Bakery

Bakery offering vegan and gluten-free options for breads, cookies, cupcakes, scones, and doughnuts. Accepts special orders. Serves coffee and provides only plant milks (no dairy). Open Mon-Sat 6:30am-4:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.


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38 Reviews

First Review by bms2120

ded009

Points +20

Vegan
24 Jun 2020

Great coffee drinks too

Not only were the donuts outstanding.... so was the latte.

Pros: Easy parking.

MatthewJohnson1992

Points +21

Vegetarian
03 Sep 2024

Can't not stop here while in Traverse City;

It's always great to have a breakfast option in cities, and now with Stone Hound brewing adding a non plant based menu, this I believe is the only completely vegan place left in town. All of their drinks are amazing, and their pastries even excited our non vegan friends and family!

krstabb

Points +68

Vegan
10 Jul 2024

Lots of options, but out of a lot of them

So glad to have so many vegan options! Enjoyed cherry crumb pie, they were out of a lot of things which I would have liked to try, including the bagels (to be fair, it was 4th of July weekend). Everything is gluten free and vegan unless clearly labeled otherwise.

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Out of many things

deathgrowl

Points +176

Vegan
26 May 2024

Delicious

Who would've known you could get such delicious GF and vegan baked goods and good coffee in Northern Michigan?! It's a good thing I don't live here otherwise I'd have a hard time not visiting every single day to sample their big selection of treats. I didn't try the bagel melts but they look great for breakfast.

Hgwilliams

Points +21

Vegan
24 May 2024

Amazing (mostly) vegan bakery!

Friendly staff, delicious vegan bagel melts, tasty lattes, and delicious baked goods!

TurnipForPlants

Points +2211

Vegan
09 May 2024

Best Bakery in Traverse City

Third Coast Bakery is the best bakery in Traverse City. In fact, I would say it is a strong contender for best bakery in the state of Michigan. It is fantastic. Being its own self-standing building, Third Coast Bakery can morph and ebb to its needs. They have a large backroom to bake in and even a side viewing area where, if you are lucky, you can watch the master bakers decorate cakes. There is also ample parking and outdoor seating to enjoy your treats.

Speaking of the treats, there are treats a plenty. Third Coast offers wide selection of vegan goods, but their highlight are their vegan donuts. In my most recent visit, they were featuring Girl Scout cookie inspired donuts. My favorite was the Thin Mint donut, which comprised of double dark chocolate and a peppermint creme under the outermost chocolate frosting. I did not know you could even make this version of cake, frosting, and creme vegan and this creamy and this tasty.

Every time I come to visit Traverse City I make sure to stop at Third Coast Bakery. And every time they blow me away with how creative and imaginative their pastries are while still being vegan. This is a MUST visit place in Traverse City, and a great proof to bring to your friends to happily pronounce, "See! Vegan can be delicious!"

Pros: Entirely Vegan, Rotating Specials, Outdoor Seating

BLDVEG

Points +66

Vegan
04 Apr 2024

So many options

I love that we had the option to get basically anything we wanted. And everything is delicious.

Pros: Many options, Friendly + helpful staff, Reward system w coupons

Cons: Pricy

DaytonPax

Points +255

Vegan
27 Feb 2024

Plenty of choices

They have a little of everything - donuts, cookies, cakes, scones, bread, macarons, etc. The cheesecake was probably my favorite followed closely behind the donuts since it is just so hard to find vegan donuts anywhere

PattyFields

Points +54

Vegan
02 Feb 2024

Yummy cake!

Even though she’s not vegan, my mom bought a VaVa Vanilla cake to celebrate her birthday so I could take part in the celebration. She, my dad, and I all really enjoyed the cake. It was no different from a non-vegan, gluten cake, in our opinion.

Pros: Yummy

Cons: Expensive , Small servings for big calories

AlexisBillings

Points +24

Vegan
20 Nov 2023

Delicious!

I loved this little shop! It was filled with delicious goodies. I tried the cheese bagel melt, the cocoa superfood latte and an oatmeal cream sandwich. Everything was delightful. Would definitely recommend!

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere

rasika.venkat

Points +3718

Vegan
24 Jul 2023

Omg YUM!!!

What a surprise and a treat to find this bakery in Traverse City!! Our Airbnb host left these in our room as a welcome treat, and I did a double take when I saw that they were vegan and GF!!! We tried the Cherry Sundae and the Vanilla Choc Chip cupcakes - both SO delicious. The frosting on the choc chip cupcake was perfection - silky smooth and perfectly sweet 👌🏼 My husband (omnivore) said he couldn’t even tell they were vegan/ GF. Amazing find!! We will be back!

Pros: So many vegan options!!

Teddyak1

Points +113

Vegan
17 Jul 2023

Great place to get some sweets!

There were 6 vegan donut options when we went. They have vegan cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownie bars, etc. They also have cherry pies! Those run out quick, so if you want one, get there early.

TylerRoberts

Points +299

Vegan
29 Jun 2023

Excellent bakery!

5 stars because of all the dietary restrictions they cater towards. Great options and good taste!

bicycleben

Points +166

Vegan
18 Jun 2023

Vegan haven in TC

The Go-go bites are so good! Other bakery items are tasty as well.

shawnafisher

Points +1022

Vegan
15 Jun 2023

A Vegan Hot Spot

Almost everything in the bakery is vegan - I got the cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut and the salted caramel donut with the chaga chai tea. Everything was delicious!

mmctevia

Points +16

Vegan
31 Mar 2023

Best bakery in northern michigan!

