Remember the days when the only baked treats available were full of processed white flour and artificial colorings and those looking for cleaner options had to try their hand in the kitchen or go without? Well Hong Kong has certainly changed! Today a large number of outfits cater to the health conscious party planner looking for something delicious that is a little more guilt-free and most can work with any dietary restriction you (or the little ones) may have. Below, Green Queen has put together the definitive list of bakeries that will deliver organic, paleo, gluten-free, processed/refined sugar free, dairy-free, egg-free and/or vegan cakes, cupcakes and more– right to your door!
Menu Selection: Cakes, cupcakes, tarts, and cheesecakes. They also have a catering menu of canapes and small mains.
Healthy Options: They use organic ingredients where possible and many items are made using organic coconut sugar. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
Green Queen Loves: Sweetpea Patisserie’s menu takes its inspiration from French and Japanese desserts and includes an incredibly large selection of options and flavors including seasonal options such as passion fruit chiffon with rhubarb cupcakes and kabocha (japanese pumpkin) cheesecake.
Ordia via email or phone. Orders for cupcakes should be placed two days in advance, orders for cakes require at least four days.
Menu Selection: Cupcakes, cakes, cheesecake, breads, bars and cookies.
Healthy Options: All items are vegan plus sugar free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free options are available.
Green Queen Loves: Tete A Tete is 100% vegan so no risk of egg or dairy contamination in their production kitchen.
Order via Facebook and email, lead times vary.
June 2016 Update: The Cake Minstrel has closed down.
Menu Selection: Cookies, cupcakes, cakes and a line of raw vegan bites, plus a full range of bakery products such as breads and burgers buns.
Healthy Options: Everything is gluten-free and they also offer vegan, dairy-free and paleo friendly options. Organic ingredients are used when possible. Choice Healthy Foods also makes a point of using fruit and vegetable derived food colorings.
Green Queen Loves: All items are made in a 100% gluten-free kitchen- ideal for those who are nursing a serious gluten free lifestyle. Plus, they offer a one stop solution children’s party package with includes both mains and desserts for the busiest of mummies.
Order via email and at least three days in advance.
Menu Selection: Cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, dessert cups and tarts.
Healthy Options: Baking Maniac uses organic ingredients where possible and they cater for gluten-free and egg-free requests.
Green Queen Loves: The ideal choice for corporate events and elaborate birthday cakes. Everything is fully customizable and Baking Maniac’s designs are nothing short of gorgeous- including hand painted fondant toppers and cake recreations of absolutely anything you can dream of. Did we mention that founder and baker Ankrish is in his teens and that he donates a portion of every sale to charity? Swoon! This kid is the real deal!
Order via their website or Facebook page, lead times vary.
August 2017 Update: Niche has closed down in Hong Kong.
Menu Selection: Cupcakes and cakes.
Healthy Options: Ingredients are always organic and they can bake gluten-free, refined sugar-free, vegan and nut-free options for you too.
Green Queen Loves: Niche proffers a bevy of delightful and unique East meets West cupcake flavors such as pandan cupcake with vanilla buttercream and childhood nostalgia inducing delights such as banana cupcake with dulce de leche malteser cream cheese frosting. Yum!
Order via email, at least three days in advance; larger orders and cakes may take longer.
Menu Selection: Cupcakes, macarons, cakes, cookies, brownies, as well as catering menus for children’s parties and corporate events.
Healthy Options: All cupcakes are available in gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free varieties.
Green Queen Loves: Sweet Secrets offers an express order option for the procrastinators among us which allows for next day delivery! So convenient!
Order via email, phone or at one of their two shops (G/F 35 Graham Street, Central and G/F 28B Canal Rd., Causeway Bay). They require at least a day for express orders and two days for regular ones.
Menu Selection: Cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and cookies.
Healthy Options: They use hormone-free eggs and organic flour. Gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and nut-free options are available.
Green Queen Loves: Founded by a trained graphic designer turned baker, Blissful Frostings produces edible works of art- their designs are truly impressive!
Order via email or through their Facebook page, lead times vary.
September 2017 Update: The Cake Minstrel has closed down.
Menu Selection: Cakes, cupcakes, breads, muffins, donuts and profiteroles.
Healthy Options: All items are made in a certified gluten-free facility. Dairy-free items are also available and some items are made with coconut sugar.
Green Queen Loves: The Cake Minstrel creates hard-to-find gluten-free items such as profiteroles and donuts for those looking for something different.
Photo Credits: Sweetpea Patisserie, Tete A Tete, Baking Maniac, Niche and Blissful Frostings.