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Erin McKenna's Bakery

Bakery and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Ranked #10 for donuts in New York
The folks at Village Voice and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle like this place. Would you agree?
"Try the chocolate cookie sandwich with strawberry and mint frosting."(11 Tips)
"One of the best vegan bakeries I've been too."(6 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with vegan and gluten free baked goods!"(5 Tips)
"The Samoa doughnut and red velvet cupcakes are to die for!"(4 Tips)

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Village VoiceAugust 15, 2014
All of its cakes, cookies, muffins, brownies and other baked goods meet this strict checklist: vegan, kosher, gluten-free, wheat-free, refined sugar-free, casein-free and soy-free. Read more
Namitta ShankarSeptember 29, 2012
Hole in the wall outlet, but what a find! Excellent gluten free cupcakes with no refined sugar. Healthy indulgence. The vanilla coconut cupcake was delicious to the last… (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
citizenMOctober 15, 2014
Babycakes is a tiny little bakery on Broome Street that undoubtedly makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the city. The best part: All their products are 100% natural, vegan and organic. Read more
Max BpmMarch 7, 2017
One of the best vegan bakeries I've been too. The banana bread and apple strudel was to die for. I wish I had a photo but it was so good, I couldn't stop devouring every bite!
margaret tungMay 14, 2015
FYI for those of you who love GF/vegan treats but are on a budget, they do day-olds. found out via this new app called pareup (food deals): http://apple.co/1ONDBys
Max SullivanAugust 6, 2012
Erin McKenna's BabyCakes offers guiltless, vegan, gluten- and sugar-free delights. Don't miss the brownie cupcakes with mint frosting. Day-old cakes, cookies and donuts go for half price.
Hannah ParvazJanuary 11, 2017
Ordered a birthday cake here. Super helpful girls and they created an absolute work of art. Looked beautiful and tasted delicious.
PureWowApril 25, 2017
The cupcakes, doughnuts, éclairs and pretty much any other confection could go head-to-head with their gluten-full counterparts and still end up on top. Read more
Nina LoSchiavoOctober 7, 2015
Likely the best gluten free bakery in New York. Get any of their cupcakes and be shocked it's lacking most of the popular ingredients found in all its competitors.
Neysha V 🍦June 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The day-olds are just as tasty! Pop the loaf slices into the toaster oven for a few mins and ya got yourself a great treat! This is especially true of the spicy cornbread.
Winn ODonnellSeptember 26, 2016
This place is the legit original gluten free nyc bakery. Janell here brought me a gluten free pokemon donut while Thirstea was still open, but I started going here in (2004-2005? Aka Babycakes?) <3
Gideon OlshanskyNovember 14, 2015
The pastries are great and the service is even better. They gave me free cookies because the guy in front of me was taking a long time. So nice.
Halstead PropertyJuly 11, 2013
Finally you don’t have to be health cautious when ordering at this vegan bakery. The banana chocolate chip bread has that smooth texture with just the right amount of melted chocolate inside.
Matt HealyMay 11, 2014
Vegan cupcakes probably don't sound great to most non-vegans, but these ones are solid. Try the banana cinnamon, it's got big ol' hunks of banana in it.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 10, 2013
While we love the cookie sandwiches and cupcakes, the doughnuts are secretly pretty amazing too. Flavors change daily!
Staff PicksOctober 28, 2014
The all-vegan bakery dishes out a cinnamon-flavored donut with apples dipped in a cider flavored glaze ($3.95). Read more
Gizmo PunkAugust 6, 2012
The chocolate chip cookies are probably the best GF chocolate chip cookies in existence. Definitely get a glass of whole milk!
Serious EatsSeptember 8, 2011
Best Baked Doughnuts: They're tiny, picture-perfect creatures packed in a pink box, with flavors such as a chocolate-y cookie crunch, vanilla sprinkle, a gooey caramel, and the classic cinnamon-sugar. Read more
ShahDecember 6, 2014
Pretty much the best place ever. Donuts? Amazing. Banana bread? Amazing. Cinnamon rolls? Amazing. It's all great AND allergen friendly.
DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014
The dense donuts from this lower Manhattan bakery are vegan and gluten free, but they certainly don’t taste it. One bite and you’ll be hooked; flavors change daily.
