Bakery
Vegan and gluten-free bakery offering cakes, cupcakes, brownies, hot drinks and soft serve ice cream. Est. 2017 previously at 152 Brick Ln. NOTE: Online only. Open Wed 12:30-17:00, Thu-Fri 12:00-17:00, Sat 12:00-18:00, Sun 11:30-17:00.
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139 Brick Ln, East London, England, E1 6SB
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76 Reviews
First Review by lauraXsynthesis
DougK
Points +1002
Good vegan cupcakes - Edit
These were tasty but a bit more like a muffin than a cupcake. But for gluten free and vegan, it’s impressive. Note: storefront is closing at the end of March 2024 and they will just be selling online after that time.
Read morePros: Large selection
Cons: I want gluten in my vegan cupcakes ha ha
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flocitygirl
Points +2166
Great cakes, but... - Edit
All their cakes are amazing but the rainbow cake has always been my favourite. The chocolate & red velvet cake is not bad either. Other flavours available will depend on the day: I had a delicious caramel & coconut cake once but never saw it again.
Read moreTheir cupcakes are more photogenic than they're good. They're not bad but a bit disappointing in my opinion, especially compared to the cakes. They also sell "brookies" (when it's not out of stock) and they're the perfect choice if you don't know what to choose between a brownie and a cookie!
BUT... After going there many times (as you can tell), I have been disappointed lately because the size of the cake will depend on who's behind the counter. We used to have huge portions before, and lately it became tiny (for the same price, of course)! Maybe we were lucky before, but when there is only a slice of cake left and it's almost the end of the day, and they cut it into two slices... I found it a bit frustrating, considering they're not exactly cheap. We never went back since.
Pros: Rainbow cake, Brookie (mix of brownie & cookie), 100% free from dairy, egg and gluten
Cons: Inconsistent portions, Closed on Monday/Tuesday
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minty
Points +177
Decadent full-on layer cakes - Edit
I don't think it'd be possible to leave disappointed, unless they were sold out.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-17
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darrenb
Points +1678
Simply superb - Edit
Updated review.
Read moreBack again. This place is so lovely. Cake portions are massive. I'm rarely beaten by cake but had to take some home in a doggy bag.
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Super cafe with fab choice of cakes and cupcakes - all vegan and gluten free. So spoilt for choice. My daughter was in heaven. Cakes were delicious. Staff very friendly. And there was a lovely dog who was very chilled with the kids.
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-29
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +3570
VIDA - Edit
I received a lovely warm welcome on arrival from a little girl who clearly is a natural born seller! She told me about the cupcakes (supervised by the adult staff) and I chose the lemon flavour to takeaway. It is a gluten free bakery too, so personally I found the sponge a little dense as someone who doesn’t avoid gluten. The icing was nice and lemony, but a tad too sweet for me.
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framtid
Points +1501
had super high expectations - Edit
after everything I’ve heard but didn’t liked the cake that much unfortunately. we bought two different pieces and nah - just wasn’t it
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-13
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corinna.happy.vegan
Points +793
Amazing! - Edit
the red velvet cupcake was super great! 🌱
Read morePros: friendly staff
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KiwiLimette
Points +1406
Lovely place! - Edit
We happened to stay in an Airbnb right across right across this lovely bakery and had breakfast there on our very first morning.
Read moreEverything is vegan and gluten free so perfect for me and my gluten free friend! We had an Americano, which was really good, and two cupcakes: chocolate and cookies 'n cream. Even though, they were very sweet and we had preferred a cream cheese topping instead of buttercream, we enjoyed our breakfast with the cutest dog joining us on the bench🥰.
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svenjakarina
Points +309
cute little bakery - Edit
I loved it! The interior was cute and the food tasted amazing. I had a peanut butter brownie and the rainbow cake.
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matt.chatterley
Points +217
Epic rainbow cake - Edit
The rainbow cake looks like it might disappoint but certainly does not - one of the best vegan cakes and gluten free too!
Read morePros: Lots of choice of cakes, Gluten feee too, Very reasonably priced
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ChloeChristine
Points +1451
Brilliant cakes 🎂 - Edit
We had the rainbow 🌈 cake and a red velvet cake here and thought both were delicious! I would definitely recommend this place and will be back to try more options next time I’m in the area.
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lizzienicholls123
Points +1083
Lovely Bakery - Edit
I had to try the iconic rainbow cake and it did not disappoint. Staff are very knowledgeable about allergies - only one row of cakes contains nuts. I have seen lots of other reviews mentioning about the texture being dry (as all cakes are gluten free), this isn’t something I noticed at all - the cake was delicious! The coffee is also amazing. A must visit if you’re in east london.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-28
Pros: Amazing range of tasty cakes, Great Coffee, Cute cafe with lots of friendly dogs.
