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Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant in Old San Juan specializing in Puerto Rican cuisine. Has extensive vegetarian/vegan menu offering appetizers, mains, and desserts. No red meat. Example of dishes include include bbq guava loaf, vegan burger with sauteed mushrooms, spicy tacos, malanga with mango salsa, gluten-free pizza, pancakes with berries. Rotating desserts include vegan cakes like carrot cake and tres leches. Serves cocktails, margaritas, beer, and juices. Food is prepared to order and takes time. Reservations suggested. Open Mon-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
157 Reviews
First Review by VeganPike
Xtralife
Points +209
Good breakfast - Edit
I got the vegan GF pancakes. Very generous portion. I got coffee with oat milk- best coffee I have ever had. A little pricey.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-12
Pros: Location , Veg options, Customer service
Cons: Expensive
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troystoffey
Points +3389
extensive vegan options! - Edit
cafe berlin offers a plethora of yum vegan options, from pancakes to empanadillas!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-09
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Hside25
Points +46
Yummy Vegan Options in Old San Juan! - Edit
I really enjoyed the food from this restaurant! It was really nice for there to be a dedicated vegan section of the menu, and all of the dishes my family and I tried were all very tasty! If we are back in Old San Juan we might just have to come back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-17
Pros: Good restaurant atmosphere , Dedicated vegan section on menu
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NTucson
Points +136
Good if a bit bland - Edit
Good restaurant with a vegan menu so there are a lot of options. I got the vegan nachos and empanadas. Both were good but a bit bland. The hot sauce was excellent though, and added quite a bit of flavor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-22
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wanderinggabs
Points +251
Hit the spot - Edit
Good food, dedicated vegan menu, friendly service. Prices a bit high, but the portions were large. Ordered the coconut ceviche, and it hit the spot
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-11
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kbend3r
Points +36
Unexpected and impressive - Edit
The options and presentations are to be commended. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Vegan choices were clearly labeled and there were plenty of them. Wait staff was very pleasant. It is kind of spendy but worth it in my opinion.
Read morePros: Atmosphere with bluesy, jazzy music, Breakfast and lunch options, Location is near attractions
Cons: A bit high priced
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AdiManor
Points +26
Amazing place - Edit
Great vegan menu, all fresh and delicious!
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G3gars
Points +189
A full page of vegan items on the menu - Edit
Amazing service! Super good food! We were there for breakfast, one of the only places in San Juan that are open on a Sunday morning with vegan options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-11
Pros: Service , Many options
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thomasbk
Points +1410
Good restaurant near port - Edit
This is great stop on the Plaza Colón. The vegetable empanadillas were delicious. They had the same shell my grandmother used to make. An appetizer of two of them was perfect before the mofongo.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-21
Pros: Several breakfast and lunch options , Friendly service , Convenient location
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EatPlantsBeGay
Points +188
Decent food but expensive - Edit
Lots of plant based options, the food was alright, nothing mindblowing, kinda expensive with the lemonade costing $11 and criollo tofu at $29
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-01
Pros: Multiple options
Cons: Expensive
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bearedvegano
Points +187
Keep coming back - Edit
Found this place years ago and here I find myself enjoying a mofongo once again! This place is beautiful, so many options for breakfast and lunch or dinner. The coffee is good and they have a full bar. If you’re in Old San Juan check them out!
Read morePros: So many options, Great staff, Full bar
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zahour
Points +448
Perfect location amazing cuisine - Edit
This cafe is right next to the fort. We walked right by it because the sign is smell. It says CB large but cafe Berlin is tiny. Hubby got the vegan mofongo and I had the criollo tofu. We both had lattes as well.
Read moreBoth were soooo good. Large portions. I saved half to eat the next day.
Service was good- we read it would take a long time for the food, but our wait was just 20 minutes. It was mostly empty though.
It’s pricey but I still Highly recommend it.
Pros: Large portions , Delicious meals , Hand made once you order
Cons: Long wait possible
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Cabbagedealer
Points +1089
Delicious vegan options - Edit
We ordered vegan mofongo and criollo tofu.
Read moreBoth were delicious.
Service was good too.
Nice place right in the center of Old San Juan.
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ECDLR
Points +1088
Best options - Edit
I stayed in San Juan for a week eating out for most meals. This was the best meal I had all week! Very clear vegan menu with great options. It’s pricey but compared to the other options around I’d recommend!
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FroadEatz
Points +1930
Convenient and tasty - Edit
My partner and I shared the strawberry lemonade which was very refreshing after walking around all day. The empanadillas veganas were super delicious and the vegan mofongo was also really good and filling. We really enjoyed our meal and half of the mofongo came back to our BNB. It was still tasty the next day but definitely better hot.
