It was my first time out to Dollywood. I was told that I had to get the famous cinnamon bread. I came here after running the half marathon earlier in the morning so I was ready for some delicious calories! I was here just shortly after the park had opened so there was no line. After paying, I was instructed to take the receipt over to the adjacent building with the waterwheel to pick up my bread. With the box of cinnamon bread and a cup of icing in hand, I found an open table nearby to enjoy my treat. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but even I would have to say that that was some good stuff! It was big enough to share with others, but I had no trouble eating the whole thing by myself! read more

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The cinnamon bread is just as good as everyone says it is!! Coming to Dollywood, of course it was on the top of our list. We had planned to pick up one of the mini loaves elsewhere in the park, but they were out at the time so we ended up heading to the Grist Mill for a full-sized loaf (which two of us finished in one day). They are very organized and you move quickly through the line outside to pick up the bread inside the mill. I was a big fan of the icing and would skip the apple butter next time. read more

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Well the hype is real, the cinnamon bread is amazing!!!! Made fresh daily, this absolutely hits the spot. Just wish there was fresh hot coffee or iced coffee to go with it! I would have pictures but we as a family ate this pretty fast. read more

The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The cinnamon bread at Dollywood is so famous, and it was number one on my list of foods to try during my visit. The line wasn't that long, and it moved very fast. The staff was very kind and told me exactly where I needed to go to pick up my bread. The loaf was served hot and fresh from the oven. We ordered an extra container of icing, and that was definitely a good idea. The cinnamon bread is a great size, and we shared it between 5 people. They have a small seating area right outside the bakery, but it fills up very quickly. We also got an extra loaf at the end of the day to warm up the next day for breakfast. You have to try this famous treat at least once! read more

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Since planning our trip to Dollywood, the biggest "must" I've read was to get at least 1 loaf of cinnamon bread. I was excited for the hype and maybe I shouldn't have listened to the hype as much as I did. The cinnamon bread is good, don't get me wrong! It's baked perfectly, soft, and warm. It tastes exactly like a cinnamon roll. My problem is the sugar crystals on the bottom. The sugar content hits you hard and you have to prepare the doctor as to why you suddenly have diabetes after years of great health. Jokes aside, it's too sweet on the bottom, so best to avoid licking the pan (in my opinion, my husband disagrees). Now, we are coming back home to NC with three new loaves of cinnamon bread and tiny tubs of icing...after already finishing one loaf in a night's sitting. However, it is homemade and I'm pretty confident I can make this cinnamon bread myself. The employees were super nice. A gentleman checked us out and gave us an extra icing for free without asking. The lady packaging the breads gave us a bag upon request and packaged it for us (while other customers were doing it themselves). We really did have 5 star service! Is the bread worth the hype? I mean, it's worth some hype but maybe I just didn't join the Cinnamon Bread cult...yet. read more

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While all of the food at Dollywood is delicious, if you can only get one item, make sure it is their famous cinnamon bread. It is popular for a reason because it is that good. I went in the off season so lines were not bad at all, but I can imagine that it could get quite busy. The icing that comes with it is equally yummy, or you can get the apple butter. And it all comes in a box that travels well so be sure to take an extra loaf home with you before leaving the park! read more

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What happened to this place? I came a few years back and was great. I went into the building after waiting in like for 20 minutes and the employees were rude and the guy said with an attitude that I had to pay somewhere else then bring the ticket to them to pick up the bread. I said they should have a sign stating this if so. I looked all around, by the front door... ZERO signs saying to pay somewhere else. So then I had to wait 45 yes 45 minutes for s damn ticket for 1 bread. I wanted to get 2 tickets and get one of the breads later and they said no they cant do that. Are you freaking kidding me..... Now the bread is $14.39 for a few pieces of cinnamon bread that they changed the recipe or how they cooked it from year ago. read more

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Located inside of Dollywood this is the place where you will find the viral cinnamon bread. Social media will likely bring you here when visiting the park. I don't know what they're doing with. The lines are out the door and the cinnamon bread is very good. definitely worth a try and don't be intimidated by the line. You will notice it moves fairly quickly. read more

