Valentine’s Day (or any day of the year, really) – but make it Allergen-Friendly. 
Because love shouldn’t come with an allergy warning!
I’ve compiled a guide to Upstate SC’s top allergen-friendly dessert vendors. Think Gluten-Free brownies, Dairy-Free chocolates, and so much more! These are perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself 
).
Which treats are you snagging first?! Tag your friends, share, and save this list for later! 
Let us know if we missed anyone or if we need to change anything on the list.
| Dessert Category: | Vendor: | Contact: | Location: | Allergens Accounted for? | Website: | Known for: | Allergen Notes: |
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| Baked Goods | Higgins Donut Co. | Nick & Anita | Travelers Rest, SC | GF, DF, Nut Free | Higgins Donut Co. Website | Apple cider donuts, donut holes, etc. | We are celiac aware and avoid the risk of cross-contamination. All of our ingredients are 100% gluten-free, and we use a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Our products contain a small amount of corn due to cornstarch in baking powder and icing sugar. |
| Baked Goods | The Mad Batter Bakery and Café | Greenville, SC | GF, DF | The Mad Batter Bakery Facebook | Cakes, cream puffs, eclairs, etc. | We keep a few gluten-free items and a few gluten-free and dairy-free items. However, we do not call ourselves a gluten-free bakery as regular flour is in the air. Yes, we have some nut-free items, but nothing dedicated in terms of the bakery as a whole. We make different bars and brownies, and typically have at least 2 that contain no nuts and two that have some nut. If we are made aware of an allergy and they place an order, we ensure it’s bleached down before making and keeping all allergens away. | |
| Baked Goods | Baked by Ana | Ana K. | Greer, SC | GF, DF, VG, Dye free, Nut Free | Baked by Ana Website | Breads, Cakes, Cupcakes, Desserts, Cookies, etc. | I bake from scratch in a 100% gluten-free kitchen, ensuring safe and flavorful treats. Dairy-free, nut-free, sugar-free, dye free, and vegan options are available upon request. |
| Baked Goods | RachBakesGVL | Rachel Wynia | Simpsonville, SC | GF, DF | Rach Bakes GVL Website | Cakes, cookies, baked goods. | My kitchen is not nut-free so I cannot guarantee zero cross contamination. |
| Baked Goods | Wildflower Cupcakes | Kristin Kay | Greenville, SC | VG, Keto, GF, DF | Wildflower Cupcakes GVL Menu | Cake cups, cupcakes, cookies | |
| Baked Goods | Swamp Rabbit Grocery and Cafe | Greenville, SC | VG, GF | Swamp Rabbit Cafe Menu | Regular size (V and/or GF) cupcakes, Shortbread bars, cookies | ||
| Baked Goods | Comfort & Joy | Jamie McKinney | Simpsonville, SC | Egg free, GF, Nut Free | Comfort and Joy Facebook | BOMB brownies, cookies, cakes, etc. | |
| Baked Goods | Larkin’s Restaurants | Greenville, SC | GF | Larkin’s Dessert Menu | Pies, Creme brulee | ||
| Baked Goods | Exchange Co. (aka Sovereign Bakehouse) | Simpsonville, SC | GF, DF, VG | Sovereign Bakehouse Website | Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, Cupcakes, Muffins, Scones. Hand Pies, Cookies, etc. | ||
| Baked Goods | Gluten Free GVL Gal | Greenville, SC | GF, DF, VG, Dye-free | Gluten Free GVL Gal Facebook | Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins. | It is not a nut free environment – with that being said, any sort of nut ingredients are kept in a locked box and are only used from time to time. Of course, I sanitize heavily after every personal meal/bakery order. | |
| Baked Goods | The Clean Cupcake | Samantha Brown | Powdersville, SC | Nut Free, DF, VG, Veg, Soy Free, Dye free, Egg free | The Clean Cupcake Menu | We bake cupcakes, cakes, loaves, cake pops, cookies, cake parfaits, pies, cheesecakes! | Can bake: Dye-free (if requested) Egg-free if requested I never use sugar alcohols or preservatives. |
