Special Bakeries for Special Diets

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Wheat-Free, Refined Sugar-Free and Kosher Erin McKenna's Bakery opened its doors in 2005 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan with only two rules: create a bakery free of harmful ingredients and wear cute uniforms. Needless to say they followed both of those rules. Babycakes is entirely vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, wheat-free, refined sugar-free and kosher. Treats are made with responsibly chosen ingredients and natural sweeteners only when necessary, making healthy desserts fun and delicious. Today Erin has two other locations aimed to serve the underserved, Downtown Disney in Orlando and LA.

Gluten-Free After making multiple appearances on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, Kyra's Bake Shop earned their title as one of the best gluten-free bakeries. Kyra, the founder and owner of the bake shop, was diagnosed with an auto-immune disorder at age 20 requiring her to switch to a gluten-free diet. But that wouldn't stop her from indulging in all of her favorite sweets and treats. The bakeshop rotates between 6 different cupcake flavors every day, keeping chocolate, vanilla and at least one Cupcake War's wining flavors in the case at all times. But the item that takes the cake is the cinnamon rolls. Lucky for us, they can be shipped nationwide from the storefront in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Vegan Wanting to indulge in comfort food and tasty treats, sans animal products, Doron Petersan set out to make her dream a reality. Sticky Fingers Bakery was born in 1999 honoring vegans everywhere. As seen on Cupcake Wars, twice, the bakery offers cupcakes, cookies, pies, and pastries, as well as cakes made to order for your next special occasion. The 60's style storefront can be found in Columbia Height in Washington D.C. and soon to be location on H-Street. Warning: the trifecta – cinnamon stick bun, our little devil and cowvin cookie are still the top three on the menu!

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Kosher After over 20 years of being a lawyer, Helene decided it was time for a change. She quit her job and wondered for the next few months what the next chapter of her life was going to entail. Needless to say she had no idea, until one day she noticed a growth in the gluten-free department at the grocery store. One thing lead to the next and Helene was spending 10 hours a day in her kitchen, teaching herself how to bake gluten free goodies. Her goal was to create such a good treat that you would have to say "by the way, its gluten free." Wanting to reach a larger target, Helene decided to make her treats dairy free and 100% kosher, too. Among the best sellers are her chocolate chip cookies, which took 52 tries to get right, sour cherry coffee cake, and the coconut cloud cake. Today, Helene has a team of bakers that help her develop new recipes for her locations in Manhattan and Westchester.

Vegan, Organic and Kosher Blossom into the world of vegan, organic and kosher baked goods to indulge in an ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie without the guilt. These bakers defied the odds and put a unique twist on the American and European classics by omitting butter, milk and eggs. Specializing in cupcakes, cookies, Artisan candy and custom cakes, Blossom Bakery is located at 174 9^th Ave, New York, NY. Can't make it to the storefront? Blossom Bakery's sweets are available at Blossom Du Jour located throughout the city and in select Whole Foods.

Gluten-free Denise began her gluten-free baking mission to ensure her daughter wouldn't feel deprived due to her dietary restriction. She created three unique blends of flours and developed numerous recipes from scratch to serve the wide variety of gluten-free goodies including the top selling classic chocolate chip cookie, fudgy brownie and banana chip muffin. To ensure your trust that the bakery is entirely gluten-free, they have completed the Third Party Accreditation Process with the Gluten Free Food Accreditation Program. As well as being gluten-free, their goods are low-fat and dairy-free where ever possible. Stop in for a healthy and delicious treat accompanied by organic coffees and teas located on 1^st Ave or 39^th and Lexington, NY, NY.

Vegan The bakery began in 1998 when Danielle, the owner and founder, was challenged by a restaurateur that vegan desserts don't exist. She accepted that challenge and proved him wrong, and went from college student to bakery owner in a few short months. Her belief in a moral obligation to help save animals and inspire people to think different with their forks sparked her passion for vegan baking. Danielle's favorite and best-selling dessert is her Peanut Butter Bomb, a chocolate bundt cake filled with and topped with peanut butter mousse, encased in Belgian chocolate, and finished with a peanut butter drizzle. Vegan Treats will have you saying "Mmmmm" out loud before you even realize it.

Nut-Free Nuts no more, Nutphree's Bakery specializes in creating delicious baked goods from a truly safe environment free of nuts. The couple's son was diagnosed with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy and they found it nearly impossible to find baked goods that didn't come from a facility that was 100% nut-free. So they set out to make their vision a reality. Nutphree's has gone above and beyond, researching manufactures that are nut-free from flours to toppings and everything in between. The family run bakery is located in Mount Prospect, Illinois and their products are sold participating grocery stores like Mariano's, Sunset Foods, Plum Market, and Whole Foods.

Gluten-Free This bakery looks to minimize gluten without sacrificing flavor. Natalie McEachern opened Glutenus Minimus in 2008 after being diagnosed with celiac disease in 2002, allowing everyone to try her favorite cinnamon streusel coffee cake and doughnut muffins. In addition, they offer vegan and dairy free options to satisfy as many customers as possible. The bakery is open every day except Sundays and is located at 697 Belmont Street Belmont MA. A selection of their gluten-free goodies can be found at various cafes, stores and restaurants throughout Massachusetts.

Vegan Nothing is better than veganism and coffee in the eyes of Mud Pie Bakery owners Michael and Ashley. With the help of John and Sharon Hughes these practicing vegans were able to open the first vegan bakery in Kansas City in February 2011. The goal was to share their tasty cheddar bagels, mud pie cupcakes, banana crumb muffins and chocolate chip cookies, and more, with people who have limited diets and chose to follow a vegan lifestyle.

Vegan, Gluten-Free, and 100% Plant Based Back to Eden brought it back to the garden with their 100% plant based bakery, using all organic and as many locally produced nuts and fruits as possible. The project began back in 2007 when owners John and Garrett turned their garage into a commercial kitchen to share vegan, gluten-free and allergy sensitive baked goods with the Portland neighborhood. Who doesn't love a healthy, delicious and allergy safe cupcake?

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free, and Nut-Free Devastated that her little boy couldn't have the most important part at his first birthday, Melanie set out to make a vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free cake her allergy ridden son could enjoy. Knowing that they weren't the only family in this situation, Melanie began the business so people everywhere could enjoy a beautifully delicious slice of cake on their birthday. Sensitive Sweets was born specializing in custom cakes for those with food sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Located in Fountain Valley, California, this family operated bakery is open every day except Sundays and is ready to satisfy your sensitive sweet tooth.