sweet- maybe even a tad sweeter than I would prefer. The dough leans more bready than gooey, but it's plenty soft and succulent. The cinnamon glaze is gentle, not overpowering; I'm not an expert but it tastes like they use a high-quality cinnamon. Cinnamon crunch: the super-nice lady behind the counter helped me pick this limited-time-only flavor, which she described as a little similar to tres leches as the roll was marinated in cereal milk. Apparently this uses the classic vanilla roll's cream cheese frosting on top, which I thought was the best part! It's whip-light and medium-sweet, and the cream cheese flavor really sings. I will say that the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal on top did not do a ton for me, and the cereal pieces got a bit stale later in the day as I brought part of it home to finish later.
stopped into one of the many glorious looking cinnamon bun places popping up around the city - Benjis has a classic, vanilla bean, and lotus roll always on deck then 3ish rotating flavors. I'll let you know rn the Instagram is more accurate with flavor choices than the website! - we got the vanilla and the lotus. the lotus had the fluffiest biscoff flavored frosting. the roll underneath was soft and warm, and the center bites brought joy to my heart - the cinnamon bun itself is the same for all flavors, it's just the frosting that changes. the frostings definitely brought the flavors they were supposed to, but as it's not a cream cheese frosting, it really maintains that sugary buttercream flavor that can be a bit too sweet and overpowering
I can't say I'm the biggest fan of cinnamon rolls but my partner is so we decided to try it out. The waiter was extremely nice and it was cool to see how many different flavors they had. We tried the Hot Chocolate version and I felt like you couldn't really taste the difference between that and a regular cinnamon bun. I almost wish that the dough was infused with chocolate flavor rather than just have the icing represent the flavor. I will say I did really like the bun as it was warm but not necessarily gooey. Overall, I think its okay but would recommend if you like to try a lot of different types of cinnamon roll flavors.
I love cinnamon rolls and have made it my mission to try as many as I can! I came here and was debating between the strawberry scone, vanilla cream, and banana bread. I asked for a recommendation and he was adamant about the vanilla cream - so that's what I got! I am happy with my choice to get the vanilla cream. The cinnamon roll is huge and fluffy. It's not thick so you don't feel as bad eating the whole thing. The frosting was to die for - that's how I want my frosting for a cinnamon role to taste. It also wasn't too sweet. It's not the best cinnamon roll I've had. Plus $10.35 (after tax) is quite steep for 1 cinnamon roll. The space is quite small. There's 2 tables to sit at. It's decorated with yellow theme.
Came here twice in 24 hours, what does that tell you??! That vanilla-frosted cinnamon bun is so freakin' good and I am a cinnamon roll fiend. Sure, they're too expensive ($9) but love how huge they are, the freshness of the dough, and how they warm it up for you so you can really dive into the gooey, cinnamon center. Big perk: no line and nothing was sold-out. Enjoyed the pecan and Biscoff ones but the vanilla-frosted is classic goodness. 5 stars!!!
I stopped by on a weekday night and was met with very friendly service. This spot had some seating, which made it a nice and quiet place to grab a quick treat. The Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll paired well with a hot latte, which had the perfect balance of milk and espresso.
Benji's is a hole in the wall place with a couple tables inside but mainly a grab and go type of vibe. They have a bunch of flavors, though it seems like they sell out quickly as they are rotating through empty and full trays. I wanted the vanilla frosted roll but they ran out, so I opted for the apple pie (they said the apple pie has the vanilla frosting along with apple). I absolutely loved my topping-- the frosting is delicious and creamy, and the apple elevated the whole bun. Unfortunately, the bun itself was disappointing. It was too doughy and soft, and I almost thought it tasted bland? It was teetering on a cardboard-y taste. Mine was saved by that amazing frosting and apple topping, but my friend got the original which didn't have anything on top. The flavor, or lack thereof, of the dough was especially present in that one. I like their rotating menu, but I'd only recommend Benji's if you like your buns doughy and soft.