Read moreWe arrived at 4:30 pm on a Monday afternoon and asked to be seated outside. We were the only table outside but there were at least 4 or 5 tables of people dining inside. Our whole meal from the time we sat down to paying the check took an hour. We were prepared for a long wait after reading other reviews but things moved right along.
Pros: Outdoor seating, Vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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jwaters
Points +35
Vegan menu of yummy puerto rican cuisine - Edit
My husband ordered the vegan mofongo and I ordered the criollo tofu. The mofongo was very good, but the tofu was excellent. Wait for our food was quite long, but our server was hospitable and granted us a free juice for the wait.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled menu, Authentic Puerto Rican flavors, Nice environment
Cons: Long wait for food
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Heatherly47
Points +96
Vegan in Old San Juan! - Edit
Great restaurant with several labeled gluten free vegan options: Pizza with cauliflower crust, taquitos, breakfast bowl and pancakes!!!
Read morePros: Lots of gluten free option, Great location, Outdoor seating
Cons: Expensive , Loud, Crowded
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Ksis
Points +1576
Tasty food, loooong wait - Edit
As other reviews mentioned, it’s going to be a WHILE before you get your food so be prepared. (We didn’t even come during rush hour—got there around 1:45 and didn’t get food until close to 3p).
Read moreThat said, the food we got was tasty—I had the tofu criollo and it is a big filling plate of food, plus so nice to find some protein! Would recommend ordering an appetizer (that took 30 mins) if you’re starving.
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gymvegano
Points +534
Best Vegan Mofongo - Edit
They have a separate vegan menu with some creative options.
Read moreThe vegan morondo and the tofu criollo were amazing.
Pros: Delicious, Separate vegan menu, Tasteful
Cons: Pricey, They take their time to make the food
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anniekbf
Points +166
great authentic food! - Edit
they have a separate vegan menu and everything is clearly labeled. Really enjoyed the hummus and pita as well as the empanadillas. Would definitely come back
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-13
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DavidT.Kindler
Points +47
Makes Molasses Seem Quick - Edit
Nice that they had vegan options. We waited patiently for two hours for our food and eventually left with one entree still languishing in the kitchen. Pretty ridiculous experience. Enter at the risk of your day being wasted waiting.
Read morePros: Nice waiter
Cons: Slow kitchen service, Super slow kitchen service, Ridiculously slow kitchen service.
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JamieHeis
Points +356
Charming - Edit
We came to Cafe Berlin for our anniversary dinner. As mentioned in other reviews, the have a vegan section in their menu.
Read moreWe had the vegan empanadas which were amazing and piping hot! Super flavorful!! For the main meal, my husband ordered the Ciollo Tofu and I had the Vegan Puerto Rican Mofongo. He said that as good as his dish was, the Mofongo was the bomb! The owner came to greet us and was delightful. This place is a gem for sure. We highly recommend.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-17
Pros: Authentic Puerto Rican flavors, Cozy atmosphere, Great coffee
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mohanaholloway
Points +1957
full vegan menu - Edit
there are so many options here, it could be a vegan restaurant. delicious food in a quaint setting right in the heart of old san juan. both puerto rican classics and american cuisine too. pricey but worth it !
Read morePros: Many vegan options
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varunshetty00
Points +176
Perfection - Edit
Okay this place is so charming with its old buildings and large windows. Also, the service is friendly and efficient. They have an entire vegan menu which is SO good! (Also they have vegan pancakes for which they get bonus points). Do check it out!
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andjanine
Points +169
High prices but HUGE portions - Edit
I got the criollo tofu which is amazing, especially if you love tomato-based sauces like me. It came with sides of mamposteao and tostones. It was huge and easily could’ve been two meals. Given the portion sizes and quality, I felt like the prices were justified.
Read morePros: Chill atmosphere
Cons: Inconsistent hours
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Sinth
Points +34
Wonderful! - Edit
Great food and friendly service
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MarisaRain
Points +103
Great first meal in San Juan! - Edit
First thing off the plane I was super hungry and craving pancakes that my boyfriend usually makes me at home. I just got super lucky when this was the first recommendation to pop up on Google Maps. I’m visiting in the off season but we went around noon and it wasn’t very busy, however, at least four other tables in there at the time. The waitress was attentive, the atmosphere was lovely, and GUYS… these pancakes are awesome. They have a griddle cook like how I used to enjoy diner pancakes. I would give it a try and please remember that everyone’s food preferences are different, but I truly do recommend this place as there are multiple options and makes for a great place to eat with non-vegans.
Read morePros: Service , Plenty of Options , Tasty Food
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