Bakery

Offers some treats free from dairy, eggs, wheat or sugar. Offers vegan rocky road, bakewell tarts, passion fruit cheesecake, chocolate avocado cake, sea salt brownies and more. Located in the Green Market area of Borough Market. Open Wed-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-15:00.


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26 Reviews

First Review by Jayneisastarr

shannen.veryperfect

Points +2299

Raw
11 Sep 2024

Thrilling 💫

We were thrilled when we found this cute little stall at borough market und bought way too much cupcakes in the end 😂

The tasted unbelievable good though and can recommend their treats many times!

ratladcharlie

Points +427

Vegan
18 Mar 2024

Clearly labelled vegan options

A few packaged items available as well as various bakes and slices of cake! We opted for carrot cake wish was delicious

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-18

Pros: Carrot cake

LisaSpykers

Points +7624

Vegan
17 Mar 2024

Loved the vegan selection!

This bakery offers a satisfying selection of vegan treats: cake slices, cheesecake, cookies, and cupcakes. I really enjoyed the bakewell, cookies and cream cake slice, and lemon meringue cupcake.

Would be amazing if they were all vegan given they do it so well!

staceythevegan

Points +550

Vegan
10 Dec 2023

Fudgey brownie

Lovely selection of vegan and gluten free bakes. The brownie was extremely fudgey. It’s a shame it’s not all vegan

Cons: Not all vegan

Tuomito

Points +1378

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

Brilliant

So much choice! Probably about half of their cakes are vegan - and everything is gluten free. We had a salted chocolate brownie and a Bakewell tart. Brownie was the best I’ve had in a very long time, and the tart was also very good (if a little on the crumbly side for my taste). No photos as we ate them too quickly!

We will definitely be back to try more of the range. You can also order large cakes for special occasions.

Pros: Great choice for vegan cake, Friendly stallholders, Everything gluten free!

Cons: Not 100% vegan

HandsOffMyHummus

Points +441

Vegan
17 Jun 2023

Sinfully good vegan treats

Loved that every pastry was clearly labeled for people with food restrictions (vegan, wheat-free, sugar-free, etc.)

mariamc27

Points +1569

Vegan
27 Apr 2023

Did I get the wrong thing?

Was sad that my banana bread was SO dry! Maybe I got the wrong thing😒

apells

Points +200

Vegan
19 Mar 2023

I’d give this place 100 stars if I could

One of my favorite desserts in this world is brownies, and as a vegan finding one that is actually good is very very hard. It’s been years since I’ve found one I loved and today was the day!! Got the sea salt and chocolate brownie and it was to die for!! So so freaking amazing! Didn’t even get a photo because I ate it so fast. Visiting from the states and will be dreaming of these brownies until I visit again one day🥰💗

Pros: These brownies…they are the best

Cons: I live in America

ChloeChristine

Points +1449

Vegan
16 Sep 2022

Good range of vegan options

I tried the coffee and walnut cake from here. It was nice, not dry and pretty delicious. They have a good range of vegan options which are all clearly labelled.

chiaralaregina

Points +186

Vegan
03 Aug 2022

Sweets

Really cute spot in the market with tons of vegan options. I had a lemon cupcake. For my Italian standard was definitely too sweet but it you like sugary dessert give it a try 😊. The owner was really nice as well

FairyTati

Points +135

Vegan
21 Jul 2022

Paradise of vegan treats at Borough Market

Indulge yourself at The Free From Bakehouse! Lots of sweet pies, cakes, cookies... The only problem is to choose yours! I had a cherry pie and pear & pecan cookies.

Pros: 100% vegan, Nice presentation

Mpie

Points +2690

Vegan
14 May 2022

5 stars: all vegan!

I can't rate this 5 stars, however this place is 100% vegan. I had the cheesecake and I loved it. It was not too sweet, it was rich and creamy. They have a big variety of all vegan items. Love it!

Nanna

Points +987

Vegan
20 Apr 2022

Yummy vegan cupcake!

The vegan cupcake was delicious, will definitely return!

CtfuVegan

Points +417

Vegan
28 Feb 2022

Delicious Cakes

Loved especially the cupcakes and the reeses style peanut cups

hello@thefreefrombake

18 Mar 2022

Thank you for visiting our stall, I'm so happy you enjoyed the cupcakes and peanut butter date caramel cups!

Skyzieboo

Points +3372

Vegan
17 Nov 2021

Nightmares

My partner once got the salted caramel and apricot cupcake and disliked it so much it is still a point of comparison 4 years later.

hello@thefreefrombake

20 Jan 2022

Hi Sky, 4 years later for a review - wow! It's still a popular cupcake tho. Over the past 4 years, we have broadened our range of vegan products extensively, with more cupcakes and a range of other bakes too. Next time you're going through Borough do give us another go! Let's put those cupcake nightmares to rest :-)

yumchadong

Points +5400

Vegan
16 Jul 2021

Too sweet & lack of healthier options

Market stall with some vegan items. While its free from many things, it’s certainly not free from sugar. I tried the sea salt dark chocolate brownie and it was loaded with sugar, one of the sweetest I ever tried. Didn’t enjoy it at all. To be fair, I usually don’t eat sweet things so it might be fine for you if you enjoy sugar. Maybe another option would have been better.

