7 Must-Try Vegan Bakeries and Dessert Shops in London

London is bursting with sweet, plant-based treats!

Allie Mitchell / Jul 11, 2024

Food & Drink

Courtesy of Ruby's of London

London is bursting with sweet, plant-based treats!

You already know our favorite vegan restaurants in London, but we can’t leave you hanging for dessert! From ice cream and cookies to croissants and eclairs, the treats at these vegan bakeries and dessert shops in London do not disappoint.

The Afterschool Cookie Club

Borough Yards & Shoreditch

Welcome to London’s premier vegan, gluten-free cookie shop! From classic cookies and cookie cakes to milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches, The Afterschool Cookie Club’s droolworthy menu features a little bit of everything.

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DÁPPA

Shoreditch

DÁPPA’s nut-based ice cream is served in over 40 restaurants across the UK, so you know it’s legit! If you get a chance, try this sweet treat straight from the source at the DÁPPA ice cream truck. Choose from a variety of soft serve and milkshake flavors and load up with toppings like vegan sprinkles, Biscoff cookies, whipped cream, and more.

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Organic Livity

Delivery

This vegan pâtisserie crafts organic, gluten-free, and plant-based pastries using only the finest ingredients. We’re talking about tarts, eclairs, cakes, macarons, raw tiramisu, sugar-free cheesecakes, and more! Best of all, these fancy artistic delights taste even better than they look.

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The Female Glaze

Delivery & Pop-up

At The Female Glaze, feminism and veganism go hand in hand. The plant-based bakery features a menu of baked goods inspired by female icons like Frida Kahlo, RBG, and Josephine Baker. On top of that, The Female Glaze partners with women-owned companies to source ingredients, recycle, and more.

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Cream Dream

Covent Garden

In February of 2023, a Ukrainian refugee named Lisa opened Cream Dream. The vegan, gluten-free cafe and pastry shop highlights Ukrainian-inspired cuisine alongside coffee, tea, and wine. On the sweet side, you can find everything from “Snickers” Eclairs and Pistachio Tarts to “Honey” Cake and Croissants.

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Ruby’s of London

Greenwich Market & Tunbridge Wells

Experience dessert bliss at Ruby’s of London! Established in 2010, this vegan bakery set out to bring innovative allergy-friendly treats to Londonites and visitors alike. Customers can expect to try the most glorious baked donuts, cupcakes, brownies, and cakes.

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Arapina Bakery

Greenwich & East Dulwich

Vegan-Friendly

Try the most mindblowing vegan pastries at Arapina Bakery! We’re talking about jumbo croissants, stuffed croissant cubes, danishes, brioche, and more. Customers can also enjoy savory pastries, breakfast and lunch dishes, and specialty coffee drinks galore.

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Allie Mitchell

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When Allie responded to an Instagram post on @vegoutlosangeles a few years ago, she had no idea she’d join the coolest vegan team on the planet. An Austin native, actress, yogi, and part-time sword fighter (don’t ask!), Allie is on a mission to live her best life and inspire others to do the same. She graduated from Hussian College In Studio with a B.F.A. in Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film and currently acts, writes, and eats her way through Los Angeles.