If a bakery scent could tug you out of bed, Chaps Diner and Bakery would be the culprit. Cinnamon rolls glide from the ovens early, frosting melting into warm spirals while a line forms on Cheney Spokane Road.
You will wait, but the vintage charm, hefty plates, and steaming coffee make minutes feel like part of the ritual. Here is everything to know so you can time it right and savor every bite.
Why the cinnamon rolls cause a line
Chaps cinnamon rolls are the kind you smell before you see, and that is exactly why the morning line forms. The rolls are hefty, soft, and generously swirled with cinnamon sugar, then crowned with tangy cream cheese frosting.
You will watch trays empty as quickly as they hit the case…