Sometimes an idea comes from an absence in the marketplace. That’s the impetus behind opening All Roads Vegan Bakery in Lake Hopatcong. After traveling far and wide, the owners found very few vegan options in their surrounding area. So they decided to create their own business to fill the void.
All Roads Vegan Bakery occupies a 1,400-square foot space. “The idea has been in the works for years, but we really made the move once we found the perfect space,” says owner Abagail Kirat; she owns the spot along with her mother, Elizabeth Curtis, who lives in nearby Sparta.
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The cafe area can seat 9 guests inside, along with two sets of tables and chairs on their front patio. “The space is clean, simple, and welcoming,” Abagail says. For instance, the interior boasts lots of plants and pops of color.
Everything at All Roads Vegan Bakery is 100% plant based; free of all dairy products, meat, eggs, and honey. (However, keep in mind they are not a nut-free facility.) In fact, even the milks and syrups are 100% vegan.
The bakery specializes in sweet desserts such as cupcakes, cookies, donuts, cake pops, and muffins in classic flavors. In particular, their most popular item is the gluten-free blueberry crumble. But Abagail’s favorite treat is the gluten-free chipwich. Speaking of gluten-free, just about half of their bakery case is full of gluten-free items daily. (But cross contamination is a possibility, as they bake all items in the same kitchen.)
The desserts are made fresh daily onsite by Maggie Frank, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. This includes cakes like their sprinkle cake and flower cake. Meanwhile, their naked cake has more cake and less icing; this 6-inch, three-layer cake is lightly frosted and filled with a buttercream of choice. In addition, they offer a 6-inch, three-layer cactus cake adorned with a succulent garden.
Don’t Forget Something to Drink
All Roads Vegan Bakery also offers a full coffee and espresso bar with plant-based milks. Their menu features options such as an iced matcha latte in an All Roads glass. The coffee shop offerings are what actually appeal to many locals. Surprisingly, most customers are actually not vegans, just people looking for a new spot to grab coffee.
Future plans include hosting small events like birthday parties and paint-your-own succulent parties.
Visit All Roads Vegan Bakery at 694 15 South in Lake Hopatcong. Look for them online to learn more.
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