Hail Snail

Quite simply the finest vegan cinnamon roll (in all of Portland) that your mouth could dream of devouring. On my first visit I purchased two different types. The one that I took a photo of is called lunchbox. This nostalgic gastronomic delight starts with a cinnamon roll foundation and his topped with peanut butter sauce, strawberry sauce, and crumbled salty potato chips. Absolutely delectable and delicious.

Vegan cinnamon rolls with all the extras you didn't know you'd love. The Veganuary special, Cajun Snail, had a lil piece of chick'n and a drizzle of hot vegan honey, AMAZING!!! The Bee Snail appears to be on their menu regularly and was also delicious. We'll be back, for sure!

I had no idea what to expect based on the name, but the idea of taking a delicious cinnamon roll and topping it with a bewildering array of toppings and sauces seems to me, truly novel. But it is all vegan which is even better! I wish my father and I had been hungrier when we stopped in (we only got a single cinnamon roll each with nothing fancy on top, but it was great. When I am back in Portland with my teenage daughter, this is on the list of places we must visit.

Hail Snail is an incredible little shop where everything is delicious. I'm fully and completely serious. They're inventive and interesting, and their little 'snail' atmosphere is quirky. They're so cool looking and *honestly* Instagram worthy every time, if that's something important to you. Plus! It's very rare to find somewhere that the gluten free options taste just as good as the standard. Snail knocks it out of the park. We've been going almost once a week for a little while, and just finished today's. Looking forward to going next week already.

Not only the best vegan cinnamon rolls in Portland, but the best cinnamon rolls, period. Flaky and rich and warm and the icing is so so good. They're also a steal for the price. I wait all week to eat here and I'm not even kidding.

Really good! I'm not vegan, and very much enjoyed a large roll with cream cheese and vanilla drizzle. The larger roll is a good size to share. Backyard space was super pleasant.

Hails snail omg where do I begin! I was so amazed with how the dessert looks and then tasted! OMG A TRUE TASTE OF HEAVEN! Just the right amount of sweetness and made so beautifully. Seriously. The Best I’ve ever had!! I will always recommend this place hands down The BEST!!!

I have searched 12 years for a gluten-free cinnamon roll that tastes even remotely like my grandma's heavenly fresh-baked yeast-rising cinnamon roll delights. THESE from Hail Snail are as close to home-baked perfection as I have ever found. The gluten-free cinnamon rolls were soft and not dry. They're fluffy, like a yeast roll should be. And they're perfectly flavored. The filling was rich with cinnamon and sugar and has a rich, gooey center to leave you a blissfully satisfied last bite. Grandma Mary would approve! So so good. Try it!

Unique cinnamon rolls but really delicious. Definitely shareable but you won't want to. Hours are a bit odd but definitely worth it visit.

This is a funky little roadside restaurant. The inside of the building is very small and doesn't really accommodate dining in, it's more like pick up and go. The clerk was nice and helpful in making selections especially for the kids. In the backyard though, there are several picnic tables and a couple of food carts that happened to be closed when we were there. The snails were large and delicious but a little on the pricey side. The kids loved it all and had a blast tearing around in the backyard.

Delicious all vegan cinnamon rolls made & served by IO. Some seating outside or in the back in a small food pod.

Best cinnamon rolls I've ever had. I'm from LA and we have so many vegan options but nothing compares. Get the maple cream. It's divine. Had so much fun at the Flipside market they host!

A great local cinnamon roll place that is reminiscent of Cinnaholic for my Bay Area peeps. Amazing vegan and gluten free options. Plus, the owner is so friendly and amazing!!

Yummy! This vegan cinnamon roll is delicious The service is friendly and fast! The ambiance is amazing, snails Rock!

Very compact and well made wallet. Excellent seller order communications. I've waited to use it on a trip and it's been fantastic. Very happy with my purchase.

