Gluten-free bakeries in London

Gluten-free bakeries in London

You're mistaken if you think that a gluten-free diet means you have to miss out on sweet treats like cookies, cakes, and brownies. London has plenty of specialist gluten-free bakeries and bakeries that offer ranges of gluten-free products where you can get your fix of sweet bakes and fresh bread. Whatever type of baked goods you're looking for, we can help you find a gluten-free version. This is our guide to gluten-free bakeries in London.

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  1. Gluten-free bakeries in London
    1. Glutopia Cake Boutique – Showstopping artisan cakes
    2. The Polka Dot Bakery – Inclusive treats at the market
    3. Arapina Bakery – Gluten-free in South London
    4. Romeo's Sugar Free Bakery – Baking and brunch
    5. Prestige Patisserie – Award-winning artisan bakers
    6. Libby's – Modern inclusive baking
    7. Lola's Bakery – Vibrant café and bakery
    8. Knead a Little Love – Family-run doughnut shop
    9. Primrose Bakery – Bakes for everybody
    10. Ma Ma Boutique Bakery – Artisan and organic
    11. Klear Labs – Inventive and healthy baking
    12. Ruby's of London – Enticing allergen-free cakes
    13. Paul Rhodes Bakery – Top independent bakery
    14. Vida Bakery – Colourful dessert destination
    15. The Free From Bakehouse – Gluten-free in Borough Market
    16. The Hummingbird Bakery – The place for cupcakes
    17. Manna Dew – Award-winning baking

Gluten-free bakeries in London

Glutopia Cake Boutique

Showstopping artisan cakes

When you need a gluten-free cake for a special occasion, check out Glutopia Cake Boutique. This artisan bakery in Kingston specialises in celebration cakes made without dairy, gluten, or eggs. You can order a bespoke cake here, including wedding cakes. Freshly-made cakes, cookies, and brownies are also available here every day.

The Polka Dot Bakery

Inclusive treats at the market

Head to Old Spitalfields Market to find The Polka Dot Bakery. This colourful and casual market stall sells brownies, cookies, and cakes that are all vegan and gluten-free. There are exciting flavour combos like raspberry and white chocolate and cherry and almond. Munch on your favourite whilst you browse the market stalls.

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Gluten-free in South London

Arapina Bakery is a destination for vegan and gluten-free bakes. There are two contemporary cafés in South London as well as a weekly market stall. You can order celebration cakes here, as well as find varied baked goods including cookies, samosas, and pastries. In the cafés you can also order gluten-free food like soups, salads, and pancakes. 

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Romeo's Sugar Free Bakery

Baking and brunch

Behind a discreet shop front in Islington you'll find Romeo's Sugar Free Bakery. This friendly bakery has a rustic style and specialises in bakes that are sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Visit for brunch at weekends, pick up treats any day, or have something sweet delivered to you anywhere in London. There are various tempting options like carrot cake and zingy lemon cheesecake.

Prestige Patisserie

Award-winning artisan bakers

Tottenham's Prestige Patisserie is an award-winning place to buy sweet and savoury bakes. You'll find cakes, pastries, brownies, cookies, sausage rolls, and quiche among the options. Buy something to take away or sit in the leafy bakery to savour a snack with a hot drink. This place isn't exclusively gluten-free but it has a range of gluten-free and vegan products. Bespoke cakes are also available.

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Modern inclusive baking

Libby's began life as a pop-up and is now a thriving bakery with two locations. The speciality at these modern spots is baking without gluten, intended to be inclusive. Pastries, croissants, buns, and cakes are all sold here, with gluten-free bread available at weekends. Buy a treat to have at home or enjoy on-site with a coffee.

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Lola's Bakery

Vibrant café and bakery

Visit Lola's Bakery in West Hampstead for free-from baked goods. Natural and organic products are made here that are all free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. You'll see cookies, mini cheesecakes, and cakes at the counter. In the café, the menu includes pastries, pancakes, and sandwiches, and afternoon tea is also available.

Knead a Little Love

Family-run doughnut shop

Knead a Little Love offers a constantly-changing line of vegan doughnuts in exciting seasonal flavours, with everything made in-house. Other bakes are available too, including tarts, cookies, and breads made without gluten. You can stop here for a treat and a smoothie or coffee. The venue is bright and contemporary with an eye-catching colourful floor.

Primrose Bakery

Bakes for everybody

Primrose Bakery is a cute and modern spot that has attracted some celebrity clientele. Here you can enjoy carefully-prepared cakes with a hot drink or buy something to take home. Cupcakes, slices, and celebration cakes are the speciality here and there are a variety of gluten-free choices available, as well as vegan options.

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Ma Ma Boutique Bakery

Artisan and organic

Located in Chiswick, Ma Ma Boutique Bakery is a family-run bakery specialising in artisan baking. Everything is gluten-free, made from whole grain flours and no additives. The bakery is modern and full of light. Stop here for a snack or buy something to take home. You'll find a wide range of products including fresh breads, sweet and savoury pastries, cakes, and cookies.

Klear Labs

Inventive and healthy baking

West London bakery Klear Labs take an innovative and modern approach. These bakes are free from gluten and sugar, and are low-carb and organic, designed to be kind to your body. It offsets its carbon emissions too. This minimalist bakery offers a variety of breads as well as cookies, cheese scones, and pumpkin pie. 

Ruby's of London

Enticing allergen-free cakes

Head to Greenwich to get a celebration cake from Ruby's of London. This place specialises in allergen-free baking. Everything is vegan but you can get products that are also gluten-free. You can order custom cakes for special occasions or choose from the in-store range. Cupcakes, brownies, and doughnuts in inspiring flavours are also available.

Paul Rhodes Bakery

Top independent bakery

Leading independent business Paul Rhodes Bakery supplies top London restaurants as well as individual customers. You'll find a big choice of bread, cakes, and pastries, including a line of wheat-free options. Buy something to take home or sit in the modern rustic bakery, which has window seats. Coffee, sandwiches, and seasonal baked treats are available.

Vida Bakery

Colourful dessert destination

Brick Lane's Vida Bakery is a cute and colourful destination for desserts. This bakery and counter service café serves bakes that are vegan and gluten-free. Go for cake, cookies, or brownies and enjoy in the cosy space with a hot drink. Vegan soft serve with unlimited toppings is also on offer here.

The Free From Bakehouse

Gluten-free in Borough Market

At Borough Market you can buy gluten-free baked goods from The Free From Bakehouse. All of these products are freshly-baked in Battersea. Everything is vegan and gluten-free, and whilst there are some savoury breads and scones, the focus is on tempting sweet treats. Expect cakes, biscuits, blondies and brownies, as well as indulgent rocky road.

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The place for cupcakes

The Hummingbird Bakery is the place to go in London for American-style cupcakes. The stores look slick and modern and there are plenty of sweet treats to try. It's especially well-known for its Red Velvet cakes. There are various collections to explore, including a selection of gluten-free cupcakes and celebration cakes.

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    11 Frying Pan Alley, Tower Hamlets/City of London
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    47 Old Brompton Road, Kensington
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    133 Portobello Road, Notting Hill
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    40 Buckingham Palace Road
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    39 Saint John's Wood High Street, Hampstead
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Manna Dew

Award-winning baking

Manna Dew offers award-winning allergen-friendly bakes. Have them delivered to your door or pop into the site in Battersea. These inclusive products are made without gluten, plus there are options without soya, refined sugar, nuts, and dairy. The interior is sleek and modern, and here you'll find a varied selection of bread, cakes, and pastries.

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