SweetArt Bakeshop + Café

Hands down the best Vegan restaurant I have ever had. Everything I get here never misses. Always tastes phenomenal. I always feel good after eating a nice wholesome meal from here. I have a "happy" tummy 😂 but all in all my go to place all the time and so happy she has changed her hours so people can catch more of the cooking and desserts. My favorite cupcakes are the sweet potato and the lemon cupcakes. Just so fresh and good. Favorite thing to eat is the Jamaica Kincaid tacos and the oyster mushroom tacos! The Spicy Chikn Sandwich is great as well. Thank you Sweet Art! I will be back for more! 😋🌻🥰

Wow! That strawberry cupcake icing was the lightest and best icing I’ve ever had.

Sweetart Bakeshop in the Shaw Neighborhood of St. Louis is a funky, unique vibe, blending artistry with amazing vegan treats.

This colorful spot doubles as a functioning art studio, with paintings and writings adorning the walls. It was so busy and we loved the buzz!

The commitment to vegan delights is evident in their offerings, and the gluten-free options, like the strawberry cupcake, chocolate chip cookie, and brownie, is proof of their creativity – you'd never guess they're gluten-free or vegan.

Chef Reine Keis has created a haven for plant-based indulgence since launching SweetArt in 2008, making it a beloved spot in the St. Louis vegan dining scene. Whether you're seeking lunch, brunch, or just a dessert-only experience like us, check out SweetArt Bakeshop.

Non-vegan here that loved everything I had. Great breading on the crispy fried cauliflower and chkn. Hard to tell it wasn’t real chicken. Dessert bar not pictured since I ate it too quickly. Highly recommended at least grabbing some baked goods.

Came here for brunch while visiting St. Louis and my only regret is I can’t eat here every day! Everything, from the sausage biscuit to the Creole potatoes and the caramel roll, were so good. The staff was awesome, vibes amazing and just all round a great vegan spot. Will definitely make the drive from KC in the future 💕

Absolutely delicious food! We had the nachos( which were huge, filling and very tasty) along with cauliflower bites. I would recommend the the maple mustard sauce with those. I tried the buffalo sauce and it was very spicy and I normally don’t say that. Lol! The finale was the sweet potato cupcake!! Omg! That was THE BEST cupcake (vegan or non vegan) that I’ve ever had! Sweet moist and delicious. I ate one and had to go back and get two more to take home with me. It was that good. Great vibe, great service, lots of inspirational quotes all over the walls. I highly recommend!

Y’all! Yall! SweetArt is a weekly treat for me. I always forget to take pictures but everything I’ve had on the menu does NOT disappoint. Today I tried the Maya Angelou with chik’n strips, chickpea curry, kale salad, and their sweet and moist cornbread. For added measure, the raspberry crumble for dessert. Melts in your mouth deliciousness!

The minute I walked in I knew it was an awesome place. This place is amazing for people, I’m so happy I went there!! I got a single taco and fries, both of which were really good and filling! I’m definitely excited to try more of them! It’s also really nice because I have inflammatory arthritis so a lot of processed foods are a risk for me to eat because they have animal products, but this place is vegan so I don’t have to worry. I can eat anything and it won’t hurt me! It’s nice to not have to stress about what to eat. The environment and staff are very friendly and inviting, and I can’t wait to go back there! I loved that it was very leftist as well, it’s always a good thing to know you’re in a safe space :)

Finally got to sample a SweetArt entré!
Though I've had their sweets before, I was never able to try an entree, but that all changed today with the Big Poppa burger. It was delicious and definitely calls for a return visit.

Delightful!
Even the energy when we walked in the door was fantastic.
The Zora Neale Hurston sandwich was loaded with flavor and perfect textures. The cauliflower wings had a fantastic crispy breading and wonderful sauce.
Having Confluence Kombucha on tap makes for a killer drink option, along with Juices by Jess.
I am looking forward to going back ASAP!

Wow this place is amazing!!! Food was so delicious. They are able to make simple ingredients such as beans, rice and kale taste so good and interesting. I’ve had the best dressed kale in my life and it made me want to eat kale over and over again (and I am not really a kale fan). The crispy chicken sandwich is great too, it comes with a delicious southwest sauce. This was my first time here and I will be definitely back!

I can confidently say those were the best breakfast potatoes I have ever had. The sandwiches were delicious and the vibes immaculate. Thank you for a great experience and a great breakfast!

Cheat dayyyyyyy !!! Went off without a hitch !!! Absolutely delicious!!!! And I can’t believe that they are vegan !!!! Strawberry lemonade, Pistachio Orange blossom, Amaretto Cherry , Sweet Potato, and the Chocolate cupcake that had a unique name that starts with an F and I can’t remember it. I won’t be back soon but I will be back. Artsy, light and leaves the palette without a heavy icing feel.I need answers !!! How do they do it?? Lol I don’t really care because I Loved them all. See you next time.

I have been coming to this cafe for years . I am vegetarian since 1986 then the vegan movement came in & this was one place I could always go. Food is wonderful , wish they had soup, love their sandwiches, desserts. Wish it was bigger, last time I was there people were lining up past the door!

It’s hard to find good vegan food going out to restaurants, but not hard to find over at SweetArt! Big Poppa is my favorite menu special. Similar to a Big Mac, but much better! I always stop by when I visit St. Louis. Love this place

Great vegan food. The kale salad was awesome wish I had gotten a whole plate of it. The chef/owner is very nice and personable.

Absolutely amazing food, great service, and beautiful decor. The chickn sandwich, sweet burger, and cauliflower nuggets were so tasty! But the kale salad might have been my favorite part of our meals. And to top it off, the sweet baked goods are light, fluffy, and decadent. This is a St. Louis must.

Easily one of the best restaurants I've been to in St Louis. Great portions, great atmosphere and delicious drinks!

😶… these people have GOT to be lying! It was scrumdiliumtious! I have never tasted a cupcake so delicious and so moist. But it’s VEGAN! The buffalo chicken sandwich will rock you to sleep! The lies they tell!! I have so much more to say but I have food to eat!

OKAY NOW! There wasn't a thing I didn't LOVE about this place. Okay maybe one thing, there was a long line to order and hard to find a table. But that just goes to show how amazing this place is! The menu is so creatively designed and the taste of the food aligns with this creativity (I mean to make this entire place vegan..!). I especially love the appreciation of black artists and black culture this place has, from quotes everywhere, to beautiful paintings all over the walls.
I wish was in town long enough to eat here every day because everything on the menu looked amazing. I don't remember the exact names of what I ordered but I tried a lentil plate with the love and magic kale salad, both incredible flavors. I also got nachos, as a vegetarian who loves cheese, couldn't even tell they were vegan, so many delicious components to them. I also got the mackin' cheese, my first time trying a vegan one, it was very creamy and had a unique flavor. I would come back to STL just for SweetArt!

So glad we found this spot. Good Gluten-free foods are hard to come by but when I say this was the BEST WAFFLE, not just gluten-free, but ANY waffle I have EVER HAD ANYWHERE I mean it! We got there just before the rush and we were happy for that! This place is a treasure, cozy, art work is stunning & food is fantastic!