Wow I can't believe Hail Snail exists! It is 100% vegan with gluten free (GF) options. The staff was very friendly, the space was clean, and the outside seating was a nice vibe. I'm excited to go back and create my own GF snail (I just might add a scoop of Kate's Ice Cream mmmmm)!

Been wanting to try this place for awhile and was in the area one day and finally stopped by! Smallish cafe with mainly outdoor seating. Ordered one regular snail and 5 small ones (both same price). They were delicious and not as heavy and sweet like your typical Cinnabon ones. They drizzle the purple vanilla icing on top of each one which is sooo cute. My mom loved as well. The mini snails were cute but I feel you get more with the normal sized one so will probably get that next time. They have punch cards available and lots of street parking!

If you're reading this, it means you probably haven't been to Hail Snail yet. Boy, are you in for a treat! I almost wish I could go back and have my first amazing experience here all over again but, alas, time travel isn't very practical, and that would erase the memory of all the delicious snails I've had here since then. So, I'll just have to trust that you'll enjoy your first experience (and all the ones after because, like a potato chip, you can't have just one). Hail Snail has the fluffiest, most magical cinnamon rolls I've ever had: not too dense, and ready to receive a whole pile of toppings. And they're vegan, in that awesome way where you wouldn't have known it if no one told you, and the vegans among us won't feel like they're settling for the lesser version of something. Same goes for gluten-free. I've tried to make gluten free cinnamon rolls over the years, as have family and friends and they always taste good, but they end up pretty hard and that's ok I guess. Or, it would be ok if there wasn't the superior option of Hail Snail. Fluffy, airy, gluten-free and vegan rolls. It's not just a dream; at Hail Snail, it's a reality! Toppings galore, with so many combinations to try, served up by friendly faces in an unassuming store front. They share a back patio with Arbor Beer Lodge, so if you're thinking your cinnamon roll would taste better with a beer and a side of disc golf, I have even better news for you. Just one more dream that Hail Snail can help make a reality. And the new V3 vegan food cart is in their backyard, so if you want lunch and then want one of these large cinnamon rolls for desert, you can do that, too! I won't judge you. After all, I, too, am a fan of delicious flavor. Sure, there are haters out their (in my inner circle) who say the rolls are too yeasty and don't have enough cinnamon. To those people, I say: "Get your grubby hands off my Snail! You don't have the necessary palate to appreciate its glory and this experience is wasted on you!" Those charlatans can have their mall cinnamon rolls or their little refrigerated can that explodes when you unwrap it. (Though, maybe the option of extra cinnamon-sugar spread as a topping would be a good solution for those who like their rolls particularly cinnamon-y.) Regardless , if you're still reading this, I know that you are a person of culture and sophistication. You're too good for lesser cinnamon rolls, and you deserve a Snail, loaded with either a set of recommended toppings, or your very own selection. So, what are you waiting for? Go to Hail Snail and load up the roll of your dreams. And get a punch card while you're at it, because you'll be back.

My bf and I were looking specifically for cinnamon rolls and this place popped up at the top of the list with a solid 5 star review, and it was only 15 minutes from where I lived, and being a massive snail fan, we went. There's a reason this place has consistent 5 star reviews: the owner is amazing & super friendly, the food is delicious and delightfully fresh and oh so customizable. We aren't vegans, and I raved to my bf about the dough, totally forgetting it was vegan (because everyone whines about how crappy vegan bakeries are - shut up, no they aren't). 20 out 10, will eat again. Definitely a delicious spot for your long weekend morning, afternoon or early evening pastry treat. All hail, Hail Snail.

I am by no means vegan yet I have vegan friends and the occasional vegan guest that stays at my local Airbnb. I have been curious about this place, their quality, and if they are a business worth recommending to others. Wow!!! My daughter and I tried the cinnamon rolls with the royal purple icing and we shared some with another family and a 'boyfriend-in-law'. We ALL truly enjoyed them! I can in fact say these are the best cinnamon rolls I've tasted ever. They are soft, moist, and oh so yummy! The quality is much better than what I've had. I highly recommend this place and I plan to try some of the other items on their menu!

