Restaurant with a tap room, housed in a funky, old building. Has 5 tables inside where customers often hang out for hours. Food consists of house-made veggie burgers, burritos, bagel sandwiches with tofu and bean spreads, herbal teas, and coffee. Desserts are tofu sundaes, in-house-made cakes and muffins. Limited availability lunch special on Thur. Craft beer. Also sells organic herbs and spices, teas, beans, nuts and dried fruits - bring your own container. Long-time vegetarian owner speaks English. Fully vegan May 2023. Open Thu-Sun 11:00am-5:00pm.
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Last update on 04 May 2023 by sasham
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20 Reviews
First Review by JesseD
Tsukimi
Points +4262
Pricey and long waiting - Edit
Food takes quite a while.
Read moreBefore the place went fully vegan, they messed up our order once and put cheese, although we said we were vegan. We were waiting 30 min for simple nachos.
The smoothie was very good and filling.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-30
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bettafrg
Points +2120
Nice atmosphere, tasty food - Edit
I liked this place because it has a very relaxed atmosphere, plus there are many vegan options and the food is tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-07
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sasham
Points +4119
Food took an hour to arrive to our table (drinks 50 min) - Edit
I am very well aware of that they do "slow life" on the beach side, but waiting an hour for food and 50 min for drinks/desserts is a lot. Specially since desserts are pre-made and drinks are just drink. Do not come here if you are hangry. The food is also overpriced, a little bland and comes in very small portions.
Read moreThe menu seems to be entirely vegan tho, and the little house the cafe is in is gorgeous. Staff are kind. Maybe I need to give them another chance...
They only take cash. If you are ordering takeaway, you should also be prepared to wait at least an hour (staff will tell you this).
I am giving them four stars because it is the only vegan cafe in Zushi.
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Humus_Erectus
Points +230
Cosy, good location - Edit
Most recent visit was after a nice hike, its great to be able to finish with tasty food (which you could take to the beach on a nice day). Burger is good for what it is but don't expect something traditional (or particularly large/ filling). Love the ice cream though with the cinnamon taste.
Read morePros: Sweet options are particularly good
Cons: Drop the optional cow lactations already! , When busy you might end up stuck in a dark corner
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flow08
Points +569
Cozy wood interior and tasty chips - Edit
Came here with a group and it's possible to fit up to 7 sitting together. Had tasty / crunchy chips and one of the vegan muffins.
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digitalmimi
Points +1794
Chill atmosphere, great food - Edit
Mostly vegan, very delicious. Waitress made sure to check if we wanted cheese the burrito and confirmed no eggs in the waffles. Happy to see vegan dessert options.
Read moreRestaurant has a sort of beach-shack vibe. Spacious and nice atmosphere with lots of natural light. You can also buy muffins and other desserts at the front of the store.
Pros: Lots of options, Spacious
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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Allen-VegeMan
Points +79
Hip little place with delicious treats - Edit
I have a cup of Mandala tea every time I visit. The owners and staff are super friendly making the food even more enjoyable. Music in the owner’s playlist is so fresh, I once complimented the hip-looking bartender in the back of the restaurant on his live DJ choices 🤣.
Read moreOne other bit of advice—if you happen to be here just before sunset or on a blue-skied winter or spring day, you absolutely must follow-up your tea and muffin with a climb to the hilltop at nearby Osaki Park (or a stroll on the sandy beach below) to breathe in the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji. Best enjoyed with someone you love!
Pros: Delicious sweets and teas, Ambience and service that makes you feel at home, Gorgeous views of Mt Fuji nearby
Cons: Meals not quite as tasty as the sweets
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JaclynA.Simpson
Points +87
Love ❤️ for your tummy - Edit
Shabby chic atmosphere. Cozy setup and delicious food. Love how new foods are tried. They also host events.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Desserts
Cons: A little pricy, Limited parking
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Ruzha
Points +3482
Cute and chill - Edit
A very cute restaurant and a great place to chill after the beach. The food was very good but not spectacular. A bit too expensive for a “burger” that was just sandwiched between two slices of bread.
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ReiAmber
Points +3086
Excellent food and relaxing atmosphere - Edit
One of my favorite restaurants in Japan. This restaurant is located in an old building and is charming and retro. The food is prepared with a lot of care and love. Although everything they make is good, I especially recommend the chocolate tofu muffin, veggie burger, nachos, and chocolate mint drink). Because they also use dairy, you need to specify soymilk for the drink and vegan cheese for the nachos if you want vegan food. You can buy muffins, brownies, etc for takeout even if you arrive close to closing (if there are any left!)
Read moreThey also have a Yorocco beer stand inside (a local Zushi brewery), with around four options on tap.