BirdsNestOrgJune 9, 2015
Brownies and red-velvet cupcakes are by far the most popular! Gluten-free and soy-free bakery! Read more
Christy CampbellMarch 22, 2016
Got the mocha cookie donut, and it was dope, although liked my friend's thin mint better! You really can't go wrong here.
Fee OJuly 13, 2015
They have cupcake tops..all vegan and gluten free for those who have restricted diets. Pumpkin madelines, cookies...
Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 22, 2012
Erin McKenna's BabyCakes offers guiltless, vegan, gluten- and sugar-free delights. Don't miss the brownie cupcakes with mint frosting. Day-old items go for half price. - Green Guide Editor
PureWowMay 5, 2015
Powdered-Sugar Blueberry at Erin McKenna's Bakery: These little guys are vegan and gluten-free (but you’d never be able to tell the difference).
Birds Nest FoundationJune 10, 2015
Brownies and red-velvet cupcakes are by far the most popular! All goods are gluten-free and soy-free!
BUST MagazineDecember 5, 2011
BEST vegan and gluten-free bakery in NYC. Try a uniquely flavored cupcake, such as their chocolate banana (chock full of banana chunks!) or brownie mocha.
SammiesIamNovember 27, 2014
Best vegan cupcakes ever. Make sure to keep the cupcake in the fridge or the icing will melt.
CassidyAugust 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
donuts and breads are the best - cakes can sometimes be a bit dry.
Klines KornerMay 21, 2017
The Mint Icing on the Mint Brownie is awesome the Brownie itself is like a dry chocolate cupcake theres nothing "brownie" about it
allisonSeptember 6, 2014
Fabulously beautiful and tasty vegan and gluten free cupcakes.
Cupcake CrusadersNovember 27, 2012
Their cupcakes just aren't for us. It's great that they offer gluten free, vegan, and wheat free cupcakes, but we couldn't even finish one.
New York HabitatNovember 3, 2011
Where else can you get delicious vegan treats? Chow down on a cupcake or cookie sandwich here or get their cookbook and make your own!
Michelle WilesSeptember 19, 2016
Donuts are thick and moist (in a good way) 😅
Institute for Integrative NutritionFebruary 5, 2013
"NYC’s very popular vegan bakery. Indulge in a gluten free cupcake or slice of cake, sweetened with agave, guilt free!"
Townley GirlAugust 3, 2011
Gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free & dairy-free! But is it delicious? Yes! Try their perfectly adorable doughnuts, especially the coconut and classic!
Institute for Integrative NutritionSeptember 18, 2012
NYC’s very popular vegan bakery. Indulge in a gluten free cupcake or slice of cake, sweetened with agave, guilt free!
Eric ShineNovember 10, 2014
Forget the small town allure, I've never had a single bad item! Try the mint brownies, you'll finally believe in magic!
Beth BatesApril 1, 2014
The toasties are really good and a bit less sweet than the cupcakes--I especially like the apple cran flavor!
The Corcoran GroupApril 27, 2010
Everyone talks about their cupcakes but what we go for are the Cookie Sandwiches. We'd recommend the Chocolate Chip with vanilla filling. These treats are gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free & dairy-free!
LisaMarch 12, 2016
Chocolate brownie cupcake with mint was the best cupcake I've ever had. Period.
emilyFebruary 10, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the cupcakes but come back for their selection of gluten-free, soy-free, agave-sweetened doughnuts.
Amy RobertsonJuly 19, 2019
Vegan cookies that this non-vegan would gladly chow down on
Jess LauSeptember 17, 2016
This is the stuff love is made of. Literally could not stop saying wow with every bite. Goodness...
Justin LintzOctober 21, 2018
I've had cardboard with more moisture in it than some of these baked goods
LesleannJanuary 29, 2012
"Vegan doughnuts from Babycakes rank among our all-around favorites. …flavors: chocolate-y cookie crunch, vanilla sprinkle, a gooey caramel, and classic cinnamon-sugar." - Serious Eats
alex laneMarch 30, 2010
best alt-bakery i've been to <3 keep an eye out for cupcake tops (just the best part!), cookie sandwiches, and buy1get1 day-old cupcakes (still perfectly delicious!)
Ron CabreraSeptember 7, 2015
Can't go wrong with vegan and gluten free baked goods!
Kingsley YoungerApril 8, 2015
Apparently this is a vegan bakery. Their baked goods are rather sweet from what I read.
Mary Z.September 7, 2014
Everything here is great. I can't even call it a guilty please. It's just all delicious

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