Do you like magical, fluffy, gluten free baked goods? Has it been an age since you experienced cinnamon roll that wasn't dense chalky and devoid of joy? Stop in here for a bit of sugary bliss that is NOT: Under-portioned Served rudely Lacking fun

Ummmmmmmmm YUMMMMMM. Just WOW. Do yourself a favor and GO HERE!!! It was the best cinnamon roll I have ever had in my life.... And it was GF?!!!!!! So impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got my go-to spots for doughnuts in Portland and now I know this is my go-to spot for amazing cinnamon rolls! I took mom here and she got the bee which comes with pecans, maple cream, toasted coconut, and crushed newmans. I made my own and it had peanut butter, chocolate sauce, maple cream, toasted coconut, brownie, and cookie dough. Long story short, we both absolutely LOVED ours. The toppings were so delicious when eaten with the cinnamon roll, and the cinnamon itself was incredibly soft and cooked just right. I may have been slightly overzealous with toppings (I asked and our server said they didn't have a limit so you can put as many different ones as you like!) and could probably get away with not as much next time, but I really loved the peanut butter and brownie combination. But the cookie dough was tasty too! And so was the fresh toasted coconut! Awh hell, who am I kidding, you can never have *too much* toppings on a perfect tasting cinnamon like these :) I forgot to ask for a name but the server who was working at 11am (we got there about 10 minutes after they opened) on Saturday, September 5th was incredibly helpful and had an extremely friendly personality - exactly the kind of person you'd like to interact with when stopping in for a sweet treat. Overall, mom and I were very happy we stopped by. The cinnamon roll itself is already wonderful, but once you bite into that soft dough with your favorite toppings and have everything mingling in your mouth, you'll be thankful you decided to eat here! I'll definitely be back again!

Look. We only got chocolate milk with whip cream and sprinkles because sadly, arriving after 3pm, they were sold out of everything sweet (and it was Mother's Day,) and only had Pizza Rolls on offer. Who I assume was the owner, working the restaurant, was SO incredibly kind. They told my two kids that they had a "snail scavenger hunt" and if they could find all 5 snails they'd get a crystal gem! Well they couldn't possibly have known, but my kids love BOTH crystals AND scavenger hunts. So both my kids were over the moon at the crystal, which was really pretty and not some cheap plastic crystal but a beautiful white crystal you'd but for $2-5 in a store! To me, it's always the small details, and KINDNESS, that add into a place being 5 stars. And the fact that they have great and unique products or food. Hail Snail is unique as they have all vegan sweet treats that no one locally has. They've got a super cute set up, easy parking, some outdoor picnic tables if you want to sit down and chow down and a scavenger hunt! How cool! After an afternoon of Bloody Mary's and savory food, a sticky sweet treat sounded amazing. I don't often crave sweet but I will 100% be going back because the kind of person who treats you so well and makes your KIDS feel special (on Mother's Day no less,) is the kind of business I want to support. Thanks for being awesome people. I can't wait to sink my teeth into your "snails" after June 3! Good luck with the surgery. Much love!

I've been dying to stop by this adorable snail themed pop-up for a month and finally did it this rainy morning. Hail Snail offers customizable vegan cinnamon buns with gluten free options too! My husband and I stopped in this morning to try a bun and were happy to meet the owners and check out the cute space. Branding is on point (snail shell = cinnamon roll) and the shop is small and clean. A medium sized roll is around $6 with toppings. Taste is amazing (we had maple cream with pecans) but for the price, I'd personally expect a bigger roll. The roll was beautifully crafted with our selections and the ingredients are definitely high quality. We devoured it and can't wait to go in again. While the price for a single roll is higher than I'd typically expect, we're happy to support a queer owned local business with a fun offering for the vegan and GF community. I'll be back soon and hope all of the NoPo community pays them a visit and spreads the word!

