gluten-free, vegan cinnamon rolls in minneapolis.
short answer: yes, minneapolis has a real gluten-free, vegan cinnamon roll — the (GF) cloud nine roll. it's a soft, pull-apart roll with no gluten, dairy, egg, soy, or nuts anywhere in the recipe — none of the nine major allergens — and it's fully plant-based. $5.99, baked fresh in our minneapolis kitchen, delivered across the twin cities on sundays or waiting at our farmers market booths. one honest caveat up front: it's baked in a kitchen that also handles wheat, dairy, eggs, and tree nuts, so it's not for celiac disease or severe, life-threatening allergies. everything else you'd want to know is below.
why gluten-free cinnamon rolls are usually disappointing
a classic cinnamon roll leans on two things: gluten for that stretchy, pull-apart structure, and butter + eggs for richness. take all three away and most bakeries end up with a dense, crumbly puck that tastes like an apology.
we spent a long time on the cloud nine roll for exactly that reason. the name is the goal: soft, light, pull-apart — a roll you'd choose even if you could eat anything. it's built from whole ingredients with zero fillers, the same standard as everything else we bake.
if you've been burned by "free-from" baking before, that's the bar we set for this one.
what's actually in it (and what isn't)
the recipe contains none of the nine major allergens. that means no gluten, no dairy, no egg, no soy, no peanuts, no tree nuts, no fish, no shellfish, no sesame — anywhere in the recipe.
it's also fully plant-based, so it doubles as our vegan cinnamon roll. one roll runs 498 calories with 3g of protein — unlike our swole roll and cinnie minnies, this one isn't a protein bake. it's the roll for the friend, kid, or coworker who usually has to skip dessert entirely.
the honest part, because it matters: everything we make comes out of one shared kitchen that also handles wheat, dairy, eggs, and tree nuts. we're careful, but we can't promise zero cross-contact — so if you have celiac disease or a severe, life-threatening allergy, this roll isn't for you. if you're gluten-free by choice, dairy-free, egg-free, or plant-based, you're exactly who we made it for.
how to get one in the twin cities
three ways, same as the rest of the bakery:
sunday delivery. order online by thursday 11:59pm and it arrives that sunday, baked fresh that week — delivery from $4, free over $65, across the minneapolis–saint paul metro.
free pickup. same order flow, choose pickup at checkout.
farmers markets. we bring the cloud nine roll to our weekend booths — check where we'll be. we sell out most weekends, so preordering online for market pickup is the safe move.
the rest of the cinnamon roll family
the cloud nine roll is one of three. the swole roll is the original — a full-size, glazed, high-protein cinnamon roll. cinnie minnies are the bite-size version. and if you're torn, the full minneapolis cinnamon roll guide breaks all of them down side by side — macros, prices, and who each one is for.
FAQ
where can I buy gluten-free cinnamon rolls in Minneapolis?
tandoco bakes the (GF) cloud nine roll — a soft, pull-apart cinnamon roll with no gluten anywhere in the recipe — fresh each week in Minneapolis. Order online for Sunday delivery across the Twin Cities (from $4, free over $65), choose free pickup, or find it at tandoco’s weekend farmers market booths.
is the cloud nine roll vegan?
Yes — it’s fully plant-based. The recipe contains no dairy, no eggs, and no animal products of any kind, alongside containing none of the nine major allergens.
is it safe for celiac disease?
No. While the recipe contains no gluten, the cloud nine roll is baked in a kitchen that also handles wheat, dairy, eggs, and tree nuts, and cross-contact can’t be fully ruled out. It isn’t suitable for celiac disease or severe, life-threatening allergies. It’s made for people who avoid gluten, dairy, or eggs by preference or mild sensitivity.
how much does it cost?
The (GF) cloud nine roll is $5.99. One roll is 498 calories with 3g of protein — it’s the one tandoco bake that isn’t protein-focused, built instead for people navigating allergens or eating plant-based.
are the other tandoco cinnamon rolls gluten-free?
No — only the cloud nine roll is made without gluten in the recipe. The swole roll and cinnie minnies are traditional high-protein bakes made with wheat flour. Every item’s full ingredient list and macros are on its menu page.