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Top 10 Vegan Friendly Bakeries

Whether you're dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dessert options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the best vegan-friendly bakeries in Costa Rica, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even non-vegans will agree that the tasty vegan options available at these bakeries would please even the most discerning palate. From quality baked goods and sweets, to decadent pastries, doughnuts, and treats, we're sure that you'll find the very best yummy desserts Costa Rica has to offer using our Top 10 list as your guide.
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PURALMA Vegan Bakery

  • 5.0
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Artisan vegan bakery offering cakes, an ice cream sandwich and pastries like croissants and typical Costa Rican desserts but a plant-based version.

+506-63075059

del Fresh Market, 150 metros al Este, Av 9, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Cafe-Bazar OM

  • 5.0
    (25)
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Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Organic, Raw, Bakery

Café offering light vegan and vegetarian meals, desserts and cold & hot drinks. Vegan items include green Thai-style bowl, summer rolls with peanut sauce, snacks, house-made ice-cream, and house-made almond or coconut cream/milk.

+506-83022522

55X4+CHV, Puntarenas Province (at Costa Rica Sustainability Center, Casona of Guacimal), Monteverde, Costa Rica

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La Esquina Vegana

  • 4.5
    (50)
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Vegan, Pizza, International, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast, Costa Rican

Restaurant turned fully vegan 2020 (previously La Esquina Vegetariana). Offers customers lunch and breakfast, in addition to an a la carte menu. Located just 450 meters north of the cemetery Gardens of Remembrance, in front of the old factory Nestle, alongside the Lavacar Cartec. To get from San Jose by bus, you should only take one of the Herediana bucetas or Guararí bus, get off at Peugeot and walk 200 meters west and 450 meters north. Call ahead to have your order ready. You can make a reservation for a group or request an express service. Accepts all credit cards.

+506-72050803

Lagunilla Heredia , Heredia, Costa Rica

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Mr Veggie San Pedro

  • 5.0
    (21)
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Vegan-friendly, Lacto, American, Pizza, International, Italian, Macrobiotic, Organic, Raw, Thai, Mediterranean, Fast food, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Caribbean, European, French, Fusion, Gluten-free

Est. Jan 2020. Vegetarian restaurant with vegan options, serving pizza, bowls, burgers, smoothies, beer & wine, and kombucha, all made of natural ingredients.

+506-62622887

Calle de la Amargura 11501, San Pedro, Costa Rica

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El Buho Vegetariano

  • 4.5
    (20)
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Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Bakery

Located near the UCR. Has Wi-Fi. NOTE: Most dishes are vegan by default, others can be customized. 25 Meters East from librería Universitaria.

+506-22246293

Libreria Universitaria, 25 mt East of Soda la U (at Calle Amargura, San Pedro), San Jose, Costa Rica

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Café Monteverde

  • 4.0
    (54)
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A cozy bakery/café with vegan options like soy & almond milk for all coffees, hot chocolate, cinnamon buns and cakes.

+506-26455419

Vitosi, Costado Oeste Farmacia, Puntarenas Province, Monteverde, Costa Rica

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FCH Sweetness Pastry

  • 4.5
    (9)
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No storefront; call to arrange pickup or delivery. All vegan bakery goods. Whatsapp 71161110.

+506-71161110

Los Faroles, Curridabat, San Jose, Costa Rica

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Yerbas Concepto Culinario

  • 5.0
    (6)
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Everything is fully vegan/plant-based and made from scratch — from fresh-baked breads and local favorites like empanadas to sweet treats like pies, cupcakes, and pastries. Also creates personalized cakes for birthdays and other special occasions. Drinks menu is thoughtful, with a wide range of hot & iced options — creamy oat lattes, beetroot & hibiscus blends, and more.

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Amimodo, Sobre Carretera Principal, Ruta Nacional 256, in front of restaurant, Puerto Viejo De Talamanca, Costa Rica

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Feelovesophy

  • 4.5
    (9)
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Vegan, International, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Breakfast

Small vegan cafe & brunch restaurant serving sweet and savory options in a green and peaceful environment with music and pura vida. Organic and local coffee, vegetable milks, smoothies, bowls, Indian dosas, pokes. Confirmed open March 2025.

+506-88458283

Calle Playa La colonia 200m de entrada al parque nacional Marino Ballena, Bahía ballena, Uvita, Costa Rica

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La Artesanal

  • 4.0
    (8)
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Cafe with baked goods, smoothies, coffee, sandwiches and breakfast. Serves vegan rice and veggie dishes, "quesadilla" with hummus instead of cheese, coffee drinks with coconut milk and vegan baked goods.

+506-40016834

70 metros sur de, Calle Ancha, Provincia de Puntarenas, Jaco, Costa Rica

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So that's our list of the very best vegan bakeries in Costa Rica. We hope that you enjoy them and get your sweet tooth fulfilled.

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Note: For sorting by Highest Rated and on Best of the City listings we use the Wilson Score Interval rather than a straight average of listing ratings; for this reason a business with less stars may appear above one with more stars.

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