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The 6 Best Vegan, Dairy-Free, and Gluten-Free Places for Birthday Treats in New Orleans

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Tulane chapter.

True Food Kitchen

Located at 801 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, True Food Kitchen is a great place to get allergen-friendly foods for birthday treats. Almost all of the food they offer can be accommodated to fit an allergy, but do warn their customers that cross-contamination can occur.

Gluten-Free Options: Squash Pie, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Options: Squash Pie, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream

Vegan Options: Squash Pie, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream

Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies, located on 7527 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118 is your go-to stop for late-night birthday treats. 

Gluten-Free Options: Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Dairy-Free Options: Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie, Vegan Birthday Cake Cookie, Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Vegan Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Vegan Options: Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie, Vegan Birthday Cake Cookie, Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Vegan Double Chocolate

Amorino Gelato

Amorino Gelato is located at 637 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 and offers late-night traditional Italian desserts perfect to celebrate your friend’s birthday. 

Gluten-Free Options: Inimitable Gourmet Cup, Carmelo Gourmet Cup, Raspberry Milkshake, Mango Milkshake

Dairy-Free Options: Mango, Strawberry, Organic Lemon, Passion Fruit, Organic Blackcurrant, Lime and Basil, Banana, Organic Chocolate

Vegan Options: Mango, Strawberry, Organic Lemon, Passion Fruit, Organic Blackcurrant, Lime and Basil, Banana, Organic Chocolate

Parish Parlor

Located at 1912 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, Parish Parlor is a perfect quick stop for a birthday treat. They offer gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free options. Their waffle cones contain gluten, dairy, and almond extract. 

Gluten-Free Options: Vanilla Bean, Roasted Strawberry, Double Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Salted Caramel, Espresso Brownie, Chai, Mint Chocolate, Banana Foster, Caramel Corn, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Mulled Wine Sorbet, Hurricane Sorbet

Dairy-Free Options: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peanut Butter Mud Pie, Mulled Wine Sorbet, Hurricane Sorbet

Vegan Options: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peanut Butter Mud Pie, Mulled Wine Sorbet, Hurricane Sorbet

Nut-Free Options: Vanilla Bean, Roasted Strawberry, Cookies and Cream, Salted Caramel, Espresso Brownie, Chai, Mint Chocolate, Banana Foster, Caramel Corn, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Canadian Breakfast, Mulled Wine Sorbet, Hurricane Sorbet

Cold Stone Creamery

Located at 1130 S Clearview Pkwy Ste F, Elmwood, LA 70123, Cold Stone Creamery is a great stop for all things ice cream and frozen yogurt. They offer an in-depth allergen information sheet on their website for more information on specific allergies. 

Gluten-Free Options: Banana, Black Cherry, Butter Pecan, Butterscotch Pudding, Caramel Chocolate Cheesecake, Caramel Latte, Cheesecake, Cherry Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Dipped Strawberry, Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Cinnamon, Coconut, Coffee, Cotton Candy, Dark Chocolate, Fudge Truffle, Irish Cream, Key Lime Pie, Mango, Marshmallow, Mint, Mocha, Peach, Peanut Butter, Pistachio, Strawberry, Rum Raisin, Salted Caramel, Salted Chocolate Caramel, Sea Salt Fudge, Vanilla Bean, and all frozen yogurts and sorbets

Dairy-Free Options: Countrytime® Pink Lemonade Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet, Mojito Sorbet, Orange Sorbet, Peach Mango Sorbet, Pineapple Sorbet, Pineapple Orange Banana Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbet, Strawberry Sorbet, Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet, Strawberry Mango Banana Sorbet, Watermelon Sorbet

Vegan Options: Countrytime® Pink Lemonade Sorbet, Lemon Sorbet, Mojito Sorbet, Orange Sorbet, Peach Mango Sorbet, Pineapple Sorbet, Pineapple Orange Banana Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbet, Strawberry Sorbet, Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet, Strawberry Mango Banana Sorbet, Watermelon Sorbet

Popbar

Located on 207 N Peters St STE 2B, New Orleans, LA 70130, Popbar is a traditional Italian gelateria that specializes in all-natural gelatos on a stick. Popbar is accommodating to several different allergies and dietary restrictions.

Gluten-Free Options: Chocolate, Hazelnut, Pistachio Vanilla, Coffee, Almond, Banana, Coconut, Dulce de Leche, Gianduia, Green Tea, Mint, Mocha, Tiramisu, Birthday Cake, Irish Coffee, Vanilla Salted Caramel, Avocado, Strawberry, Bubble Gum, Pecan Pie, German Chocolate Cake Snickerdoodle, Wild Berry, Spicy Chocolate, Cereal + Milk, Toasted Marshmallow, Peanut Butter Gelatos, all PopYogurts, and PopSorbettos,

Dairy-Free Options: Vegan Chocolate Gelato, Vegan Hazelnut Gelato, Vegan Peanut Butter Gelato, and all PopSorbettos

Vegan Options: Vegan Chocolate Gelato, Vegan Hazelnut Gelato, Vegan Peanut Butter Gelato, and all PopSorbetto

And if you are looking for a New Orleans vegan-friendly birthday brunch location, check out our list here.

And if you are looking for a New Orleans, vegan-friendly birthday brunch location, check out our list here

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