Ordered: Vanilla Cream Cinnamon Bun (~$10) Aya's take: Cinnamon buns seem to be more popular than usual this year, and I'm not mad about it. Benji's is a new spot that recently opened up serving classic and unique flavors of cinnamon buns. We got the Vanilla Cream Cinnamon Bun which is a pretty standard flavor, but executed well here. The bun itself was soft, not too chewy, and not overly sweet. The sweetness comes from the Vanilla Cream which had a great smooth texture and was rich & sweet in flavor. The ratio of bun to cream was also solid! I hate when I'm eating a cinnamon bun and feel like I need to ration out the cream. Highly recommend sharing as they are pretty big. Slightly overpriced but good try nonetheless.
I like that they rotate flavors seasonally, and that they are open late, but unfortunately the buns were a bit of a miss for me overall. I went later in the day and the buns were still relatively fresh, but not warm, which I didn't mind. I ordered the classic with vanilla, lotus cookie butter, and seasonal pumpkin spice. The base buns were all the same and were pretty doughy and possibly underbaked. The frostings are what differentiated the three. A little too much of it for my personal taste, but not an issue since I can always remove some. The vanilla and cookie butter frostings were nice and fluffy, but the pumpkin spice lacked in flavor - it was neither pumpkin-y or spicy enough. Overall, the place fell flat of my expectations but I know they're new to the area and hopefully they'll work out their kinks over time.
Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the soft, fluffy buns, creative flavor variety, and friendly, helpful staff. The shop offers a cozy, cute atmosphere.
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4 months ago
Benji's joins the battle in the stiff cinnamon roll competition and I hadn't heard tooo much about it compared to other cinny roll spots popping up over the city so I wasn't sure what to expect. But wow. I really really enjoyed how soft, pillowy and chewy the dough was on these cinnamon rolls. We got the regular one with vanilla icing, the blueberry pancake one and the biscoff one and they were all pretty good but the vanilla icing one was where they truly shine. It is a cream cheese frosting so it's got a bit of that funk which is really enjoyable but their dough is something else. It's so airy, chewy, voluminous, it's literally like biting and then chewing through a cloud. I was chewing for a really long time unexpectedly and I really liked it. The blueberry pancake one got better the next day after all the components softened and became more homogeneous. The biscoff one was excellent too; if you like cookie butter from TJ's you'll LOVE this. I will say I think this place makes a better cinnamon roll than some of the more hyped places out there and is DEF worth a visit! read more
This is a great cinnamon roll! We got the Biscoff one, and it was packed with Biscoff and cookie butter flavor. It was nice and moist, and the ratios of textures and flavors were great! My one complaint is that if you ask for it to be heated up, they just microwave it, which feels like such an insult to the craftsmanship they put into the cinnamon roll. I'm not a fan of a quarterback not taking a snap, because if I'm on defense, I know it's a run play. The service was friendly and efficient, and there was some seating area inside, although it can be a little tight. read more
5 months ago
I was looking for something to eat for a quick breakfast and stumbled upon Benji's Buns. I love cinnamon rolls so I went ahead and spent $11 on an original glazed cinnamon roll. The shop is small with a few chairs to sit and two tables, so it's more of a to-go shop. The employees behind the counter were really sweet. The rolls are huge, so for the price I think it's fair. First bite, I noticed that it tastes homemade (which ofc is a good thing). The bun itself kind of had like an oat flavor to it and the glaze wasn't too sweet either. I really liked it because it wasn't overly sweet like Cinnabon where you feel the sweetness linger in your mouth. Next time I'm in the area, I definitely want to try the more interesting/adventurous flavors. read more
I'm not a cinnamon bun person but heard the hype for this place and wanted to try. I really enjoyed the bun and it was very soft and good warmed! We got the seasonal peach flavor. Note that these are sweet desserts (obviously) and around $10-12. In my opinion worth a try! read more
