Get Your Hot Cross Bun Fix for Easter From These Spots

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | Apr 18, 2025 11:30 am | Add a comment | 122 reads

Today is Good Friday in the Christian calendar, which means it's time to stuff yourself with hot cross buns – it is tradition after all! While many places in Beijing are serving hot cross buns as part of an Easter brunch, there are also numerous spots to buy or order them from here in the capital. From traditional hot cross buns to luxurious chocolate varieties, there's no shortage of options to satisfy those cravings.

The Bake Shop

Baochao Hutong's The Bake Shop is now selling hot cross buns, and they even have a post with tips on how to eat them (personally, slathered in butter is the only way). They have classic hot cross buns available in batches of six, which can be bought in-store or through their WeChat store (scan the QR code below to order). Hot tip: Their hot cross buns tend to sell out pretty quickly each day, so it's best to order them early!

Price: RMB 48/for six

The Bake Shop 手工烘培坊
2/F, Furongji, 63 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng District
东城区68号福荣记二楼
Hours: 10am-6pm
Phone: 184 0129 0854

Regent Deli

Regent Beijing offers two different kinds of hot cross bun flavors: cinnamon and chocolate. They're available to buy in batches of either 12 or 24. You can purchase them by scanning the QR code in the poster above, and they're available until Apr 30, so if you've still got cravings later this month, they've got you covered!

Price: RMB 128/for 12, RMB 248/for 24

Regent Deli 丽晶酒店美食廊Deli
99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District
市东城区金宝街99号
Hours: 7am-7pm
Phone: 010 8522 1888 ext. 3821

Comptoirs De France

French bakery chain Comptoirs De France has classic hot cross buns on offer both in-store and via waimai. Here you can purchase them individually, so it's a great option if you're looking to celebrate Easter by indulging in just one or two hot cross buns rather than gorging on a whole batch.

They also have a range of other special Easter treats on offer, such as chocolate eggs and rabbits, which are perfect for children (or adults – embrace your inner child!) Simply search for Comptoirs De France on your preferred waimai app to order. You may need to search for the Chinese name (法派1855 fǎpài 1855) for it to come up. Alternatively, go to one of their many branches in Beijing.

Price: RMB 16/for one

Mary Sweets

On offer at online bakery Mary Sweets are Luxury Fruited Hot Cross Buns that come with a separate orange glaze on the side for you to slather on at home as well as Extremely Chocolatey Hot Cross Buns. Both are available to order in batches of six by scanning the QR code above, and if you're feeling extra indulgent, you can even add on cream cheese frosting. They also have a range of other Easter products available, like a DIY Easter cookie set and some spectacular-looking Easter cakes.

Price: RMB 79 for six

Breakfast Champion

In their own words, Breakfast Champion has "spent a while perfecting these beauties," so you know these hot cross buns are going to be good. Keeping things simple, they just have traditional hot cross buns available in batches of six. Plus, if you're looking for the perfect, or perhaps more unusual, way to enjoy a hot cross bun, you can have a look at some of Breakfast Champion's recommendations here. You can order by scanning the QR code in the poster below to follow them on WeChat, and then press the "order" button, which will take you to their website. You should note that you'll find hot cross buns in the "bread" section rather than in the "Easter" section of their website.

Price: RMB 48 for six

Butler & White's

Import shop Butler & White's has traditional hot cross buns available in packs of four, eight and 12. They also have a whole range of other imported UK Easter goodies such as mini eggs, Cadbury creme eggs, Malteser bunnies and more. You can order by scanning the QR code in the poster above to follow them on WeChat and then press the "Shop" button and select "Across Country," which will take you to their website.

Price: RMB 58/for four, RMB 98/for eight, RMB 128/for 12

JCC Bakery

JCC Bakery has classic and dark chocolate hot cross buns for sale in batches of six. To order, you'll need to add them as a contact by scanning the QR code below and then message them directly.