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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 South Africa, 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 South Africa has to offer using our Top 10 list as your guide.
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The Conscious Kitchen - Kloof St

  • 4.5
    (55)
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Vegan, International, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Breakfast

Restaurant/juice bar where all the menu items are vegan; however, you have the option to add eggs and/or cow's milk for coffees. Offers gluten free options, fresh juices, smoothie bowls, various dishes. Fully vegan since November 2022. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan.

+27-815210967

34 Kloof St, Cape Town, South Africa

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Bocca Dolce

  • 5.0
    (19)
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Vegan, Pizza, Organic, Buffet, Juice bar, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, European, Fusion, Gluten-free, Breakfast

Coffee roaster and vegan restaurant. Offers breakfast a la carte till 11am then lunch buffet from 1pm. Can be booked as a wedding venue.

+27-790999570

Quarry Lake Estate, W9, Stofpad, Wittedrift, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

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The Vegan Chef - Sandton

  • 4.5
    (21)
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Vegan, American, Indian, International, Thai, Western, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Bakery, Catering, Gluten-free, Breakfast

A South African chain created by vegans. Prepares & serves all-vegan comfort foods. Multiple locations.

+27-694679179

Benmore Rd (at Benmore Centre), Johannesburg, South Africa

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Hulis Donuts

  • 4.5
    (12)
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Bakery and cafe specializing in donuts. Offers vegan donuts such as glazed, apricot jam, chocolate, cinnamon sugar, lemon curd, apple crumble, caramel nut brittle, strawberry & cream, and blueberry & cream. Also sells coffee with plant milks. Previously listed as vegan, but reported January 2026 to be vegetarian.

+27-762195940

Shop 20A, Otto du Plessis Dr (at Eden on the Bay), Cape Town, South Africa

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The Cinnamon Club

  • 5.0
    (5)
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Gluten free cake shop offering cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, tarts and more. Reported to offer cow's milk July 2024.

+27-748343479

Cameronians Ave, Cape Town, South Africa

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The Vegan Chef - Umhlanga

  • 4.5
    (9)
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Vegan, American, Indian, Thai, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Bakery, Catering, Gluten-free, Breakfast

Vegan restaurant serving American and Indian style comfort food. Offers various snacks, burgers, wraps, poke bowls, curries, desserts, milkshakes, and smoothies. Has gluten-free options. Also provides catering.

+27-672821216

Shop A36, The Pearls Mall, 8 Lagoon Dr, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga (at The Pearls Mall), Durban, South Africa

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Nourish'd Café Green Point

  • 4.5
    (9)
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Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, European, Honey, Breakfast

Vegetarian café & restaurant offering a large selection of labelled vegan items such as smoothies, smoothie bowls, bagels, porridge, chia pot, tofu omelette, savoury bowls, toasties, soups, ramen, pasta, burger and more.

+27-725230675

2 Hill Rd, Cape Town, South Africa

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The Jozi Vegan

  • 5.0
    (3)
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Vegan, Western, Bakery

Vegan bakery and coffee shop with a focus on baked goods with some savory meal options like burgers. Products include milk tarts, croissants, cakes and various pastries. Menu changes frequently to offer the opportunity to try different pastries common to different parts of the world.

+27-655601817

2 5th Ave, Johannesburg, South Africa

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The Vegan Chef - Midrand

  • 3.5
    (7)
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Vegan, American, Western, Take-out, Bakery

A South African company created by vegans. Prepares & serves all-vegan comfort foods. Offers lunch and drinks. Multiple locations.

+27-721178550

Co. Space, Unit I26, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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With HÄRT Vegan Bakery

  • 4.0
    (3)
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Fully vegan artisanal bakery and coffee shop that offers a selection of freshly baked goods, cakes, and custom wedding cakes. Relocated from Sunninghill Village Shopping Centre, Edison Crescent and Maxwell Dr and previously called The Gypsy Kitchen.

+27-827379160

Moove Motion Fitness Club, 1 Kikuyu Rd, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, South Africa

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So that's our list of the very best vegan bakeries in South Africa. 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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