Absolutely delicious cinnamon rolls, perfect place to sit down and enjoy dessert after pizza at l'industrie. They are quite sweet, so I would recommend sharing between 2 or 3 friends. They warm it up for you and make it in house. Service can be a bit slow if there's a long line. Very cute shop with a few seats for you to sit down. Each roll is around 11 dollars before tax. read more
5 months ago
I was on a mission to try as many cinnamon rolls as possible when in New York City! When we arrived at Benji's, I was impressed by how cute the shop was! It was adorable and super clean. There wasn't a line, so we ordered quickly, our cinnamon roll was warmed up, and given to us promptly. Their flavors were super unique and really fun. I knew my girls would just want to try the original with cream cheese, but you can bet your bottom dollar that I drooled over the banana bread, tiramisu, and Biscoff. Absolutely delicious! 11/10!! I just wish I could eat more cinnamon rolls even though I was so full! Definitely plan a trip to Benji's and grab several for the road! You won't regret it! read more
Really yummy treats. Tried banana bread and cookie butter. The banana bread has a more runny icing while the cookie butter is more dense, but they were fitting. They heat it up per request so it's very satisfying to eat. I usually prefer my cinnamon rolls dripping in icing, but they are high quality enough that I didn't terribly mind. Still had a nice balance between bread and wet. read more
Walked past an excruciating-looking L'Industrie line to get here on a recent Saturday afternoon. I only had to wait behind one person. Coming here instead of going to L'Industrie is a good hack if you just want some type of Tik Tok-viral food on Christopher Street but don't want to wait in that crazy queue (and, importantly, don't care if it's not pizza). I've been touring around the cinnamon roll-only spots in Manhattan; Benji's Buns is my third stop. While Sunday Morning remains at the top of my list, I definitely enjoyed the two rolls that I tried at Benji's! Original glazed: It looks a little dry on top, but nothing about this cinnamon roll is dry in reality. There's actually more icing on the bottom than on top, and it's quite sweet- maybe even a tad sweeter than I would prefer. The dough leans more bready than gooey, but it's plenty soft and succulent. The cinnamon glaze is gentle, not overpowering; I'm not an expert but it tastes like they use a high-quality cinnamon. Cinnamon crunch: the super-nice lady behind the counter helped me pick this limited-time-only flavor, which she described as a little similar to tres leches as the roll was marinated in cereal milk. Apparently this uses the classic vanilla roll's cream cheese frosting on top, which I thought was the best part! It's whip-light and medium-sweet, and the cream cheese flavor really sings. I will say that the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal on top did not do a ton for me, and the cereal pieces got a bit stale later in the day as I brought part of it home to finish later. read more
stopped into one of the many glorious looking cinnamon bun places popping up around the city - Benjis has a classic, vanilla bean, and lotus roll always on deck then 3ish rotating flavors. I'll let you know rn the Instagram is more accurate with flavor choices than the website! - we got the vanilla and the lotus. the lotus had the fluffiest biscoff flavored frosting. the roll underneath was soft and warm, and the center bites brought joy to my heart - the cinnamon bun itself is the same for all flavors, it's just the frosting that changes. the frostings definitely brought the flavors they were supposed to, but as it's not a cream cheese frosting, it really maintains that sugary buttercream flavor that can be a bit too sweet and overpowering read more
9 months ago
I can't say I'm the biggest fan of cinnamon rolls but my partner is so we decided to try it out. The waiter was extremely nice and it was cool to see how many different flavors they had. We tried the Hot Chocolate version and I felt like you couldn't really taste the difference between that and a regular cinnamon bun. I almost wish that the dough was infused with chocolate flavor rather than just have the icing represent the flavor. I will say I did really like the bun as it was warm but not necessarily gooey. Overall, I think its okay but would recommend if you like to try a lot of different types of cinnamon roll flavors. read more
