The holidays wouldn’t be the same without a kitchen stocked with sweet treats. Everyone loves the sweet smell of freshly baked anything in the air during this magical time. Here in LA, there are so many bakeries getting ready to sprinkle this city with their delicious goodies. But, we forget that most of our city dwellers are usually on vegan diet so finding desserts and pastries may feel a little challenging. In order to satisfy that vegan sweet tooth, we rounded up a few of our favorite vegan bakeries in LA to find your next favorite confectionery. Keep scrolling to find out where you can find your holiday yummies.
Karma Baker
Location: 1145 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Have you ever scrolled past a picture of a cake on IG and wished you could have a slice? The desserts at Karma Baker draw everyone in with their eye-catching, professional designs. They have neon vegan donuts and custom cakes featuring every cake decorating trend you could imagine. Visit while they’re open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day except Sundays to see why it’s a local favorite. Karma Baker also has a holiday treats menu filled with gluten-free and vegan goodies.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Cinnamon Pecan Mini Coffee Cakes
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Erin McKenna’s Bakery
Location: 236 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Although this bakery brand started in Manhattan, it’s become a beloved LA feature. People visit for breakfast, go there on first dates and hang out to work on their laptops. No matter who you meet there or when you visit, the vegan pastry menu will redefine what holiday treats can be. Try all of Erin McKenna’s Bakery’s delicious options between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays through Thursdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. You’ll fall in love with options like cookie sandwiches and crumb cakes. We LOVE their donuts most of all. If you have a holiday tradition where you bake new recipes every year, they also have boxed dessert mixes ready to go. You could make vanilla cake, chocolate chip cookies, and brownies in the comfort of your kitchen without compromising your vegan diet or your budget.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Thin Mint Cookies
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Cinnaholic
Location: 2134 Sunset Blvd Suite E, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Vegan cinnamon rolls might seem challenging to find until you browse the menu at Cinnaholic. They even feature creamy vegan butter to prevent the dough from drying out like other non-gourmet recipes. One of their bestselling options is the classic vanilla frosting roll. If you’re in the mood for something different, Cinnaholic makes custom cinnamon rolls alongside gourmet options like peanut butter and pretzel rolls topped with fresh banana slices. Everything’s available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays, and 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM on Sundays.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Bite-Sized Baby Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Chaumont Vegan
Location: 145 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
You can’t explore the vegan bakeries in LA without visiting Chaumont Vegan. After walking into the European-styled venue, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a French bakery with delectable eclairs, croissants and more.The bakery is open from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM daily, so stop by during your morning commute. Browse their baked goods on display before ordering incredible options like chocolate almond croissants or matcha cakes. If you love what you try, their popular vegan butter made with their secret recipe is on sale in individual bars. It could be the perfect addition to your traditional holiday meals, like mashed potatoes or vegan mac and cheese.
The LA Girl’s Pick: An Earl Grey Croissant With a Chai Latte
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LOV Bakery
Location: 1842 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
The founders of LOV Bakery make exclusively local, organic, and vegan desserts. Nearly half of all Americans want to avoid GMO foods, so everything on their menu is non-GMO and fair trade and you can feel good about every purchase. Try LOV Bakery’s seemingly endless cookie combinations to see what everyone’s raving about. The gluten-free and vegan ingredients will dazzle your tastebuds. Stop by whenever you’re free, they’re open every day of the week.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Organic Vegan Brownie Bites
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Donut Friend
Location: 543 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Anyone who loves vegan food and classic rock bands will find themselves right at home at Donut Friend. The bakery offers vegan donuts named after rock bands, like the Chocolate From the Crypt donut featuring chocolate cake, glaze and chips underneath a sprinkling of cayenne pepper. People visit between 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sundays through Thursdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. If the gourmet menu makes you nervous, Donut Friend also takes DIY orders to customize everything to your flavor preferences. They always have vegan ice cream options for anyone who wants a break between bites of fluffy donuts.
The LA Girl’s Pick: A Pumpkin Piebald Donut
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Just What I Kneaded
Location: 2029 Blake Ave #104, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Creative plant-based cakes, pop-tarts and cupcakes made Just What I Kneaded one of the most popular vegan bakeries in LA. The welcoming environment transformed the venue into a community hub that satisfies sweet tooth’s and minimizes carbon footprints with each order. The ingredients are always vegan friendly and kind to the planet. They’re ready to take your order between 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day except Tuesdays. Whether you order the chocolate chunk cookie with sea salt, an apple turnover or a slice of pumpkin pie, each bite will make your day brighter.
The LA Girl’s Pick: A Gluten-Free Gingersnap Cupcake
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DeLuscious Cookies & Milk
Location: 829 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Treat yourself to a bakery where the stars go after the Oscars by visiting DeLuscious Cookies & Milk. It’s the go-to venue when people need to stock up on tasty treats for holiday parties and award shows. The founder bakes everything fresh daily so you never find yourself eating a stale pastry. Create a custom box of a dozen gooey butter cookies, or a mix of cookies and gourmet brownies. There’s even a chocolate chip cookie cake for anyone celebrating the holidays craving the classic dessert. Everything’s available between 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Fridays, and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. Stop by early to get your goodies before they sell out for the day.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Fluffer Nutter Gooey Butter Cookies
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Cake Girl
Location: 2100 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
The pastries available at Cake Girl are some of the most allergen-friendly in LA. You’ll find something for everyone at your holiday parties, like pumpkin spice or Gansito-inspired cupcakes. Try one of everything between 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM on Mondays through Saturdays. If you want to get even more creative, the bakery takes orders for custom six to 12-inch cakes.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Matcha Strawberry Donuts
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The Good Good
Location: 871 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
When a mother and daughter duo opened The Good Good, LA residents took notice. The gorgeous cakes and pastries caught everyone’s eye, but the scrumptious flavors kept everyone coming back for more. You’ll love the muffins, blueberry crumble pie and puff pastry flat when you want a treat this holiday season. Visit while the bakery’s open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mondays through Saturdays and 10:00–11:30 AM and 3:00–6:00 PM on Sundays. You’ll discover why this venue is one of the best vegan bakeries in LA as soon as you take your first bite.
The LA Girl’s Pick: Vegan Savory Croissant
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