Third coast continues to wow me. My husband and I did our wedding cake and cupcakes through them in 2021 and not only was everything absolutely stunning, but the taste was incredible. We had guests without allergies tell us after the fact that they didn’t even realize they were vegan and gluten free which I believe is huge these days. Since then we continue to make trips back and go out of our way anytime we’re in the area. We’ve had birthday cakes, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, bagels, scones, pizza dough, bread, and so many more goodies that continue to be amazing each time we visit. They also have an extensive coffee/tea menu with many options and flavors! If all of this hasn’t sold you, the team is outstanding. The owner, Heather, and her entire staff are some of the friendliest and most caring, helpful people I’ve ever encountered! Do not miss this place if you’re in the northern Michigan! Pro tip: come on a weekday morning or right when they open on the weekends as they can sell out quickly.

Pros: Lots of vegan and gluten free items , Large variety and they ship!, Friendly, helpful staff

Cons: Can sell out quickly on weekends

CupcakesMessyFace

Points +1030

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

Vegan Gluten Free Heaven

Hello Heaven! Being vegan and celiac it’s hard to find baked goods. I’m a flight attendant and didn’t think there’s be any place in Traverse City i could eat. I was wrong! There are so many choices at Third Coast- doughnuts, cupcakes, cookies, bagels, brownies, bars, and a full coffee bar with house made syrups. I bought a ton of stuff because i just couldn’t pass up! The doughnuts- OH MY!!! And PUMPKIN!!! Go here. Just go here!!!! It’s soooooo delish!
And the staff is incredibly nice and knowledgeable.
Also- only three items (eclairs, croutons and one type of bread loaf) have eggs, but 99% is vegan. And EVERYTHING is gluten free!!!!

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-19

Pros: All but three items are vegan (croutons, eclairs), DELISH, Wonderful Staff

sags1020

Points +100

Vegan
15 Sep 2022

Delicious

Large variety of vegan baked goods that were very flavorful. Staff was helpful and knowledgeable as well about what was vegan.

Aub57

Points +36

Vegan
28 Jul 2022

Nice place!

Cute local bakery, small interior but has outdoor seating, would come again!

Pros: Vegan Donuts Yay!, Delicious drinks, Great service

Davesw

Points +3789

Vegan
18 Jun 2022

Must visit!

Excellent bakery! Baked goods were fabulous and they had great latte flavors too! They were very helpful and knowledgeable about telling us which products weren't vegan (due to eggs), and it was only a few items.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-17

Pros: Vegan doughnuts!

Cons: Eggs in some items

VirginiaMartinez

Points +114

Vegan
15 May 2022

Good, not great

I really liked the bakery overall - we tried vegan cupcakes, scones, cheddar and chive bagels (w Daiya), and multiple kinds of donuts. Everything was good, and I'm giving it the highest rating I can simply because it's a vegan friendly bakery in northern Michigan, but I certainly wouldn't say it's the best vegan bakery I've ever tried. Everything was a little on the dry side. Worth visiting if you're in traverse City though simply to support a bakery with lots of vegan options! I'd say the scone was good and the donuts are pretty good too.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Open morning hours, Friendly staff

Cons: Somewhat dry baked goods

Erynlizabeth

Points +137

Vegan
25 Aug 2021

Incredible.

Lots and lots of vegan bakery and drink options.

It wont let me rate it 5 star, but the only non vegan thing is egg I believe, and nothing I looked at wasn't vegan.

All gluten free.

Pros: TONS of AMAZING vegan options

JanelleTeitlebaum

Points +13

Vegetarian
25 Jul 2021

Cute coffee shop.

Cute coffee shop and bakery with non dairy milks. Friendly staff. Cute garden area to eat outside.

MeganMorris

Points +24

Vegetarian
27 May 2021

Delicious bakery

I’m a local to TC and still look forward to going to this bakery whenever I get a chance!

Pros: Vegan friendly treats, Well labeled with dietary restriction/ingredients

Nunebug10

Points +58

Vegan
23 Mar 2021

Best Bakery and Cafe in TC

When I come in from out of town, I plan my whole day around their hours! Haha they are that good.

Pros: Amazing baked goods, Did I mention AMAZING baked goods, Best pb brownie I have ever had

Cons: Just a tad bit expensive (but worth it)

colleenw114

Points +130

Vegan
24 Oct 2020

Best vegan baked goods!

Everything on the menu is vegan, gluten free, and allergen free. There are a few items with eggs, but they are clearly marked in bold red letters as the exception, not the rule. I got the pumpkin donut with cream cheese frosting and the Mitten latte. Sooooo delicious!!

Pros: Everything is vegan, few exceptions, Great baked goods and coffee/lattes , Easy to find, plenty of parking

Abbatosaurus

Points +350

Vegetarian
17 Oct 2020

Vegan donuts!!!

We have tried every vegan donut we’ve come across (probably 5 or 6 by now), and these were by far the best we’ve ever had!! They also had vegan cheese bagels and amazing coffee. Glad I don’t live here because I would go there every day if I could.




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