Vegan Divas
“Many noted that Vegan Divas desserts were lighter and less sugary compared to traditionally prepared sweets.”
“The layers of cake, mousse, and ganache are sooooo delicious and it is only 200 calories so no guilt/no need to share!”
“The flavor and textures are spot on, nothing is too sweet, and the items are all pure decadence.”
Vegan Divas
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Really good for the number of calories. Not too sweet. It is $1.50 for each mini doughnut. The apple muffin was bland. But the mini raspberry and coconut doughnuts were really good! I had 6!
After trying some great vegan sweets from the likes of The Cinnamon Snail and Terri, I was slowly getting swayed into believing that vegan sweets could be just as good as the full sugary, buttery deliciously unhealthy versions. Unfortunately, that perception took a big step back with the few things I tried here.
It looks like the Baked Doughnuts are the thing to get here. But you shouldn't get them, because they are terrible. I tried the Chocolate Icing one ($3), and even with the chocolate on top, it was completely tasteless. It was of a sponge-like consistency, and I don't think it should even be classified as a doughnut. I think they should instead call it a "Baked Bland Sponge Cake With A Hole In The Middle".
I gave up after two bites and tried the other thing I got, the Low Cal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie (also a rip off at $3). I should have seen the "Low Cal" as a red flag and avoided it, but I always love anything peanut butter and I figured it couldn't be too bad. Boy was I wrong – I gave up on this one after just one bite. It was so incredibly hard that it took some effort to bite a piece off. I could also barely taste any peanut butter.
Do yourself a favor and go for the gloriously non-vegan versions of doughnuts at Doughnut Plant or any other place in the city for better doughnuts and pastries.
I was shocked at how good these donuts were. Vegan imitations have a tendency to taste funny to me, but these were delicious. They don't have the same consistency as a normal donut; they're more delicate, moist and spongy. But in a good way. A melt-in-your-mouth way.
I had 4 mini donuts: chocolate, cinnamon sugar, toasted coconut, and a limited time chocolate/coconut. Oh man, they were just little drops of heaven. And what I especially loved about them was they had just the right amount of sweet and didn't give me a sugar rush. My friend loved his chocolate cupcake and toasted coconut donut as well.
The UES is not exactly my stomping ground, but I'll make a point to come here whenever I find myself back in the hood.
3.5 STARS
Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts – The donut is very moist and the chocolate on the top really helps add flavor to the donut. The donut almost tastes like a moist chocolate chip cookie. Not bad for a vegan donut.
I came here because I happened to be in the neighborhood for an event and will eventually need to find a vegan baker for my wedding.
The staff member was helpful with letting me know what price range their cakes fell, what kind of cakes they had to offer, and how far in advance they recommend ordering a wedding cake. but when I tried asking her if they did vegan buttercream she seemed to think I was talking about vegan cream cheese frosting and didn't seem to know what buttercream even was.. which was kind of concerning.
I bought a piece of chocolate cake for $6 and a coconut doughnut for $3 to try. The cake was alright, but not amazing, and the pricing was in line with a normal bakery (like Martha's, or just about any bakery in the same neighborhood). There were two kinds of frosting on it. I really only liked the thicker one that had the consistency of buttercream, but didn't quite have the taste, the other one was gooey and too sweet for me (despite being dark chocolate). The doughnut was kind of expensive and smaller than a normal doughnut, but it was amazing. It was fluffy and moist and delicious. However, it reminded me a bit more of cake than of a really good dense homemade doughnut.
I'd be happier if they had normal bakery cookies, and more options in general.
If you're not vegan or not in a health-conscious or morally- conscious diet, this may not be a good choice if you are seeking sugary traditional baked goods. If you are open-minded or vegan or health-conscious, this place is fine. Also, as others have mentioned, prices may be of concern… Though the price on your health and state of mind will counterbalance.
I love what this place stands to achieve and the shop's cute appearance, but if I were a dessert-aholic for flavor and texture's sake, the goals and decor would not be enough to keep me chewing.
The cake is only mediocre, even from a health conscious vegan perspective. Healthy chocolate vegan cake is pretty simple if you ask me… However, the 'mousse' on the cake is fabulous- as long as you don't mind soy. Also, they use a ton of nuts, so allergen concerned folks may be deterred in that sense.
The cookies leave something to be desired, unless…. Your mantra while eating them is: I need to be healthy but need something like a cookie. Except… The macaroons, coconut, that is. I found those to be quite satisfying!
Also, great for a nondairy latte with almond milk!
I support their efforts, but I will steer clear of cookies, brownies and the bottom of the chocolate cake. Raw, tarts, coconut-based (like the pear tart!) and lattes- good!
Wish I could say I tried it and it was good but I stood there waiting for someone to come to the front of the store but there was no one there. It was open and no one was working? It has come to my attention that business owners no longer care about their business.
I think this place is pretty cute, has a decent selection and is reasonably priced. I tried the Banana Chocolate Muffin today which is also gluten-free in addition to being vegan. Honestly, it was OK. The texture was good and I like the sweetness, but honestly I thought the chocolate was a little overpowering. I LOVE me some chocolate so that's saying something. I thought it could have used a little more banana flavor.
It's a little out of the way for me so I can't say if I'd ever go back on purpose but I'd definitely try something else if I'm ever in the area.