For me, the most challenging part about going vegan was never the meat or the dairy, per se. Instead, it has always been the lure of desserts…and I know I’m not the only one.
A while back, I shared a post on where to find vegan cupcakes and other non-dairy alternatives in Hong Kong. This post will focus more on desserts such as cakes, cookies, muffins, donuts, and even French toast. Keep in mind that some of these brands do not have physical stores; however, their online order forms will be linked below along with some basic information about their goods and where you may find them!
1. Bake to Basics
Pandan cupcake from Kei Kei’s vegan dessert buffet
Founded by Keikei (who lives the double-life of a baker and hardcore trainer at Lights Out HK), Bake to Basics is a company that sells a dynamic range of fully vegan cakes and desserts. Among many of the basic staples such as brownies and banana bread, this also includes the Hong Kong style Pandan Cake, Oreo-filled chocolate chip cookies, and recently, the Bubble Tea Cupcake which you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. Not only are her creations beautiful (with their marble swirls and what not), they are entirely vegan, refined sugar free, and low in glycemic index, too! Gluten free options are also available upon request—making them guilt-free, delicious, and available to everyone.
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2. Raw Bean Bites
Recognized for her picture-perfect creations, Raw Bean Bites offers dozens of vegan donuts—ranging from the size of a thumb to that of a palm. These donuts are either raw or baked—both equally as delicious! Likely to sell out after a minute of Xaviera’s arrival at any event, these donuts are the perfect addition to any meal or can even serve as a meal themselves. My favourites are definitely the Passion Fruit Glaze and the Vegan Coconut Caramel Glazed, but taste any of them and you’re likely to find yourself purchasing another one…or two…or more…
For whatever reason, vegan donuts have rarely been introduced to the vegan scene in Hong Kong, but if you’re looking for a delectable choice of plant-based, sugar-free, dairy-free, organic guilt-free donuts, then you can find Raw Bean Bites’ products in Ap Lei Chau or online by emailing rawbeanbites@gmail.com or sending a DM to @rawbeanbites on Instagram.
3. Mayse Artisan Bakery
Mayse is typically known for their Latvian and Northern European style sourdough bread and pizza, but one of my favourite items that they sell is without a doubt their vegan chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are soft with a bit of crunch and sweet with a bit of salt—the perfect combination of everything you never knew you wanted or needed in a cookie. They also sell muffins (carrot cinnamon, banana, etc) which are not too sweet yet still delicious.
Mayse has a store in Tai Mei Tuk Tsuen, but they also tend to appear at most events related to veganism, consciousness, sustainability, and healthy food (i.e. the annual Conscious Festival, Veggie World HK, and several events hosted by the wonderful Social Vegan HK.) You can also order their products online, or order and collect them at Confusion Plant Based Kitchen.
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4. The Unique Peace
With occasional pop-ups at Live Zero, The Unique Peace sells vegan desserts made in Hong Kong, with gluten-free options available. Their products can be purchased online.
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5. The Vege Lab
Donut from The Vege Lab
All of The Vege Lab’s products are dairy and egg free and made in Hong Kong! Their pastry selection ranges from cakes to tarts to cookies, and all are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. They also offer custom vegan catering for weddings, private events, birthday parties, and private and corporate events. You can order online or find them on their social media accounts linked below.
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6. Suphia’s functional foods
Run under the belief that organic food is necessary to sustain a healthy lifestyle, Suphia (who is the sweetest lady, by the way) started Suphia’s Functional Foods to provide customers with a boost of wholesome energy. She uses only raw ingredients and all her products are packaged in beautiful eco-friendly wrapping paper. She is constantly releasing new flavours, but some of the products I would recommend (as of now) include the Black Sesame & Almond and Raw Cacao Banana Bar. These bars cost $37 HKD each, and you may order them online or find them at the following locations:
Edgar HK
LN Fortunate Coffee (Kwai Chung branch)
The Store
Soup Day
Organic Oasis
Blendit
Club Nine
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7. The Missing Piece Cafe
Previously known as Kosyli Cafe, The Missing Piece is one of my favourite cafes to visit in Sai Ying Pun. Located conveniently near the MTR station, they have a full range of pastries, cakes and muffins on display—many of which are vegan-friendly.
Address: G/F, 35 Eastern Street, Sai Ying Pun, Western District
How to get there: 3-min walk from Exit B2, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station
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8. Jomo Coffee and Cakes
While on the pricier side, JOMO (which stands for “Joy of Missing Out”) will really bring you a slice of joy. They sell homemade cakes and vegan pastries—ranging from salted caramel apple crumble pie to carrot cake to blueberry and cheese tart. This hidden cafe also makes a perfect study spot, as it’s often quiet and peaceful.
