Vegan-friendly
American
Japanese
Beer/Wine
Vegetarian, some options can be made vegan (taco rice, etc). Lunch menu changes daily, with salads, deli plates, fake gluten and soy meats, etc. Dog-friendly with two dogs in residence. Owners speak Chinese and English. Moved here 2019 from 1-1-8 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Reported closed October 2021.
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18 Reviews
First Review by LizbethLuck
BrightSide01
Points +58
The vegetarian restaurant of choice for students at Waseda - Edit
As a current student at Waseda, I end up going here really often. I'm just a poor student though, so I can't come here as often as I like (lunch prices still hover around 1000 yen), but it's not too bad. For lunch, you usually have a choice from three options, while they have a larger menu for dinner, although some of the dinner options (such as the veggie hamburger) are pretty lackluster. They also have two dogs, which some people find cute, and you can also bring your own dog to the cafe. Personally though, the dogs are always trying to find ways to get a bite of your food if they can, which I find somewhat annoying.
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bertahudak
Points +546
Cute cafe - Edit
Nice cafe in a convenient location in downtown Naha, however as it's on a busy road, they have no outside seating and inside the AC is unbearably cold, even in the winter. They have a rather wide menu with almost everything 'veganizable'. The cake is too expensive though (650 yens for a slice of vegan cake). So is the almond milk (extra 100 yens). The dog is very cute (they also have their own special mugs, with the dog's head instead of a handle). Nice latte art.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-01-19
Pros: Vegan options, Wide drink menu
Cons: Expensive almond milk, Cold AC
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sarairi
Points +47
Different vegan options - Edit
The menu had vegan options and their dog is so cute. The cafe is also dog friendly so you can bring your dog too. Definitely will come back!
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GrayHorwitz
Points +1753
Cool cafe for lunch! - Edit
I got take out from here, but the ambiance is quite nice; would enjoy eating in at some point. The Thai soy meat dish was surprisingly spicy for japan, but pleasantly so. I liked all the eco friendly messages and policies they had!
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Catguard
Points +38
Good food and cute dog - Edit
The food was very tasty, I ate a VG chicken and fries. The portions were pretty decent. Not the cheapest place but not too bad. The dog was very cute and well behaved!
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itravelforveganfood
Points +1824
Laid back cafe with nice vegan options - Edit
Read more in this vegan Okinawa guide: https://itravelforveganfood.com/vegan-okinawa-guide/
Read moreCafe VG is a vegetarian cafe near Miebashi station. It has two cute resident dogs that may bark and inspect when customers come in.
They serve some classic veg options like taco rice, curry rice, and more. Dinner time has a bigger menu with pasta and savory pancake. The options that can be made vegan are marked clearly. So be sure to ask for vegan when you order.
The taco rice at lunch time is a healthy take on the dish without losing the tastiness. It has an abundance of salad leaves, topped with flavorful soy mince. It’s well seasoned with herbs and spices.
Pros: Many options can be made vegan, Relaxing atmosphere
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sasham
Points +4251
So cozy - Edit
Really cozy cafe with a cute dog! Good service, good food and reasonably priced.
Read moreAlso love how this cafe is aiming to reduce plastic and waste - you'll get a small discount if you bring your own tumbler and/or takeaway box.
Nice atmosphere at night and really good music in the background.
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Turtlegirl
Points +61
Nice option for lunch around Waseda - Edit
I used to go here when I was a grad student at Waseda, especially since even during lunch, it wasn't that crowded. (I assume due to the price of around 1000 yen for lunch and most people in Japan wanting meat.)
Read moreCould do without the dogs, but the food is pretty good.
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jheebs
Points +34
Relaxing and homely - Edit
Wonderful place with two Minature Schnauzers named Latte and Mocha who are polite little guard dogs that aren’t afraid to have a good bark at most of the customers coming in.
Read moreFood was great, awesome karage and almond pork cutlet as well as a very value rice dish. I recommend also trying a matcha soy ice latte - a cool, tasty drink for a hot evening.
The front of house was super lovely and helpful with the explanations and helping us split the bill.
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-12
Pros: Mocha, Latte
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mchaza
Points +115
Dachshund about : what more you need. - Edit
Cute cozy cafe up near Waseda station which has two resident dogs who get excited when visitors come about. One of the doggos is a black fluffy Dashie who will waddle about for pats and if lucky cuddles. There is another small doggo as well that loves sleeping on the couch. Food was nice but will need to ask for the vegan option which is labeled. My partner and I got a mushroom pasta with salad and soup. Offers soy lattes.
Read morePros: Doggos, English friendly
Cons: Dogs will bark for every new person
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ilovebread
Points +34
Cute cafe with cute dogs - Edit
It’s a nice little cafe - There was a few options on the menu that you just ask for it to be vegan like the plate of the day or the curry. We got the vegan plate of the day which was herb and mushroom pasta, salad and a soup. The food was good and to top it off the owners dogs are in there waddling around ready for pats :-)
Read morePros: Cute doggos, English menu
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tpowpow
Points +155
Vegan options too - Edit
Go for the set meal was tasty and fresh, could be more vegan options but was a lovey place with friendly vibe too
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BenoitGran
Points +599
Best vegan food I had in Tokyo so far - Edit
The Taiwan yatai yaki and the almond katsu were incredible, the veggie salad big... Will go there again and often!
Read morePros: Delicious, Reasonable price
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mhale
Points +257
Good food, but not incredible - Edit
In contrast with previous reviews, when we went to Cafe VG there was nobody working there who spoke English. Not an issue for us as we managed with our limited Japanese, and I'm sure anyone who doesn't speak Japanese can get by by simply pointing to the menu (which is in English), but it's worth mentioning.
Read moreAnyway, the food here was pretty good. I got the pepperoncino with almonds, which was unusual but tasty, and my boyfriend got the special taco rice, which was cheese taco rice. He liked it, but the cheese was really artificial tasting, which I guess is not surprising in a country that uses very little cheese. The pasta came with a side salad which was actually pretty big and quite tasty. Portions in general were very large. This place was good, but we probably wouldn't make an effort to come back.
Pros: big portions, English menu, pretty tasty vegetarian food
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bdonovan
Points +114
Cute dogs great service - Edit
Very kind people and lovely dogs. Excellent service. Well priced. Came here very often when studying at Waseda University due to its extremely close proximity
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KKChong
Points +13
Good service - Edit
Can speak Chinese and English. Good service
Read morePros: Free water refill service, Can request for no onion and garlic
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Nonchalante
Points +41
very poor cuisine - Edit
Always the same 3 vegan options, cooked without skills nor soul ... A vegan plate with a great amount of green salad, and the most bizarre looking and tasting "quiche", liquidy curry ... The staff seems unconcerned about veganism or animal rights whatsoever !
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LizbethLuck
Points +30
Must LOVE dogs! - Edit
The two doggies run free in the place, fine with me but maybe not for everyone. Menu in English and clearly labeled with vegan options (65% of the menu is vegan). I had the house red wine their small salad (which was huge) and their original pasta dish. Noodles with oil/almonds/other amazingness. Salad was basic veggies but a great size with really great ginger dressing. Super close to the Waseda station on Tozai line, 4 minute walk. Love everything about this place. Adorable, delicious and dinner dates included (puppies). Don't miss if you are in the area.
Read morePros: vegan options!
Cons: expensive side, but it's Japan...in Tokyo what do
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