11 Must-Visit Vegan-Friendly Bakeries in Tokyo
I love a good bakery. There's something uniquely comforting and joyful about that aroma of warm bread, the beautiful array of pastries.
But for vegans, finding a vegan bakery could be difficult, even in a big city like Tokyo.
To help you satisfy your cravings, I've put together a big list of vegan-friendly bakeries in Tokyo. From traditional Japanese mochi to soy cream filled croissants, you'll be spoiled for choice if you know where to look.
This guide focuses on bakeries only. For cakes and desserts, check out this guide to find the best vegan desserts in Tokyo or check out our main Tokyo Vegan Guide.
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Universal Bakes
This fully vegan bakery has two locations (one near Shimo-Kitazawa, and one near Setagaya-Daita), each with a impressive selection of baked goods that will tempt you to try one of everything. Their curry buns are a classic and satisfying choice, and the red bean-filled buns offer a taste of Japanese bakery staples for vegans. For something extra, they have French toast served on a mini iron skillet. Do keep in mind that you may be required to buy a drink if you want to dine in. Their wide selection makes it a must-visit for any vegan in Tokyo.
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Te Cor Gentil
Te Cor Gentil (address) is a popular and incredibly photogenic 100% vegan bakery that's close to Roppongi and Tokyo Tower. They excel at creating items that are often hard to find as vegan versions in Tokyo, such as flaky croissants and delicious red bean butter buns. The bakery itself is quite charming, and there's some outdoor seating available if you want to eat the baked goods right away. Their consistently high quality and unique offerings makes them a top recommendation from me.
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The Little Bakery Tokyo
Located in the bustling Harajuku area, The Little Bakery (address) is incredibly crowded and popular. While not fully vegan, they consistently offer a selection of vegan doughnuts with flavours that change regularly. Their bread-y options like baguettes may not be very exciting, but the doughnuts are definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Because of how busy this bakery cafe is, getting your doughnut for takeaway to enjoy in a quieter nearby alleyway is a good strategy.
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Wa No Kashi Meguri
A true vegan gem, Wa No Kashi Meguri (address) specialises in traditional Japanese baked goods and sweets, all vegan and often gluten-free. Here you can find items like dorayaki (sweet pancakes with red bean filling) and daifuku mochi. They focus on using natural sweeteners, which means the taste may be a bit less sweet than what you'd expect, but still tasty nonetheless. Also, many items have a short shelf life of just one or two days as they don't use preservatives.
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OVGO Baker
OVGO Baker is an American-style vegan bakery, offering a range of cookies, muffins, scones, banana bread and more. I really enjoy their snickerdoodle and matcha coconut cookies. The texture is crunchy on the outside with a chewy interior. They often have seasonal specials as well. They have 4 locations across Tokyo, as well as a number of other locations stocking their cookies all over Japan (I've once bought a cookie in Osaka near Umeda station at Pathfinder Coffee).
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Alaska Zwei
While primarily a cafe with dine-in service (their vegan plates are amazing!), Alaska Zwei (address) also offers a selection of baked goods created by Universal Bakes which we mentioned earlier in this guide. This means you can enjoy their tasty focaccia, muffins, and other breads. It’s a great option if you're near the Meguro river and fancy a meal alongside some quality vegan baked items. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming.
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Oscar Wilde
This fully vegan doughnut shop in Roppongi is a must-visit for vegans with a sweet tooth. Oscar Wilde (address) offers an exciting range, from classic glazed to a creative red bean paste vegan butter doughnut. The doughnuts are crafted with whole grain flour, resulting in a satisfyingly chewy and fluffy texture. They also feature monthly seasonal specials, keeping the menu fresh and interesting.
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VENUTS
This VENUTS location (address), often associated with the Whyte vegan hair salon, is a stylish spot in Harajuku. They specialise in baked (not fried) doughnuts made with plant-based ingredients like organic soy milk and rice oil. As the doughnuts are baked, they have more of a cake-y, bread-y texture. You'll find around ten doughnut flavours, including caramel banana, matcha and triple strawberry, as well as seasonal flavours. (Note: VENUTS also has another standalone location in Yoga, Setagaya).
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Morethan Bakery
Located in The Knot Hotel in Shinjuku near the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Morethan Bakery (address) is a fantastic find for vegans. While they offer about 50% of vegan baked goods daily (marked with a 'Sunday Vegan' sticker), they go completely vegan every Sunday in collaboration with Universal Bakes. You can expect to find pain au chocolat, muffins, banana bread and more.
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Pain de BRUN
A wonderful 100% vegan neighbourhood bakery located a short walk from Kugayama Station (About 20 minutes on train from Shibuya). Pain de BRUN (address) offers a great variety of breads, from single-serving buns and baguettes to larger loaves like "shoku-pan" (Japanese milk bread), as well as more deli style burgers like BBQ tofu burger and curry scrambled tofu burger. They are committed to using natural yeast and avoiding refined sugars and salts.
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Maison Landemaine
Maison Landemaine is a French bakery chain with several branches in Tokyo. It's important to note that it's not fully vegan, but they do offer clearly labeled vegan items. The vegan selection can vary, but look out for their vegan croissants and especially their vegan melon pan, which is a soft brioche-style bun with a crispy cookie crust that's hard to find elsewhere.