The Best Vegan Bakeries in San Diego
From donuts to bread, cakes to cookies, we've rounded up the best vegan bakeries and dessert shops in San Diego. Scroll down to find a shop near you or choose an online bakery and have their delicious desserts delivered right to your doorstep!
Photo Credit: Maya Moon Co.
There are more than a baker's dozen vegan bakeries in San Diego - both brick and mortar and online! Here's our list of the best plant-based, vegan bakeries in San Diego County - give them all a try:
San Diego Vegan Bakeries + Desserts
The Gluten-Free Baking Co. (Clairemont)
Roanna Canete's gluten-free bakery offers delightful desserts, pastries, bagels, bread, cakes and more, with soy-free and vegan options as well.
The Gluten Free Baking Co., 2647 Ariana Dr., Clairemont, San Diego
Hazel + Jade Bakery (Hillcrest)
Everything at Hazel + Jade Bakery is vegan, even down to the sugar, which is bone-char free. Their extensive menu includes pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, holiday pies and order-ahead birthday, wedding and special occasion cakes.
Hazel + Jade Bakery, 3852 Fourth Ave., Ste 100, San Diego
Maya's Cookies (Mission Valley + San Marcos)
Known as America's #1 Black-owned gourmet vegan cookie company, Maya's Cookies storefronts in Mission Valley and San Marcos features freshly baked cookies and local artisan products for purchase. You can also order Maya's Cookies online and ship anywhere in the U.S.
Maya's Cookies, 4760 Mission Gorge Place, Suite G, San Diego | 250 N. City Dr. #8, San Marcos
Maya Moon Collective (Normal Heights)
San Diego's first cacao cafe and community collective, Maya Moon Collective offers custom-made dessert orders featuring raw cacao sweetened with natural ingredients like honey, maple syrup and agave. All dessert items are gluten-free and their ceremonial drinking cacao is also 100% vegan.
Maya Moon Collective, 3349 Adams Ave., San Diego
Nibble Chocolate (Normal Heights)
Nibble Chocolate is handcrafted in small batches from single origin cocoa beans and is 100% certified organic and vegan. Stop by their factory in PB or their storefronts in Little Italy or Old Town to grab a cup of hot chocolate, chocolate bar or truffle, chocolate covered dates or other sweet treat.
Nibble Chocolate Factory
830 Garnet Avenue
Suite 300
San Diego CA 92109
Nibble Chocolate at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Fiesta de Reyes/Casa de Reyes
2754 Calhoun St.
San Diego CA 92110
Nibble Chocolate at Little Italy
1501 India St. Suite 120
San Diego CA 92101
Peace Pies (OB + Encinitas)
Peace Pies is a live and raw food restaurant in Ocean Beach and Leucadia / Encinitas. All menu items are gluten-free and soy-free. You can pick up fresh desserts daily like Coconut Cream Pie, bars and brownies and “Conscious Cheesecake”.
Peace Pies, 4230 Voltaire St., San Diego | 133 Daphne Street, Encinitas
Phatties Bake Shop (OB)
Phatties serves up vegan and gluten-free cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies, pastries and coffee drinks in its cute boutique bakery shop right on Voltaire Street in OB. Call ahead for custom orders for holidays, birthdays and special occasions.
Phatties Bake Shop ,4143 Voltaire St., San Diego
Plantiful Kitchen (Carlsbad)
All of the baked goodies from Carlsbad-based Plantiful Kitchen are vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free. Plantiful's Sesame Seed Bread is also keto and paleo-friendly, very hearty and filling! Other baked goods include vegan Ferrero truffles, holiday bread and vegan cookies.
Plantiful Kitchen, 5661 Palmer Way Suite G, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Rayluca Chocolate (Sorrento Valley)
This veteran-owned small business crafts beautiful vegan chocolate gift boxes, bars and Italian-style hot chocolate. Shop online or stop by their factory store in Sorrento Valley to pick up a last minute gift for the ones you love!
Rayluca Chocolate, 10054 Mesa Ridge Ct, San Diego, CA 92121
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SPLIT Bakehouse (La Mesa)
SPLIT Bakehouse started as a wholesale bakery in 2018 and opened its first storefront in early 2021. Popular SPLIT bakery items range from pastries to croissants, muffins and cookies, plus whole “cheezecakes”.
SPLIT Bakehouse, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr. #219, La Mesa
Starry Lane Bakery (Hillcrest)
Starry Lane is a dedicated top 10 allergen-free bakery, which means there is no gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, nuts in any of their bakery goods. You can order many holiday sides in advance like stuffing, rolls, pies and desserts, along with custom cakes, cupcakes, pies, pastries and breads.
Starry Lane Bakery, 3925 4th Ave, San Diego
Trilogy Sanctuary (La Jolla)
Stop into this healthy haven for a slice of raw carrot cake or vegan, gluten-free ice cream cookie sandwich, or order ahead for a dozen organic and vegan cookies, muffins or brownie bites.
Trilogy Sanctuary, 7650 Girard Avenue, 3rd Floor and Rooftop, La Jolla
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San Diego Online Vegan Bakeries + Desserts
Blackbird's Cookies
Looking for a unique party favor, wedding favor gift or a fun dessert for your next celebration? Order custom-decorated, vegan sugar cookies from Blackbird's Cookies! You can order a portrait cookie of yourself, your dog, friends + family or a beloved movie character like Jack Sparrow. Blackbird's Cookies are shipped across the U.S. or you can arrange for local pickup.
Visit: Blackbird's Cookies
Sweets By Victoria
Sweets By Victoria has a diverse offering of organic vegan baked goods to enjoy everyday or for a special occasion. From Cardamom Pistachio Rose Babka to Kale Cheddar Savory Scones, Cheesecake Bars to Baked Donuts, there is a perfect treat to suit your savory tastes or sweet tooth. Plus, seasonal pastry boxes are available to order for pick-up or delivery.
Visit: Sweets By Victoria
Tracy's REAL Foods
Tracy, a former software engineer turned baker, bakes up delicious plant-based baked goods for fans all over San Diego. Fan favorites are Tracy's gluten-free, vegan cookies, buckwheat-based crackers and granola, and pumpkin oat muffins.
Visit: Tracy's REAL Foods
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