Burger King is reigniting nostalgia for fans with the return of its beloved Cini Minis—the bite-sized cinnamon rolls that earned a cult following in the ‘90s and early 2000s. After over a decade off the menu, the sweet treat is coming back, but the rollout comes with a twist.
Burger King brings back the Cini Minis—but only in two southern U.S. cities
After a 12-year hiatus, Burger King’s fan-favorite Cini Minis are back on the menu. But according to a press release shared with Eat This, Not That!, these cinnamon-filled delights are currently only available at participating Burger King locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
While the limited availability may disappoint fans outside the Sunshine State, this move could hint at a larger opportunity. Burger King often tests new or returning menu items in select markets to gauge their popularity before considering a nationwide launch. So, Cini Minis lovers might still have hope for a broader rollout in the future.
When did Burger King first introduce the Cini Minis?
First introduced in 1998 through a collaboration with Pillsbury, Burger King’s Cini Minis quickly became a fan-favorite breakfast item. Described at the time as the “heart of the cinnamon roll,” these bite-sized treats were baked fresh daily on-site, served hot, and paired with icing on the side—allowing customers to enjoy them “their way.”
Despite their popularity, Cini Minis were discontinued in 2012, leaving fans craving their nostalgic sweetness. While they made a brief return in November 2018 as part of a GrubHub promotion, the comeback was short-lived.
Now, these indulgent snacks have returned once again, with one notable change: they are no longer limited to breakfast hours. According to Southern Living, customers can now enjoy Cini Minis any time of day, making them the perfect treat for morning, afternoon, or late-night cravings.
How much does a serving of Cini Minis cost?
When they first debuted, a four-piece serving of Burger King’s Cini Minis, complete with a side of sweet icing, was priced at a modest $0.99. Today, fans can indulge in this nostalgic treat for $2.49.
The ongoing petition to bring back Burger King’s Cini Minis as a permanent item
Although it’s been over a decade since Burger King removed Cini Minis from its permanent menu, the craving for these sweet cinnamon rolls has never truly faded. In fact, in 2015, a fan named Brett Pickett launched a petition on Change.org to bring the beloved treat back to the menu.
“Cini Minis were a large part of my childhood until Burger King chicken-stripped them away from me. Chicken fries aren’t even worth the hype (nor the price); I demand they bring Cini Minis back so I can once again enjoy the sweet miniature cinnamon rolls of goodness,” Pickett wrote in his petition.
To date, the petition has gained over 6,300 signatures, proving that the desire for Cini Minis is far from over. Fans continue to rally for their return, hoping to see the treat become a permanent fixture once again.