Best Vegan Bakeries in Jersey City

Bakeries to Satisfy Dietary Restrictions 

Finding yummy treats that meet dietary restrictions can prove to be very challenging, especially when so many restaurants and cafes outsource much of their dessert menu to third party bakeries. I have tried, tested and thoroughly researched Jersey City and beyond to come up with this list, a tough prospect I know! This list is by no means comprehensive, as it seems there are so many home businesses (particularly of the cake making variety), that I have yet to discover. However, this should give you a good start. I have come up with a list of Best Vegan Bakeries in Jersey City.

Cocoa Bakery

Cocoa bakery tops the list of Best Vegan Bakeries in Jersey City.This bakery has taken Jersey City by storm since its inception. The owner is a classically trained baker with several sweet treat tricks up her sleeve. Whether it’s gluten free, vegan or just eggless, this place offers several options and it will likely never disappoint as the baked treats are amazing. The cake decorating skills and creative team are also impeccable, great for big events where you want to impress on aesthetic and taste.

Om Sweet Home 

We have added this bakery in my list of Best Vegan Bakeries in Jersey City because its very populer among JC residents.This café and bakery offers up baked snacks and custom cakes that are vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, wheat-free, palm oil-free, non-GMO and organic when possible. They also make their own non-dairy butter alternative available for purchase and use it in their baked goodies. It is based in Cliffside Park, NJ but they also have their treats for sale locally at Bwé Kafe in Jersey City & Hoboken. They are a very talented team and the cakes always look top notch and taste delicious. They less formal sweet treat options are also lip-smacking yummy. They are refined sugar free too!

WHOS Gluten Free 

This is a local Jersey City establishment where you can place orders online. They started out making wholesome vegan and gluten free granola snacks and now they have branched out into making other sweet treat options like cookies and cakes. You can also find their products in local establishments 9Bar Café and The Big Straw in downtown Jersey City. They have some really fun and quirky cake options like lavender, earl grey tea or mocha.

Busy Bee Organics 

This local business is from Jersey City, delivers locally and they also have a stand at Grove Street Market. Their buffins will satisfy any sweet tooth but equally offer up protein, fiber and nutrients (check out my previous blog on BUFFINS here ☺). They will keep you full for a while and you don’t have to feel guilty after consuming them. Due to their insane popularly, you can now even purchase the base buffin mix to make your own at home! Busy Bee Organics also delivers meals, caters and other savory goodies.

Vegan Treats

Is a bakery based in Bethlehem, PA. The owner really makes up some amazing TRULY vegan desserts that make you wish you lived closer to her shop in PA. Veggie friendly Jersey City hot spots Tea NJ and Subia’s both source several fresh dessert treats from Vegan Treats on a daily basis and they are consistently delicious. Vegan cannoli or Red Velvet, yes please!

Squirrel and the Bee

This bakery has a year round shop based out of Short Hills, NJ. They also have a table at our local Grove Street Farmer’s Market offering up 100% grainless (gluten-free), refined-sugar-free AND no or low dairy products. The bakery has some of the most amazing brownies, muffins and cakes and even savory loaves, buns and breads. On the days they are not in Jersey City, it’s worth hopping in the car to make the trip to Short Hills, for this bakery!

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