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Bywater Bakery

Bakery, Vegan Cakes & King Cake

4.3food Outstanding for vegans

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Top tips

Try the tofu scramble served over grits for breakfast.
Good to know: Bagels may not be made during king cake season, so check availability before making a special trip for them.

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Ask about the rotating vegan baked goods; reviewers especially recommend the sweet potato bread and pecan cookie.
For a special occasion, arrange a vegan cake and confirm the design and pickup details directly with the bakery.
Weekend visits around 11 a.m. may coincide with live music outside; seating is outdoors.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tofu scramble, king cake and cake.

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Also chocolate cake, cookie, sweet potato bread, cupcake, pastry and scone.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, affordable and lively atmosphere.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere, fast service and generous portions.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Breakfast, brunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
Cards and mobile pay

About

Bywater Bakery is a casual Bywater cafe and bakery known for New Orleans king cakes, with vegan cake flavors available for pre-order and rotating vegan pastries. Reviews highlight tofu scramble over grits for breakfast, friendly counter service, and outdoor seating with occasional weekend music; custom cake orders have drawn both enthusiastic praise and some reports of design or pickup mix-ups.