| Baked Goods | Caroline’s Cakes | Caroline | Spartanburg, SC | GF, Nut Free | Caroline’s Cakes Website | They keep a gf caramel, chocolate, and coconut cake in slices in the store, or you can order a big gf cake. | Also have a GF section for cakes on their website. It is not celiac-friendly, though. |
| Baked Goods | Nothing Bundt Cakes | Various | GF | Nothing Bundt Cakes Website | Have a whole section of bundt cakes, bundtlets, and bundtinis. | It is not celiac-friendly, though. | |
| Baked Goods | The Herbal Farmercy | Eugena Talley | Greenville, SC | VG, GF, DF, Egg free | The Herbal Farmercy Website | All vegan brownies and pies (gf pies) are available. | |
| Baked Goods | Old Europe Pastry | Greenville, SC | VG, Veg, DF, GF | Old Europe Desserts Menu | Have a whole menu for gluten-free and vegan desserts for their various locations. | It is not celiac-friendly, though. | |
| Baked Goods | Mak N Cheesecakes | Greenville, SC | GF | Mak N Cheesecakes Menu | Dedicated GF crust for their cheesecakes. | It is not celiac-friendly, though. | |
| Baked Goods | Gigi’s Home Baked Goods | Gigi | Pelzer, SC | GF, DF | Gigi’s Home Baked Goods Facebook | From a customer: “She makes the best allergen-friendly cinnamon rolls, and her gf biscuits are SO good!!” | Celiac safe! |
| Baked Goods | Sidewall Pastry Kitchen | Travelers Rest, SC | GF, DF | Sidewall Pastry Kitchen Menu | Whole cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, bars, and more | ||
| Baked Goods | Jenauri’s Vegan Baking | Jen Evans | Simpsonville, SC | VG, DF, GF | Jenauri’s Vegan Bakery Menu | *On a temporary hiatus for Jan. 2025. Should return later on. Cupcakes, cakes, cake pops, cookies | |
| Baked Goods | basta bakery | Alexis Krcelic | Greenville, SC | GF, DF, Nut Free, Egg free, VG | Basta Bakery Instagram | **NO longer a brick-and-mortar business, but will offer occasional bakes through her Instagram. Nut, egg, and dairy-free banana bread, cakes, cookies, cupcakes. | |
| Baked Goods | Sweets by Julie | Julie Reed | Simpsonville, SC | GF, DF | Sweets By Julie Greenville Facebook | **NO longer in business. DIY (DF) cookie kits, and Dairy Free Treat Boxes (w/two brownies & two cake cups). Order online. | |
| Baked Goods | Delicious Cookies & More! | Simpsonville, SC | VG, DF, GF | Delicious Cookies & More! Facebook | **May not be baking anymore. Valentine’s Day Cookie Boxes – Shortbread cookies (V), and cheesecakes (GF), muffins (GF), and oatmeal cookies (GF). Order online through Instagram. | ||
| Mainly Cookies | Myles Pizza Pub | Meredith and Chip | Greenville, SC | GF | Myles Pizza Pub Menu | GF cookies for pickup only | |
| Mainly Cookies | Sunbelly Cafe | Greenville, SC | VG, Veg, DF, GF | SunBelly Cafe Facebook | Cookies, Pies, etc. | ||
| Mainly Cookies | Tiny Delightz | Joanna Lyn | Simpsonville, SC | GF, Nut Free, Egg free, VG, DF | Tiny Delights Facebook | Royal Icing Cookies. | Gluten friendly not GF (no dedicated facility). |
| Mainly Cookies | Hermanas Homemade Treats | Juliana Orozco | Simpsonville, SC | GF | Hermanas Homemade Treats Facebook | **May not be baking anymore. GF Macarons for pickup only | |
| Ice Cream & Smoothies | Clare’s Creamery | Greenville, SC | DF, VG | Clare’s Creamery Menu | Dark chocolate covered heart-shaped pops, made with Coconut Milk & Honey ice cream (DF). Multiple DF ice cream flavors are their two locations, all made in house. | ||
| Ice Cream & Smoothies | Southern Pressed Juicery | Greenville, SC | GF, DF, VG | Southern Pressed Juicery Menu | Smoothies, bowls, and Donuts!! | ||
| Ice Cream & Smoothies | Ice Cream Station | Simpsonville, SC | VG, DF | Ice Cream Station Menu | V/DF ice cream | ||
| Ice Cream & Smoothies | Pink Mama’s Ice Cream | Travelers Rest, SC | DF, VG | Pink Mama’s Ice Cream Menu | Chocolate-covered Frozen Bananas (DF) and YoNana’s™! – made with 100% Fruit (V). | ||
| Ice Cream & Smoothies | Coco Bolwz | Greenville, SC | DF, VG, Veg | Cocoa Bowlz Menu | Acai Bowls, Smoothies |
