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.
VEGETARIAN PAELLA at El Chante Vegano in Alajuela

25 metros oeste de la Oficina de Correos de Costa Rica (at Avenida 5 - Juan Santa María), Alajuela, Costa Rica

+506-89114787

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Organic, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Latin American

Organic restaurant est. 2013. Décor provides an ecological awareness, and materials used are recycled. Has a cafeteria offering food all day. Reported to serve non vegan items September 2023.

Platters at Bosque Urbano in San Jose

Calle 37 761, Dent, San Jose, Costa Rica

+506-88950272

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, American, International, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Bakery, Caribbean, Fusion, Gluten-free, Latin

Cafeteria offers soups, sandwiches, pastries and Costa Rican gourmet coffee. Reported no longer vegan July 2024.

Crunchy wrap supreme, with cheddar cheese, natilla and pico de gallo  at La Esquina Vegana in Heredia

Lagunilla Heredia , Heredia, Costa Rica

+506-72050803

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Categories: 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.

Enchiladas  at PURALMA Vegan Bakery in San Jose

Calle 63, San Jose, Costa Rica

+506-63075059

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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. Located in Barrio Escalante next to Huacamole Vegan Restaurant.

Buddha bowl at El Buho Vegetariano in San Jose

Libreria Universitaria, 25 mt East of Soda la U (at /street of Bitter San Padro), San Jose, Costa Rica

+506-22246293

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Categories: 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.

Me gustan mucho sus platillos en especial sus hamburguesas. Tiene un excelente servicio al cliente at Mr Veggie San Pedro in San Pedro

Calle de la Amargura 11501, San Pedro, Costa Rica

+506-62622887

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Categories: 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.

your furry friends and family members are welcome! We are animal lovers and part of our proceeds go to animal rescue and spaying clinics at Cafe-Bazar OM in Monteverde

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

+506-83022522

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, International, Organic, Raw, Bakery

Cafe 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.

Big Green Salad🤩 at Luv Burger in Nosara

100m South, Cafe Paris, Downtown Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica

+506-88900489

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Categories: Vegan, American, Pizza, International, Italian, Organic, Raw, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Bakery, Catering, Fusion, Gluten-free

Vegan restaurant serving gluten-free food. Menu offers different varieties of burgers, in addition to salads, raw soups, raw desserts, wood-fired pizza, and changing specials. (For actual street address please send HappyCow an update) Has other locations.

Cinnamon swirl at Café Monteverde in Monteverde

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

+506-26455419

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

ChocoFudge Cupcakes at FCH Sweetness Pastry in San Jose

Los Faroles, Curridabat, San Jose, Costa Rica

+506-71161110

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No storefront; call to arrange pickup or delivery. All vegan bakery goods. Whatsapp 71161110.

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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