Flying Apron: For vegans, this popular fully plant-based bakery in West Seattle is like walking into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory: Everything in the pastry case is edible. Shown: the blueberry crumble muffin and cinnamon roll (with cream cheese frosting served on the side). 4709 California Ave SW; (206) 442-1115.
Lazy Cow: It may not look like much upon entry, but this sleepy vegan bakery in Fremont has some of the best baked goods in the city. They offer a signature croissant each month, which is always outstanding. Shown: the black sesame cream croissant and apple crumb cake. There is also a full chalkboard menu of savory breakfast and lunch items, as well as cocktails. 3418 Fremont Ave N; (206) 922-3706.
Cinnamon Works: This Pike Place Market vegan-friendly bakery has been a mainstay since 1983. There are lots of vegan goodies to choose from, including cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones and quick breads, but their vegan chocolate chip cookies (as big as your face!) are considered even better than the original version they offer. 1536 Pike Pl; (206) 583-0085.
Macrina: It shouldn’t be surprising that this celebrated Seattle stalwart turns out some of the best vegan pastries in the city, but it’s still always a nice treat to see so many plant-based options in their case. Shown: a pumpkin scone and Mrs. D’s vegan chocolate cookie. Multiple locations (shown: Capitol Hill); 746 19th Ave E; (206) 328-7573.
Piroshki on 3rd: With several vegan piroshki on the menu, like the Seattle Dog and potato rosemary, the breakfast scramble (shown), with Just Egg, Beyond spicy sausage, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes, is one of the most popular. In addition to their namesake piroshki, there are also some vegan sweet treats, such as sticky buns and cakes. 710 3rd Ave; (206) 322-2820.
Flora Bakehouse: From focaccia to breakfast sandwiches, the Flora Bakehouse has something for every early morning or midday vegan craving, but it’s perhaps best known for its famous cinnamon rolls, popularized by its sibling Cafe Flora. The seasonal pumpkin whoopie pies, however, are also a standout. 1511 S Lucile St; (206) 762-0418.
Bake Shop: Not only is this one of the cooler Queen Anne spots to pop into for breakfast, lunch, or even wine and dessert, they are pretty vegan friendly to boot. The roasted veggie toast (shown), topped with seasonal veggies, spicy cashew sauce and dill, is a favorite with vegans and non-vegas alike, as is their miso buckwheat cookies and Yukon gold potato cinnamon rolls . And if you can get your hands on a slice of chocolate tahini cake, do it! 221 1st Ave W #100; (206) 922-3667.
Whole Foods: Don’t discount Whole Foods when it comes to bakeries. The mega-grocer has its own in-house bakery, which turns out lots of vegan baked goods, from croissants and doughnuts, to brownies, cookies and pies. Multiple locations (shown: Westlake); 2210 Westlake Ave; (206) 621-9700.