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Isles Bun & Coffee

4.5 (628 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Jeremy S.

I love a good cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting. Isles Bun & Coffee is very popular and if you come on a morning and especially Saturday you will find the line wrapping around the corner. The rolls seem to have sugar sprinkled on them, which might make it a little grainy, so let the eater beware. But no matter what, make sure you always order extra frosting, as if I had to mention that.

Neha I.

was suspicious because of all the hype but I really enjoyed the puppy tails! went on a sunday at 9:30am and had to wait for 30 mins but the puppy tail was the perfect balance of sweetness and not too cinnamony

Latte with almond milk & sugar free caramel syrup
Laura E.

Isles Bun is a great coffee shop to go to before or after a walk around Lake of the Isles, or whenever. I've been here twice with different friends and haven't been disappointed. Both times I've had lattes but yesterday my friend and I each got a puppy dog tail. They gave us 1.5 tails for the price of 1 at $2/each! The puppy dog tails are the perfect size if you want a smaller version of a cinnamon roll. The only drawback is that the line can be long. With the colder weather, I expect the line will be shorter. We noticed a lot of people got to-go orders, which will cut down on the time in line and make finding seating easier. Once we were inside, service was friendly and efficient. Looking forward to going back, possibly during the week when it's less busy!

Cinnamon Buns and Carmel Sticky Buns
Mark M.

Stopped in after landing bc Isles popped up on insta as a must stop and boy it was. Right when we stepped in the friendly staff had us try a tail for free. It was nice and warm with a fluffy cream. I was so pumped to order. I ended up getting the signature cinnamon roll and the caramel roll. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with water stations which was nice. The friendly server cut the slices right in front and put a heaping scoop of the cream on top and we were out the door. Bun was so warm with cinnamon and cream. Def worth a trip when you're in town!

Caramel Pecan Bun
John F.

My son used to live near this place and he told me to check it out when I was in Minneapolis. From the lines outside the building you'd have to believe this place was special. Well I had the Carmel Pecan Bun and I wasn't that impressed. Tasty but a bit dry. Was impressed with the size and the amount of pecans and carmel, just expected more from the bun part. When I talked to my son he said I screwed up, because the cinnamon rolls are amazing. Guess I'll try that next time!

Pastries!
Angela C.

This place is known for their cinnamon rolls and puppy dog tails (aka cinnamon twists). They also have scones, muffins, cookies and biscotti. We came at a good time because there were only a few people in front of us when we arrived. After we ordered, we saw that the line went out the door! Apparently this place is super popular. There's a good amount of seating inside, but it seems that most people just order to go. I got the caramel sticky bun. It was good, but I've had better. I wouldn't consider waiting in a super long line for it. Baristas take an awful long time to make drinks. I saw one lady get mad because our drinks came before hers and she was waiting longer than we were.

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Corianne M.

I think CNN--or some other major publication--named Isle of Buns as having the best cinnamon rolls, and I can totally see why. I'm a huge cinnamon roll fan, and these are hands down the best I've ever had. Just walking past the shop had my mouth watering--the smell alone was heavenly. All of the cinnamon rolls are made in-house in a small but mighty kitchen. You can see the entire operation behind the counter, with 5-6 people working diligently to get every roll just right. It's impressive to watch. I tried all three types of cinnamon rolls: the original, the caramel, and the caramel pecan. The original was my favorite, but if you're a pecan lover, the caramel pecan is definitely one I'd recommend. And you absolutely cannot forget the puppy dog tail--the end pieces made from cinnamon roll scraps. I bought one and immediately regretted not getting more. Beyond cinnamon rolls, they also offer a variety of other baked goods like cookies and coffee cake, plus a wide selection of coffee drinks. There's plenty of seating inside, and even if there's a line, it moves fairly quickly. I went around 10 a.m. on a Saturday, and it wasn't too busy at all. Within 10-15 minutes, I was checked out and enjoying my first bite of cinnamon roll

Cinnamon Buns & Scone
Joe J.

Stopped by here on a friend's recommendation while I was in town. I got there around 11 on a Sunday and ended up waiting outside for about 25 minutes before getting in. Clearly this place is loved by a lot of people. I ordered the cinnamon roll and the daily scone, which happened to be chive and cheese, and both were fantastic. The staff was kind and the vibe inside is simple and relaxed. There is seating for maybe 20-25 people, so it feels cozy without being cramped. I would absolutely stop in again the next time I am in town.

Cinnamon Bun (~$7) & Caramel Sticky Bun (~$7)
Aya E.

Ordered: Cinnamon Bun (~$7) Caramel Sticky Bun (~$7) Aya's take: If the delicious smell of cinnamon doesn't guide you here, you will definitely see the long line of people waiting outside. It was around 11am on a Sunday and we waited a little over 40 minutes total. We got lucky because as a fresh batch of buns came out as we were about to order! The Cinnamon Bun was massive, the cream on top was to die for, and the steam alluded to the freshness! The Caramel Sticky Bun was on the sweeter side but was just as soft, warm, and fresh as the Cinnamon Bun. Of the two, I favored the Cinnamon Bun a little more mainly because of the cream on top that just took each bite to the next level. If you're in Minneapolis, definitely swing by!

Carmel roll
Brianna L.

Phone eats second at Isles Bun & Coffee! This place is sooo good. I'm rarely in uptown, but when I am I always stop here! You really can't choose wrong on the menu. I've lived every item I've ever tried. Recommendations are puppy tails, coffee cake & Carmel/cinnamon rolls. Service is always kind and prompt - this is a hot spot for pastries & it's usually very busy! But trust, it's worth the line. Inside, there's seating, wifi and a nice cafe vibe. Parking can be tricky, there's no parking lot here. In the summer there's a sidewalk patio with umbrellas too, which is nice!

Cinnamon Buns
Edene Shirley L.

The servers are nice but the pastries are not good. I would not recommend coming here if you're looking for the best cinnamon roll.

Cinnamon Buns
Melissa H.

My son dropped a couple cinnamon rolls off as a surprise. He asked for minimum icing, which was appreciated. We thought they were delicious and a great treat.

That cream on the cinnamon roll though!
Jon L.

Isles Bun & Coffee is often rated as "Best Cinnamon Roll", and I can understand why there's a line down the block. The real star of the roll was that whipped cream! This isn't your average canned whipped cream and actually had some depth to it! I was a little thrown off by $7 for a medium iced vanilla latte, but look at it like a regular overpriced coffee shop with great baked goods and you'll be fine.

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