These Top-Ranked Cinnamon Rolls Are Only a Short Drive From the SouthCoast

In a region best known for chowder and coffee milk, cinnamon rolls might be an under-celebrated art form. 

Yet, our small, coastal community seems to be putting out some of the best iced cinnamon rolls around.

In a recent Mashed ranking of where to find the best cinnamon rolls in every U.S. state, beloved bakeries close to the SouthCoast came out on top for both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

If you ask me, nothing warms up a cold winter morning like a fresh from the oven cinnamon roll. In fact, I keep my fridge stocked with them whenever winter weather strikes.

As yummy as a store-bought tube of cinnamon rolls can be, freshly made bakery rolls are a million times better.

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So good, in fact, that Mashed dedicated an entire article to highlighting the best cinnamon rolls found in each and every state. Luckily for us, both the Massachusetts and Rhode Island locations are just a short drive from the SouthCoast.

Massachusetts Pick: Washashore Bakery

Many locals have probably heard the rave reviews for Washashore Bakery on Cape Cod. The pop-up eatery has legions of fans who love the owner’s simplicity in her bakes.

The cinnamon rolls here may be simple, featuring fluffy dough, tons of cinnamon and cream cheese frosting, but they can be hard to find.

Roll seekers need to check washashorebakery.com to find out where and when the shop will be each day.

Rhode Island Pick: Co-Dough Bread in Newport

Over in Rhode Island, however, the cinnamon rolls stay in one delicious place, Co-Dough Bread on Broadway in Newport.

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Co-Dough cinnamon rolls are in such high demand that the bakery actually puts out batches of them several times per day.

The Newport bakery floods its social media with videos of these massive cinnamon baked goods and people definitely approve.

What makes Co-Dough’s rolls stand out is the sourdough starter in the dough. Co-Dough also makes their rolls huge, often overlapping in the baking pans.

You can shop their Newport location Wednesdays through Sundays, from 8:30 AM until they sell out.

So if you need a warm, gooey treat after all these insanely cold winter days, a sticky, sweet pick-me-up isn't too far away.