Vegan-Friendly Bakeries | L.A. Eats

Vegan-friendly and gluten-free bakery options are becoming increasingly popular in Southern California as more vegan alternatives emerge and baking techniques improve. Here are vegan-friendly bakeries you should try out.

LOS ANGELES

Delicias Bakery

Location: 5567 N Figueroa St | Highland Park, CA 90042

The traditional Mexican menu at this family-owned panadería includes queso fresco, vegan flan, and a vegan bolillo stuffed with garlic, smoky jackfruit, onion, and citrus.

Deluscious Cookies & Milk

Location: 829 N Highland Ave | Los Angeles, CA 90038

Perched in the post-production areas in Hollywood, Deluscious Cookies & Milk bakers prepare gluten-free cookies that have sometimes found their way to award shows. Likewise, there are many options, including chocolate, chocolate chip, peanut butter, cinnamon brûlée, and oatmeal raisin.

Donut Friend

Location: 5107 York Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90065

Donut Friend names its donuts after rock bands, with options including the popular Banana Kill or Hüsker Blü, S’morrissey. You choose your own fillings and topping.

WESTSIDE/BEACH COMMUNITIES

Ladurée

Location: 311 N Beverly Dr | Beverly Hills, CA 90210

This is the first location in the Ladurée chain to offer a 100% vegan menu. Likewise, you can pick up a treat to go or take a seat in this picturesque cafe. enjoy tea with finger sandwiches, biscuits, a hot beverage, and pound cake.

The Good Good Vegan Kitchen + Bakeshop

Location: 4871 Santa Monica Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90029

This mother-daughter bakery serves the locals hot croissants, vegan scones, coffee cakes, tarts, and muffins. In addition, several gluten-free sandwiches are also available.

Sinners & Saints Desserts

Location: 2547 Lincoln Blvd | Venice, CA 90291

The “sinner” side of the menu at Sinners & Saints Desserts features traditional flour-based desserts. Likewise, the “saint” section includes gluten-free tres leches, cheesecake, and mini and standard-sized cupcakes.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Ring Baked Tofu Donuts

Location: 6800 Owensmouth Ave #130 | Canoga Park, CA 91303

Enjoy Japanese-style baked tofu donuts with non-GMO soy milk, rice flour, as well as organic milks, yogurts, butter, and some matcha.

Karma Baker

Location: 1145 Lindero Canyon Rd | Westlake Village, CA 91362

The owners of Karma Baker, Husband-wife team Celine Ikeler and Aerk Reeder offer 100% vegan-friendly and gluten-free baked goods. Likewise, they have plenty of choices to choose from like their fruit tart ring layered with vegan lemon mascarpone. In addition, there are also gluten-free cookies, and other delicious pastries topped with fresh fruit.

Just What I Kneaded

Location: 2029 Blake Ave #104 | Los Angeles, CA 90039

Owned by Justine Hernandez, this Frogtown bakery is a popular choice for vegans. Likewise, patrons in the area looking for cakes, hand pies, and cookies will enjoy everything this vegan-friendly bakery has to offer. 

CONEJO VALLEY

Judy’s Donuts

Location: 2393 Michael Dr | Newbury Park, CA 91320

Judy’s Donuts prepares fresh handmade donuts from its family recipes every morning. Likewise, vegan-friendly options are available on the menu, including donuts, hot oatmeal, overnight oats, beignets, and more.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Location: 1610 Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite D | Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

This popular cake shop sells tasty cakes in a warm and intimate ambiance. In addition, they have cakes for every occasion, from baby showers to weddings.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery LA

Location: 236 N Larchmont Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90004

A few years ago, Erin Mckenna expanded her dairy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free bakery into Santa Monica. Likewise, her menu of cinnamon rolls, cakes, donuts, and cookies changes regularly.