Cinnamon Productions Bakery Cafe, San Clemente

The bread pans and baking trays begin clattering early at Cinnamon Productions Bakery Cafe, announcing the bakers’ 4 a.m. arrival. It’s during these hours before dawn that the bakery’s team brings everything from sandwich bread to signature cinnamon rolls, which they pepper with actual ground cinnamon, to golden brown fruition. Once out of the oven, the freshly made goods crowd the eatery’s display case, tempting patrons to pair them with cups of coffee, scrambled eggs, or one of seven gourmet sandwiches. It's not all sweet goods either, as the bakery offers up savory options like burgers, soups, salads, and pastas. Every now and then, one of the staffers will pluck a few of the fresh cinnamon rolls to create a catering order, gift basket, or convincing Princess Leia headpiece.