Address: Shop D, G/F, Water Street, Sai Ying Pun, Western District
How to get there: 4-min walk from Exit B1, HKU MTR Station
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9. Treehouse ECO
Treehouse Eco had the Hong Kong veggie scene gripped when it first opened doors in September 2019. While their sourdough flats, DIY bowls and veggie burgers are irresistible, so are their desserts on display. They are all raw desserts (meaning they are not baked), and the range includes energy balls, cacao slices, and more.
Address: Shop 1, G/F, The Steps ‧ H Code, 45 Pottinger Street, Central
How to get there: 6-min walk from Exit C, Hong Kong MTR Station
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10. Fresca
A cozy cafe located on Hollywood road, Fresca is known for its fresh, locally sourced salads with a rotation of daily toppings. With the option to take-out or dine-in in their unique dual floor store, they also have a range of muffins and desserts that cater to different dietary requirements!
Address: G/F, 54A Hollywood Road, Soho, Central
How to get there: 8-min walk from Exit E1, Sheung Wan MTR Station
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11. Years
A Japanese-style vegetarian cafe and deli, Years has probably already made an appearance (or several) on you Instagram feed. Known for their tasty collaborations with alternative meats such as Omnipork and Impossible foods, they also offer a selection of vegan desserts and beverages.
Address: Shop 1, G/F, Fuk Lung Building,191-199 Fuk Wah Street, Sham Shui Po
How to get there: 3-min walk from Exit D2, Sham Shui Po MTR Station
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12. Lucy Coffee and Food
Chocolate avocado brownie with Happy Cow ice cream
Located in Kennedy Town, Infiniti C is a tiny cafe that specializes in gluten-free food and specialty coffee. Many of their dishes also happen to be vegan—ranging from Fruit Yogurt and Pudding to Pea Tofu Salad to Avocado Toast with Tomato Salsa (making a great place for vegan brunch in Hong Kong)—but I must admit that the highlight of this restaurant is undoubtedly their dessert. In particular, their Homemade Avocado Brownie with Vegan Happy Ice Cream (pictured right) is absolutely irresistible.
Address: Shop 6, The Hudson, 40 Forbes Street, Kennedy Town, Western District
How to get there: 2-min walk from Exit C, Kennedy Town MTR Station
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14. MANA!
Hong Kong’s most iconic vegetarian restaurant, MANA!’s wraps (which also happen to qualify as an vegan cheap eat!) are known to be irresistible. However, their Kinda cookie is not something you can miss out on when visiting this plant-based heaven.
Address & Directions:
8 Tai On Terrace, Poho, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong; 8-min walk from Exit A1, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station
8-10 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; 1-min walk from Exit F, Admiralty MTR Station
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15. Pop Vegan
POP vegan is a vegan western restaurant located in the heart of HK’s SOHO district. Serving a wide range of vegan cuisine, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, all their food is dairy-free, egg-free, meat-free, allium-free (onion, garlic, leeks, etc.), and vegan.
Address: 1/F, 28 Elgin Street, SOHO, Central
How to get there: 13-min walk from Exit D2, Central MTR Station
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16. Confusion Plant-Based Kitchen
From Mexican food such as tacos and quesadillas, to Japanese food such as soba noodles and yams, to Western food such as burgers and fries, to my favourite desserts such as chocolate crepes and lava caves, Confusion has it all.
Address: G/F, 103 Jervois St, Sheung Wan
How to get there: Exit A2, Sheung Wan MTR Station
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For a full review of Confusion Plant-Based Kitchen, click here.
17. Loving Hut
Loving Hut is a global vegan chain with a special focus on different cuisine depending on the location. In the Hong Kong branch, not only do they sell egg tarts and other traditional veganised snacks, they also have a range of cakes and pastries on display.
Address & Directions:
Shop G242-245, Amoy Plaza II, 77 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kowloon Bay (Exit A, Kowloon Bay MTR Station)
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18. Sweet Pea Cafe
Signature Vegan Chocolate Cake from Sweetpea Cafe
Keenly aware of the general public’s misconception of gluten free baked goods being overly dense, bland and not tasty, Sweetpea’s mission is to prove that gluten-free cakes and pastries and breads can easily be much better than anything else. Free from any artificial flavourings and additives, their cakes are perfect for your conscious-eating life style. They also offer a wide range of dairy-free, vegan, paleo and even Keto options to suit pretty much any kind of diet.