Updated from previous review on 2020-12-20

hello@thefreefrombake

20 Jan 2022

Hi, yes, this brownie does have sugar - but it's unrefined Muscovado sugar :). We do have a range of No Cane Sugar bakes where the sweetness is derived from fruit (dried or pureed) which you may prefer, or sweetened with Xylitol, Maple Syrup, Carob, or Coconut Palm Sugar - these are Banana Choc Chip loaf to Peanut Butter Caramel cups, Aprilcot Tahini Granola bars, Banana Flapjacks and Pear & Pecan cookies plus they are all vegan and gluten free too! We hope you'll give them a try.

rjaneruns

Points +458

Vegan
14 Jul 2019

Not all vegan but clearly labeled

Ordered 3 things, the choc cake was a bit dry (and at 3,5 pounds, not too great) cause pre cut slices on a plate. They were good but I would not order any of them again...

Pros: Lots of choice

Cons: A bit pricey, Not passable as non vegan desert

dessertivore

Points +233

Vegan
19 Jun 2019

Great selection!

At least half of the cakes there were vegan, including a cheesecake! Highly recommend the carrot cake! Masala chai cake wasn't so great though- wouldn't recommend that one.

Pros: Lots of vegan cakes, Gluten free, Carrot cake is delicious

Cons: None that I can think of

nwindhauser

Points +418

Vegan
27 Apr 2019

Decadent

I had the lemon meringue cupcake. OMG, best cupcake I've ever eaten! Icing was amazing, very lemony and had a filling as well. I also noticed they had a vegan chocolate cake, a passion fruit cheesecake, some vegan flapjacks and a vegan blueberry muffin

GerardV

Points +17

Vegetarian
17 Apr 2019

Gluten Free and a lot of Vegan options

I am not a vegan yet, but I am so happy when I can have the vegan choice. Tbh the vegan one to me were better than the normal one. Great job.

Layra

Points +720

Vegan
09 Sep 2018

Best vegan cheesecake ever.

The vegan mango cheesecake is simply amazing. Tasty, fresh, creamy... and baked! I have nothing against raw cheesecakes, but this one is a big step above.

najaheya

Points +124

Vegan
16 Aug 2018

Tasty!

Best cupcake I ever tasted. Good information about allergens on the items. Everything is gluten free, but a lot of items have eggs and some cow’s milk.

Pros: Everything is gluten free, Good allergy labeling

Cons: Eggs in a lot of items

coffeebellivia

Points +38

Vegan
22 Mar 2018

Wonderful taste and variety

The vegan options were quite a few and clearly marked. Tried the sea salt brownie, rocky road, passion fruit cheesecake (or pie?), blueberry muffin, and the two vegan cupcakes - lemon meringue and caramel something. All equally fantastic, though the muffin serves more as a hearty snack or sweet lunch, rather than a dessert. Passion fruit cheesecake was by far the favourite in my group, and my non-vegan companions loved the place as much as I did. Atmosphere at the market is great as well, and a fun surprise, as we didn't realise it was a market with lots of cute and interesting stands before we got there. Definitely try this place♡

Pros: Lots of vegan options w/ great variety, Bursting flavours, Nice people

Cons: Can't take card if under £5

LauraMu

Points +1309

Vegan
02 Sep 2017

Limited but tasty vegan range

The Free From Bakehouse is predominantly gluten-free rather than vegan, but the vegan options are easy to find as everything is well-labelled. I had a pear and stem ginger muffin and a salted caramel apricot cupcake. The cupcake was absolutely brilliant! I chose it mostly for the caramelly-ness but it was so so nice, I'm a bit sad I only got one - though ask the servers for a napkin as it is pretty sticky. I also spotted a vegan rocky road, a brownie and a mango coconut cheesecake.

Pros: Awesome cupcake, Products well labelled

Cons: Lack of napkins!, Hopefully more vegan products coming

MariaBorgensgaard

Points +100

Vegan
28 Jun 2016

FANTASTIC TASTE AND A GOOD SELECTION!

Wonderful vegan cakes, cruelty free and it feels like you get awarded instantly taking a bite! I tried the Lemon meringue cupcake and it was heavy, tasty and just how a cupcake should taste.
TRY IT!!!

Pros: amazing taste , delicious cake , several vegan ones

Cons: could have even more if you ask me ;)

Jayneisastarr

Points +290

Vegan
14 May 2015

Free from most things except egg!

The Free from Bakehouse has a few vegan options: a banana and choc-chip loaf, flapjack, rock road, usually one small cupcake and a raisin and rosemary cookie. This is a lot more than they used to have admittedly, however I still find it strange that 80% of their products use eggs. They seem to be much more focused on gluten free and dairy free and I'm surprised that over the years they have only made a few additions to the vegan selection.

If you're at Borough Market it might be worth checking out, but I would not recommend a special trip to this stall.

Pros: Vegan rocky road , Only dessert option at Borough Market

Cons: Limited vegan options, Offerings rarely change




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