It has both vegan and vegetarian options but doesn't serve meat, although once in awhile they sell leather crafts there.
I've been asked to share a table before when it got crowded so I try to go early to make sure I can get a seat.
They have a lot of interesting books (photo books, travel guides) that you can read as well. They aren't fussed if you come in after doing sports in the local area.
They also have a bulk dry goods corner. You can also get Edensoy and Maru de Cheese ("Just Like Cheese," a vegan cheese) and they sometimes sell vegetables from local farms.
They hold various events from time to time (chili tasting, marketplace, Mexican marketplace, and so on). I got the absolute best bananas I've ever had at my life at a market event there (shima banana, or island banana). I follow their Facebook page to keep posted on which events are coming up.
Updated from previous review on 2018-02-02
Pros: Friendly staff, Excellent food, no matter what you order, Beautiful atmosphere
Cons: Not that many seats relative to popularity, Sells leather crafts from time to time
lazza
Hi Rei,
Read moreThank you for your thoughtful and well written review. We are so happy to have someone appreciate what we are doing!!! We now have vegan cheese, and it taste pretty good. Before we couldn't find any we like. So, now one can get nachos, pita sandwich and the chili and brown rice with vegan cheese. We do need to charge a little extra because of the cost of the cheese. Hope to see you soon. beach muffin crew
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buddhabecks
Points +126
perfect dinner place - Edit
small place, but had comfy seating and was super relaxed. had local beers to order at the bar (have to order/pay there separately from food), had vegan cheese options for quesadillas and nachos. small food menu but had apps for munchin while you have a brew with friends. really liked this place, all servers were very nice & spoke decent english.
Read morePros: relaxing decor/environment , full menu was vegan/could be made w vegan cheese
Cons: small place- could get busy (wasn’t tho)
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Mei-be
Points +86
The most relaxed place in Japan - Edit
A friend and I came here after hiking in Jimmuji. It was mid afternoon and yet we had to wait for four other parties to be seated. We just hung out by the river, watching a storm roll in from the ocean. Then came the most magical hour of eating, relaxation, thunder and lightening, and good food. We both had a veggie burger and fries. My only complaint is that there was a lot of pickled onion on the burger and it gives me heartburn. Not their problem, I know. Since it was still raining heavily, we ordered dessert. My friend gobbled her sundae quickly enough I only stole a single nibble of the richly flavored vanilla ice cream. I had a waffle that reminded me of home, with bananas and some kind of whipped cream. We left very full and happy—and the storm had passed.
Read moreI might have had food that was more technically perfect, but this was a singularly pleasant experience.
Pros: Very relaxed, Good food, Fascinating space
Cons: No place to wait out of the rain, Tiniest water cups ever
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BeeJax
Points +321
Amazing homemade food and service - Edit
The first vegan restaurant I ever visited in Japan 4 years ago, and still my favourite!
Read moreGreat menu including veggie burger, nachos, double-fried potatoes, cakes and muffins! Organic local tap beer and extensive tasty drinks menu.
Everything is vegan, apart from they offer regular milk and cheese if you want.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere
Enjoy, you will love it!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Homemade and fresh , Cosy atmosphere
Cons: None!
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sclow
Points +19
Cozy and Warm - Edit
Really loved going here today. Lived in Japan 10 years, Zushi for 4, and this was my first time coming to Beach Muffin. I am looking forward to another trip. I got the coffee, potato and chili for myself. Husband got nachos, burrito and beer. Daughter got hot chocolate and locomoco. They are so child friendly my daughter was so distracted she only had the hot chocolate. It was so easy to grab this to go though. Separate bar for beer, so you don’t need to worry about adding up how much yen you are paying in booze, pay as you go. They were so kind too, it was snowing and they were very concerned about how warm we were. There was a cozy fire and blankets.
Read moreReally enjoyed all our food, and I am hoping to try some more again too.
Recommend a muffin for the road too. We picked up two to take home. Delicious.
Pros: Comfortable, Great taste, Vegan options
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all4paws
Points +46
vegan brunch! - Edit
Everything I’ve ordered here has been super tasty! Their veggie burger, waffles, and shakes are great. I learned about their chili cook off thru their Instagram which was a lot of fun in the fall (but VERY crowded). Menu has lots of kid friendly options.
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Breybrey
Points +17
Cozy, and delicious! - Edit
Cute and cozy restaurant. The veggie burger is amazing. Live the atmosphere and location.
Read morePros: good food, close to the beach
Cons: takes a while for food
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VeganDietGuy
Points +189
Vegan's Heaven on Road to Zushi Beach - Edit
I had tried this place once a couple years ago and really enjoyed it but had not really explored the menu and floor space. When I visited last month. I tried to go as much as possible during their open days as they are closed Sundays-Wednesday, and only open for lunch. I was sorry to miss even one day, it is that homey!
