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    Toluca Bakery

    4.7 (253 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Vegan, Gluten-Free
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Quintin E.

    Everything is vegan. Everything is delicious. Everything is made with love, quality and care. Tucked away in a small plaza lot on the corner of Riverside Drive/Camarillo Street on the west side of Toluca Lake, bordering North Hollywood this true hidden gem some of the world's best desserts, goodies and items. Showing you that all baked goods can be incredibly delicious, rich and enjoyable with all plant-based awesomeness. Gluten-free friendly as well. Parking lot is small, but this place is massive in energy. Check them out on Instagram (they're on Facebook as well, but not active there). Incredible reels, posts and info on all their offering on IG and here. Conchas are 10/10!! Stay tuned for yummy pics :) Open 7:30 am almost everyday (9am on Sundays only) until 7:30 pm on Mondays as well as Wednesday through Saturday. Closed by 5:30pm on Sundays and Tuesdays only.

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    Jill P.

    What a gem. A vegan and gluten free gem. So many delicious baked options you will want to have one of everything. My good friends recommended this place and I needed some dessert for a gathering later - all vegan folk! They have a ton - conchas, turnovers, danishes, muffins, cookies, etc etc. I got a couple of items, a vegan chocolate babka roll, and an apple tart. Affordable for a treat and the service was helpful when my brain exploded - the bakers in the back gave me a warm greeting too! I saw they have tamales, so I got one of each to share: beans with green sauce, beans with red sauce, vegan cheese with jalapeños, and jackfruit with red sauce. Inside is small with no seating but that's ok - it's clean, well stocked, and smells so tasty! Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!

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    Laura B.

    Love this little Vegan bakery! Everything is wonderful from cherry pie to conchas you cannot go wrong! And wonderful Holiday gift boxes! They also have gluten free baked goods as well! Family owned and operated always helpful, friendly service as they serve the wonderful selection of baked goods that they proudly make in shop!

    I promise you the vegan items went faster than the non vegan baked goods
    Denise A.

    We threw a charity event at my company that required vegan options and Toluca is the best place to get a variety of yummy treats! I promise you the vegan baked goods went faster than the non vegan options that my coworkers brought Anytime my friends drive by I beg them to stop and get me cookies or conchas because I don't live in the area but I promise it's worth it

    Cherry pie

    Tiramisu was not good. It tastes like artificial pecan flavor. It's nothing like Tiramisu.The cookies were not good. They were gluten free. The cookie was dense and heavy. The flavor was not recognizable.I've been gluten free for many years and I threw these in the trash. I also tried the apple pie. The filling was already sweet .The thick sugar on top was excessive. It was sickening sweet. Two bite was enough without the sugar. On a positive note they looked nice.

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    Jen V.

    They made my cake dreams come true. We ordered their tres leches with strawberries and each slice was perfectly executed. I highly recommend this bakery.

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    Brettney P.

    I never should have gone here! I think to myself, yet my regrets are fleeting as I bite into the crisp flakey crust of the vegan gluten free guava (MF'ING GUAVA!!!) empanada. The crust juxtaposed a beautiful garnet colored smooth perfectly sweetened and flavored jelly of guava. These never make it home and to say I'm addicted is an understatement! The first step is to admit you have a problem, and each time I enter this place my spending here has only increased! My addiction started innocently enough as I drove by this place countless times. Then it escalated to well let's try one of their treats on my first encounter and I ended up buying two things the cornerstone culprit of my addiction the gf guava empanada and a concha. The next visit 2 gf guava empanadas and 2 of the savory empanadas! Now the third visit another gf guava empanada, a jackfruit tamale, and a slice of the gf gransito tres leches cake as I'm now plotting a birthday cake! I am in tears I can't stop and I'm weeping with joy at my what now seems weekly habit of acquiring a gf guava empanadas at one of the best brick and mortar vegan bakeries! The gentleman running the front is great with answering my questions and there's way too much to try out here as they have a pillowy soft brioche bread )that I'm avoiding eye contact with) and even challah bread loafs! There's cookies, tarts, and various varieties of the savory treats too! There's just so much to try and I don't think there's a Toluca Bakery Anonymous group yet so...it looks like I'm going to keep this addiction. LOL

    Mary B.