Address: G/F, 4 Shin Hing Street, Central
How to get there: 7-min walk from Exit E1, Sheung Wan MTR Station
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19. Veggie SF
Chocolate molten lava cake from Veggie SF
VeggieSF is a vegetarian restaurant with a quirky American 50's styled interior. They serve a large variety of vegan and vegetarian food that is all MSG-free. Some highlights from their menu includes their Peking Wrap, I Am Fabulous Burger, Oakland Breeze Vietnamese Rice Noodles, and of course, their desserts. These are suitable for both individuals and sharing and includes chocolate molten lava cake (pictured left), banana nut cake with ice cream, and green tea ice cream to name a few!
Address: 10/F, 11 Stanley Street, Central
How to get there: 3-min walk from Exit D2, Central MTR Station
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20. The Cakery
The Cakery can be found situated in two of Hong Kong's most popular districts: Central and Causeway Bay—with a recent opening in IFC CitySuper! This company believes in the philosophy that "you are what you eat", so they provide a range of cupcakes that are both healthy and enjoyable. All of their cupcakes are gluten free, refined sugar free, and they offer a total of six vegan options. My personal favourite is the apple crumble one, because it has just the perfect amount of sweetness, and the warm cinnamon apple filling makes it extra palatable and unique.
Locations:
Landmark Shop 303, Landmark
Lee Garden Shop 124, Lee Garden Two
City'Super ifc Mall Shop 1041-1049, 1/F, ifc Mall, 8 Finance St, Central
City'Super Time Square Times Square Basement 1, Causeway Bay
21. Green Common/Kind Kitchen
The food at Kind Kitchen covers a multitude of cuisines and offers an interplay between Eastern and Western flavours. As a restaurant concept by Green Monday, this is the first restaurant to introduce a menu that showcases the vast amount of ways that the vegan-based pork, Omnipork, can be enjoyed. However, it’s hard to beat their Just Scramble French toast (pictured on the right.) They also have Daiya cheezecakes and other desserts offered in the Green Common next door!
Address: Shop 1, 1/F, Nan Fung Place,173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
How to get there: 2-min walk from Exit E3, Sheung Wan MTR Station
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Read my full review of Kind Kitchen here!
22. LN Fortunate Coffee
You won't be able to find anything similar to the vegan food offered in LN Fortunate Coffee in Hong Kong. They have the most common Hong Kong snacks such as egg waffles and satay, they have comfort foods such as hotdogs and burgers, they have warm food such as soup noodles and curry rice, and they have desserts ranging from matcha cupcakes to egg-less waffles! LN Fortunate Coffee takes gold in the category of innovation, and I don't think I've ever tasted anything at this restaurant that wasn't enjoyable.
Address: G/F, Altro, 118 Second Street, Sai Ying Pun, Western District
How to get there: 3-min walk from Exit B2, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station
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23. VEDA
Fig Cheesecake from VEDA
VEDA celebrates Eastern and Western cultures and ingredients, bringing them together into a menu that is meant to be shared. They serve comfort vegetarian food with the philosophy of always using noble products and treating them with passion and care. Their dishes are not centred around the "without"; rather they are focused on the "with"—food with flavour, with texture, with creativity, with thought.
Address: 2 Arbuthnot Road, Central
How to get there: 7-min walk from Exit D2, Central MTR Station
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24. INFINITI C BY OCTOBER
Royal Blue Rose Cake from Infiniti C by October
Similar to Infiniti C, Infiniti C by October serves up delicious, healthy food catering to different dietary needs and preferences. They have several cakes that are vegan, gluten-free, and even keto—including the Royal Blue Rose Cake pictured on the right.
Address: Shop A, G/F, Western Street 38 King's Hill, Western District
How to get there: 4-min walk from Exit B2, Sai Ying Pun MTR Station
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25. Bake Your Own
If you’re looking for a more immersive vegan cake-eating experience, then Bake Your Own is for you! Their classes are flexible, and all the guidance you need to create the perfect (vegan) cake is handed to you on a tablet. The whole process reminds me of a scene out of Masterchef, as you’re scrambling to obtain all the needed ingredients in time to make sure everything’s perfect. Bear in mind, however, that the instructions (at least when I visited) are offered only in Chinese.
Address: 8/F, OLIV, 15 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay
How to get there: 2-min walk from Exit A, Causeway Bay MTR Station
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