Cinnamon Works

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Cinnamon Works
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The shop's exterior at night, 2022
Cinnamon Works
Restaurant information
Street address1536 Pike Place
City Seattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98101
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 47°36′34″N122°20′29″W / 47.6094°N 122.3415°W / 47.6094; -122.3415
Website cinnamonworks.com

Cinnamon Works is a bakery in Seattle, Washington, United States. Established in the 1980s, the business operates in the Triangle Building at Pike Place Market.

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Description

The bakery Cinnamon Works operates in the Triangle Building at the intersection of Pike Place and Pine Street at Seattle's Pike Place Market. [1] [2] A sign over the stall reads "Hot specialty breads". [3]

The menu includes a variety of cinnamon rolls, cookies, muffins, [4] and other baked goods. Cinnamon roll varieties include plain, frosted, raisin, wheat, and vegan. [3] The restaurant also offers gluten-free cinnamon rolls. [5] [6] Among cookie options is ginger snap, [7] pumpkin, [4] snickerdoodle, [8] the Buckeye, which is topped with a peanut butter cup, and the Monster, which has chocolate chips, M&M's, nuts, and oats. [9]

History

Established in the 1980s, [10] the business has operated for at least 35 years. [5] Judy Beggs and Michael Ruegamer are owners. [11]

Reception

In The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Book (2013), Carolyn Wyman said Cinnamon Works had the best gluten-free chocolate chip cookie in Seattle, "according to many". [10] Seattle's Child magazine included the business in a 2015 overview of the best local chocolate chip cookies. [12] Naomi Tomky included the cinnamon rolls in Thrillist's 2016 list of the 50 best food and drink options at Pike Place Market. [3] Kurt Suchman included Cinnamon Works in Eater Seattle 's 2025 overview of the city's best cookies. [9]

See also

References

  1. Bergman, Ann; Bergman, Amy; Dunnewind, Stephanie (2002-01-11). Out and about Seattle with Kids: The Ultimate Family Guide for Fun and Learning. Northwest Parent Publishing. ISBN   978-0-9614626-9-7.
  2. "Pike Place Market | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  3. 1 2 3 Tomky, Naomi (2016-09-15). "The 50 Best Things to Eat and Drink at Pike Place Market". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  4. 1 2 Lenahan, Daryn. "Autumn Arrives at Pike Place Market". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  5. 1 2 Bell, Julianne. "16 Places in Seattle to Eat Gooey Treats on National Cinnamon Roll Day". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  6. Uitti, Jake (2015-01-12). "Where to Eat Gluten- and Dairy-Free in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  7. "Pike Place Market: A restaurant critic's Market memories". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  8. Calamusa, Kate (2017-04-18). Seattle Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families. Sasquatch Books. ISBN   978-1-63217-098-9.
  9. 1 2 Suchman, Kurt (2025-05-23). "The Best Cookies in Seattle". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
  10. 1 2 Wyman, Carolyn (2013-11-05). The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Book: Scrumptious Recipes & Fabled History From Toll House to Cookie Cake Pie. The Countryman Press. ISBN   978-1-58157-731-0.
  11. Roberts, Paul (2021-10-22). "Seattle's Pike Place Market still navigating post-pandemic path". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2021-12-05. Retrieved 2025-08-06 via The Oregonian.
  12. Bender-Brown, AnnaLise (2015-08-24). "5 of the best local chocolate chip cookies to savor". Seattle's Child. Retrieved 2025-08-06.