This guide highlights the best vegan desserts in Asheville, from dedicated vegan establishments to local favorites offering excellent plant-based options.
Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or simply seeking a delicious treat, Asheville’s local gems have something to satisfy your sweet tooth. For those looking for non-vegan options as well, be sure to check out our comprehensive article on Asheville bakeries.
Vegan Desserts In Asheville
Vegan cafe and juice bar in Asheville
Pulp & Sprout, a dedicated vegan restaurant in North Asheville, is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Their vegan dessert options include everything from classic chocolate chip cookies and rotating pies to decadent chocolate truffles and muffins.
A personal favorite is their millionaire shortbread, a beautiful and delicious treat made with chickpea flour, tahini caramel, and house-made chocolate.
Beyond their pastry case, Pulp & Sprout also offers custom-ordered vegan cheesecakes and pies. Just be sure to give them at least 48 hours for custom cake orders!
Vegan cafe and juice bar in Asheville
For the best start to your morning, head to Vortex Doughnuts in South Slope! It’s our absolute favorite doughnut shop in Asheville, and you’ll be thrilled to know that most of their doughnuts are vegan and incredibly delicious.
Vortex makes it easy: instead of labeling vegan options, they clearly mark which doughnuts are not vegan (NV). They also offer several gluten-sensitive doughnut options.
You’ll find both yeast and cake doughnuts at Vortex, with a rotating selection of flavors. You can typically count on favorites like vanilla, the signature Vortex (cinnamon sugar + chocolate drizzle), and their popular weekend special apple fritters.
Vegan-friendly ice cream shop in Asheville
he Hop is an Asheville ice cream institution, with several locations serving up delicious and unique flavors. They prioritize catering to various dietary needs, offering an impressive array of vegan options!
Their vegan ice cream starts with scratch-made bases like oat milk, pepita milk, hemp milk, almond milk, and banana crème.
You can also load up your scoop with vegan toppings such as sprinkles, homemade fudge, nuts, peanut butter sauce, and Oreos.
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Asheville cake shop with vegan options
Short Street Cakes in West Asheville offers a fantastic selection of vegan cake, including their renowned strawberry short street cake, classic birthday cake, and delightful peaches and cream.
While they have a few vegan options available daily in-store, we recommend ordering in advance.
Asheville bakery gem with vegan options
Old Europe, one of our favorite bakeries in downtown Asheville, is an excellent spot for beautiful desserts and coffee. It’s the perfect place to take a break from your downtown shopping.
While their menu changes, you can always count on delicious vegan desserts. A few highlights include their vegan chocolate chip cookie, vegan sugar cookie, and vegan chocolate cupcake.
Vegan pie in Asheville
Baked Pie Company truly has the best pie in Asheville, and we’re thrilled that they offer vegan pie daily!
While the flavors rotate daily, you can always count on something delicious like a vegan fruit pie or their gluten-free vegan brownie pie.
You can purchase pie by the slice or as a whole pie, and they also accept custom orders with advance notice.
One of our favorite things about Baked Pie Co. is their pie flights! Choose any three slices of pie with your choice of ice cream. While they don’t have vegan ice cream, it’s a great option if you’re dining with non-vegan friends.
Vegan dessert in downtown Asheville
French Broad Chocolate Lounge in downtown Asheville is a fantastic spot to relax and indulge.
While not exclusively vegan, they offer several delightful plant-based desserts and clearly label their vegan options.
Don’t miss their delicious coconut raspberry panna cotta, beautifully topped with a raspberry prosecco gelatin.
They also feature daily vegan ice cream and a tempting chocolate cherry almond cookie. For a rich treat, their cold sipping chocolate is made with organic coconut milk.
