There are few things in life as splendid as the classic cinnamon roll. Freshly baked gooey cinnamon deliciousness, served still warm from the oven, and topped with the perfect amount of cream cheese frosting? Sign us up. Anyone who is craving a sweet treat for breakfast is usually easily persuaded, especially anyone who smells them baking.

But there’s something about the cinnamon rolls served at Maltby Cafe that make them especially irresistible. If you have yet to make the trip to try them, you’re missing out.

You’ll find the Maltby Cafe in just outside of Snohomish, in the small community of Maltby and in the lower part of an old schoolhouse that was built in 1934 (parts of the original school buildings on the property date back to 1907).

Maltby Cafe / Google The cafe is owned by the same three women who founded it in the 1980s, which is pretty special.

Step inside the doors and you’ll immediately see some framed awards on the walls.

Boone Sureepisarm / Google This is because the Maltby Cafe has a stellar reputation, and it often makes Seattle’s “Best of” lists.

Breakfast is served all day here, and it’s all delicious.

The Maltby Cafe / Facebook You’ll also find some lunch entrees on the menu during the week, but breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day here.

Of course, the true star of the show here is the famous Maltby Cinnamon Roll.

Maltby Cafe / Google Their famous homemade cinnamon roll is made fresh daily. And if you smell them when you arrive, you won’t be able to think about anything else.

These cinnamon rolls are enormous, so you might want to split one (or two) with your dining companions.

The Maltby Cafe / Facebook You’re welcome to devour the entire thing yourself, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

This is a very common reaction for those seeing these cinnamon rolls for the first time.

The Maltby Cafe / Facebook It can’t be helped.

The Maltby Cafe has been a local icon in Snohomish County for decades.

The Maltby Cafe / Facebook The team works hard to deliver the best cinnamon rolls (and breakfast) on the planet, so don’t let another year go by without checking it out.

Have you had a Maltby Cafe cinnamon roll yet?

Maltby Cafe / Google

The cafe is owned by the same three women who founded it in the 1980s, which is pretty special.

Boone Sureepisarm / Google

This is because the Maltby Cafe has a stellar reputation, and it often makes Seattle’s “Best of” lists.

The Maltby Cafe / Facebook

You’ll also find some lunch entrees on the menu during the week, but breakfast is definitely the most important meal of the day here.

Their famous homemade cinnamon roll is made fresh daily. And if you smell them when you arrive, you won’t be able to think about anything else.

You’re welcome to devour the entire thing yourself, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

It can’t be helped.

The team works hard to deliver the best cinnamon rolls (and breakfast) on the planet, so don’t let another year go by without checking it out.

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Address: Maltby Cafe, 8809 Maltby Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296, USA