Even on a cold rainy night with a limited crowd on the last day of the Christmas event, there was a long line for this place! I only tried the cinnamon bread. It had a lot of sugar crystals in the cinnamon mix that hadn't dissolved so It was sugar bomb and I love sweet desserts! Staff was friendly and there's a decent sized selection of treats. The bread is in a cardboard type box with opening in the sides. This caused a lot of leaking while carrying back to the exit in the rain. It's a cute bakery but the bread didn't live up to the hype for me. read more

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Wow...this is sinfully and deliciously good, I mean great, uh perfect! Need I say more? read more

Seriously, how do they make this bread so delicious?!?!? The icing, the cinnamon better on the bottom. Each bite melts in your mouth. Can't wait to come back to Dollywood to eat this bread again! read more

Hello There: the no sugar added has been reduced to a 1 Star rating for the ingredients in this cinnamon Bread recipe was made with Monk Fruit and Splenda and it was good for those who are diabetic and those who are also trying to avoid eating high sugar and fat content as well. So if you keep on eating the no sugar added it might send you to the wrong side of the moon. read more

Solid 10/10. Tastes amazing. Hot and fresh. Ooey and gooey. Amazing setting in the heart of Dollywood. Servers were friendly and moved the line fast. Worth buying over and over and over. read more

This cinnamon bread is too amazing to be true! It is the best with the icing, and dipping it in the warm, melted cinnamon and sugar at the bottom of the container! The apple butter is delicious as well, but I preferred the icing. read more

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When visiting DW you HAVE to go get in line for this fresh baked goodness!! I wondered what all the fuss was about but stayed to the recommendations to get this stuff and boy am I glad we got 2 loaves!! Each load is almost $11 and you can get icing or apple butter for an extra charge which I got both however it's not needed. The cinnamon sugar topping they have on this and the softness of the bread just make this!! I almost ate a whole loaf by myself. The line builds up but the wait is so worth it. I promise. And recommend getting a few. There is seating around the area (benches and rocking chairs) for you to enjoy your bread. This is a order and go type setup. read more

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Warm, buttery cinnamon bread with cream cheese icing; how can you go wrong? Always a line for this at Dollywood, but worth the wait!

This cinnamon bread is delicious. No surprise. The people are always kind. And the park is clean. Dollywood sets the standard. read more

If you are looking for the famous cinnamon bread that Dollywood is known for you've come to the right place. Set in an actual gristmill they bake cinnamon bread constantly. You can get it with or without a creamy topping. When I arrived there wasn't a line so it was easy to make a purchase. You actually can see the loaves as they are set for baking along with the prepared loaves. They also sell apple butter and various syrups here. If you forget to buy the latter they are available in Dollywood's emporium. Cinnamon bread now retails for $12.95 per loaf plus tax but believe me it is worth the investment! It is large enough to share with other people. That was certainly my case and I was glad I had both my husband and daughter to share it with. Needless to say it is delicious and worth every penny. The cinnamon bread is also available at the DM pantry at Dollywood's Dreammore resort. The Grist Mill is located in the Craftsman's valley section of Dollywood. read more

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The cinnamon bread is absolutely worth the park visit alone! Lol I went in closer to closing time but the bread was still warm. I tried both the icing and apple butter, I'd like to say don't waste your money on the apple butter but you gotta try it atleast once. My favorite was the icing but the bread alone tastes so good, especially with the butter, cinnamon, sugary concoction that puddles at the bottom of the tray. It is best eaten straight out of the shop while it is still warm. I'm sure you could warm it up at home but definitely not the same experience. read more

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Okay, I made it my mission to get cinnamon bread because everyone at Dollywood said to lol. I got two, and was so upset I didn't get more! This bread was absolutely deans taste even better warm. My children demolished one by themselves. I probably got two small pieces. read more

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In the Craftsman Valley section of Dollywood is the Grist Mill. It was built in 1982 and is an exact replica of how a grist mill would have looked in the Smokey Mountains 100 years ago. It was the first fully operational grist mill to be built in a century in Tennessee and it grounds the flour for the bread. The Grist Mill sells one of the most decadent dessert you have ever tasted, fresh baked cinnamon bread. You can smell the heavenly scent as soon as you approach the door and you can even watch it being baked. It is so popular that on a normal admission day they can sell as many as 350 loaves an hour. The loaf is dunked in butter before baking resulting in a moist bread. The warm, buttery soft, sugary treat is served in a loaf pan which you pull apart in pieces. If all that sugar topping is not sweet enough you can add a dollar container of apple butter or icing to spread on top. I recommend the apple butter. The loaf is a little pricey at $10 but it is worth it. The Grist Mill also sells fruit butters, jams, and jellies Fortunately the line was not very long when I visited but even if it is you won't regret waiting for this treat. It is so good it just might be a sin. read more

