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 New Zealand, 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 New Zealand has to offer using our Top 10 list as your guide.
Hash Benedict  at Portershed in Christchurch

322 Lincoln Rd, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand

+64-2102656564

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast

Vegan cafe and bakery offering plant-based milk for tea and coffee, and features cabinet food as well as an all-day menu. Find choices ike sausage rolls, sandwiches, smoothie bowls, cream cakes, danishes, burgers, and more. Est. 2017. Kitchen closes 2:30pm.

 at Belén Vegan Bakery in Wellington

104 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand

+64-42800365

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Wellington's only vegan bakery. Offers a huge range of croissants, pies, cronuts, sandwiches, donuts, scrolls, cakes, muffins, scones, focaccias, cookies and more. Good Fortune coffee and a range of cold drinks also on offer.

Breakfast pie  at Let Them Eat Vegan in Dunedin

Albion Lane, Dunedin, New Zealand

+64-212629171

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast

Vegan deli and cafe specialising in vegan meats, cheeses, mayos, cakes & baked goods. Menu changes daily and is available on website. Also sells made-to-order cakes. Outdoor seating only. Hidden away in Albion Lane next to the side entrance to Harvest Court mall.

Donut filled with raspberry jam and coconut cream. Yuuuuum! at Tart Bakery - Grey Lynn in Auckland

555 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

+64-93765535

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Fast food, Take-out, Bakery, Australian

Vegan bakery offering fresh baked goods like bread, pies, pastries, and vegan donuts. Makes sandwiches, and serves coffee with plant milks.

  at Maison des Lys Pâtisserie in Auckland

567 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

+64-93600262

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Categories: Vegan, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, European, Breakfast

New Zealand's first plant-based & vegan French patisserie. Offers a range of sweet and savory products and dishes like vegan crepes with different fillings, croissants, pain au chocolat, strawberries cream cakes, chocolate mousse entremets, and macarons. Also serves hot meals. Also accepts online orders for delivery.

french toast at Vitality Kitchen in Tauranga

114 Willow St, Tauranga, New Zealand

+64-2102670131

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Categories: Vegan, Pizza, Organic, Western, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery

Small cafe serving burgers, toasties, smoothies, sweet treats, nut mylk coffee. Reported fully vegan June 2022. Previously called The Nourished Eatery.

Keto bowl at Gorilla Kitchen in Auckland

159 Symonds St, Auckland, New Zealand

+64-220606763

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Categories: Vegan, Pizza, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Australian, Breakfast

Vegan eatery est. 2017 as a food trailer then at this location in 2018, and under current ownership since 2020. Serves breakfast items, cabinet foods for lunch and dinner menus. Selection include pies, rolls, wraps, burgers, fries, nachos, pizzas, salads, milkshakes, kombucha, smoothies, raw cakes, and sweet treats. Hosts events like open mic nights on Wed, mingles, and quizzes on Thurs.

Eggs, sausage on hash browns with a side of roasted cherry tomatoes.  #Veganuary at Sweet Release in Wellington

99 Manners St, Wellington, New Zealand

+64-272853046

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Categories: Vegan, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Breakfast

Vegan cafe offering breakfast with cabinet items plus shakes, coffee, and desserts. Makes custom cakes. Can make custom cakes. Became all-vegan in 2017. Previously located at 134 Willis St.

Entrée at Hillside Kitchen & Cellar in Wellington

241 Tinakori Rd, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand

+64-44737140

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Western, Bakery, European, Fusion, Honey

An upmarket vegetarian bistro that serves coffee, wine, and modern kiwi food. Can provide for allergy and dietary needs. A 5- or 7-course vegan menu is available with advance notice.

  at Belén Vegan Bakery in Wellington

105 Courtenay Pl, Wellington, New Zealand

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Vegan bakery offering donuts, cookies, and coffee. Also has vegan savory pies, vegan savory stuffed croissants, and sandwiches. One of two branches.

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

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