Locust Bakery

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!

A note for GF folks: I was told on arrival that they don't have gluten-free options, which was surprising since I know I saw them online. Turns out that, as long as you don't have a true gluten allergy, then they have options for lunch/dinner but fewer for brunch and only occasional options for desserts. I was disappointed but not entirely surprised--they market themselves as a vegan shop with some gluten-free options, not a gluten-free establishment. I loved the motivational art on the walls and overall environment. The burger (with a gluten free bun) was very delicious and convincing. A great vegan option in the neighborhood!

Everything looked delicious. However, the website said gluten free but when I arrived no pastries of any kind were gluten free. The person working said that they don’t always have gluten free. So, word to the wise, call ahead! (I heard from the owner - the owner explained that the gluten free options were not for the desserts - so, if you search for gluten free desserts and SweetArt is in your results…they do not have desserts- but they do have other gluten free options.)

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!

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!