I was exploding with joy when I heard that a gluten free and vegan cinnamon roll existed! My partner and I came out here to treat ourselves, it's in a cute small building with other goodies nearby (beer, food pods). The shop itself is small and therefore inherently mostly take-out. They had a vegan taco popup there which used a table or two that I'm guessing could fit a couple people pre-quarantine. Without the taco popup, it would be a spacious waiting area. It was super easy to order online and they texted me when they were out of something and if I can wait another 40 minutes for the next batch to come out. Such good communication! They all start with the basic cinnamon roll (everything is vegan) and their signature purple icing, then comes the toppings. The menu has a good selection of crazy named topping combinations, which are also insane. Just looking at the menu makes me sugar high. I had to keep with the basic bun with icing. I noted on the order that I wanted one bun with icing on the side so I can try saving it for later, and they wrapped it up for me! HOW NICE. The regular (gluten) roll was good, it had a nice chew/elasticity according to my partner and by my poking it. The gluten free one was really good for gluten free! It was a little crumbly but had good chew to it. You're better off shoving the gf bun straight into your mouth rather than trying to peel off pieces, getting icing and crumbs all over your fingers and pants... Lastly, find a spot where you can eat and then immediately pass out from a sugar coma. We fell asleep in a parked car. Good nap.

Wonderful little spot. They have vegan fried chicken which is very good. Highly recommend.

fantastic food for people with food allergies. did curbside pickup and they were speedy with bringing out the food. a little pricy but delicious.

Service is great and the high quality GFV rolls are so tasty. The Explorer minus graham crackers add bananas is my favorite. The owner was super helpful with finding a shirt size I was looking for. Thanks!

Best vegan cinnamon rolls around in Portland! Love how cute this small family owned and operated shop is. Not only do they have a cutie shop + owners...but their cinna-snails are ridiculously delicious. Definitely worth stopping by to check out a yummy cinna-snail!

All vegan- gluten free option. I had the vegan gluten free with cream cheese frosting and it was sooooo good. This is super treat. I recommend getting a hot beverage to go with it! The sweet cinnamon goooooieness was incredible. Easy to get to and we were able to park right outside.

I'm a cinnamon roll snob and have been trying to find the best recipe to bake at home. I better just give up now because these were unbeatable!!! They were soft and cinnamony, with just a little tiny bit of "crunch" (not the right word) on the surface, which made it really pleasant to bite into. Very fun to pull apart and see the gluteny texture. Can't believe these are vegan. These aren't just "good for a vegan cinnamon roll," these are objectively delicious. Plus we got to meet the owners with their very sweet kid and let me tell you, supporting small businesses supports families!

Love this place! The owners are super cool, and they really had to grind to get this place open. But thank god they did, because Hail snail is like my new favorite place ever. From the snail decor, to the wide range of toppings and cool combinations to the proximity to a Thai food cart (hopefully reopening soon!), this place has it all. 10/10 would recommend ALSO THEY HAVE GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS OMG

Delicious!!! Great location, amazing people, yummy vegan treats!! I definitely recommend this lovely place.

Hail Snail? Hail yes! Cinnamon rolls are one of my gateway foods into a never ending vegan binge, so I don't often have one. After eating my s'mores roll that has got to change. The roll was soft and most, yet not soggy. The flavors went together wonderfully. And the person working was super friendly and fun to talk to.

Great cinnamon rolls with fun toppings! Cute place but kind of small, but the flavor of these rolls way makes up for the inside! All made to order!

Really happy with my order. The gf pizza roll was really yummy and my fiance couldn't even tell it was gf. Staff was friendly too. Would definitely come back for more.

Amazing gluten free cinnamon rolls!! It is my 7 year old son's new favorite spot and mine too!

This is ONE UNIQUE little shop with an EPIC product!! These cinnamon rolls are the BEST... and you can literally "build your own"! They're all hand crafted, with all natural ingredients, and you can even enjoy gluten free if you so desire! Oh, and even if you're NOT vegan, I will guarantee you will not believe your tastebuds. So ROLL on in and let Jaq and Karly introduce you to your new Cosmic addiction!!! :D PS. Try one with carrot bacon and maple cream... OMG!