Read moreA couple days, it was raining and cold outside, so I hung around Beach Muffin for several hours, even meditating and falling asleep for a little while, taking advantage of the warm blankets provided. They had a number of books on travel and music that I found interesting, too!
There are tables in the front and comfy sofas and chairs in the back part of the old Japanese house. Each spot in the small cafe has it's special charm, for example the tiny Japanese shrine outside the back window. It's really peaceful.
On the first day of three (Thursday), I ate the special sandwich set, which consisted of Masala Potato and Mustard Broccoli on a homemade Ciabatta roll and a Beet/Lentil soup. The sandwich reminded me of a crispy Samosa, and the soup was so warming, too.
The next day, I had the Veggie Burger with "world famous" crispy potatoes, which were both delicious. And the following day, I had the Red Chili and rice. The latter is only vegan when you omit the shredded cheese. My non-vegan dining companions each ordered the same thing and were also quite pleased.
The desserts are also delicious. I heard others raving about the chocolate cake, but I ordered a matcha biscotti with a tumeric and ginger tea. My friend had a scone.
The only downsides about this place are that it's slightly expensive (from 1000-1200 yen), in particular the desserts and beverages (500-600 yen each), and it's not open every day! However, if you're looking for a home away from home in Zushi or to escape the elements for a little while, it's well worth dropping in for a relaxing and meditative time.
Service is super friendly from this family-run business.
They also carry a small amount of local and organic vegetables in the front of their shop. I got a mixture of mizuna, rainbow chard and radishes that I used in my dinner salad.
Updated from previous review on 2017-04-26
Pros: Comforting dishes and fresh-baked goods, Rustic, warm and calming atmosphere , Friendly staff
Cons: Slightly expensive, Limited schedules
lazza
very well written & informative
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DanielleRC
Points +46
My favorite cafe in Japan! - Edit
I love Beach Muffin. They have mostly vegan options and everything is delicious. The environment is eclectic, hippie-ish, cool, and homely, which I love. The employees are always so kind and warm. I've had almost every option on the menu and no complaints. It's my favorite cafe in Japan.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Atmosphere, Great service
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lazza
Points +80
Fantastic - Edit
This is a really cozy place with a great atmosphere and friendly owners & staff...music is pretty good too. The food and desserts as I understand are all handmade, and the menu changes seasonally. About 4 food items to choose from ranging from 500 to 1,200 Yen, cheapest being bagel sandwiches and enchilada the most expensive. Excellent, homemade flavors, thoughtfully presented. Desserts include brownies, cakes (500 yen) and pies (500 yen), and muffins are beautiful (380)...we took home a bunch of muffins and cookies. Lots of drinks to choose from, ranging from 300 to 700 yen including herbal teas, coffees, and sparkling fruit drinks they make at the shop and craft beers (the Zushi beer is excellent! 700 yen). Take out bakery and a small store with bulk/packaged dried fruits/ nuts, teas etc. And, really good granola!!! Free parking nearby, about a 10 - 15 minute walk from Zushi Station and about 10 min from Shin Zushi station, on the way to beach, turn on the street where you see a store called Ginger Beach and follow the little river to the sea, cafe is next to Domino Pizza. This is a great find, surprised Japan Times or other media has not written about this yet! Last year they added a tap room serving a local beer called Yorocco beer...a very consistently good solid beer. Also, a vegan friendly tap room menu is available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday July 04, 2013
Pros: great food and desserts, organic when possible, great drink selection
Cons: a little far from station, slower service on weekends, end up spending to much...?
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JesseD
Points +832
Charming, Funky Restaurant walkable from Beach - Edit
As the previous reviewer (and the listing) said this is an amazing cafe, with great vegan meals, drinks and baked goods walkable from Zushi stations and the beach. The staff are friendly and the whole place has a great (and unique) vibe about it. However, it's important to point out that the place is not totally vegan: a small number of baked goods contain dairy/egg (they are labelled in Japanese) and the menu is essentially vegan by default, but the staff will ask if you want dairy added (eg cheese to the burritos). This is definitely not something to put you off coming, as the vegan range is amazing, but it's just important to specify that you are vegan when you order. A great vegan outing is to go to Naturalia (Hase, close to Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura) for lunch, enjoy the beach or temples and then go to Zushi and have dinner at Beach Muffin. Just beware that the kitchen closes about an hour (I think - call to check) before the restaurant.
Read morePros: great vegan food, drinks, baking, funky building and decor, friendly staff
Cons: small servings (but still good value)
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