Chi-Town has you covered with a plethora of plant-based desserts!
Hey, Chicago! If you were looking for a sign to treat yourself, this is it! You’re welcome—we’re more than happy to help. If you didn’t already know, The Windy City’s vegan food scene is full of tasty treats ranging from cruelty-free cupcakes and gourmet brownies to gooey cinnamon rolls and decadent donuts. You seriously need to get your hands on these plant-based desserts! It’s time to check out all the tasty vegan baked goods Chicago has to offer.
Sweet Vegan Bakes
Near North Side
If you’re in the mood for some homemade, high-quality vegan baked goods, head to Sweet Vegan Bakes! This cruelty-free bakery values fresh, local ingredients whenever possible. And you can taste the difference! Enjoy vegan cupcakes and cookies among other plant-based baked goods from this Black-owned bakeshop. Sweet Vegan Bakes also serves as a quick-service restaurant and catering space.
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Ingrained
Near North Side
You need to check out this small-batch snackery in The Windy City. Ingrained specializes in handmade, plant-based treats free from both gluten and refined sugar. This vegan treat shop features frozen superfood bars in a variety of delicious flavors like Cake Batter & Sprinkles. Ingrained also offers energy balls, butter cups, cookies, and so much more!
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Liberation Kitchen
West Town
Whether you’re stopping in for a tasty breakfast sandwich or a delicious vegan baked good, Liberation Kitchen is a must! In addition to cookies and cake slices, Liberation Kitchen also offers tasty vegan donuts! Say, what?! The gourmet donut flavors rotate, but some of our flavor favorites have included Pineapple Brûlée, Rosewater Glazed, and Triple Chocolate.
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Mindful Baking Café
Portage Park
Cakes, brownies, and cookies, oh my! This all-vegan, gluten-free restaurant and bakery has the sweets and treats you are looking for. Mindful Baking Café, a pop-up turned brick-and-mortar, was started by Diane Mejia in an effort to create tasty treats that wouldn’t make her sick. Now she’s serving up great-tasting, inclusive treats to all of Chi-town!
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Cinnaholic
Wicker Park
What started as a small bakery in California is now a dessert-lovers fantasy with locations around the US and Canada. ICYMI Cinnaholic features gourmet cinnamon rolls that are 100% vegan! Plus you can find these vegan baked goods in many tasty flavors. Choose from traditional rolls to those loaded with all the toppings. We are obsessed with the Cookie Monster, Caramel Apple Pie, and Campfire S’mores options.
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Foxship Bakery
Wicker Park (pickup)
Famous for its creation of the Quarter Pound Vegan Cookie, Foxship Bakery has our attention. Find these cookies in flavors like Churro, Chocolate Chip, Cake Batter, and Peanut Butter. In addition to mouthwatering cookies, this woman-owned, exclusively online bakery features other delicious vegan baked goods like gourmet brownies in various flavors and celebratory cookie cakes. Life is sweet at Foxship! Plus, this vegan bakery offers nationwide shipping!
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Beacon Doughnuts
Lincoln Park
Specializing in handmade, small-batch vegan donuts, here’s your sign to add Beacon Doughnuts to your vegan baked goods bucket list. While the donut menu changes, some of our favorites have included Lemon Poppyseed, Blueberry Pancake, Apple Fritter, and Cinnamon Coffee Cake. We also have a special place in our hearts for the vegan donut holes, locally roasted coffee, and funky atmosphere.
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Pie, Pie My Darling
Ukrainian Village
Although the bakery is closed to the public, it remains open for pre-orders and pickups. We’re totally cool with a little dessert planning. Chicago vegans can order cakes that are both delicious and totally plant-based. Pie, Pie My Darling Cake flavors range from Funfetti adorned with rainbow sprinkles, S’mores topped with toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbles, Pina Colada decked out with toasted coconut, whip, and cherries, and so much more!
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