A state of disaster has now been declared for Melbourne, but we can all still support our local vegan cake and sweet treats makers if and when we can.
Small businesses are facing another six weeks of lockdown laws, and they can only offer takeaway, contactless pick-up and home delivery options to their customers. It’s a scary time for small businesses. However, we can still show our vegan makers support and give them our patronage so they can keep their doors open.
Also, our loved ones can still celebrate their birthdays while under lockdown with a bespoke vegan cake delivery or a box of their favourite vegan sweet treats. Melbourne has a long list of makers so here is Melbourne’s ‘Sweet 16’ to choose from.
Show your support, support your local vegan businesses and bring a smile to a loved one’s face during this time of staying at home. Just make sure you’re observing local lockdown laws, including staying within the distance you can travel and wear a mask if you venture out for a pick-up.
Yes, we can all make it through this time together. Let’s go local, first!
Houghnuts
Houghnuts makes guilt-free baked doughnuts that are vegan, gluten-fee, and refined sugar free. Buy a mixed six-pack or two and have them delivered so you can create s bespoke vegan doughnut cake tower.
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The best kind of delivery is a Houghnuts delivery. Have you ordered some yet?
Island Wholefoods
On the coast, the 100% plant-based Island Wholefoods will still be open for take-away and deliveries for Phillip Island and neighbouring areas only. Choose from their house-made raw treats, and partner your order with a tub of their “hot hot hot hot” chocolate powder for home.
Julia Grueskin
Julia is a vegan personal chef, vegan cake maker and caterer. Currently, Julia is making vegan cake to order, especially for birthdays for Melburnians who are in lockdown. Contact Julia to discuss what she can cook for you and delivery options.
Love & Laak Vegan Bakehouse
Love & Laak is a homemade vegan cake maker that can help you with your elaborate vegan cake order. Love & Laak is 100% cruelty Free and does not use additives or artificial flavours. Gluten-free and refined sugar free vegan cakes are available. DM Love & Laak for inquiries.
Mister Nice Guy’s Bakeshop
Melbourne’s first vegan bakeshop is still open for those who need a vegan cake or treat during lockdown. Mister Nice Guy’s specialises in vegan, kosher, sugar and gluten free baked goods as well as fresh deli sandwiches. You can order and takeaway or arrange a delivery. Check out their delivery routes here.
OMG Decadent Donuts North East Melbourne
If you need another doughnut option that’s vegan, gluten-free and made to order, then check out the classic range and funky flavours at OMG. During this time of lockdown, OMG will be delivering to most parts of Melbourne. Check out their Facebook page for delivery areas and times.
Peach Cloud Baking Co
Peach Cloud Baking is a one-girl show, making vegan cake made to order. There’s even a delectable range of other baked goods like chocolate marshmallow cookies, peanut butter caramel shortbread bars and choc almond biscotti. Check out their Facebook page to learn more.
Polly Pop Patisserie
Poly Pop Patisserie is an artisan vegan patisserie producing “never before seen contemporary and luxurious plant-based creations”. Imagine the vegan cake possibilities! Some of the treats include macarons, slices and tarts. Polly Pop is delivery all over Melbourne on Thursdays and Fridays so you need to place your orders via Eat Appy.
Power Plant Café
Due to lockdown, Power Plant Café is taking orders online for your powered needs. This includes vegan cake orders, cupcakes, afternoon tea boxes, sweet grazing boxes and macarons. So, head to their online shop for a sweet choice of options.
Smith & Deli
If you’re in the inner city, you can place your vegan coffee and cake order with Smith & Deli. They also have a serious range of sandwiches, too. Options may change daily, but you may find croissants, hazelnut cake, or filled doughnuts. You can order vegan cake, too. You can either pick up or organise a delivery.
Soulpod Foods
Soulpod Foods is an oasis for vegans in the outer east of Melbourne. They’re here, they’re open and they’re ready to take your order for coffee and sweet things (plus brunch and lunch, of course). You can order via Uber eats, Skip and arrange contactless pick up. Soulpod Fods stocks house-made sweet treats and pastries, plus a selection of baked goods.
The Compassionate Kitchen
The Compassionate Kitchen is your ultimate stop for premium, indulgent vegan cake and desserts. They specialise in vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and raw desserts. You can drool over the choices at their online shop including cakes, cheesecakes, cookies and slices. You’ll love their Chocolate Lovers Box. Just remember The Compassionate Kitchen needs a minimum of four days’ notice on cake orders.
The Cruelty Free Shop
I’ve included The Cruelty Free Shop for those of you who are bored want to make something at home yourself. The Cruelty Free Shop stocks a lovely range of vegan cake mixes. Think cookie dough, caramel fudge brownie mix, chocolate mud cake, pancake and waffle mix and apple muffin mix. The Cruelty Free Shop can also help you with baking supplies like egg replacer. Yes, you can order online.
The Vegan Club
This plant-based café in Carlton North is creating delectable vegan dessert boxes including cookies, cupcakes and muffins. The Vegan Club has free contactless delivery to your home, to most suburbs. Choose from a small box of eight pieces or large box of 12 pieces. Order online and confirm if they can deliver to you. Delivery dates are specified in the order form.
TidBitCakes
This is a vegan bakery and cafe in Richmond specialising in raw and baked cakes as well as sandwiches. TidBit Cakes also make bespoke vegan occasion cake made to order. You can even send someone you love one of their ‘iso buys’; a macaron box or even a ‘cake mail’ box to anywhere in Australia. You can be assured that TidBit Cakes are allergy friendly, 100% egg, dairy and animal product free as well gluten free products.
Vegan Shack
Vegan Shack is making ‘click and collect’ vegan cake, not to mention DIY and pantry boxes. Some of the baked vegan goodness on offer includes chocolate croissants, apple cinnamon scrolls, aero bars and gluten-free apple pie. Vegan Shack is in Richmond so you need to observe the current lockdown laws. Vegan Shack also has a delivery area on Saturdays, if your home lies in the designated area. Check out their website to learn more.