Cons: No Oat Milk - Just Soya, Coconut and Hazelnut
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bridgetN
Points +231
Coffee and cake - Edit
Lovely cafe in the brick lane area of London. Really good coffee and cake options.
Read morePros: Great choice of cakes , Delicious coffee
Cons: No oat milk
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sianemily_
Points +404
Beautiful - Edit
I had a coffee and a cookie which were both amazing - I could notice the lack of gluten in the texture but the flavour more than made up for it, I think if I didn’t know it was gf I wouldn’t have actually noticed. The interior of the store is gorgeous, I could have sat in there all day. My niece is vegan & gf and I can’t wait to bring her here! Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
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ItsHappyCow
Points +882
Good cakes - Edit
I would give it 4.5*. We liked the cakes, as they were tasty and good sized portions are served. People who are celiac will love it, as everything is gluten free. However, I feel the lack of gluten does affect a bit the mouthfeel.
Read morePros: Tasty cakes, Good portions
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soydumplings
Points +1624
Such great cakes - Edit
Was so impressed with the choice of cupcakes and cakes at VIDA bakery. We got the lemon drizzle and red velvet which were both so fluffy and tasty - can't believe that they are both vegan and gluten free!!
Read moreThe interior is great, the staff were lovely and the location was perfect.
Only problem was there was a lack of drinks, no iced coffee or tea like the menu said.
Pros: Great vegan cakes, Lots of choice , Lovely staff
Cons: Lack of drinks
celine_yourgreenblog
The beverage next to the cupcake really looks like tea
Read moresoydumplings
@celine_yourgreenblog it was the only tea available out of all the choices - which was multiple different teas
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OlgaJaworska
Points +36
Where bathroom? - Edit
Interesting and cute looking desserts, nice interior, but the fact that the bathroom was closed for customers was bizarre. I recommend to address this problem immediately.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-27
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·X·
Points +22955
VIDA Bakery - 3.5 - Edit
I really want to love VIDA Bakery but I really don't like gluten-free, unfortunately. VIDA's gluten-free baked goods are better than most other options, but just not for me. I love the atmosphere and the pretty rainbow cakes.
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tpuryear
Points +37
AMAZING - Edit
We ordered three different cakes from Vida Bakery for an event - all the guests, not just the vegans and coeliacs, ALL the guests raved about how delicious the cakes were. And they didn't crumble instantly with the first bite which tends to happen with GF and VG cakes. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: coeliac friendly too
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Veridelish
Points +729
Amazing place - Edit
Too bad it was almost all sold out when I visited but what was left was delicious!
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rozaz
Points +38
delish - Edit
delicious vegan cakes, will definitely be back
Read morePros: wide choice, pretty interior, the owner has a cute dog
Cons: sells out fast
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The-Angry-Vegan
Points +98
Gorgeous Brownie - Edit
Really nice and clean with nice atmosphere, all the cakes look great! We had a coffee and a peanut butter brownie. Really nice and not over expensive as some places can be in this area. We will visit again for sure!
Read morePros: All of the cakes and vegan , All of the cakes are gluten free, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Nothing
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tomasz_s
Points +496
Instant sweetness - Edit
Lovely, friendly place in Brick Lane. All cakes and cupcakes are vegan AND gluten free, so 4 stars automatically. I tried a Notella cake which was a real treat, but a bit too sweet for my taste.
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VeronicaAntinori
Points +18
Insanely good! - Edit
Went today for the first time with my partner and we absolutely loved it! We recommend the salted caramel muffin and the rainbow cake 😍
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Lots of options, Pet friendly
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LaraLemons
Points +1714
My eyes are too big for my tummy! - Edit
I always buy way too many cakes when here. But they are really rather great!
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christinamarie731
Points +79
Amazing custom cakes!! - Edit
I ordered a custom cake for my birthday and it was PERFECT! My non-vegan friends couldn’t believe that it was vegan, let alone gluten free! It was absolutely gorgeous and tasted even better than it looked.
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LizzieMitchell
Points +6
Best Gluten Free & Vegan Cakes! - Edit
As someone who has been gluten and dairy free for years, I've become used to missing out on nice treats. But then I stumbled across Vida, and I was so surprised to find somewhere I could actually eat! They had a selection of tiered cakes, cookies and cupcakes. I chose one of each and they were all delicious! Probably the best gluten free treats I've ever had. They kept in the fridge for about 4 days as well, and were just as nice after that long.
Read moreThe lady who served me was lovely and friendly. It was a great experience and if I lived closer I would definitely be going on a regular basis!
Pros: Good Location, DELICIOUS CAKES - best I've had! , Lots of choice
Cons: Slightly expensive
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