Jessica Norton 
Allergy-friendly bakeries at the Jersey Shore provide safe and delicious options for those with dietary restrictions, without compromising flavor and fun. Many shore towns have bakeries specializing in gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan treats. Some are fully dedicated allergen-free kitchens, while others provide clearly labeled options to keep cross-contamination risks low. From colorful cupcakes to ice cream treats and cookies, the variety of safe desserts grows every season. Read on to learn more about allergy-friendly bakeries at the Jersey Shore.
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Broad Street Dough Co. | 1861 NJ-35 Unit 103, Wall
Broad Street Dough Co. has a wide array of doughnut options for dietary restrictions, including Kosher, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Its “vlugen doughnuts” are vegan (non-dairy) and gluten-free. The best part about Broad Street Dough Co.’s menu is that each doughnut creation is labeled with V or GF, noting whether or not it can be made gluten-free, vegan, or both. A JSG fave is the “Nantucket”, which is caramel + sea salt on a vanilla doughnut, made to be “vlugen.”
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Fable Creamery Vegan Ice Cream + Confections | 14 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Fable Creamery is a vegan ice cream and confection shop that makes ice cream, ice cream cakes, chocolate confections, and cookies. Everything in the shop is 100% vegan and gluten-free. The Fable team doesn’t use soy, artificial colors or flavors, gums, preservatives, or vegetable oils in any of its products.
Kizbee’s Kitchen | 734 West White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor + 611 East 8th Street, Ocean City (summer only)
Kizbee’s Kitchen is a dedicated gluten-free bakery with vegan and soy-free options. Kizbee’s proves that gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, and allergen-friendly desserts don’t have to be blan. From cookies and cakes to pies and quiches, it’s hard to tell that Kizbee’s goodies are made with allergy-safe ingredients. Kizbee’s Kitchen also has a seasonal location open in Ocean City with gluten-free and vegan options conveniently located just a few blocks from the beach and downtown shops.
Main Street Donuts | 705 Main Street, Belmar
Main Street Donuts makes handmade classic and specialty doughnuts with gluten-free and vegan options. It’s gluten-free and vegan menu includes local favorites like the “Boss-ton Creme” and the “Blueberry Danish.” Main Street Donut orders can be placed online or in-person. JSG pro tip: Pick up a MSD doughnut + coffee in the morning on the way to the beach in Belmar… *chefs kiss*
No Whey Bake Shop | 6473 US-9, Howell
No Whey Bake Shop is the ultimate safe space for those with food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities. All of the products are made without milk, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, eggs, shellfish, or sesame. The shop is also vegan and kosher, and avoids using any artificial colors or flavors. No Whey sells seasonal treats — like chocolate bunnies for Easter and heart-shaped chocolate boxes for Valentine’s Day — that are normally impossible to find without allergens. The store + bake shop is open Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 5PM and Fridays from 9AM to 4PM, plus online orders can be made 24/7 and shipping is available.
Papa Ganache | 217 East Main Street, Manasquan
Papa Ganache is a bakery specializing in gluten-free and vegan baked goods such as cupcakes, croissants, and cakes. Its vegan and gluten-free treats are produced in a dedicated kitchen, so there is no worry of cross-contamination during the baking process. All of the products are cholesterol-free with no trans fats, and its menu is completely plant-based, which means no animal products of any kind are ever used. Beyond the sweet treats, Papa Ganache also has delicious vegan and gluten-free meal options, like lasagna, penne vodka, and stromboli.
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