Sinamon

If you're after a cinnamon bun in Mount Lawley, Sinamon is a place to find one. It's a halal bakery, and the hand-rolled cinnamon buns are the heart of it, with buttery croissants, pistachio kunafa and custom orders on the menu too. Everything is baked fresh each morning, and we hear the little shop on Beaufort Street has an artistic, welcoming feel.

Locals will tell you the buns come in plenty of varieties. Apple and custard gets a mention, and so do plain cinnamon scrolls, lemon biscuits and a croissant in pistachio or chocolate. People who've been going for ages bring family along for a first taste, and the usual verdict is a happy one. Warm, fresh-from-the-oven scrolls are the ones to chase, with a buttery, slightly crisp outside and a soft, fluffy middle. There's a butterbeer drink that reminds one local of Harry Potter, and the coffee gets praise too, including the Turkish coffee.

We've also heard the fair points. One person wanted a stronger cinnamon hit, since the sugar can take over, and another found it a little sweet and would love a tart fruit flavour on the side. A few locals feel it's pricey for what you get, though others call the buns a good size for the money. Service is mostly spoken of warmly, with helpful staff and a helpful owner, though one visit had an order mix-up, so it pays to double-check your box before you leave.

Sinamon does takeaway, delivery and catering, and takes custom orders if you have an occasion coming up. It operates several shopfronts across Perth plus an online store. The Mount Lawley shop has wheelchair-accessible parking, entry and seating, is LGBTQ+ friendly, and identifies as women-owned. The hours run late in the evening on most days, with a shorter session at the end of the week, so check before you head in, especially if you're chasing something warm out of the oven.