Vegan doughnuts have evolved from the plain old jam-filled offering – here are the best vegan doughnuts in London…
Let’s face it, no other sweet treat can fill a void quite like a doughnut. And while the old fashioned ring doughnuts and sugar-coated jam offerings are great, we’re talking a gut-bustlingly delicious and equally awe-inspiring doughnut that looks as great as it tastes. Here are our top five best Vegan doughnuts in London…
1) Doughnut time
Who: Since heading overseas from the land down under, Doughnut Time have quickly garnered a cult following for their OTT doughnut creations that show the proof really is in the pudding. Not only do they look super instagrammable, but they taste totally delicious too! Doughnut Time constantly produces new doughnuts, with new flavours every week – often news or celebrity-inspired.
Which: Ice ice bae bae – Vanilla buttercream, vegan cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chips.
Where: Multiple locations – check them out here
2) Crosstown
Who: Crosstown are a London doughnut bakery who roll all their dough by hand and make all their jams, compotes, fillings, glazes and toppings in-house, fresh every day. They have a dedicated vegan doughnut store in Marylebone, as well as vegan offerings at their other stores. Their menu is packed with a range of delicious offerings that taste as good as they look, making them one of the best places for vegan doughnuts in London!
Which: Summer in a ‘nut – Vegan sourdough filled with a strawberry and Gusbourne’s vintage rosé compote, topped with homemade strawberry glaze and finished with vanilla bean crumble and a signature chocolate cross.
Where: Multiple locations – check them out here
3) Ruby’s of London
Who: Ruby’s of London are a vegan bakery specialising in wheat, gluten & sugar-free products. They have a stall at Greenwich Market every Saturday and Sunday, but if you can’t wait for the weekend to try some of the best Vegan Doughnuts in London, you can also order online. Each doughnut is handmade using only the finest ingredients and still packed with the passion and love Ruby used when she first started the business.
Which: Chocolate Drizzle – A vanilla doughnut with a hint of cinnamon dipped in melted 70% dark organic chocolate and topped with a melted white chocolate drizzle. The use of dark chocolate gives this cake a rich and indulgent flavour without being too sweet.
Where: Greenwich Market every Saturday and Sunday, or order online.
4) Borough 22
Who: Borough 22 was born back in 2011 by Ryan Panchoo when his wife and children began suffering with gluten and dairy intolerances. In 2014 he created a recipe for gluten free, then dairy, egg and soya free doughnuts making them some of the best vegan doughnuts in London. From cookie doughnuts to crumble custard doughnuts to a classic cinnamon sugared doughnut, you’ll be spoilt for choice. They oven bake them in small batches for independent cafes and coffee shops across London and ship to Selfridges London, Birmingham and Manchester too – that’s a whole lot of doughnuts!
Which: After 8 – A peppermint infused chocolate doughnut topped with a peppermint glaze and dark chocolate ganache
Where: Multiple locations – check them out here
5) Happy Donuts
Who: Happy Donuts was launched back in 2016 and since then has gained a reputation for those looking for a devilishly good sweet treat in the West End. Nestled in a quirky shop in Portobello Road, each doughnut is made by hand and added fruit ingredients such as raspberries or strawberries are locally sourced from Portobello Road Market. There is a whole range to pick from including some of the best Vegan Doughnuts in London – (you can thank us later.)
Which: No-Tella – A signature doughnut stuffed with roasted hazelnut ganache, decorated with Valrhona Cocoa chocolate icing and dark chocolate shavings.
Where: 254 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 1LL
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