    I'm vegan and needed a cake for my birthday. Browsed a lot and contacted a couple places, Toluca Bakery was the most responsive, helpful and with good prices. My tiramisu cake was ready when they said it would, looked great and everyone at my party liked it!

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    Michael D.

    I stumbled upon this incredible bakery while waiting for my cheeseburger from Jack's Burger stand out front. I grabbed a box of random pastries and absolutley loved each one. It wasn't until my next visit that I realized it's a Vegan bakery! Honestly, I couldn't even tell the difference! Delicious pastries and fantastic service. Highly recommend!!

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    Rocky B.

    Love this place! It's an all vegan Mexican bakery and I'm here for it! The have have a big selection of pan...my favorite is and has always has been is the piggy so I always get one of those. And no trip is complete without getting some fresh homemade tamales. Verdes are my absolute fav. This place is so good and authentic that my Tia's were surprised when I told them it's all vegan. Great, friendly service and a convenient parking lot to boot.

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    Very delicious desserts. Cakes, bread and cookies. Would recommend everything. Owners are very nice and helpful

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    Best Mexican bakery ever. So many great cookies and pastries--kids love the conchas of course

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    Excellent Bakery always come here for gluten-free and vegan treats for the friends and family also great for those with low sugar

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    Best cherry tart/pie, brownies, cookies. Very friendly, clean, convenient. Highly recommend

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    Ask the Community - Toluca Bakery

    Is the price the same for vegan and gluten-free items?

    Hi Chris , the vegan and gluten free section is more expensive than just the vegan section. Depending on what you get could be $1-3 difference

    Any gluten free pastries?

    Yes, they have a whole dedicated area to gluten-free pastries. My fiancé is gluten-free and vegan and he had tons of options.

    Do you have roscas?

    They do. They have an Instagram page that shows their different pastries.

    Do you have champurrado?

    Sorry we don’t serve champurrado

    Do you have items that would be safe for a peanut allergy?

    Do they make dairy-free birthday cakes?

    Yes! This is an entirely vegan bakery.

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    I have had this spot saved for a while and could finally make the drive. Grabbed lunch for my homie…read moreand I but since I was super hungry and excited, I only got 2 pictures; sorry yelp! The cashier was super patient and helpful which I appreciate a ton! The location is on the corner of a lil strip of businesses so a few parking spots which makes a difference. Inside was a small setup but again super cute Here's what we got: 1. The Smokey (10/10) - it's banging! I really wanted to try it specifically because the onion-jalapeño jam got me stuck... and it did not disappoint! 2. The brisket breakfast burrito (9/10) - I asked them to cut both in half since I was gonna share with someone in the streets haha I love burritos, I love vegan breakfast burritos so nom nom nom! 3. Speculoos brownie (10/10) - it's super El Niño so the brownie was hot and ready by the time I landed so it was gooey and delish af I will definitely be back when I can push out to HP to grab refrigerated meets and cheezes! Please come support a vegan business!!

    Best of the best…read more Maciel's is a Highland Park gem located on of course York Blvd - this Plant-Based Butcher Shop has been voted one of the best places to eat in Los Angeles and rightfully so. Whether you're vegan (like me), vegetarian or flex (like a lot of the world) this is a spot you should definitely try at least once or at least thrice. Impressive sides, soups, salads, sandwiches (both hot and cold), "meats" and "cheeses"... Not to mention desserts and breakfast items. Love the French Toast!! But that Reuben is a 10/10 and my guilty pleasure. And the meats are plant-based, loaded with flavor and true culinary flare. Maciel herself as well as this eatery combines passions for cuisine, health, nutrition and care all in one in this often thriving vegan-friendly area in Greater Los Angeles. Catch them also at big gathering such as the annual Vegan Street Fair in North Hollywood, Coachella Music and Arts Festival, and Open daily from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, closed on Mondays. Some parking in their lot, but street recommend if the lot is full on the corner of Aldama St/York Blvd. Gender-neutral restrooms. And open to all.

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