7 Of The Best Vegan Bakeries In London
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From cronuts to bagels, London is home to some of the best vegan bakeries.
Gone are the days when you had to search hundreds of stores and Instagram shops for vegan, dairy-free and plant-based versions of your favourite snacks and sweets.
We’ve rounded up some of the finest vegan bakeries in London to satisfy your sweet tooth, whether it’s breakfast or mid-afternoon cravings.
You’re sure to find a few on our list that will satisfy your palette and suit your appetite.
Even a non-vegan connoisseur will desire to have a bite.
Moist, gooey and the best part? A plethora of vegan baked goods!!
139 Brick Lane, London E1 6SB
Vida Bakery is sure to whet your appetite every single time you visit.
Think freshly baked and appetising sweet treats like biscuits, macarons, birthday cakes and cupcakes, all made without dairy, egg and gluten.
My favourites are:
- red velvet cake
- brookie box
- cinnamon rainbow cookie dough
130 Holloway Road, London N7 8JE
Like the name, we all scream for cookies and maybe even baked pies too.
If you’re looking for a sweet spot to get quality gluten-free baked goodies, then you should make a quick drop-in.
What originally started as a small shop in Camden is now a full-blown vegan bakery in North London.
Cookies and Scream have a delectable and appetising selection of warm cookies, gooey brownies, cookies and doughnuts, all dairy, wheat, egg and gluten free and baked with fresh fine ingredients.
You must try their milkshakes and the cookies, even a non-vegan food lover will be impressed by the richness and taste.
It’s a small but cosy venue with warm and friendly staff.
You can visit alone or invite friends for a chit chat over a glass of milkshake and freshly baked vegan cookies.
While there, check out the fab charity/vintage shops around Holloway Road.
Ely’s Yard Food Trucks, 91 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
Won’t it be nice to have amazing ice cream selections, even sundaes and milkshakes that are totally vegan instead of old regular sorbet with fruit?
Well, Dappa is a one stop truck shop for all your ice cream imaginations and the best part? They’re vegan.
They’ve created creamy vegan soft-serve ice cream (available in small tubs or cones) with a delicious nut base that’s then blended into thick vegan sundaes and milkshakes.
Get your soft serve in different flavours from coffee to classic vanilla and matcha; don’t forget to top it with Biscoff cookies, doughnuts or fudge.
15 The Market Building, London WC2E 8RE
Indulge in your favourite dreamy cookies at Floozie’s.
It’s owned and run by Chef Kimberly Lin, a pastry lover dedicated to making hand-stuffed cookies in a variety of flavours.
Floozie Cookies isn’t just a vegan shop, your non-vegan friends can tag along and are guaranteed to enjoy their dessert.
Make sure to give the amazing selection of beverages a try; cold or hot, they’ll both go well with Floozie’s Cookies.
Our favourites include the triple vegan chocolate PB&J, Cinnamon Crunch and Pecan Pie.
Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
You’ll find Ruby’s inside the busy Greenwich Market.
Feast your eyes and belly on vegan doughnuts covered in pastel icing topping, little chocolate cakes with mounds of creams, finger-licking pastries, blueberry poppyseed cake, hazelnut banana bread, and more.
A pioneer in the creation of gluten, wheat and refined sugar free baked goods, even non-vegan pastry connoisseurs will fall madly in love with the gluten-free classic carrot cake and her raspberry and pistachio cupcakes – an absolute delight!
London-wide
‘Doughnut’ ever give up looking for plant based creations in your neighbourhood.
You’ll likely reach for more after licking the sugar off your lips, not quite believing that these doughnuts are plant based.
Several customers leave with a pack of six or 12 at once, that’s how fantastic they are.
Their shiny glazes and tasty fillings are made from a blend of silken tofu, oat milk, dairy free chocolate and coconut butter.
Crosstown also provide seasonal Hanukkah and Christmas boxes which you can receive by post if there’s not a branch near you.
8 Little Thames Walk, London SE8 3FB
This vegan-friendly bakery isn’t too far from Ruby’s — I think you should plan a sweet adventure and hit both spots!
Most of the bakeshop’s sweets are vegan, but they do offer a few savoury vegetarian options.
But we’re not here for savoury vegan food! We want vegan sweets, right!?
Their vegan line up will knock your socks off — light and crispy macarons, luscious lemon and chocolate tarts, jammy-filled cookies, cupcakes, and more.
In addition to the vegan treats, they also have many vegan and gluten-free options – we love their raw triple chocolate and caramel brownie.
Available nationwide
As a French girl splitting my time between London and Rome, I must admit to missing the pastry art from my homeland.
So, the first time I saw that Organic Livity in London bakes the most beautiful French pastries, I was sold.
I mean, Paris-Brest is one of my favourite pastries. Closely followed by Tarte au citron meringue and cheesecake.
The London vegan patisserie Organic Livity offers a menu of 100% plant-based and gluten free vegan cakes. Everything here is organic and freshly made.
You can tell that there has been so much thought and passion put into every recipe, and the story behind every plate is super inspiring.
So much admirable passion goes into the artwork that they’re selling as food, and I applaud them for it.
Looking for a sweet treat?
Look no further. Organic Livity serves warm bakes and delicious pastries that are handcrafted, organic, vegan-friendly and gluten-free.
Indulge in a classic frangipane pear pecan tart caramelised with coconut sugar.
This dessert is topped with fresh raspberry and tantalises taste buds with its signature chai seed crust.
If you’re craving more of a cake option, don’t hesitate to taste Organic Livity’s mouth-watering organic purple carrot cake.
You now have enough vegan bakeries to visit every day for a week.
Happy eating!