I love cinnamon rolls and have made it my mission to try as many as I can! I came here and was debating between the strawberry scone, vanilla cream, and banana bread. I asked for a recommendation and he was adamant about the vanilla cream - so that's what I got! I am happy with my choice to get the vanilla cream. The cinnamon roll is huge and fluffy. It's not thick so you don't feel as bad eating the whole thing. The frosting was to die for - that's how I want my frosting for a cinnamon role to taste. It also wasn't too sweet. It's not the best cinnamon roll I've had. Plus $10.35 (after tax) is quite steep for 1 cinnamon roll. The space is quite small. There's 2 tables to sit at. It's decorated with yellow theme. read more
2 months ago
Came here twice in 24 hours, what does that tell you??! That vanilla-frosted cinnamon bun is so freakin' good and I am a cinnamon roll fiend. Sure, they're too expensive ($9) but love how huge they are, the freshness of the dough, and how they warm it up for you so you can really dive into the gooey, cinnamon center. Big perk: no line and nothing was sold-out. Enjoyed the pecan and Biscoff ones but the vanilla-frosted is classic goodness. 5 stars!!! read more
I stopped by on a weekday night and was met with very friendly service. This spot had some seating, which made it a nice and quiet place to grab a quick treat. The Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll paired well with a hot latte, which had the perfect balance of milk and espresso. read more
1 year ago
Benji's is a hole in the wall place with a couple tables inside but mainly a grab and go type of vibe. They have a bunch of flavors, though it seems like they sell out quickly as they are rotating through empty and full trays. I wanted the vanilla frosted roll but they ran out, so I opted for the apple pie (they said the apple pie has the vanilla frosting along with apple). I absolutely loved my topping-- the frosting is delicious and creamy, and the apple elevated the whole bun. Unfortunately, the bun itself was disappointing. It was too doughy and soft, and I almost thought it tasted bland? It was teetering on a cardboard-y taste. Mine was saved by that amazing frosting and apple topping, but my friend got the original which didn't have anything on top. The flavor, or lack thereof, of the dough was especially present in that one. I like their rotating menu, but I'd only recommend Benji's if you like your buns doughy and soft. read more
Ordered: Vanilla Cream Cinnamon Bun (~$10) Aya's take: Cinnamon buns seem to be more popular than usual this year, and I'm not mad about it. Benji's is a new spot that recently opened up serving classic and unique flavors of cinnamon buns. We got the Vanilla Cream Cinnamon Bun which is a pretty standard flavor, but executed well here. The bun itself was soft, not too chewy, and not overly sweet. The sweetness comes from the Vanilla Cream which had a great smooth texture and was rich & sweet in flavor. The ratio of bun to cream was also solid! I hate when I'm eating a cinnamon bun and feel like I need to ration out the cream. Highly recommend sharing as they are pretty big. Slightly overpriced but good try nonetheless. read more
I like that they rotate flavors seasonally, and that they are open late, but unfortunately the buns were a bit of a miss for me overall. I went later in the day and the buns were still relatively fresh, but not warm, which I didn't mind. I ordered the classic with vanilla, lotus cookie butter, and seasonal pumpkin spice. The base buns were all the same and were pretty doughy and possibly underbaked. The frostings are what differentiated the three. A little too much of it for my personal taste, but not an issue since I can always remove some. The vanilla and cookie butter frostings were nice and fluffy, but the pumpkin spice lacked in flavor - it was neither pumpkin-y or spicy enough. Overall, the place fell flat of my expectations but I know they're new to the area and hopefully they'll work out their kinks over time. read more
8 months ago
a good cinnamon roll. I personally prefer my cinny buns to be gooey and melty, but benji's buns will suit those like a sturdier, glazed bun. service was also great, and there was a piloted amount of seating (beware) read more
1 year ago
Im giving five stars because of my overall experience here. Decided to pick this spot for my first of many stops for some cinnamon rolls. The weather was beautiful this fall day in October, so I grabbed one of my daughters to come along with me after showing her pictures from off the net. I needed to get that cookie butter roll. So this shop is pretty small but big enough to share with maybe a handful of guests inside and outside. The decor is beautiful and gave cozy coffee house vibes, with the furniture that was used on the inside. As soon as I came in a saw that cookie butter it was my first choice. My daughter got the vanilla and ate it right on the spot. I was so tempted and didn't expect to get a whole six pack because they all looked so amazing. The pleasant man that helped me asked if I wanted them heated up, I said yes to my daughters and no to the ones I wanted to take home. The overall results, go now! Go get some of these delicious warm freshly baked rolls. Next time I will get more info about the owner and his name. My eyes got the best of me but my stomach wasn't mad about it either. Two thumbs up! Happy Yelping! read more
