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 Kyoto, 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 Kyoto has to offer using our Top 10 list as your guide.
Buddha bowl, came with a beetroot dressing/dip at Veg Out in Kyoto

west side of Shichijyo-Bride of The Kamo River, Kyoto, Japan

+81-757481124

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Macrobiotic, Organic, Western, Fast food, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast

River facing restaurant directly across the bridge from Shichijo urban rail station. Serves breakfast until midday, lunch from 12-3pm, cafe menu 3-6pm with last orders at 5:30pm. All vegan starters, mains, desserts, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. Check Facebook in advance as they will sometimes close early if sold out.

Interior  at Musubi Sweets Factory  in Kyoto

嵐山中尾下町51, Kyoto, Japan

+81-754681378

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Vegan and gluten free cake shop offering tofu based cakes, banana pound cake, tarts and more. Also serves coffee and other drinks. The nearby Musubi Cafe offers some of the same desserts.

Chocolate Soy Cream Filled Buns at Apelila in Kyoto

36-3, Polygonum-machi, Takano, Zuojing District, Kyoto, Japan

+81-752038506

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Vegan bakery and cafe a short walk from Demachiyanagi station at 京都市左京区高野蓼原町36-3. Serves a variety of sweet and savory buns, in addition to bread loaves. A cafe area for dine-in or order a lunch set meal.

 at Mercy Vegan Factory - Kyoto Station in Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kamagaya-cho 3 Elite Inn Kyoto Station B1F, Kyoto, Japan

+81-7022842124

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Gluten-free, Breakfast

Fully vegan restaurant est. Sept 2024. Serves vegan karagge (fried "chicken"), sushi rolls, kimpa, baked goods and desserts. Franchise location of MERCY Vegan Factory from Osaka. Located on B1F of the Elite Inn Kyoto Station hotel. 10 mins walk from JR Kyoto Station.

Matcha cake at Ippuku Cafe in Kyoto

27 Umegahata Hikijichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

+81-755855100

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Categories: Vegan, Bakery, British, Gluten-free

Vegan restaurant serving English lunch and tea dishes alongside vegan and gluten-free sweets such as matcha pudding & cakes. Instagram: @ippuku.cafe.kyoto. Relocated from Shi-o Noboru Shin.

many kind of smoothie at Smoothie etc. in Kyoto

Tenshojimaecho, 532−2, Nakagyo Ward (at 2nd floor), Kyoto, Japan

+81-752120776

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Western, Bakery

Address in Japanese 京都市中京区天性寺前町532 北原ビル2F. One floor above the well signed Tamisa Yoga. Small vegan cafe and health food shop. Cafe serves smoothies, smoothie bowl, light meals, muffins and raw cake. Reported to open later than stated times, check ahead.

Vegan bread at Alpenrose in Kyoto

Oike-dori (at Ogawa-dori), Kyoto, Japan

+81-757087783

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Bakery cafe at 京都市中京区 御池通小川東入石橋町427. Vegan baked items are labelled, Vege Project Japan certified. Uses natural yeast with no chemicals. Breads are baked in a masonry oven. Offers organic bio bread every day. Soy milk is available for coffee. Try the vegan toast bread with brown rice milk and salty buns. A small grocery section sells natural products.

Muscat Grape with Coconut Whip  at koé donuts in Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, Nakanocho, 557 Kyoto Shochiku Sakaiza Bldg, 1F, Kyoto, Japan

+81-757481162

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Cool donut cafe with a minimalist vibe serving thoughtfully sourced, imaginative donuts & coffee. Offers some 'knife & fork' style donuts. Has a rotating clearly labeled vegan/plant-based menu. Makes a seasonal deluxe style with whip, fresh fruit and gelato. Address: 557 京都松竹阪井座ビル 1F.

Vegan Bolognese focaccia and fig bagel  at Kamogawa Bakery - Kamigyo in Kyoto

386 Iseyacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

+81-757467720

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Bakeshop using domestic wheat to make the breads. The main products are bagels, white bread, and focaccia many of which are vegan-friendly. Serves drinks and has soy milk.

Matcha PANCAKE at Micasadeco & Cafe in Kyoto

480, Umeyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

+81-756065307

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Japanese, Take-out, Bakery

Vegetarian cafe featuring matcha-infused sweets including pancakes, parfait, and cakes. Serves a few savory items like the soy-meat karaage plate with salad and brown rice. Has English menu. Est. 2021.

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

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