Awesome!! Stopped on Father's Day for first time ever (visiting from CA) and it was SO good, we almost went back in for more. Ordered 2 regular and 2 gluten free. It's a bit pricey, but they were worth every penny! Coffee is great, too, and supports another local business that hires workers with disabilities. Kudos to the owners for starting this up!! We'll definitely be back for more on our next trip.

The best cinnamon roll I've ever had! The owners are super cool and friendly and they made me feel right at home. Their vegan chocolate and strawberry milks are so tasty, I almost cried. I will be definitely be coming regularly! Their store is super clean and hand sanitizer was available. Everyone was wearing masks and they have clearly taken extra precautions during the pandemic (plenty of space, outdoor seating, ordering at the door, etc.) I felt safe the whole time!

Gluten free cinnamon buns!! Our family is carbovores, and one of them is gluten intolerant. We all enjoyed the cinnabunny treats at this cute shop, it's tucked back from the street and in-between a few other businesses so a little difficult to see when you drive by. We squeaked in late afternoon and luckily got the last GF bun of the day, as well as two regular. After short deliberations the toppings were selected and all our buns were made right to order. They told us how they worked really hard to get a "good" GF dough recipe for the shop and we know from home baking that it's not easy. Once the treats were warm and toasty we took them to the patio area where we could unmask and enjoy. Well, I'm going to go out on a branch here and say that they were all nom, BUT, I truly have to say the GF bun was the star. Probably because it was the more difficult challenge, they have produced a lovely, fluffy GF bun. I don't have sensitivities, so I tried both regular and GF, and when we go back, I intend to order GF too! My only thought was the cinnamon filling could be a bit more robust, especially if you order the traditional style bun, it should sing cinnamon. With toppings, the combination of flavors were fun, and cinnamon didn't have to be the star. Toasted coconut was a winner. We are really happy to have this shop in the neighborhood.

The coffee was great and so were the cupcakes! The cafe was super cute as well. I would recommend it as they are gluten free.

Was so excited to find this little spot when I visited Portland in the summer! A queer-owned vegan cinnamon roll business with artisan rolls! They also use fair trade chocolate in their ingredients, so it's always quality and always sourced from workers that have fair wages and not slave or child labor. Hooray! They have a handful of speciality rolls or you can build your own. Lots of unique topping options to get excited about. I look forward to visiting again next time I'm in town!

The owners are awesome and the cinnamon rolls are so soft and delicious - even the gluten free , you wouldn't know its missing the gluten. We've had them do small catering for us and everything was on time, delicious and adorable - who knew cinnamon rolls could be cute, but mini-snails are!

Absolutely mesmerizing. Karly had excellent customer service and was easy to talk to. We were also coming from far away and made sure our snails were as fresh as possible! Oh - the "explorer" is a must try!

It is amazing ! They do have social distancing requirements and only three people can be in the shop at one time. You can watch as your roll is made with all natural plant based ingredients! It is very delicious and top tier customer service!

This is slap your moms good straight up mouthgasms. The taste lingers in your soul and brightens your day ! This is great medicine for your sweet tooth best cinnamon rolls IN THE WORLD ! If your passing through Portland I truly recommend this as one of your stops plus they are right by a weed dispensary so go here for your munchie treats :)

They have the best vegan hot chocolate with marshmallows. Their cinnamon rolls are delicious but they don't have regular icing and are kind of skimpy with their purple icing. However, you can add toppings to your roll to make them taste and look amazing.

These are the best cinnamon rolls EVER!! Their toppings are incredible as well. Although I am not gluten free, I love their gluten free cinnamon rolls too - I don't know how they do it! Highly recommended Hail Snail for a delicious treat.

The cinnamon rolls are amazing! We got the gluten free explorer and it's was delicious, you wouldn't know it was gf! The owner is awesome! A great small business to support!