22 days ago
I drove a very long and inconvenient drive from the Bronx to try this place. I called ahead and asked the hours and if I needed to order ahead in order to get a 3 pack. I knew this was going to be a trip so I didn't want to drive all the way for no reason. I was told walk ins are more than welcome and I shouldn't have a problem. I knew it Sunday evening. I get there at 7pm. Wait in line just for them to tell me that they are sold out. The person in front of us ordered the last ones. The store doesn't close until midnight. Yet they are completely sold out? Almost 5 hours before they close? Absolutely unacceptable. For a place to be so popular, this should be something they prepare for. Drove all the way from the Bronx, called ahead, even looked into ordering online for pick up, then waited in line. Just to be shrugged at and pushed to the side like nothing. Absolutely unacceptable, I guess I will never know how these cinnamon buns taste. There's plenty other options, never going to make it a point to go out of my way to try this place again. Very disappointed. A read more
This is a small shop and there was 1 worker when we walked in in the evening. The service was friendly and fast, as the shop was empty. We got the classic cinnamon bun which was just okay. It was very bready, expensive, and not warm even though we ate it right away. read more
I got the vanilla frosted cinnamon bun and was unfortunately pretty disappointed. The bun itself was very bland. The texture was also not great- it's very doughy which I don't necessarily mind but some bites were almost gluey. I did like the frosting, but with tax this came to $9.79 and was really not worth it. They use the same base for all flavors and just change the topping. read more
1 year ago
Lovely small spot down the street from l'industrie pizza. Decided to walk over while someone else waited in line for pizza. Got the vanilla frosted bun, it was nice and warm, the frosting wasn't too melted but I think it was a bit too sweet. I like more of a cream cheese frosting but might have to go back to try the other varieties! Definitely shareable with 1-3 people. read more
10 months ago
Ambiance? Hmm its small like your typical grab and go spots in West Village but this one, dirty floors, no AC on a hot day.. also not good to see that the person making the buns is actually wearing a tank top and all sweaty... the fear and risk of armpit hair or deop of sweat falling on the frosting or the buns itself just terrifies me... its just gross. The buns? I'll just go to Cinnabon. read more
6 months ago
The lotus biscoff roll was absolutely amazing!! It was soft and fresh, didn't taste artificial and wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. read more
8 months ago
Yum Yum Yum So deliciously yummy. I tried the Lemon Blueberry flavor and got one Dubai chocolate bun to go! I also got their cortado coffee made with intellegista coffee. Everything is homemade from scratch using owner Ben's recipe. They heat it up for you so it's nice and warm. Ben was divine and had such a wonderful conversation with him about the origin of some of flavors. He's the #1 cinnamon bun in the UK and excited for all NYC locations coming soon! My bun was only 450 calories which is amazing. read more
1 year ago
4 months ago
Amazing buns! Best in New York City. The standard buns are to die for and the rotating buns keeps it interesting so I keep coming back read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Delectable! After a great show, nothing like a sweet treat to warm your belly! The team here is AMAZING! The biscoff bun was great, they even warmed it for me. You must try them. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Benji Buns makes the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had! Perfectly soft and fluffy, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Each bite melts in your mouth, and the icing is pure perfection -- rich, creamy, and not too sugary. You can taste the care and quality in every roll. read more
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