Vegan food near you.
Philly is home to so many amazing vegan and plant-based restaurants…but what about when we’re craving something sweet? Lucky for us, Philly’s vegan pop tart, bagel, cake, pie, cookie and doughnut game is strong. How strong? Below, nine essential vegan bakeries in Philadelphia you need to try ASAP.
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This women-owned local gem makes handmade vegan treats that are as gorgeous as they are tasty. Crust Vegan Bakery offers an impressive selection of plant-based goodies, including specialty cakes, bars, buns, cake cups, cookies, pop tarts (pictured), scones and even savory treats like jalapeno bagel bombs. We’ll take one of everything, please.
4409 Main St., Philadelphia | crustveganbakery.com
Move over, plain glazed. Of all the vegan bakeries in Philadelphia, Dottie’s has a special place in our hearts for its inventive, over-the-top treats. More is more at Dottie’s, where each doughnut is even more deliciously decadent than the last. Stop by to try a blueberry glazed topped with a blueberry cinnamon oat bar (pictured), a cookie butter doughnut with raspberry jam inside or an espresso cheesecake filled doughnut topped with cinnamon sugar. (And maybe wear your drawstring pants.)
Locations in Cedar Park, Society Hill and Roxborough | dotties.com
After you dine at P.S. and Co.’s 100-percent plant-based, gluten-free restaurant, check out the attached bakery, with every type of sweet our vegan, gluten-free hearts could possibly desire. (It may even be the only exclusively gluten-free and vegan bakery in Philadelphia.) From cupcakes (pictured) to cinnamon rolls to cookie cakes, you can’t go wrong with P.S. and Co. sweets for any celebration…or hey, just for an afternoon snack.
1706 Locust St., Philadelphia | puresweets.com
With a constantly rotating menu of treats, there’s always something new to try at the Kettle Black, owned by husband-and-wife self-taught sourdough bakers. We’re swooning over the bagels, the focaccia and the out-of-this-world, hand-laminated croissants.
631 N 2nd St, Philadelphia | thekettleblackphilly.com
This sweets shop isn’t entirely vegan, but the vegan options are beautifully executed…like this blueberry and peach galette. The women and trans-owned Fishtown bakery also does birthday cakes and other celebratory special orders. (And they did Beyonce’s birthday cake, so they’re pretty much famous.)
1306 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia | cakelifebakeshop.com
Come for the savory French toast and stay for the yummy glazed doughnuts, which are made in-house daily at this old-school vegan diner. (And don’t forget to order a cold brew, which is also homemade every day.)
1401 S 12th St, Philadelphia | thetastyphilly.com
There’s no need to analyze the ingredients at this delivery and takeout only spot. Everything on the menu is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and totally plant-based. We’re dreaming of the Key Lime Chai Parfait.
Pickup and delivery only | philadelphiarawdessertsconfectionery.com
Need a vegan wedding cake? You’ve come to the right place. This vegan cafe and coffee shop also creates specialty cakes that are almost too beautiful to eat (key word: almost). If you’re more in the mood for a snack, there’s also plant-based cupcakes, bagels, scones, danishes, cannolis and tons more.
1401 Reed St, Philadelphia | batterandcrumbs.com
Jewish comfort foods aren’t typically vegan, but Lil’ Yenta is here to change that. From black-and-white cookies to babka (pictured) to challah, your favorite Jewish nostalgia foods are all here…plus, they’re plant-based! Check out Lil’ Yenta inside the storefront of The Chilly Banana in South Philly.
932 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia | lilyentas.com
