Churro Waffle at Seabirds Kitchen
Costa Mesa’s vegan food truck turned brick-and-mortar offers a sinful churro waffl e hybrid named the “chaffle” ($10). The crispy cinnamon-sugar crust gives way to a soft and fluffy center, topped with vegan vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate, and chopped pecans. Perfection! 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, 714-549-2584, seabirdskitchen.com
Key Lime Pie at Freesoulcaffe
All of Freesoulcaffé’s baked goods are worth raving about, but the miniature Key lime pie ($7) takes the cake (pun intended). It has just the right balance of tart, creamy, and sweet to satisfy anyone looking for a dairy-free indulgence. 191 E. Main St., Tustin, 714-371-0976, freesoulcaffe.com
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin at Mead’s Green Door Cafe
Thank Lisa Mead, who oversees the family-run cafe’s vegan baking line. This banana muffi n has semi-sweet chocolate drops, with dashes of cinnamon and nutmeg, and is amazingly light and airy. Shout-out, too, for the scones—in five flavors. 642 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, 714-771-8556, meadsgreendoor.com
Meringue at Gratitude
This vegan restaurant accomplishes the impossible— a meringue dessert so spot-on that if it were served elsewhere, you wouldn’t guess it’s eggless. A shower of sweet, fresh berries keep it on the light side. No wonder it’s called The Stunning ($10). 1617 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949-386-8100, cafegratitude.com
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