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Fantastic cinnamon bread served warm with the best frosting, Fair price for serving size and being located in a theme park. Good service and quick moving line. read more

A must do. The cinnamon bread is to die for. The service is great but must wait in a long line for the HOT bread. read more

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Delicious warm and tasty cinnamon bread the best I try in the area. Perfect. Is a little place inside of the Dollywood park service and ambience was nice. Line is fast read more

3 stars, or A-OK for me. Was the cinnamon bread good? Yes. But it was definitely very overhyped in my opinion. I didn't find it worth the line or prices. Very tasty and gooey and surprisingly filling. Maybe the recipe or quality has changed, as what I was served does look a bit different than some other older photos here on Yelp. I enjoyed the cinnamon bread but just didn't find it worth the hype. read more

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This place is amazing !!! Love this bread!!! Service was gracious!!! And it's in Dollywooooood!!!! Awesome place!!! Not super busy ! And clean ! read more

We highly spoken of as the cinnamon bread is, it's unfortunately super overrated. Nothing unique or noteworthy. Easily something made at home. read more

Amazing. You must buy it at Dollywood. It is too delicious . I could eat two loves. Very fresh and incredible

The cinnamon bread was amazing and we had no wait. One loaf was enough to share between 3 people for breakfast.

Good cinnamon bread! Taste like and texture similar to cinnamon bun. So not really bread. Good but not amazing. Not very filling just makes you crave more sugar so that you want to eat the whole loaf and still not satisfied. Apple butter too much of a cinnamon taste. read more

We purchased two loaves of the cinnamon bread with icing on the side. The cashier rings you up and you walk across to the next building to pick up your fresh baked loaves. We sat down to try one and it was absolutely delicious. It's so airy and soft and smothered in butter and cinnamon. We didn't even need the icing. The store had the perfect ambiance that matched the surrounding theme of the park. If you visit Dollywood, you absolutely have to try this bread! read more

In a day and age where you go to an amusement park and the food sucks that is not the case here at the Grismill cinnamon roll company it is delicious. It is soaked and butter and cinnamon with sugar. It is hot juicy and delightful. Please spend some time eating some of this and then take home and maybe put it in the freezer for grandma later so show her how it's done read more

If you go to Dollywood a visit to the grist mill is a MUST!!! And if you're in Pigeon Forge or Sevierville or the area you can stop in to Dollys Dreammore Resort and go to the bakery/ cafe to pick some up. You will only regret NOT doing it. read more

Cinnamon bread! If you know, you know. If you don't, I suggest you get here and find out ASAP. This is reason enough for us to go to Dollywood if for no other reason than this! read more

ONE HOUR PLUS - that's how long I waited in line for some cinnamon bread smh! It was totally worth it!!!!!!! I'd do it again in a heartbeat. The line was long and it seemed to never move EVER - once you get to the doors you get to wait some more. When you finally round the corner you see your prize and man let me tell you it's worth it! It's awesome inside as you can see them making the breads. It's tiny. There's maybe 5-7 people working each person has one job and no one messes up. Everyone in the shop is super sweet and although you may feel rushed considering there's probably 100 people right behind you no one rushes you they actually make conversation and seem genuinely interested in speaking with you. One is enough to share unless you (like me) don't wanna. You have the option of adding apple Butter & Icing - I got both since it was my first time, next time I'll only get the apple butter it was DELICIOUS. All in all I promise you you won't be disappointed and if you are I promise you it's you not the bread! read more

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This cinnamon bread is worth a visit to the theme park just to get some! So yummy and a perfect treat for yourself

YES YES YES!!! All day!!! I'm so glad I don't live closer because this stuff is my absolute favorite!

Omg. So delicious. I can't tell you how much I look forward to visiting Dollywood to get this!! Always fresh and warm!!! Typically a line to get your hands on this but I'm telling you, it's worth it!!!! read more